Phonic Helix Board 18 FireWire MK2

 Helix Board 18 FireWire MK2
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Phonic Helix Board 18 FireWire MK2
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  • 96 kHz FireWire interface for streaming 16 independent channels of audio to computer with zero latency
  • FireWire Pre/post setting for swapping streaming input channels to computer from pre low cut, EQ to post EQ, post fader
  • 100+Tap 32/40-bit high-definition digital multi-effects
  • SPDIF digital audio output Global power compatibility
  • 8 Mic preamps
  • Steinberg Cubase LE workstation software included

The Helix Board 18 FireWire is part of the new generation of FireWire mixers from Phonic. The MKII mixer features a FireWire interface that can individually stream up to 16 independent channels of audio to the computer and return two tracks for monitoring, all at screaming fast transfer rates of up to 24-bit/96 kHz with a zero latency. Pre/post switches on each input channel ensure users can adjust the outgoing FireWire signal between a pre fader and post fader signal with the utmost of ease. An onboard 32/40-bit digital multi-effect processor provides 100 popular programs, tap-delay, test tones (pink noise, 1 kHz, etc) and foot switch jacks. There are 8 extremely low noise Mic preamps, each with phantom power, spread across six mono Mic/Line channels with 75 Hz low cut filters, and four stereo Line channels. Each Mic channel has a 3-band EQ (six with swept mid), and two stereo channels have a 4-band EQ. A 10-band system graphic equalizer can be assigned to Main Outs or Aux 1. Stereo RCA inputs and outputs make the addition of digital and analog playback and recording devices effortless. Additional features include three Aux sends, two stereo Aux returns, input and output solo, two true subgroups and a rack mounting kit. Steinberg Cubase LE digital audio workstation software included.

Features

  • FireWire Pre/post setting for swapping streaming input channels to computer from pre low cut, EQ to post EQ, post fader
  • 18-input small-format analog mixer with extremely low noise circuitry
  • 96kHz FireWire interface for streaming 16 independent channels of audio to computer with zero latency
  • 2 channels of monitoring from computer via FireWire interface, can be assigned to control room monitors, main mix and aux1
  • Channel 15/16 routed to Computer can be selected from main mix, group 1/2 and aux 2/3
  • DFX, our 32/40-bit high definition algorithm digital multi-effect processor with 100 programs plus tap delay, foot switch jacks and volume controls for sending processed signal to aux send 1 & 2
  • Six Mic/Line channels with inserts
  • 8 extremely low noise mic preamps
  • Four stereo Line channels
  • 3-band EQ with swept mid-range
  • 75 Hz low-cut filter on mono channels
  • Three AUX sends, one with Pre/Post switch
  • Two stereo AUX returns, one with effect to monitor level control
  • +48V phantom power on Mic channels
  • Solo feature on each input and output
  • Two true subgroups with main L and R routing switches
  • Built-in switching power supply with universal connector, 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
  • Rack-mounting kit included
  • S/PDIF digital audio output
  • Compatible with Mac OSX and Windows XP
  • Steinberg Cubase LE included

Phonic Helix board 18 Firewire

David Pugh
October 15, 2007

Rating: 2/10

Bought for live recording over audio files with Sonar. Firewire connection has never worked. Drivers load for a time before regularly dropping out, always at crucial moments. Advised by seller (Digital Village) to change computer operating system from AMX to Intel and all would be well. Spent £300 plus and nothing changed. Used it as the front end of listening to audio files. On trying to record, discover that headphones fail to cut out aplifier sound and sliders wont control headphone volume.
All in all £650 down the drain.

Phonic Helix Board 18 FireWire MK2 Review

Phil Dutton
July 3, 2007

Rating: 9/10

I would have given this item 10 out of 10 had it been a little more robust. The knobs and sliders are a little feeble but the overall unit is quite solid. It looks good and there are plenty of routing possibilities. Sound wise its very good and I have created a few nice sounding mixes with it. It is still early days but I would say that this is a great option for the home recording fan and the resulting mixes can sound as proffesional as much more expensive equipment I have used for a fraction of the price.

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