Phonic HELIXBOARD24FWMKII Mixer

PHONIC HB24FWMKII Details

* FireWire Pre/post setting for swapping streaming input channels to computer from pre low cut, EQ to post EQ, post fader
* 96kHz FireWire interface for streaming 18 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
* DFX, our 32/40-bit high definition algorithm digital multi-effect processor with 100 programs plus tap delay and foot switch jacks
* Channel 17/18 routed to Computer can be selected from main mix, group 1/2 and aux 3/4
* 16 Mic/Line channels with inserts
* 3-band EQ with swept mid-range
* 75 Hz low-cut filter on each channel
* AUX 1 & 2 with Pre/Post switch
* Six AUX send mixing bus
* Four stereo AUX returns, three with effect to monitor
* +48V phantom power on Mic channels
* Four true subgroups with main L and R routing switches
* Direct outputs for multi-track recording
* Control Room and Phones outputs with multi-input source matrix
* Mono out with variable low pass filter from 60 Hz to 160 Hz for subwoofer
* Dual-position I/O pod
* 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/Vista
* Steinberg Cubase LE included

The Helix Board 24 FireWire MKII is the newest addition to Phonic´s popular HelixBoard series of FireWire-enabled mixers. It features a 96 KHz FireWire interface that lets you individually stream up to 18 independent channels of audio to the computer and return two channels to the mixer for monitoring - all with zero latency. Pre/post buttons, located underneath the console, allow each channel´s EQ and fader (among other controls) to affect the channel´s outgoing FireWire signal, allowing more versatile use. Digital S/PDIF output is also provided for direct connection to recording devices like DAT decks. The 3-band EQ with swept mids, insert points for connection to external processors, 6 Aux send mixing bus (2 Aux sends with pre/post buttons), and direct outputs for multi-track recording allow users incredible flexibility with mix control and signal routing. Mono channels have an AUX 5/6 shift button, expanding the number of outputs available. But that´s not all. The mixer features a dual-position input/output (I/O) pod that lets you use it as a desktop mixer or convert for rack mounting. The I/O pod rotates out of the way to save space in your rack. The built-in 32/40-bit digital effect processor has 100 popular programs, tap-delay, test tones (pink noise, 1kHz, etc), and footswitch jacks. Low cut filters eliminate P-pops, stage rumble and wind noise. Top it off with a subwoofer output, four true subgroups and individual phantom power switches on every channel, and you´ve got a perfect medium-sized rack-mountable mixer for live events or studio recording. Steinberg´s Cubase LE digital audio workstation software also included.

These are just a few of the features of Steinberg Cubase LE:

Feature Benefit
48 audio tracks More than many “pro” applications, enough for large arrangements and multiple takes
64 MIDI tracks Record layers of MIDI synths, or incorporate
ReWire samplers like GigaStudio 3 LE
96kHz/24-bit audio resolution Audiophile recording quality captures every detail and nuance
VST plug-in effects Thousands of effects to choose from, from free downloads to pro packages, with the most widely-supported plug-in format
VST instrument support Incorporate VST soft synths into your Cubase arrangements
Notation editing and printing MIDI tracks show up as completed notation for printing charts for musicians and editing tracks
Time Stretch Change the tempo of a loop to match your song
ReWire 2 integration Run ReWire-compatible applications like GigaStudio 3 on the same computer as Cubase LE
Upgrade path to Cubase SX Upgrade to the full version of Cubase if you outgrow this version
Extensive support for mixing control surfaces

PHONIC HB24FWMKII Specs

Helix Board 24 FireWire MKII
Inputs
Balanced Mic / Line channel 16
Aux Return 4 stereo
2T Input Stereo RCA
Outputs
Main L/R Stereo 2 x 1/4” TRS, Bal. & 2 x XLR
Main out with inserts Yes
Main Mono 1 x 1/4” TRS, Bal. & 1 x XLR
Main Mono out with inserts Yes
Subgroup outputs 4x 1/4” TRS, Bal.
Aux sends 6x 1/4” TRS, Bal.
DSP effect outputs 2 x 1/4” TS
CTRL RM L/R 2 x 1/4” TS
Phones 1
SPDIF digital output 44.1kHz
Firewire Interface 18 out & 2 in, 24-bit / 96 kHz, 2 FireWire ports
Channel Strips 16
Aux Sends 6 with 4 volume control
Pan/Balance Control Yes
Channel On/Mute Yes
Channel solo with metering Yes
LED indicators On, Signal, Peak/Solo
Bus assign switches 1/2, 3/4, L/R
Volume Controls 60mm fader
Master Section
FireWire channel 17/18 rounting switch Source from main mix, group 1/2, and aux 3/4
Aux Send Masters 4
Master Aux Send Solo 4
Stereo Aux Returns 4
Aux Return Assign to Subgroup 1
Effects Return to Monitor 3
Global PRE/POST Solo Mode Yes
Faders 4 subgroups, Main L/R
Metering
Number of Channels 2
Segments 12
Phantom Power Supply +48V DC
Switches Master switch
Effect Processor (40-bit DSP)
foot switch (effect on/off, tap)
Frequency Response (Mic input to any output)
20Hz ~ 60KHz +0/-1 dB
20Hz ~ 100KHz +0/-3 dB

Crosstalk (1KHz @ 0dBu, 20Hz to 20KHz bandwidth, channel in to main L/R outputs)
Channel fader down, other channels at unity <-90 dB
channels 1/3 as far left as possible, channels 2/4 as far right as possible. Reference=+6dBu)
Master @ unity, channel fader down -86.5 dBu
Master @ unity, channel fader @ unity -84 dBu
S/N ratio, ref to +4 >90 dB
Microphone Preamp E.I.N. (150 ohms terminated,
max gain) <-129.5 dBm
THD (Any output, 1KHz @ +14dBu, 20Hz to 20KHz,
channel inputs) <0.005%
CMRR (1 KHz @ -60dBu, Gain at maximum) 80dB
Maximum Level
Mic Preamp Input +10dBu
All Other Inputs (except inserts) +22dBu
Balanced Outputs +28dBu
All other outputs +22dBu
Impedance
Mic Preamp Input 2 K ohms
All Other Input (except insert) 10 K ohms
RCA 2T Output 1.1 K ohms
All other outputs 100 ohms
Equalization 3-band, +/-15dB
Low EQ 80Hz
Mid EQ 100-8k Hz, sweepable
Hi EQ 12 kHz
75 Hz (-18 dB/oct)
Power and Physical Attributes
Built-in Switching Power Supply 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Net Weight 10.5 kg (23.1 lbs)
Dimensions (WxHxD) 445 x 212 x 432 mm (17.5” x 8.3” x 17”)

PHONIC HB24FWMKII Manuals

Brochure for Helix Board 24 FireWireMKII
Driver for Helix Board 24 FireWire MKII
Users Manual for Helix Board 24 FireWire MKII

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