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Helix Board 18 FireWire MKII - Audio Interface *****

18-Input 2-Subgroup Mixer with DFX & FireWire Interface


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Code: HB18FWMKII
  • 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

    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.

*****

Hi all,
New to recording and am a drummer in 2 bands.
I needed something with the right amount of pre-amp inputs, i was recommended the hb fwmkII and have never looked back.
Fantastic product.
Ive had a couple of problems installing it. sometimes the computer just wont find it. but im sure thats to do with my pc and not the board.
Other than that, brilliant.
Thanks phonic.
James Cook   11/05/2008, 08:33 PM

*****

I have a Phonic Helixboard 18mkII for a year now and it is awesome.
Great Sound, Great Features all you need for great sounding mixes Live or Recorded.
CoL - Crystal Clear Productions Queensland, Australia   9/11/2008, 02:20 PM

*****

Hi! I'm from Argentina and I will be buying this product soon. It's got everything I need in one unit - just what I'm looking for! No need for lots of wires when recording.
Juan Manuel Berraute   05/07/2008, 09:59 AM

*****

"For the musician/home producer operating on a budget but wanting something a step up from the basic functions, the Helix 18 with its FireWire interface, Cubase bundle and DSP effects makes a lot of sense. Take a trip to the music store and try it out."
iDJ Magazine   01/09/2008, 10:10 AM

*****

Just bought the 18MkII, installed the drivers on my laptop Dell X300, connected to the 4-pin on board firewire, and the Helix was recognised immediatly (XP SP2). Audition 1.5 recognizes as well the Helix. The whole operation took me 10 minutes or so.
So now I only have to concentrate on making music! Great product! Keep on developing!
Shintai   11/06/2007, 05:16 PM

*****

hi everyone!

just recorded a concert live with HB FW18 (not MarkII). from FOH (A&H 48-channel M4000) with line-outs and groups to HBFW18 at 14 inputs.

out to PC via Firewire. used CUBASE. used latest drivers.

flawless!

how i wished i had more inputs!

thanks PHONIC!
ChrisF   11/06/2007, 05:13 PM

*****

"If you think you might want to do computer audio some day but need a useful and flexible analog mixer right now, look into the Helix Board 18 FireWire and its 12- and 24-input siblings—they could provide the mix of power and features with future growth potential that’s perfect for you."
Recording Magazine   11/06/2007, 05:12 PM

*****

I just recently bought one of these babies. Until now, I had been using an M-Audio Delta 1010 LT card an outboard mixer with direct outs. A new computer preloaded with Vista killed that off since M-Audio decided (after months of inisting that drivers were forthcoming) that they were not supporting their PCI cards in Vista.

So after seeing this mixer in a store, I decided it would be a good investment for my home studi. It would replace my oversized 20 channel mixer and be an all-in-one audio solution that would also easily allow me to record out band practices.

I'm certanly glad I got it. The board works like a charm and sounds great. We've used it for our PA for band practice, and have already used it to record a couple of tracks, including the one below. This is about as easy as it gets for recording.

home.cogeco.ca/~amcorreia/Greed_Not_Need_Demo_6.mp3

Thank you, Phonic, for releasing such a great product at such a great price.
"Crunchmeister"   11/06/2007, 05:10 PM

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