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Phonic Helix Board 12

BH #PHHB12 • MFR #HELIX BOARD 12 USB
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Phonic HELIX BOARD 12 USB Overview

From Phonic, the Helix Board series mixers are a quality, cost effective solution for anyone in need of an analog mixer and computer front end. The Helix Board series combine analog mixer function and control with USB or FireWire ports. The digital connections enable the stereo mix to be transferred digitally to and from a computer. Software based recording and editing make the Helix Board series a welcome addition in home recording studios, home DJ rigs, church installations and venue sound systems.

The Helix Board 12 features a USB port, 6 input channels and an internal DFX digital effects processor. The input channels are made up of 4 mono line level, 2 stereo line level and 4 microphone inputs. Analog stereo outputs include stereo 1/4" phone Control Room and Main Outputs, RCA Tape I/O are also featured. The internal DFX effects processor provides quality 24-bit Delay, Chorus, Reverb and Distortion effects. The USB port is capable of sending and receiving a stereo digital audio signal at 16-bit 44.1kHz resolution (CD quality).

USB I/O
A USB I/O supports 16-bit 44.1kHz stereo digital audio, enabling direct integration to and from computer software.
DFX Effects Processor
16 high quality 24-bit effects are built in. Among the effects are reverb, delay, chorus and distortion.
Mini Stereo I/O
In addition to the USB and analog outputs, stereo mini outputs are provided for connection to small digital recording devices.
Channel Inserts
Channels 1 through 4 feature 1/4" TRS inserts for direct connection to out board processors such as compressors, EQs, etc.
75Hz Low-Cut Filter
Channels 1 through 4 feature a 3-band EQ and low-cut filter for eliminating noise and rumble below 75Hz.
AUX Send Channel Monitoring
The mixer features 2 Aux sends. Aux send 1 features individual channel monitoring for band mixes in live sound applications.

Phonic HELIX BOARD 12 USB Specs

Total # Of Inputs
12 Inputs
Mic/Line Inputs
4 Mic: Balanced XLR chs 1 - 4
6 Line: Balanced 1/4" TRS phone
Stereo Line Inputs
2 Stereo: L/R Balanced 1/4" TRS phone stereo chs 5/6, 7/8
In-Line Inputs/Returns
No
AUX Sends
2 - 1/4" Phone
AUX Returns
2 Stereo - 1/4" Phone
Inserts
1/4" TRS Phone - channels 1 through 4
BUS (Group) Outputs
2 Buss stereo output only
2 Trk Master I/O
Main: Balanced L/R 1/4" phone
ALT I/O
USB - Stereo Digital Input and Output:
16-bit / 44.1 kHz
Monitor Outputs
CTRL RM: Balanced L/R 1/4" phone
Phones: TRS Stereo Phone
EQ Section
Low EQ: 80Hz
Mid EQ: 2.5kHz
Hi EQ: 12kHz
Low cut filter: 75Hz (-18dB/oct)
Solo/Mute
Mute available on all input channels
Channel Level Control
Rotary Pots
Trim/Gain Control
Mic Gain on channels 1-4
Phantom Power
+48 V DC
Metering
10 Segment Stereo LEDs
Frequency Response
Mic input to any output:
20Hz to 60kHz +0/-1dB
20Hz to 100kHz +0/-3dB
Dynamic Range
not specified by manufacturer
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
>90dB (ref to +4)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
(Any output, 1kHz @ +14dBu, 20Hz to 20kHz)
<0.005%
Power Supply
100VAC, 120VAC, 220-240VAC, 50/80Hz
Dimensions
9.7 x 3.4 x 10.7" (245.4 x 86 x 271.3mm) (WxHxD)
Weight
5.73lbs (2.6kg)

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