Helix Board 12 FireWire


The Helix Board 12 FireWire is a mixer developed by Phonic Corporation that features a FireWire Interface, able to connect the mixer to Windows and Mac computers. The product was released in 2005 and has since become a signature product for the company

Outputs

The Helix Board 12 FireWire has a stereo main output, control room output, auxiliary send, headphones outputs, RCA record outputs and alternate 3-4 outputs.

Digital Effects

A built-in 16 program, 32-bit effect processor is included with the Helix Board 12 FireWire. Effects include Hall, Room, Plate, Cathedral, and more.

FireWire Interface

The FireWire interface allows all 8 inputs of the Helix Board 12 FireWire to be sent to a computer for recording, through its ASIO drivers. The main stereo output of your computer can also be sent through the FireWire interface, back to the Helix Board. The returned signal can be routed by the touch of one of the buttons on the face of the mixer.
The Helix Board 12 FireWire is bundled with Steinberg Cubase LE software for recording purposes, though it's suggested that users upgrade to SX or use other Digital Audio Workstation software.

System requirements

Windows

2006 saw the release of the Helix Board 12 FireWire MKII, which included additional features. Among these was a new DFX processor, pre/post switch on each input channel and a channel 9/10 assign switch.