Two New USB Enabled Mixers from Phonic

Jan 16, 2005

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Phonic has announced the release of the Helix Board 12 and Helix Board 17, two USB enabled mixers that give you all the functionality of a dedicated computer audio interface combined with the functionality and audio performance of a mixer.

Helix mixers are compatible with most Mac or PC computers and no drivers are required.

Helix Board 12 Features:

• Stereo USB Direct Connectivity to your computer
• Four mono Mic/Line channels
• Two stereo channels, two stereo AUX Returns, two AUX Sends
• 3-band EQ on each channel
• 75 Hz low-cut filter on mono channel
• Inserts and phantom power on Mic channels
• Stereo AUX Send 1 cue for monitoring individual channel
• Master AUX section with EFX to Monitor
• Extra ALT 3-4 stereo bus
• Mini Stereo I/O and RCA-type inputs and outputs
• Rec out with trim control for record level matching
• Control room/Phones source matrix
• Balanced master output with 60 mm fader control
• High-volume headphone output
• DFX, our 24-bit digital multi-effect processor with 16 programs plus one main parameter control, tap control and foot switch jack

• Stereo USB Direct Connectivity to your computer
• 44.1 kHz S/PDIF digital output
• Five Mic/Line channels with inserts and phantom power
• Three stereo channels with 4-band EQ
• 3-band EQ with swept mid-range plus low cut on each mono channel
• Pre-fader solo for easy level-setting
• Two AUX Sends, one with Pre/Post switch
• Three Stereo AUX returns; two with EFX to monitor level control
• Two true subgroups with Main L and R routing switches
• Rec out with trim control for record level matching
• Mini Stereo I/O for digital media
• Rec out with trim control for recording level matching
• DFX, our 24-bit digital multi-effect processor with 16 programs plus one main parameter control, tap control and foot switch jack
• Built-in switching power supply with universal connector: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

MAP on Helix 12 (12 inputs) is $189.99 and MAP on the Helix 17 (17 inputs) is $289.99.

For more information, visit their web site at www.phonic.com.