H2 Audio Helios Channel

H2 Audio could not be more excited about the release of The Helios Channel. With the rise of home recording and hybrid recording methods we have created The Helios Channel, featuring the classic 0011 mic pre/EQ and the H760 compressor limiter, all in a rugged steel 2U 19" rack to give you the ultimate classic recording chain. The Helios channel also features the Acme Audio Motown DI's custom input transformer for its DI input. This transformer is electronically switched directly to the 0011's mic-in connector when activated by a selector switch on the front panel. Also featured is 48V phantom power, output fader control and Link/Ind switch which allows The Helios Channel to be operated as a channel strip or as independent units complete with separate input and output connectors on the rear of the unit. The Helios Channel is powered by the same external PSU as the 0011, and 8-channel rack and up to 4 units can be used off of one supply.

• Packs the sound of a legendary Helios console into a 2U rackmount channel strip

• Includes 0011 mic preamp/EQ and F760 compressor/limiter sections

• Helios 2128 preamp circuit arms you with 25"75dB of gain in 5dB increments

• Lustraphone input transformer provides +20dB of gain before the preamplifier

• -20dB pad, +48V phantom power, an EQ Cut switch, and a Phase switch

• Custom Acme Audio Motown DI input transformer delivers an ear-grabbing Hitsville-style flavor

• Helios 5011 inductor-based EQ boasts selectable LF and MF controls and a fixed 10kHz HF control

• Pre O/P control adds +10dB of gain to the unit's output stage for distorted preamp effects

• F760 FET compressor sports a custom transformer-balanced input and output

• Ratio, Attack, and Release Sec rotary switches dial in your compression behavior

• A setting deploys an auto dual-platform release function for the compressor

• Limit Only/Comp+Lim switch bypasses the compressor for limiter-only operation

• Analog meter indicates the amount of gain reduction from 0"20dB

• Deploys as a complete channel strip or as separate units with individual rear-panel inputs and outputs

• 2 units can be stereo-linked via CV connection

• High-quality ELMA gold-plated rotary switches, gold-plated toggle switches, and sealed conductive-plastic pots

• Preamp Type: Solid State

• Number of Channels: Single channel

• Phantom Power: 48V

• Pads: -20dB

• Polarity Switch: Yes

• EQ: LF/MF Selectable, Cut Switch

• Compressor: I/P, O/P

• Analog Inputs: 2 x XLR (mic), 2 x XLR (line), 1 x 1/4" TS (direct instrument)

• Analog Outputs: 2 x XLR

• Other I/O: 1 x 1/4" TRS (side chain), 1 x 1/4" TS (CV compressor link)

• Rack Spaces: 2U

• Power Source: External Transformer Box (included)

• Height: 3.5"

• Width: 19"