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Is there a phase reversal option anywhere in the Helix?
https://speakerimpedance.co.uk/?act=two_parallel&page=calculator
I should add I haven't tested this type of setup, but in theory there is potential for issues.
seems a lot of hassle for not much result
Soundblaster! There's a blast from the past..
Config.sys:
DEVICE=C:\SOUND\DRV\CTSB2.SYS /UNIT=0 /BLASTER=A:220 I:5 D:1
DEVICE=C:\SOUND\DRV\CTMMSYS.SYS
FILES=40
Autoexec.bat:
SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1 T3
Haha!
I used to use my Gibson Goldtone as a stereo Poweramp for onstage monitoring but
a. It's the heaviest amp in the world
b. it kind of blew up a little
It would be significantly easier to just use the Helix because all the outputs would be in phase.
It usually takes a bit of time to place multiple mics on a guitar cab for optimum phase relationship. The classic trick is to flip the phase of the secondary mic, position it to where it makes the worst sounding phase relationship with the primary mic (just make it sound as thin and quiet as you can) then flip the phase back around - and it should be pretty good.
You can of course align the signals afterwards in a DAW if you were recording but that isn't an option for live... so either you physically get them in phase through how you place the mic, or you use some kind of compensation such as delaying the earlier signal... of course coupled with phase flips as necessary.
That's the theory... I've never tried to blend an IR with a real mic'd signal in real time but my guess is it won't sound great (in phase) without additional steps.
Multiband line up so backline was supplied.
I could have gone straight into the PA and then tried to get the sound guy to sort us all out monitor mixes but decided against it as he was under a bit of pressure.
There were 2 4x12s there he had already miced up so I took a wee Harley benton stereo poweramp and ran it into both cabs
Sounded amazing
https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_gpa_400.htm
Worth having one fro the money
I wanted to be able to get all my stuff there and back in one trip.
So I had
Mono Double guitar bag
Helix in bag
Poweramp in 2U softbag
And another bag with guitar stands and spare cables
The Freyettes are in a rolling rack case.
Had it been a full gig I would have made the extra effort but we had been playing the night before and I was done after loading the PA back in at 3am!
Quick question. Can you record into garageband via a camera connection kit? i.e. will an ipad recognise the Helix as a USB audio input device?
You've got the gear to test it if you want. Send a ping out of your DAW into the Helix which is 4CM with your amp, send 2xIR'd signals back to the DAW and put a real mic on the cab. You'll be able to see if there's a difference.
That was a good gig - i play in the band that was on before you. Was going to ask you about the helix but i know how much of a rush it was setting up. i Should have a helix this year so will have a chat next time i see your band if that's ok