--- product_id: 10796074 title: "Phonic Helix Board 24 Universal 24-Input 4-Subgroup Mixer with USB 2.0 & FireWire Interface" brand: "phonic" price: "£22.18" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/10796074-phonic-helix-board-24-universal-24-input-4-subgroup-mixer store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Zero Latency Streaming 100+ Digital Effects 24-Input Mixer Phonic Helix Board 24 Universal 24-Input 4-Subgroup Mixer with USB 2.0 & FireWire Interface **Brand:** phonic **Price:** £22.18 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎤 Mix Like a Pro: Elevate Your Sound Game! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Phonic Helix Board 24 Universal 24-Input 4-Subgroup Mixer with USB 2.0 & FireWire Interface by phonic - **How much does it cost?** £22.18 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/10796074-phonic-helix-board-24-universal-24-input-4-subgroup-mixer) ## Best For - phonic enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted phonic brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Included Software:** Get started right away with Steinberg Cubase LE 4 included for professional-grade editing. - • **Flexible Monitoring:** Monitor your audio with 2 channels directly from your computer for real-time adjustments. - • **Professional Quality:** Enjoy high-definition 32/40-bit multi-effects to elevate your sound production. - • **Seamless Integration:** Connect effortlessly via USB 2.0 or FireWire for a versatile audio experience. - • **Unleash Your Creativity:** Stream 18 independent audio channels with zero latency for flawless recordings. ## Overview The Phonic Helix Board 24 is a cutting-edge 24-input mixer designed for professional audio production. With a 96kHz USB 2.0 and FireWire interface, it allows for streaming 18 independent channels of audio to your computer with zero latency. The mixer features over 100 high-definition digital multi-effects and includes Steinberg Cubase LE 4 software, making it an essential tool for any serious audio engineer or musician. ## Description Pre/post setting for swapping input channels sent to the computer from pre-low cut, -EQ to post-EQ, post-fader DFX, our 32/40-bit high definition algorithm digital multi-effect processor with 100 programs plus tap delay and foot switch jacks Channel 17/18 routed to computer can be selected from Main mix, Group 1/2 and AUX 3/4 16 Mic/Line channels with inserts 3-band EQ with swept mid-range 75 Hz low-cut filter on each channel AUX 1 & 2 with Pre/Post switch Six AUX send mixing bus 8 extremely low noise mic preamps 4 stereo AUX returns, 3 with effect to monitor +48V phantom power on Mic channels Four true Subgroups with Main L and R routing switches Direct outputs for multi-track recording Control Room and Phones outputs with multi-input source matrix Mono out with variable low pass filter from 60 Hz to 160 Hz for subwoofer Dual-position I/O pod Built-in switching power supply with universal connector, 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Rack-mounting kit included Compatible with Mac OSX and Windows XP, Vista & 7 Steinberg's Cubase LE digital audio workstation software included The Helix Board 24 Universal is the newest addition to Phonic's popular Helix Board series of digital recording interface Mixers. The Universal mixer features a FireWire and USB interface that can individually stream up to 18 independent channels of audio to the computer and return two tracks for monitoring, all at screaming fast transfer rates of up to 24-bit/96 kHz with near-zero latency. Pre/post switches on each input channel ensure users can adjust the outgoing USB/FireWire signal between a pre fader and post fader signal with the utmost of ease. There are 8 extremely low noise Mic preamps, each with phantom power, spread across six mono Mic/Line channels and four stereo Line channels. Additional features include 6 AUX send mixing bus (2 AUX sends with pre/post buttons), input and output solo, two true subgroups and a rack mounting kit. ## Features - 96kHz USB 2.0 / FireWire interface for streaming 18 independent channels of audio to computer with zero latency, 2 channels of monitoring from computer - Pre/post setting for swapping input channels sent to the computer from pre-low cut, -EQ to post-EQ, post-fader - 100+Tap 32/40-bit high-definition digital multi-effects - S/PDIF digital audio output - Steinberg Cubase LE 4 included - Pre/post setting for swapping input channels sent to the computer from pre-low cut, -EQ to post-EQ, post-fader - 100+Tap 32/40-bit high-definition digital multi-effects - S/PDIF digital audio output - Steinberg Cubase LE 4 included - 2 channels of monitoring from computer - 96kHz USB 2.0 / FireWire interface for streaming 18 independent channels of audio to computer with zero latency ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Audio Input | USB | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Number of Channels | 2 | | Connectivity Technology | Auxiliary, USB | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Phonic - **Number of Channels:** 2 - **Connectivity Technology:** Auxiliary, USB - **Power Source:** Corded Electric - **Audio Input:** USB ## Images ![Phonic Helix Board 24 Universal 24-Input 4-Subgroup Mixer with USB 2.0 & FireWire Interface - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7102OapxbhL.jpg) ![Phonic Helix Board 24 Universal 24-Input 4-Subgroup Mixer with USB 2.0 & FireWire Interface - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81sS6vrv8bL.jpg) ![Phonic Helix Board 24 Universal 24-Input 4-Subgroup Mixer with USB 2.0 & FireWire Interface - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81g88xfoQ1L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Hello i want to ask the use of Firewire and USB interface explain it please?** A: For some reason it is important that the FireWire card in the PC and the Helix "match".At first I had a 'deluxe' FireWire card installed (400/800 mbit./sec.), but unfortunately this never worked... Later I installed a very cheap ($7,--) Chinese FireWire card with a Texas Instruments chipset and from that moment on everything worked fine.It seems the Texas Instruments chipset is important if you want to use the FireWire connection. With USB I never had problems.Also it is very important that you use the right driver. Once you have installed a wrong driver, it is almost impossible to remove all remains of the installation. I had to install Windows again to get things right. The uninstall program certainly does NOT remove everything! ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐ It is a great board for live events but we bought it for ... *by A***R on May 7, 2016* It is a great board for live events but we bought it for recording and the USB port does not work at all. We can still use it. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Great, except for the power supply. *by D***H on October 28, 2011* This mixer just died two days after the one-year warranty expired. I opened a support case on Phonic's site, and they replied after two days. They paid for a repair, and it's as good as new again!The issue was with some capacitors in the power supply. They died, and ended up taking a voltage regulator with them.Other than this issue, the board has been fantastic. The preamps are nice and quiet and I get really great-sounding recordings from this board. It is as good or better than my friend's much more expensive Mackie board. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Extremely awesome feature set if you can get everything working right *by A***L on October 10, 2014* Pros: You can't find anything else at this price point that does 24-bit/96khz recording over 16 channels (18 counting the master bus). The nearest competitor product is over twice as much in cost. The pres are relatively transparent, and the live feature set is exceeds the Mackie VLZ-pro 1604 (16 channels, 4 simultaneous AUX groups per channel, 4 sub groups) as this includes an internal FX module, a crossover on the mono-output, and multiple routing options from the PC back in. Without exaggeration, it is INSANELY feature rich at its price point.Cons: I have had a nightmare getting the thing to behave in my studio. It is finally stable, but I had problems with dropouts (when the digital stream to a DAW craps out), audio clicks and pops, bad firmware updates, etc. The first one I bought did not even connect to a PC, although all the analogue features worked. Luckily, there was another one in stock that did not have this problem.So here are the solutions to the problems I had: First, you have to have a unit that is devoid of manufacturing flaws (at this price point, manufacturing tolerances are much looser, resulting in less consistency off the line). Keep your receipt. Once you have a fully-functioning unit, make sure you have the most current driver for your Windows system. If you use a Mac, and you use the USB 2.0 port (it has both USB and Firewire options), it must have the most current firmware installed on it or the Mac won't recognize the USB device. Firmware flashes are supported from Windows systems only, so if you must update the firmware, you will need a Windows machine.Once you have the most current driver and firmware in place, you want to make sure that you plug the device into a USB 2.0 port rather than a USB 3.0 port. While 3.0 is supposed to be backwards compatible with 2.0, this doesn't seem to always apply to audio interfaces (http://createdigitalmusic.com/2012/06/usb-3-0-backwards-compatible-in-theory-but-some-audio-drivers-arent-cooperating/) and this was certainly the case for my setup. I had irreconcilable pops and clicks in audio that resolved when I moved from a 3.0 to a 2.0 port on a Dell XPS 17 running Win 7. If your system passes latency tests (check with http://www.thesycon.de/deu/latency_check.shtml) and your buffer settings on the interface control panel are reasonable, then you may be experiencing the 3.0/2.0 issue.Now that I have the darn thing connected and running without pops and clicks, I LOVE it. But I'm an experienced audio engineer as well as an experienced IT engineer, so figuring this stuff out is something I am willing to do. This does well as both my live and studio console, so it is worth it to me. If you want everything to work out of the box, you will want to spend the money for something like a Mackie Onyx or Presonus Studio Live (if you are okay with a max sample rate of 24-bit/48 kHz). --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/10796074-phonic-helix-board-24-universal-24-input-4-subgroup-mixer](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/10796074-phonic-helix-board-24-universal-24-input-4-subgroup-mixer) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-13*