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The fact that you're getting a replacement unit is a great outcome! And, who knows, in a few months, Line 6 may have refurbished units available! ;)

The Helix Presets are extremely indicative of what you feed them! If you build a Preset from scratch for a Les Paul, and another Preset from scratch for a different type guitar (and pickups), the Presets will sound quite distinct from one another. What works great for a Les Paul, will sound very different if you use a Strat, or a semi-hollow guitar!. I have found this to be the case with my several Les Pauls, Custom Strat, and Sheraton-II Pro.

The original poster's suggestion is excellent! Please post this to IdeaScale to accumulate votes. I bought Helix Floor for use stand-alone (rather than connected to a computer running Helix Editor). Thus, I am far more interested in how these dynamic and active visual feature representations (compressor/limiter/metering/clipping) will be visually implemented on the Helix's display and interface (as opposed to how it could easily be accomplished in the Helix Editor and Helix Native software running on a computer).

The DSP, Signal Paths, and available Block Model Types are identical in all the Helix models. What is different is that the LT does not have a dedicated Guitar Aux In jack for a 2nd Guitar (your Acoustic, an Active Pickup guitar, or Bass), nor does it have a Mic XLR in for Vocals (or Micing an Acoustic Guitar). The LT does have Two (2) FX Sends and Returns. So, you can either use either FX Return to connect your Acoustic Guitar and One (1) remains available for an outboard pedal, external Looper, etc. If you need more analog inputs, or feel the dedicated Headphone Volume knob would be useful, then the full Helix Floor is the way to go. Otherwise, the LT and Floor are sonically identical.

Have you tried restarting Helix in Safe Mode? See: HelixHelip.com > Reset Options

Great to hear that you got it working! Additional thoughs: The Helix's FX Return 4 Block has a Level Parameter. If you have that 2nd mic on its own signal path, you can redefine the Input Block to use FX Return 4. The reconfigured Input Block has a Level Parameter. And, the Output Block could also be redefined to use the FX Send rather than the Main Outs if you wish. The Yamaha DXR10's Line 2 input can accept a 1/4" Mic Input. So, you could route the 2nd Mic's output from the Helix (after the Reverb FX Block, etc.) out via Helix's FX Send (Globals set to Mic or Line as you prefer) and route that to the DXR10's Line 2 Mic 1/4" Input. Use the DXR10's Line 2 Level control and the Helix's FX Send control to properly gain stage that 2nd Mic's volume. You've got multiple options.

Pelican Cases are rugged and reknown for their incredibly durablity. I have several that I have repurposed over the years for a variety of uses. They have been flawless for photo gear, telescope optics, firearms, HAM Radio communications equipment, and more. For flight transport or truck cartage they have been exceptional! If I were to ship or otherwise transport my Helix I would be very comfortable using the 1555 Pelican or a larger wheeled unit. Otherwise, the Helix Backpack is ideal for quick and easy grab and go!

I did not explore whether Path A vs Path B presents any issues. My guess (and it is just that) is that it would not, as both Path A and B share the same SHARC DSP; whereas, Path 1 and Path 2 each have their on independent SHARC DSP.

I was just exploring this today after reading the OP. So long as the same type (Mono or Stereo) of Looper Block is defined in the several Presets and is positioned on the same Path amongst several Presets, it will continue playing and preserve its contents (if not playing) as you switch amongst such Presets. Using Factory Presets SetList 1 (fw 2.20). I recorded using the Looper existing in the first Preset (001). [Note: I set my Globals for Numeric; not Alphanumeric]. The Looper continued replaying as I advanced through the Presets to Preset 013, where it unexpectedly stopped! This I discovered was due to the fact that Preset 013 has a Stereo Looper defined. The preceeding Presets all contain a Mono Looper Block. Similarly, when the next Factory Preset was encountered where the Looper format or Path location changed, it stopped again. As I recollect, this was Preset 033 where the Looper was defined on Path 2. Presets 044 through 047 all contain Stereo Looper Blocks, so advancing back and forth amongst them did not terminate the Stereo Looper Block playback nor wipe the Looper's contents.

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Hope it helps. And, do post back your findings, for others to share in the learning.

Thanks for posting your findings about the Merge Mixer!

This sort of a repeating momentary drop out, seems like it may be an RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) problem, possibly from what is known as signal capture which can occur if there is another nearby strong signal. When you power on the G10 system with the transmitter in the receiver base unit (or a Spider V amp) it scans for a clear channel (amongst the 14 it has available to operate on). It will do this each time you power on the base unit with the transmitter connected. If your location has other strong nearby signals (WiFi Router, Microwave, Wireless house phone, other WiFi or wireless devices, etc.) the G10 will bypass any of it's 14 channels that are noisy or busy to select a clean channel. However, if the other signal sources are not active when you first power on your G10 system, those possible interfering signals will not be detected by the G10. Thus, the channel the G10 uses will be the first clear one it finds. This may be close to the offending interfering sources -- when they are active -- causing the momentary dropouts. The best method would be to begin with all of those other potential signal sources in full operation. Enable the or cause them to be in operation before you poweron and insert the G10's transmitter into the base to allow the G10 to see the offending signals, thus selecting another clear channel to use. Keep in mind that once the G10 finds a clear channel to use, the next time you reseat it back into the base, the process will reset back to square one. If you discover this, you may want to get the dedicated G10 USB charging cable to avoid having to reseat the G10 back to the base to recharge it, or, simply repeat the channel selection process with the other signals in full operation. This same sequence would be the case, for example, if another band member also had a G10 and you each wanted your G10 to operate on a different channel. You would have to start one and begin using it. The next unit, while it is in the powered base, would then seense the first G10's transmission on the first channel, and the second G10 system would select another channel. If none of this works, contact Line 6 for them to assist. There is no method to set and lock the G10 for a desired channel using solely the base and receiver. I believe, I read that manual G10 channel selection is available via the Spider V Amps menus when the G10 is used with those amps. Hope this helps.

Helix's brilliant Pedal Edit Mode may be precisely what you are seeking. Prior to your Helix arriviving, you may read about it in the Helix 2.0 User Guide (Rev D) pdf, (pages 12 and 13). Take note of the graphic associated with Step 2 as shown on Page 13. Helix's Pedal Edit Mode allows you to select and control the Parameter value of the desired Block (Amp, Cab, FX, etc.) Pedal Edit Mode provides, amongst other controls, a pair of dedicated footswitch buttons; one to Increase Value, another to Decrease Value. You may also use the Expression Pedal.

All Helix models have a Mic Tube PreAmp Model type listed in the Helix PreAmps > Mic! You may insert this Block in your signal chain as you see fit for use with your Acoustic Guitar, regardless if you bring the Acoustic Guitar in via Helix LT's Guitar In or FX Returns. The Helix Floor and Rack, have the Guitar Aux In and XLR Inputs along with the associated supporting electronics.

Although not summed to Mono (unless you do so in the signal path before the output Block), the Headphones TRS 1/4" jack and the headphone volume knob could be used to feed 1/4" Monitors on Stage. Another method would be to Split the signal path and define one of the Output Blocks for 1/4" Output and the other for XLR. Depending on how you configure the Main Volume knob in Global Settings, the output that would be defaulting to Unity (i.e. not affected by the Main Volume knob) could be configured for footswitch activation of the expression pedal to adjust your FOH or stage monitors if occassionally needed. Helix provides lots of options! I do like the idea of the Headphones Knob being reconfigurable as suggested in an earlier post.

If the second mic is a dynamic mic, try connecting it to one of Helix's FX Returns. Reconfigure one Helix's Input Blocks to use the FX Return, and increase the Level Parameter of that Block. Next, place a PreAmp > Mic Tube PreAmp Block in the Signal Chain to boost the signal level. To be clear, this is found in the PreAmps Models List under "Mic". Next, try placing a Gain Block to further boost the signal level. I have no idea if the result would be usable nor if the resulting S/N level would be an issue. Nonetheless, it would be worth the attempt before you embark upon buying more gear. The Helix has incredible potential. It may pleasantly surprise you.

As is most often the case (no pun intended), by the time I'm inserting or removing the Helix from the case, the various cables are already loaded into the lower larger outer section of the pack. Thus, the pack very easily stands vertically on the four ridged rubber based feet, making it easier to insert the Helix by descending it vertically. Inserting the Helix horizontally (with the weight of cables and gear in the outer pockets), is more cumbersome. The position of the Helix in the Backpack is like this:

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DiD: Awesome discovery! Even if your Helix were beyond the original 1 year warranty, I would have been more surprised if Line 6 did not cover the repair! Plus, I'm sure they'll be delighted to learn you bought another as a backup!

Yes! An additional guitar may be connected to the Helix LT via either of the FX Returns! Just be sure to place an FX Block in your signal path. If you need, the Input Block of your second signal path may be reconfigured to use the FX Return. By using Bypass Assign with footswitches and Snapshots, you have lots of flexibility when to bypass either instrument. You could also Split the Signal Path and place the FX Return on the Parallel Path and Toggle the A/B Split. Helix is very flexible! If you feel you may need additional I/O the Helix Floor may be a better alternative, as it provides two additional FX I/O, plus it has a dedicated Aux Guitar In, as well as a Mic XLR In with switchable Phantom Power, Headphone Volume knob, etc. Granted it costs a bit more, but if you might be micing you guitar or vocals, and still want or need other inputs the Full Helix Floor is more capable. Otherwise, the Helix LT is sonically identical.

Thnx for the updated info!

The Helix Global Settings for the FX Loop you are using can be set to Line vs. Instrument Level. Also, there are Level controls in the Helix's FX Send Block, and FX Return Block. There is also a Level control on the RX-3. Adjusting these should get you to or near a unity level for your RC-3. Also, if you are not powering your RC-3 using a Power Supply, check the unit's battery.

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