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As I recollect, this has been reported previously here on these Forums. If you have not already done so, submit a Line 6 Support Ticket. If not corrected in the forthcoming 2.20 firmware version (expected before Month's end). it will be corrected in a subsequent release.

Nice setup! With the table top Helix, G10 & battery pack, and Line 6 backpack!

The receiver takes a micro USB power cord that is supplied with the unit. The other end of the cable is a standard USB connector that connects to an AC adapter also supplied with the unit. Althernatively, you may use any USB Power Source (AC Adapter or Rechargeable Battery Pack) that provides a standard USB 5v 1A. The actual power consumption (draw) of the receiver and transmitter regardless when transmitting or when recharging the transmitter are well under 500mA.

joseroys, as your post late last night mentions that you "finally got the Helix" and, your subsequent posts to this thread clarify your dissatisfaction thus far, you may want to consider simply returning it to your vendor and move on. Should you opt to keep it, as you can already see from the numberous responses thus far, there are many here willing to help you with dialing it in. The same goes for the TGP and MLP Forums.

Status updated, appreciated. ;)

The Shure SE535 IEM (and their predecessor SE530) are truly outstanding! They sound phenomenal.

brue58ski: Sorry to hear about your injured knee. Hope you heal up soon! What version of Helix firmware was used to generate the Presets in the SetList you so generously posted? Thanks for posting it here for fellow Forum users.

Look forward to you next update. Thanks for keep the Forum informed.

Best to get in touch with Line 6 (i.e open an Support Ticket) and they'll get you fixed up!

As I recollect here of these G10 Forums, there was a post from a G10 owner who inserted an additional washer underneath the tightening bolt of his guitar's jack. It provided just enough clearance to fully seat the male plug.

Review your viewing History (if you watched it on your own device). There could be dozens of vids, if not more, on just YouTube alone, that could fit this description.

A classic Ground Loop issue! Inconsistent (different) ground potentials of the different circuits. It's often easier to home run the electical runs than to undertake the burden of isolating the power feeds.

Just to be clear.... With the Helix powered off, you are still hearing the noise from your Marshall when the Marshall's FX Return is connected to, either, the Helix's 1/4" FX Send or 1/4" Main Outs? In the above scenario (with the Helix powered off), have you tried removing the Helix's AC power cord (from the main power strip or the Helix's AC port) to see if the noise persists? After absolutely confirming that there is no Ground Loop (even with the Helix off and unplugged from the AC Mains) I would next suspect a faulty cable between the Helix and the Marshall.

Outstanding! Sweet deal. Post back once you get them set up.

Helix's 1/4" I/O FX Send and FX Return jacks are Four (4) discrete sets of Jacks. These jacks do not inherently respond as Left nor Right (relative to one another). This is contrary to the way Helix's Main Amp Outs (1/4" and XLR) behave. How you define the respective I/O Send and Return Blocks in Helix's Signal Path will determine how these I/O respond. Check your Eventide H9 to see how it responds or may be configured for use with discrete signal paths or Stereo.

For very near field (3'-5') use the JBL LSR305 are very impressive. If speaker positioning requires another few feet of distance or spread, the LSR308 were the ones I distinctly preferred over the Yamaha HS 5/7/8. At 10' or greater, I preferred Yamaha DXR10 FRFR Active Monitors. I felt all the KRK's were far too scooped for my taste.

If you felt a pair of JBL LSR305 were lacking volume, at the same listening distance, the iLoud spkrs will also be deficient. Does your preferred installation location (in the bedroom) have any available wall space where you could bracket mount speakers to the wall on articulated brackets?

Simply insert the transmitter into the base for 10 seconds to allow it to select the clear channel. The auto channel selection routine will choose the first clear channel it finds out of the 14 available. Then remove the transmitter and begin using this transmitter in the guitar. Keep the signal transmission active by strumming the guitar. While this first signal transmitter is in use. Pair the other G10 transmitter to its receiver base. The second transmitter and base will see the first transmitter's channel is in use and it will select another one. The channel selection process repeast each time the base and transmitter units are paired. I am not certain that it always begins with the first channel nor progresses in the identical channel selection sequence each time, but it seems to be the case. I have not tested this with an RF frequency analyzer.

Another issue resulting from what you mentioned, would be corner placement of the speaker. If you go with any sort of a rear ported design such as the JBL LSR's, Yamaha HS, and numerous others, a corner placement will yield a significantly boosted bottom end. Also, placing any Studio Monitor without a grill on the floor is inviting damage. The speaker cone(s) are simply too exposed for my comfort. As seen in the photo posted by dirtfarmer, simply crossing legs while sitting on a swivel chair could result in a Murphy's Law toe into or through the speaker cone.

A good set of headphones is an absolute necessity for a critical listen.

I had the JBL LSR305, LSR308, Yamaha HS8, and Yamaha DXR10 all for several weeks with the ability to compare and evaluate them with the Helix and a variety of guitars, sources, and material. At very near field the JBL LSR305 were great. However, at just a few more feet the LSR 308 had more body, fullness and volume. I distinctly preferred the JBL LSR 308 to the Yamaha HS8. Of these three, I opted to keep the JBL LSR308 as near field monitors for use on mounts where their exposed speakers would not be touched. At slightly greater distance or in a slightly larger room, the Yamaha DXR10 were clearly the preferred unit for me! They sound great at all SPLs, and regardless of how positioned or oriented. I found they sound very smooth, have plenty of headroom, and can roar, if needed. I run them with their Input Level control at 12 o'clock and rarely need to raise the Helix Master Volume Knob beyond 12 o'clock. These speakers are jewels. Compact, lightweight, and durable. I'm glad I got them.

Line 6's last Helix User Guide PDF was released in July for the version 2 firmware. As I recollect, rev D, is the current version. It is available for download from the Line 6 Support site Manual's area. Sprinkled throughout the document are numerous ideas and user tips and tricks. DI has posted that Line 6 does not release interim updates to the User Guide PDF. This allows resources to prepare updates to be reserved for major releases. This may mean we won't see a User Gude update until the next major firmware update. Perhaps this may not be until firmware 3.0. There have also been a profusion of great suggestions in various online Fourms (here, TGP Forums, etc.) in which several Line 6 reps participate. Collectively, since the last PDF, there have been many great tip and tricks and other user suggestions, including some from Ben Adrian of Line 6 who is largely responsible for designing several of Helix's 6 amp profiles and FX.

Having a guitar amp (containing a Stereo FX Loop or Stereo AuxIn) to use with the Helix absolutely provides additional options! A guitar amp can also serve as backup should the Helix or Yamahas go down. The Yamaha DXR10, can roar! They continue to sound remarkably good at extreme levels. Although, I rarely run them that loud. ;) I use them as stereo monitors, regardless if postioned as wedges or upright flanking my Amps. I got two because one simply did not provide a sufficiently wide full sound field. I do not use them for PA. I got the DXR10s as I loved how they sound, how rugged they are, and their features. Their capabilites are well suited to my needs without being too big and heavy, and they nicely exceed what near field Studio Monitors provide. I tried JBL LSR305, JBL LSR308 and Yamaha HS8 and although I kept the set of JBL LSR308, having exposed speaker cones renders them of limited placement and use.

I am not alone in hoping that Line 6's programming resources, currently working on the forthcoming updated Helix Editor and new Helix Native releases (announced for this Spring), will deliver an entirely overhauled and robust intelligent state-of-the-art Updater that finally solves the various firmware and preset update issues for all. Based on nothing other than the numbering scheme and the absence of any mention in the pre-announcement details, I am not expecting such a new Updater for the February 2.20 firmware release. I'd be thrilled to be proven wrong.

The Helix is amazingly versatile! Its crystal clean, edge of breakup, and high gain, amp profiles, FX, and overall features must be seen, heard, and felt to be believed! A great deal depends on what you use to listen to the Helix. It sounds great through just about anything, but it will absolutley reveal the characteristics of what you use to listen. The good part is that it is a cinch to adjust the Helix to get the best from your listening gear. The Helix is so easy to use, it almost feels like magic! I find it as much fun to use, as to play guitar! I use mine with IEM's, Headphones, near field Studio Monitors, Amps as Powered Cabs, and FRFR Monitors. If you'd consider a used unit, there's one that was just put up for sale Today on MyLesPaul Fourms. Looks like a good deal.