MusicLaw
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Very handy reference, with a legible layout!
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Helix's "patch bay" flexibility is exceptionally easy to get the hang of! And, often a lot easier than physically plugging and unplugging cables.
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Make absolutly certain that there is no 48v Phantom Power being supplied by the other devices from their XLR Inputs!
If you have ruled out any bad cabling, and you power the G10 via a battery pack (instead of AC line power or your computer's USB jack), and you are still getting any noise from either of the G10's outputs, either you have a faulty G10 kit, or your other conneced piece of gear, is the source of the noise. This also if you have ruled out the possibility that you are in an unusually high RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) area.
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In my use of one Transmitter with two base receivers, in an active WiFi environment, each time I paired the transmittter to the each Base, both bases consistently selected the same channel. As I was not using them all at the same time (i.e a second Transmitter to the second base on a different channel than the first set), I never left the first set transmitting, so that it would be seen by the second base pairing, thus forcing the second base to pair with its transmitter on another channel. This is the way Line 6 designed the G10 to normally be used.
My impression is that each time a G10 Transmitter and Base are physically plugged together, the auto channel seeking algorithim starts at the same first channel and advances to the next, if needed.
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If your intention is to have both Guitars available for use with the same receiver base, then each of the G10 transmitters would need to be paired to the base receiver on the same channel. When not using either guitar, simply turn down it's Volume Pot so it doesn't send any signal, and in 4 mins that transmitter will go into standby sleep mode. When you subsequently turned up the Vol pot and touched a string that G10 transmitter would resume transmission activity. If two players will be using the guitars at the same, both signals would be recieved by the single base and routed to the whatever the base's outputs were plugged into.what happens if you got two guitars with the transmitters plugged in?
If you have two receiver bases and wanted to assure that each G10 Transmitter only is received by it's corresponding receiver base, you would follow the normal pairing procedure, doing one set first and keeing it transmitting, followed by the other set. The auto channel selection routine of the base with it's corresponding transmitter would bypass the busy channel used by the first G10 set, and select another clear available channel from the 14 channels the G10 system uses.
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Awesome! BTW, the AC power block should also be covered by the Line 6 1 year warranty. Fortunately, any standard USB charger or power block providing a standard USB 5.1v 1Ah will do the task.
In fact, the actual current draw of the G10 Receiver base, regardless when charging the Transmitter or when receiving the transmitter's signal is much lower than the 1000mah rating of the charger. Thus, you will find that nearly any USB charger block or power source (even the ones from smartphones a few years back) should work fine. I would suggest you always take a look at the rating printed on the power block, as there are some that were included with earbuds, and such that are only rated at 350 mAh. That may be too low. ;) You should be good to go with a 500 mah or 750mah USB power block.
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If there's no halo light on the receiver base, the base may not be getting any power. This could be a result of a broken USB power jack. This has been a reported problem with some of the earlier G10 base units. The unit is covered by a 1 year warranty, and it has not been out a full year yet. Thus, unless misused or subjected to abnormal abuse, it would be quite likely that Line 6 would replace it under the 1 year warranty.
You may want to contact them directly to open a Support Ticket for the unit. Otherwise, you could attempt to open the unit and repair it. If you do not care to do either, I would be glad to take it off your hands, if you were otherwise going to toss it in the trash.
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Sending a Helix signal to an actual amp+cab is an exceptional way to keep the sensation, response, and feel of moving plenty of air. Using decent FRFR monitors, at the same time, simply adds to the freq range beyond where the guitar cab's spkrs roll off. So, some hi freq cut or EQ may be needed depending on the Amp (and Cab) models and FX, if any.
Helix's easily movable FX Loop I/O Blocks make it a cinch to explore different configurations with the signal chain!
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Thanks to all for keeping this thread updated to the extent that this symptom has not been remedied in fw 2.12.
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The best Fatality Amp profile I've heard!
Rick Wilson, "Brother Kane"
https://soundcloud.com/yellow-door/fatality
Also this thread at TGP: https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/line-6-helix-fatality-amp-clip.1783095/
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Use the same Power Strip (ideally a conditioned one) to connect the AC power for all your devices! Additionally, a USB Battey pack (rechargeable Lithium) may be used to power your G10 Receiver base so it need not be connected to the AC power.
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Season according to taste!
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Firmware 2.12 was released today. I have no idea if this issue was corrected. It is not specifically mentioned in the release notes. If you still have the problem after installing fw 2.12, contact Line 6 and your vendor to consider replacing the unit.
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Firmware 2.12 was released today.
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As the Helix is readily available from many vendors, and some also provide a product satisfaction period of 30 days, or more, you may want to consider trying the Helix first. If you're not sufficiently impressed, you can always give the other unit a go. If you've got enough room on your credit card you could start with both and return the one that doesn't do it for you.
As soon as I got the Helix in my hands, I knew I had made a great choice.
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To prevent it sinking/lifting on a carpet (as opposed to merely a rug on a stage), a thin rigid board, tray, or perhaps a section cut from a chair mat may be all you'd need. Another thought is that a set of four flat round rubber feet (discs) to cradle the existing rubber feet on the unit may do the job,
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Congratulations! You have discovered the often requested Helix metronome click track feature.
( Sorry, I couldn't resist - ;) ).
Seriously, as this is happening without any signal feeding the Helix, it would seem to be an internal issue with the Helix.
Immediately, reach out to Line 6 (and your vendor) to see if you they can swap out the unit ASAP! NAMM is next week so you may not want to delay as things are already getting busy. Also let them know how imminently you may be heading out on tour!
Line 6's tech support is exceptional! I'm confidently optimistic they'll take care of you!
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Yup. Each of the G10's outputs sounded as good through Helix's FX Returns as they did through Helix's Main Guitar In!
Using the G10, instead of a Guitar Cable, the Helix inputs (Main Guitar In, AuxIn, FX Returns, Mic In) only see what the G10's Receiver Base Outputs provide. Thus, the guitar's impedence is isolated from the Helix Inputs by the G10. Nonetheless, each guitar really sounds good!
I'll try connecting the guitars directly (one of these days), to expore, to what extent the sound may differ.
Rock on! Loving the Helix and the G10!
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Cptnstlite, you have the Helix Rack unit?
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The adapter includes a tiny micro usb male insert with a flat magnetic oval plate. It is designed to be inserted into the female Micro USB jack leaving the magnetic plate to sit flush against the housing of the device to be powered. The other part of the adapter bridges the magnetic plate's contacts to the male micro usb connection of your existing cable.
The unresolved problem with the many Line 6 G10 Receiver bases that I have actually had in my hands, was that none of them had the micro USB jack sufficiently recessed to accept the micro USB cord such that the cord's shoulder rested snugly against the receiver's housing.
This magnetic USB adapter may help reduce the flex and break problem some G10 base usb jacks have suffered. It is likely the magnetic adapter will separate from the plate before the micro usb male section damages the jack in the G10 base.
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It works!
Without measuring the signal levels, the G10's XLR out worked fine into the Helix XLR Mic Input without overdriving nor distorting the Helix's input. I used a Strat with Vintage Noisless Fender Pickups and Les Paul with ProBucker Pickups.
I also connected the G10's XLR to the Helix's FX Return and compared that to the signal from the G10's 1/4" Out connected to the Helix's Main Guitar In.
The G10's XLR signal out sounds a bit different (more top end) due to the XLR Out not having a 10' CableTone capacitance as does the G10's 1/4" Out signal.
The best (fullest, richest, most dynamic) sound was from using the Helix's Main Guitar In and the Helix's FX Return. Nonetheless, the G10's XLR out could be used without concern via the Helix's Mic In XLR.
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For electric guitar, your Fender Champion 100 2x12 should sound very good with the Helix!
Simply run the Helix's Main Amp Out to the Champion's PWR IN. This bypasses the Champion's PreAmp, Tone Stack, Cab Sims, etc., rendering the Champion a Powered Cab for the Helix. Once you get familiar with running Helix this way, try the 4cm to see if it adds to your choices. When I use the Helix with my Mustangs, I don't bother with the 4cm, as the Helix's Amps, FX, and flexibility is superior.
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Home Cook'in is always the best!
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Each of the Helix's Setlist's have a 128 Preset capacity. Each Preset has the capacity for 8 Snapshots. You could easily create and name a Preset for each of your Songs, with the Preset having several Snapshots for the different configurations needed within the song.
Take a look at Page 35 in the Helix User Guide Ver 2 Rev D PDF (available from the Line 6 site Support area). This shows a table of an example of how Snapshots can be used for different sections of a song.
Depending on how you choose to apply Helix's FX and Amps to your songs, you may find Helix's Stomp features within a Preset may be sufficient for each Song. Others savor the new (since July) Snapshot's feature.
You may also backup and restore Setlists and Presets as you wish (to your computer). Thus, as your Songs and SetLists may change, it is easy to manage these as you desire.
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