Good morning all!
Apologies for entering the forum with a post that has probably been repeated many times before but it gives me a chance to introduce myself...
I'm Chris, a predominantly bedroom guitarist who ventures out once a month to a local jam night.
I've taken the plunge and ordered a Helix after finding an amazing deal. I've play with a few demo units in some local stores so don't have any anxiety around navigation of the device, but as someone who mainly just plugs into an amp via a few pedals, I'm a bit uncertain regarding the additional options for listening to the output of the Helix (at home).
I think that the options are largely:
1. Studio monitors
2. Via headphones for near-silent practice
3. FRFR active monitor
4. Amplifier (fx return or front-end)
I'd like your advice mainly about option 1 as this looks like a good link into DAWS and home recording. So....
What's the best way to connect Helix to monitors? XLR or 1/4"?
Do I need to / should I go through an audio interface?
Do I need to hook up to a computer or can I just go directly to the monitors? I currently only have a MacBook Air but will probably buy an iMac later this year. I appreciate that I'll need the computer attached if recording, but as I only have a laptop and use that for work other things, it doesn't have much storage capacity and I like to keep my set-up as simple as possible - i.e. plug and play.
Thank you in advance!
Cheers,
Chris
