Paolo_Maina Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 How does it work? if you have a demo link post it here if you please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fukuri Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Yes until I unplugged and replugged the mic and it burned the mic amp out ... So be careful But sounds nice and transparent https://soundcloud.com/user2646262/prayprayvox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo_Maina Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 Yes until I unplugged and replugged the mic and it burned the mic amp out ... So be careful But sounds nice and transparent https://soundcloud.com/user2646262/prayprayvox Please specify how to operate safely without damage anything. What is the danger? have the vocals been recorded using only Helix as preamp and effects? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fukuri Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Not 100% sure but don't have phantom power on when you plug in a mic Now granted its not a great idea but there is no external indicator or switch so if that is what caused it ... There may be trouble ahead Yes that track was an MXL condenser straight into the helix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo_Maina Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 Not 100% sure but don't have phantom power on when you plug in a mic Now granted its not a great idea but there is no external indicator or switch so if that is what caused it ... There may be trouble ahead Yes that track was an MXL condenser straight into the helix So now Helix is damaged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fukuri Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Currently in for repair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo_Maina Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 Currently in for repair It needs urgent explanation from Line 6 digital igloo or uber guru. I think i don't try it, before i understand more about the cause of what it appened to you. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fukuri Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 To be fair they haven't examined it yet so they don't know I'm sure it will be resolved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverhead Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I have recorded vocals with both dynamic and condenser mics and Helix Rack with no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dramey Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I posted this one once before, but I recorded everything through the Helix. Vocals were recorded with a Sure SM7B. They were recorded straight, just using the Helix as an interface, then processed in the DAW. https://soundcloud.com/darren-ramey/gravity-mp3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo_Maina Posted February 18, 2016 Author Share Posted February 18, 2016 I have recorded vocals with both dynamic and condenser mics and Helix Rack with no issues. Ok are there precautions to follow? when i plug or unplug the microphone and about phantom power. What is the best way to operate to avoid voltage peaks that can damage Helix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo_Maina Posted February 18, 2016 Author Share Posted February 18, 2016 I posted this one once before, but I recorded everything through the Helix. Vocals were recorded with a Sure SM7B. They were recorded straight, just using the Helix as an interface, then processed in the DAW. https://soundcloud.com/darren-ramey/gravity-mp3 Nice job! impressive, i have a Shure Sm57 and a Rode NT3. What is your opnion about Helix mic preamp and interface for vocals. Are you a pro? my nick on SC is pearly gates 66. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverhead Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Ok are there precautions to follow? when i plug or unplug the microphone and about phantom power. What is the best way to operate to avoid voltage peaks that can damage Helix. I wasn't consciously cautious about anything. I am in the habit of connecting a condenser mic before turning the phantom power on so I probably did that in this case, but otherwise no particular procedures or thought processes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fukuri Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 I wasn't consciously cautious about anything. I am in the habit of connecting a condenser mic before turning the phantom power on so I probably did that in this case, but otherwise no particular procedures or thought processes. As am I I simply unplugged and replugged it because the cable was stuck under the piano stool :) Shouldn't be enough to cause the amp to burn out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonestOpinion Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 As am I I simply unplugged and replugged it because the cable was stuck under the piano stool :) Shouldn't be enough to cause the amp to burn out I would be careful about using that particular cable again, I wonder if it is shorted. That still would hopefully not be enough to cause the mic board/circuit to fry though. Shorted cables happen all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fukuri Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 the cable is fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonestOpinion Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 the cable is fine Cool! Please let us know what caused it, if and when L6 lets you know. Hoping this is just a one-off. Good luck with the repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fukuri Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 there is 3 I know of at the moment I only hope that they fix whatever causes it I have work to get on with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fukuri Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 http://line6.com/support/topic/16081-mic-input-not-working/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo_Maina Posted February 23, 2016 Author Share Posted February 23, 2016 http://line6.com/support/topic/16081-mic-input-not-working/I've tried with a shure sm57 and my Mic input worked well. For maximum safety I plugged and unplugged the Mic with helix main power switched off I hope next time it will work again. Sound quality is good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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