Microphone as stand alone input

[Kidwags]

I'm having issues working with OBS and other programs like Zoom and my Line 6 Floor Microphone set up. Do I need to create a separate Block in HX Edit in order to use my microphone as my go to Microphone/interface with Helix? When working with OBS Labs or Zoom these programs see, but can't connect to Helix as a Microphone set up. Is there something in Global Settings I need to be switching on/off? Thank you

[silverhead]

A few things to look into....

 

- make sure your computer’s audio settings specify Helix as the input (recording) and output device

- if you are using a condenser (as opposed to dynamic) microphone you need to turn on the Mic In 48V Phantom power (Global Settings)

- you may need to increase the Mic In Gain setting (Global Settings)

- make sure you select Mic as the Input Block source in the Helix preset 
- make sure you include USB1/2 in the Output block setting in the Helix preset 
 

Optionally you can use the Studio Preamp and other FX blocks in the mic’s signal path in the Helix preset.

[Kidwags]

Thanks for advice I should have added more info! I'm using SM 57 dynamic mic, plugged into Helix Mic in put XLR. Mic gain 30db in Global Settings. Are you saying I need to open an empty preset and just add Mic source Input Block? And then USB 1/2 Output block?

[silverhead]

Yes.

[chasingMango]

Not sure if this applies... but I just did a setup where I play guitar through Helix Native, I connect the output of my audio interface to the Line-In on my PC's soundcard (couldn't figure a way to do that virtually).  It works!  Maybe connect one of your Helix's output to your PC's Line In?