helix lt Set the volume knob to control just headphones: is it possible on the Helix LT?

[Rachmaninoff]

I'm deciding between the Helix and the Helix LT, and now I have this question. These are my current needs:

 

• the XLR and 1/4" to be always at full volume – ie. not being adjusted by the volume knob;
• the headphones to be adjusted by the volume knob.

 

Question: Is it possible to be done on the Helix LT?

 

Page 65 of the manual says:

 

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Volume Knob Controls
you may want to disable the VOLUME knob altogether; in this case, set it to “Digital,” at which point Helix LT’s 1/4" and XLR outs will be at unity level.

 

... but there is no mention if the headphone volume will still be controlled by the volume knob.

[NBell]

Hi Rachmaninoff, 

 

Yes, this is possible with Helix LT. 

 

When you go into Global Settings > Ins/Outs and set 'Volume Knob Control' to 'Digital', only the Headphone volume will be effected by the Volume Knob while the 1/4" and XLR outs are set to unity. You would then adjust your preset levels by adjusting the 'Ch Volume' parameter of the amp block (as well as the output block).

[Rachmaninoff]

Thank you, @NBell.

 

Another question: once I set 'Volume Knob Control' to 'Digital', if I have the Helix LT plugged via USB to my computer, will the USB volume be affected by the volume knob?

 

Or will the USB always have full volume?

[NBell]

You're most welcome! 

 

The USB-out volume will always be unity regardless of settings in Global Settings. 

 

 

[Rachmaninoff]

So it seems that the Helix LT fits my needs. Thank you very much, @NBell.

[NBell]

You are very welcome! 

 

In addition to the resources found on our product pages, we also offer free seminars and virtual one on one lessons with Line 6 Product Specialists, to learn more please visit https://line6.com/events/

 

 

Thanks!