Need some help before I buy: Can the Helix LT support this routing for my signal chain?

[martyc]

Hello.

 

I've been using an HX Stomp for years live and for sessions and love it. Unfortunately, with a new band, I have reached the limit being limited to the Stomp's one single signal path.  I also find myself needing more DSP power, which the LT would resolve.

 

So I'm trying to determine if the Helix LT will support what I need to do, routing-wise before I buy one (see attached diagram*):

My situation: I need to route the signal from my bass to two separate amp blocks.  From each amp block to separate EQ blocks and then out to the 1/4" L/mono output (for stage monitoring).   Also from each amp block to separate cab blocks and from each cab block to a Send block to the same XLR output (for FOH).

Can anyone who has a Helix LT confirm if this routing I show in the diagram would work or suggest another routing approach that accomplishes the same thing on the LT?

 

I appreciate your time and thanks for reading!

*Note: The diagram is simplified and does not show the other FX blocks I need. I'm just concerned about the routing.

[silverhead]

I don’t think you can route a Send block directly to an XLR output for FOH but I believe there’s a simpler setup to get the desired result. Remove the Send blocks and drag the following merge blocks from Path A down to Path B. This will create two additional Output blocks for Paths 1B and 2B respectively. Route each new Output block to the XLR outputs and then connect only the XLR Left/Mono output to FOH.

 

…. and yes, the LT can do that.

[martyc]

On 2/10/2025 at 4:44 PM, silverhead said:

I don’t think you can route a Send block directly to an XLR output for FOH but I believe there’s a simpler setup to get the desired result. Remove the Send blocks and drag the following merge blocks from Path A down to Path B. This will create two additional Output blocks for Paths 1B and 2B respectively. Route each new Output block to the XLR outputs and then connect only the XLR Left/Mono output to FOH.

 

…. and yes, the LT can do that.

 

Thanks for the reply.   I appreciate it!

 

Regarding the XLR's:  Thanks for the tip.   I originally thought I would switch to using the LT's XLR's for FOH to avoid using a 1/4" send and my DI box (which is I do currently with the Stomp).   But thinking about it, If I get the Helix LT, I'll use Send 1/2 rather than the XLR's and keep using the DI box.  You never know whether FOH is going to send phantom power down their cable and the DI provides isolation from phantom power.   And I just noticed the warning in the LT manual "IMPORTANT! Never connect the XLR outputs to a device whose XLR inputs have 48V phantom power enabled!" 

 

So, I'll follow your tip, but set both the Paths' outputs to be Send 1/2 and stick with the DI box approach.

[silverhead]

Yes, that’s probably the safer setup.
 

However, check the manual pg40 and note that it seems you can use each Send block only once in a preset. You would probably want to use Send 1 twice but won’t be able to do so. You might need to use Send 1 and Send 2 separately in each path, cabling both outputs, and then merge them somehow externally before your presumably mono DI box comes into play. Also make sure the Send block level (instrument vs line) is appropriate for your DI box input.