H2 Audio announces Helios 2128 Mic Preamp & 5011 EQ 500 Series modules

500 Series modules recreating the Helios 0011 "Type 69" Mic Pre/EQ

KMR Audio are delighted to announce exclusive UK dealership of the new H2 Audio Helios 2128 Microphone Pre-Amp and Helios 5011 Equalizer. When used together, the 2128 and 5011 500 Series modules recreate the 0011 "Type 69" input module from the legendary Helios console installed at Olympic Studios in the 1970's.

2128 Mic Pre-Amp

H2 Audio Helios 2128 is a 500 Series microphone preamp delivering up to 70dB of gain with a simple feature set including a -20dB pad, polarity reversal switch and 48V phantom power. It also includes a high-pass filter - switchable between 40Hz, 80Hz or flat. The original design has been augmented with some additional features for easy integration with modern workflows, including a new Cinemag Input transformer and an output section including an output transformer and fader.

The H2 Audio 2128 recreates the unmistakable sound of the Helios 0011 "Type 69" pre-amp with its characteristic open, larger-than-life sound, heard on many iconic recordings by artists including the The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, David Bowie, The Who, Queen, Thin Lizzy and many more.

Matched pairs available on request.

5011 Equalizer

H2 Audio Helios 5011 is a 500 series EQ offering a painstaking recreation of the equalizer section from the Helios 0011 “Type 69” input module.

The H2 Audio 5011 is a 3-band EQ with a unique boost/cut low band and a high frequency shelf fixed at 10kHz. The mid band offers a choice of boost or cut with selectable frequencies ranging from 0.7 to 6kHz. Boost/Cut is selected via a three-way toggle switch while the amount is controlled via the Mid Gain control.

5011 uses an electronically balanced input and transformer balanced output.

Technical info:

2128 Mic Preamp

Input Impedance: 3.3kΩ

Max Output: 27dBu

Gain Range: 25 to 80dB

High Pass Filter: 40Hz, 80Hz, Flat

48V Phantom power

Phase reverse switch

-20dB PAD switch

Output level control

5011 Equalizer

Input Impedance: 15kΩ, electronically balanced

Maximum Input Level: 24dBu/27dBu (bypassed, engaged)

HF Band: 10kHz +/- 10dB Boost/Cut

Mid-band Frequencies: 0.7, 1.0, 1.4, 2.0, 2.8, 3.5, 4.5, 6kHz

Mid-band Boost: 16dB

Mid-band Cut: -17.5dB

LF Boost Frequencies: 60, 100, 200, 300Hz @15dB

LF Cut: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15dB @50Hz

RRP:

2128 Mic Pre-Amp: £895 inc VAT (£745.83 ex-VAT)

5011 Equalizer: £1095 inc VAT (£912.50 ex-VAT)

ETA:

Available now

Distributed in the UK by KMR Audio.









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