H2 Audio 2128 Helios Mic Preamp

H2 Audio 2128

“Helios” Mic Preamp

The H2 Audio 2128 is a 500 series mic preamp based on the iconic Helios found on the Helios console at Olympic studios.

The H2 Audio 2128 delivers up to 70dB of gain and includes all the usual controls including a -20dB pad, polarity reversal switch and 48V phantom power. It also includes a selectable high-pass filter. Several improvements have also been included to make them fit in modern workflows, including a new Cinemag Input transformer and an output section that includes an output transformer and an output fader.

The H2 Audio 2128 recreates the unmistakable sound of the Helios 0011 pre with its characteristic larger than life and open sound heard on some of the most legendary records in history by the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, David Bowie and many more.

THE LEGENDARY HELIOS RETURNS

Supercharge your studio with H2 Audio and share in a part of Rock n’ Roll History. H2 Audio has recreated the original vintage “Helios” modules of the 70’s and 80’s with precision, design, and artisan craftsmanship. The rich textures, elegant tones, and sonic warmth are like no other product on the market today. Every studio should add these modules to their mix.

H2 Audio PRODUCTS

The Helios 0011 “type 69” channel module was the heart of the most legendary recording desks of the late 60’s British Invasion. Helios is one of the first console manufacturers that mass-produced mixing desks for the recording studio industry in England and eventually worldwide. The list of artists whose music passed through a Helios desk between 1964 to 1980 is staggering, and the sonic characteristics are synonymous with a whole generation of music.

H2 Audio has painstakingly recreated the original Helios 0011, adhering to the original design and sound. In doing so, H2 Audio has created the most sonically accurate version of this recording industry legend to date.