New from Line 6: Helix Stadium Series Packs Pro-Grade Control into Touchscreen Floor Units
Line 6’s Helix series of amp and effects processors has expanded with a new line: the Helix Stadium. The new models include the Helix Stadium XL and Helix Stadium Floor processors, the Expand D10 digital I/O expansion unit, the EX2 expression, and the Stadium Backpack. Central to the new designs is the company’s Agoura modeling, which they say are a “new type of product.”
“The flagship Helix Stadium XL Floor and the streamlined Helix Stadium Floor feature high-resolution 8″ touch screens, high-contrast OLED scribble strips (XL only), the ability to morph between ultra-authentic and idealized amp sounds with a single control, 8-channel audio interfaces, Matrix cue mixers, and Showcase™ automation and playback engines that enable them to serve as the centerpiece of entire stage setups,” the company writes.
Along with the upgraded scribble strips, the Stadium XL has an expression pedal with a toe switch for adjusting parameters on the fly. It supports up to four effects loops, four external expression pedals, four external amp control outs, and four drum trigger inputs. The Stadium Floor supports up to two of all those features.
There’s a lot to go over, so check out the Line 6 intro video on the series.
The Line 6 Stadium series will be available this fall and winter. They will have prices of $1799.99 for Helix Stadium Floor, $2199.99 for Helix Stadium XL Floor, $219.99 for Expand D10, $149.99 for EX2, and $249.99 for the Helix Stadium Backpack.
Line 6 Helix Stadium XL Floor Features:
| Precise Expression Pedal with Toe Switch |
| 12 OLED Scribble Strips |
| 2 Variable Impedance Instrument Inputs, 126+ dB Dynamic Range |
| XLR Mic Preamp, 128 dB Dynamic Range |
| S/PDIF In/Out |
| Supports up to 4 Effects Loops Featruing 120+ dB Dynamic Range |
| Supports up to 4 External Expression Pedals |
| Supports up to 4 External Amp Control Outs |
| Supports up to 4 Drum Trigger Inpus |
| Nexus Port for Optional Expand D10 Unit and Future Peripherals |
| USB-C, USB-A, and Removable 32GB microSD Storage |
| Robust Internal Power Supply |
| Dual-Piece Extruded Aluminum Top Chassis with Folded Steel Baseplate |
Line 6 Helix Stadium Floor Features:
| 1 Variable Impedance Instrument Inputs, 126+ dB Dynamic Range |
| XLR Mic Preamp, 128 dB Dynamic Range |
| S/PDIF In/Out |
| Supports up to 2 Effects Loops Featruing 120+ dB Dynamic Range |
| Supports up to 2 External Expression Pedals |
| Supports up to 2 External Amp Control Outs |
| Supports up to 2 Drum Trigger Inpus |
| Nexus Port for Optional Expand D10 Unit and Future Peripherals |
| USB-C, USB-A, and Removable 32GB microSD Storage |
| Robust Internal Power Supply |
| Cast Aluminum Top Chassis, Cast Aluminum Sides, Folded Steel Baseplate |
Line 6 EX2 Features:
| Premium Expression Pedal with Assignable Toe Switch |
| Seamless Integration with Helix Stadium Products |
| Plug-and-Play with Helix Stadium, most HX, and POD Go Family Products |
| Sturdy Cast-Aluminum Chassis |
Line 6 Expand D10 Features:
| Variax Digital Interface (VDI), L6 Link, AES/EBU, and 8-channel Optical Connectivity |
| Connect Variax Modeling Guitars via VDI |
| Connect Powercab 112+/212+ Active Guitar Speaker Systems |
| Send Two Channesl of AES/EBU Digital Audio at 44.1kHz or 48kHz |
| Send Up to 8 Channels of Digital Audio over TOSLINK Optical |
| Connects to Helix Stadium Processors with a Cat6 Cable via Nexus |
Line 6 Helium Stadium Backpack Features:
| Primary Compartment for Helix Stadium Floor or Helix Stadium XL Floor |
| Water Repellant |
| Veltex-lined Accessory Compartment Features Dual-Sided Attachment Loops |
| Padded Sleeve for Laptop Storage |
| Hidden Compartment for Digital Tracking Device |
| Breathable and Ergonomic Backpack Straps for Comfort |
| Reflective Helix Logos for Added Safety |
| Pass-Through for Battery Power Pack |
In his time with No Treble, Kevin has met hundreds of amazing bassists and interviewed icons like Jack Casady, Victor Wooten, Les Claypool, Marcus Miller, and more. He's a gigging bassist performing jazz in Northern Virginia and bluegrass with The Plate Scrapers up and down the East Coast. Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between. Connect with Kevin on Facebook and check his performance schedule on his website.
