Vintage Helios Console

Unique Helios Console

An amalgamation of two Original Helios Consoles (Island Basing Street Studio 2 and Hook End Manor / Alvin Lee ) with subsequent modifications

Installed in the UK from 1996 the console boasts an unprecedented history of hit records and sounds superb

38 channels Helios Type ’69 Mic/EQ

24 buss routing with 4 echo sends & 2 fold-back sends

Switchable separate pre and post EQ insert sends and returns

Additional 6 mono Helios line inputs on centre faders

24 channel monitoring with 6 group outs and 4 mono or 2 Stereo fold-back Sends

8 X onboard signal processors comprising

• 4 X Mono A&D 760 compressors
• 4 X Mono Helios 5056 EQ’s

Bantam patchbay 

Separate power supplies

Rear console wooden speaker rests (Speakers shown not included)

Housed in a winged wrap-around frame made from plywood and blockboard with mahogany veneer and green leatherette 

Racking to the left wing for 6U of outboard equipment 

The console has been tested by Helios Technician Mick McKenna, who boasts decades of experience in maintaining Helios Consoles.  Mick worked at Olympic Studios in the late 60’s alongside Helios’ creator, Dick Swettenham and maintained The Rolling Stones Mobile Helios Studio for over a decade 

The console is setup and available to be viewed 

Transport, packing and instillation can be arranged

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