Helios Type 69

Channel Strip
UAD / Universal Audio

The Helios Type 69 Preamp and EQ Collection is a vintage channel strip plugin that combines a Lustraphone transformer-based mic preamp with a colorful inductor-based three-band EQ. It authentically emulates the rare hardware used on legendary rock albums, delivering punchy midrange aggression and assertive character ideal for tracking and mixing.

Available for:VSTAUAAX

Key Features

  • Lustraphone transformer-based mic preamp with Unison technology for Apollo interfaces
  • Three-band passive EQ with inductor saturation modeling
  • Mic/Line input selection with six preamp gain positions (20-70 dB)
  • Four uniquely voiced low-frequency boost filters (60 Hz, 100 Hz, 200 Hz, 400 Hz) plus 50 Hz fixed low-cut mode
  • Eight selectable midrange frequencies (700 Hz–6 kHz) with Peak/Trough modes
  • Fixed 10 kHz high-shelf with ±12 dB to ±16 dB range
  • Output level fader with -∞ to +10 dB range and -20 dB pad switch
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