A critical tool for getting radio-ready, chart-topping sound quickly, the Metric Halo ChannelStrip v4 provides the essential, basic channel processing found in the channel strip of a modern mixing console in an all-in-one plug-in with an easy-to-use interface. Processors include a gate/expander, compressor/limiter, and fully parametric interpolated 6-band EQ.

Precisely sculpt your sound with flexible EQ/compressor routing controls, integrated side-chain EQ for dynamics, phase invert, channel delay, and more. Comprehensive metering and built-in SpectraFoo spectrum analysis lets you see your audio as you're hearing it. To get you started quickly, ChannelStrip v4 comes with 250+ presets.

3 Essential Processors in One Plug-In    Gate/Expander    Compressor/Limiter    6-Band Parametric Interpolated EQ    EQ/Compressor Routing Control    Integrated Side-Chain EQ for Dynamics    Built-In SpectraFoo Spectrum Analysis    250+ Presets Included, MH Preset Manager    Adjustable UI Size    Mac/Windows, AU/VST2/VST3/AAX

• Enhanced multifunction Spectrafoo dynamics processor and output level metering
• New look, including skin choice and preferences
• Software update tracking
• Quick Links to product pages, manuals, and tech support
• Undo/Redo
• A/B snapshots and snapshot Blend
• More flexible resizability
• Common controls in the header bar (Help, Resize, Pane Disclosure)
• MH Logo Details view

• World-class signal processing and workflow
• Used by Grammy-Award winning engineers on countless hits
• Gate/expander, compressor/limiter, and EQ, in one processor
• Fully parametric interpolated 6-band EQ
• Integrated side-chain EQ for dynamics
• Individually switchable side-chains for dynamics blocks
• Individual side-chain listen for dynamics blocks
• EQ/Compressor routing control
• Channel delay control
• Phase Invert control
• Comprehensive metering
• SpectraFoo spectrum analysis built-in
• Scalable gain-reduction meters
• More than 250 presets included
• Adjustable UI size / Disclosable Graphs
• MH Preset Manager—provides cross-platform presets

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How long is the lead wire from the power adaptor to the light strip?

A: All connected Approximately 8 Feet

Q: 2. I plan to use this with Alien Bees or Nikon SB-900. Do I need to buy extra mount to use with?

A: Dzung, The Halo will mount to the Umbrella receptacle on your Alien Bee. For the SB-900 you will need a speedlight adapter like the Westcott Adjustable Shoe Mount Speedlite Bracket #5015.

Q: 3. Says "Requires Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus". What is that? Can't I just use these with my existing Hue hub?

A: The Philips Lightstrip Plus Base V4 (80") comes with a power supply, and you just need to have a Hue hub or work with Bluetooth control.

Q: 4. If I have the main Strip and this extension, does the extension have to be physically connected to the main strip?

A: Yes they have to be directly connected, but the extension comes with a flexible connector so you can have some space between the 2 pieces.

Q: 5. how do they get powered?.

A: There is an AC adapter in the box.

Q: 6. Can this be used as a light source for exposing cyanotypes?

A: No you will not be able to use this LED strip. The Philips Light strip Plus Base V4only outputs 20W. It is recommended to you a minimum of 50 Watt bulbs for Cyanotypes photography.

Q: 7. Can I use this with my Ronin SC Gimbal..? Thanks.

A: Yes, any single arm gimbal with a 1/4 20" thread at the bottom will mount on this device.

Q: 8. Is this the v3 or v4 extension strip?

A: This is the v3 extension strip.

Q: 9. How would you compare the quality and concentration of the light as compared to the Photek SoftLighter umbrella series?

A: The quality of light is extremely soft and emulates that of a shoot through umbrella (minus the light loss). The Halo is more forgiving than the Photek version due to its wider spread of light.

Q: 10. I was intending to use two 45 silver parabolic umbrellas with two 600 EX RT Speedlites to light groups of four to ten people indoors. If I use two of these 45 softboxes with one 600 EX RT Speedlite inside each one, will they be a better option? Any suggestions will be appreciated.

A: You could use a Halo Mono Softbox on each of the 600EX RT flash and still have enough coverage for a group of 4-10 people. Using the parabolic umbrellas would add more contrast with specular highlights.