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    Helix Stadium XL vs. Stadium vs. Floor vs. LT: Which is the best modeller for you?

    The definitive comparison to help you pick the best Line 6 modeller with confidence

    Helix Stadium XL vs. Stadium vs. Floor vs. LT: Which is the best modeller for you?
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    With the release of Line 6's Stadium flagships the older models have dropped in price, significantly. We have compiled a comparison table from the official tech specs to let you decide with confidence which model would be the best fit for you. The table is divided into three major groups: Software features, I/O, and hardware. We highlighted the key upgrades in bold. Keep in mind that the Stadium is at the beginning of its lifecycle and has many software updates up and coming, while the Helix Floor and LT models are close to the end of their life-span.

     Stadium XL FloorStadiumHelix FloorHelix LT
    Amp Models (Channels)134 (152)134 (152)112112
    Cabs46468787
    Effect models274274274274
    Presets512 (128 dynamic setlists x 32 banks
    x 4 presets, multiple backups to card)
    512 (128 dynamic setlists x 32 banks
    x 4 presets, multiple backups to card)
    1,024 (8 setlists x 32 banks x 4 presets)1,024 (8 setlists x 32 banks x 4 presets)
    Simultaneous FX BlocksUp to 48 (DSP permitting)Up to 48 (DSP permitting)Up to 32 (DSP permitting)Up to 32 (DSP permitting)
    Signal Flow OptionsUp to 4 stereo, serial or parallel,
    multiple splits/merges per path
    Up to 4 stereo, serial or parallel,
    multiple splits/merges per path
    Up to 4 stereo,
    serial or parallel
    Up to 4 stereo,
    serial or parallel
    Snapshots8 per preset8 per preset8 per preset8 per preset
    Impulse Responses (IRs)Thousands, freely organizable
    in nested folders
    Thousands, freely organizable
    in nested folders
    128x 1024 or 2048-point128x 1024 or 2048-point
    Global EQ3 (1/4", XLR, Phones; 5 fully parametric
    +low & high cut w/ variable slopes)
    3 (1/4", XLR, Phones; 5 fully parametric
    + low & high cut w/ variable slopes)
    1 (3 fully parametric
    + variable low & high cut)
    1 (3 fully parametric
    + variable low & high cut)
    Looper TypesDeluxe, 1 Switch, ShufflingDeluxe, 1 Switch, Shuffling6 Switch, 1 Switch, Shuffling6 Switch, 1 Switch, Shuffling
    Looper Memory (Full Speed)120 sec mono/60 sec stereo120 sec mono/60 sec stereo60 sec mono/30 sec stereo60 sec mono/30 sec stereo
    Looper Memory (1/2 Speed)240 sec mono/120 sec stereo240 sec mono/120 sec stereo120 sec mono/60 sec stereo120 sec mono/60 sec stereo
    Remote ControlShowcase, Command CenterShowcase, Command CenterCommand CenterCommand Center
    1/4” Inputs7: Instrument 1, Instrument 2,
    Return 1-2, Return 3-4/Aux In
    4: Instrument, Return 1-2/Aux In6: Guitar, Aux, Return 1-43: Guitar, Return 1-2
    Variable Impedance InputInstrument In 1, Instrument In 2Instrument InGuitar InGuitar In
    Effect Loop(s)4x Send, 4x Return,
    stereo linkable
    2x Send, 2x Return, stereo linkable4x Send, 4x Return,
    stereo-linkable
    2x Send, 2x Return,
    stereo-linkable
    1/4” OutputsMain L/R, Send 1-2Main L/R, Send 1-2Main L/R, Send 1-4Main L/R, Send 1-2
    XLR InputsMic pre w/ phantom powerMic pre w/ phantom powerMic pre w/phantom power
    XLR OutputsMain L/RMain L/RMain L/RMain L/R
    Digital InNexus, S/PDIFNexus, S/PDIFVariax VDI, S/PDIFVariax VDI
    Digital OutNexus, S/PDIFNexus, S/PDIFS/PDIF, AES/EBU/L6 LINK™S/PDIF, AES/EBU/L6 LINK™
    Headphones1/4" stereo1/4" stereo1/4" stereo1/4" stereo
    MIDIIn, Out/Thru + USBIn, Out/Thru + USBIn, Out/Thru + USBIn, Out/Thru + USB
    USBUSB C, USB AUSB C, USB AUSB B
    USB Audio Interface8-in, 8-Out w/ Re-amping8-in, 8-Out w/ Re-amping8-In, 8-Out With Re-Amping8-In, 8-Out With Re-Amping
    1/4" Exp Pedal InputsUp to 4Up to 2EXP 2, EXP 3EXP 2 (shared w/ Amp-
    Control Out 1/2)
    External Amp Control OutputsUp to 4Up to 22 (1=Tip, 2=Ring)2 (1=Tip, 2=Ring; Shared with
    EXP 2; Globally Selectable)
    Main Display (in/cm)8/20.3 touchscreen LCD8/20.3 touchscreen LCD6.2/16.5 (Color)6.2/16.5 (Color)
    Scribble Strip LCDs12x 1.75"/4.45cm OLEDs13 x 2”/5cm
    Footswitches12 capacitive touch w/ RGB rings
    +EXP toe switch + up to 4 external
    12 capacitive touch w/ RGB rings
    + EXP toe switch + up to 2 external
    12 capacitive touch w/ RGB rings + EXP toe switch12 capacitive touch w/ RGB rings + EXP toe switch
    Memory cardmicro SD (32GB preinstalled, removeable)micro SD (32GB preinstalled, removeable)
    Product Height3.6in/9.2cm3.2in/8.2cm3.8in/9.6cm3.61in/9.2cm
    Product Width19.4in/49.2cm16in/40.8cm22.05in/56.0cm20.86in/53.0cm
    Product Depth10.1in/25.7cm9.5in/24.1cm11.87in/30.1cm11.87in/30.1cm
    Product Weight11.5lb/5.25kg7.5lb/3.4kg14.6lb/6.6kg12lb/5.4kg

    While the Stadium XL stands out when it comes to the amount of inputs and managing multiple instruments, the smaller Stadium cannot be beat with its feature set regarding weight and dimensions.

     

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