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# Cabs and Cab IRs

By default, adding an Amp block automatically adds a matching cab block to ensure you attain the complete sound of a physical amp and speaker cabinet. However, Helix Stadium also works great with real power amps and wooden cabinets, in which case you should avoid adding a redundant Cab block to your signal flow. Read [**this blog**](https://blog.line6.com/2023/09/15/eric-klein-at-least-half-of-your-modelers-sound-is-determined-by-your-playback-system/) for more info.

Unlike in the world of physical amplifiers, Helix Stadium makes it easy to audition a multitude of classic and modern speaker cabs, with swappable mics and numerous parameters to tweak them further. You can also load Cab IRs (Impulse Responses) with or in place of Stadium's Cabs. A Cab block consists of any two of the following:

* Guitar Cab

* Bass Cab

* IR (Impulse Response)

**Tip!** For the complete, current lists of all Amp, Cab, and Effect Models included in Helix Stadium family products and the original gear they are based on, please see the [***Helix Stadium Models***](https://line6.com/helix-stadium-models/) on the Line 6 website.

## Selecting a Cab or Cab IR

By default, when you add an Amp block to a preset, a Cab block is automatically added to its right, and the "matched" Cab appears in the left tab of the Cab block. To disable this behavior, from the Model List \> Amp's sidebar, **tap the Add Cab Block** ![the Add Cab Block Switch](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_3d9a47fc3a0619a4554a467a5303124cd09d142c028e39892d9ec5763a566749/AddCabSwitch.png?cb=41dc3c44da7470f3a9ff8abc746d0ba0) **toggle off.** See the [**Amp \& Preamp Models**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/amp-blocks.md) page.  
**Note:** Amp Clone blocks do not offer the Add Cab Block option. If your Clone is captured from an amplifier signal without a speaker cab simulation or IR, you'll want to manually add a Cab block (see below) following the Amp Clone block for a complete amp and cab tone.

You can also add a Cab block manually:

1. **From the Home screen, tap an empty location on a path.** Block categories appear in the inspector.

![CabModelCategoryButton.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_1d354af54fbe6a79045c3e3135a7a0b4e3f2426da42a13e57e046b115706f702/CabModelCategoryButton.png?cb=1ab4fad535cda96d1180bbaf042bbb01)
Quick block selector (None block selected on the Home \> Edit screen)

2. **Tap the Cab button to open the Model List.** Tap the list view button ![List-Gallery Selector](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_260a6714233c352d67efb7aea2ce7c8e4c5ddadd335a9d6e3029610595d0ed6f/0741c0b3-2e8b-4b66-9b63-573c952cf7a9?cb=213a38634b4ab1500dcce58784b4d1a0) to choose to view more items in a condensed list (below left) or fewer items as large images in a grid (below right).

![The Model browser,Cab category selected, List View](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_8d303543de04777fb80c7e110cf613a2007f3f5f7eb3ecdc24e61d6b5fd5b8c5/ModelList_Cabs.png?cb=745a4312213cbfdf1e49599d9939e362)
Model List \> List view  
![The Model browser,Cab category selected, Gallery View](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_d323814fe1b5287ba4aeeccf59c91fd80a26627888cb98a02e20d3818e08148a/ModelBrowser_Cab_Gallery.png?cb=402ec9be2531fe6fa852bbcea01c41fe)
Model List \> Grid view

3. **Swipe the list up or down (or turn the Lower Knob) to find the desired item.**

   * Tap GUITAR CAB, BASS CAB, or CAB IR in the sidebar to quickly scroll the list up or down to that subcategory.\*

^**\***^**Note:** It is only possible to select **NO CAB** for the 2nd Cab slot.

4. **Tap to select the item and press Home** ![Home button](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_400b479ca5d6ff8c42109377bc6a635fe9b7a2d9e5ecab288d7b0c8a22984be5/26164df5-a62f-45b2-9a81-9c206add3cc6?cb=9664a711688df707f2c11c8ef485896d) **(or tap the Inspector header) to close the Model List. Alternatively, double-tap to select the item** ***and*** **close the Model List.**

5. To add a second Cab or Cab IR to the block, **tap the 2nd cab slot (in the right half of the Inspector Header) and repeat steps 3 and 4 above.**

**Note:** The Cab block's **Amp \> Cab Link** toggle (found in the Cab's Focus view sidebar) automatically selects a matching Cab model when the linked Amp model is changed, but only applies when a Cab block is added via the[++**Add Cab Block toggle**++](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/cab-blocks.md).

## ![Cab Category Button.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_809aab4c8d340637706d93029200663d3d303be8bfebc9fe441de36f207a5954/Cab%20Category%20Button.png?cb=d80eca7b4982f170f267548c035df9bd) Cabs

Each Cab in Helix Stadium is comprised of thousands of IRs. Cab blocks are unique in that they can contain one or two Cabs or Cab IRs (or one of each).

* When one Cab or Cab IR is loaded, the Cab block sums its incoming signal to mono.

* When two Cabs or two Cab IRs (or one of each) are selected in a single Cab block, the Cab block is stereo in and stereo out.

* Also see the [**Signal Path Routing**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/signal-path-routing.md) page for tips on mono/stereo routing.

### Hybrid Cabs from Helix/HX

Helix Stadium does not include the older Hybrid Cab models from Helix/HX (pre-3.50 firmware). When importing a Helix/HX preset into Helix Stadium, any Hybrid Cab blocks are automatically converted to a new Cab. They may sound better right from the get go, but note that they will likely sound different.

### Cab \> Focus View

When a Cab block is selected on the Home \> Edit screen, **tap the Focus icon** ![The Cab Focus button](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_e8e5f57d77fbb0ef1a52c8fe8539903a9c6ff882d3d8effd12f48ddd1f3ca54b/Cab_FocusButton.png?cb=fc8d33ef50f02b773cbdd77e9f2ea323) **in the Inspector to open Focus view. Tap and drag the Mic to set its Position and Distance relative to the Cab speaker, just as you would in the studio. Tap the 0°/45° toggle to set the Angle.** These parameters, along with all other Cab parameters, can also be adjusted within the Inspector at the bottom of the screen.

When a Cab IR is selected, Focus view shows a static frequency plot of the IR file for reference, along with **User Default** , **Factory Default** , and **Add to Favorites** sidebar options, as described below. Please see the [**Cab IRs**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/cab-blocks.md#cab-irs) section below for more about using IRs.  
![The Cab block Focus View, Cab Model selected](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_3b5eaeb45b32a7875e0f309a51d01d93c8b51d4801062518e59ebf872b1642f2/MicEditor_Annotations.png?cb=c1fc86d57dd79bd51642f3d4b2425a76)
The Cab model's Focus view  
![FocusView_IR.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_fad393ca666c0e634d59628ead6acdace0acbfd59a0c5f560118b91129bab720/FocusView_IR.png?cb=03a9021007585814c58bec7c816db910)
The Cab IR's Focus View

![Item 01](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_04a57c01cdec7cc9e3d4020cb3c943166d00bbf7bab50d21860d61e9ae23ec12/01.png?cb=ce61b591a14429573632afbeb4c2997c) **Focus:** While Focus view is shown, the icon appears white ![FocusButtonWhite.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_8f35e050870f62478846016525d60ccff7d70b03a498e9d03952ba71d2751136/FocusButtonWhite.png?cb=af7677378a9a8f9745b5e4557c640e79) . Tap to exit Focus view.

![Item 2](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_53ac40949f60c5906ca015d9a14d6408ed8fdf26751f51f98865a763c5506449/02.png?cb=53ead26f31014fd489e07cfbde017dc7) **Cab or Cab IR:** Since a Cab block offers two tabbed slots, tap the desired slot to view its parameters. Loading a Cab IR is slightly different than loading a Cab---please see the following section on [**Cab IRs**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/cab-blocks.md#cab-irs).

![Item 3](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_0e9f7b786421859596212068b084b96652bcd5d5cdae2167ec43e9ec1c227ac1/03.png?cb=632cde3c35c9abd3a51e6bbd6f0126be) **Mic:** Tap and drag the mic to adjust the Position and Distance parameters.

![Item 4](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_9ca010f47f8575d3985739be68e2db2ed899d7deadcb09caaeb2a8283a84ec81/04.png?cb=075549902ea87b3442a14dd60557ca0c) **Angle:** Tap to set the preferred mic angle---0° or 45°

![Item 5](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_7e26dccbc5aa253be73ac3f87e0ce7f74b2334d143e48134b1703060be88f178/05.png?cb=3c60906905f19136c9550e92d3fb7999) **Sidebar:** Several additional options are available here for the selected Cab model/Cab IR.

* **User Default:** If you find yourself constantly re-tweaking your commonly-used Cabs the same way, **Tap User Default** ![User Default command](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_0ad1c2c95e8c91d224b72dd687a42539316b111cc46971fde68d28c800be7093/UserDefault.png?cb=a4d95a351a498a940c65f1c10b23ceed) **to save the Cab's settings as its new defaults, so it always shows up the way you want.** See [**Creating User Defaults**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/building-and-editing-tones.md#user-default).

* **Factory Default:** If you've stored User Default settings for the selected Cab model or Cab IR, **tap Factory Default** ![Factory Default command](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_533680872f8dcdf5f9c2d948922f7772c46dde6f8c8d1350bf2cad2db7db8c92/FactoryDefault.png?cb=0e60457719a1e02ee5e86c83d19289fd) **to return it to its original default settings for all future uses**.

* **Add to Favorites:** Once a Cab block is configured to your liking, add it as a Favorite to easily recall it for future presets. See [**Adding a Favorite**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/favorites.md).

* **Amp\>Cab Link:** ![Amp-CabLinkSwitch.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_cdeaf22c1d45673a13a15808793927bdaf96913e5905f2288b7519a7002d6453/Amp-CabLinkSwitch.png?cb=c05e8ac8cfb065860f5eec71695ff366) By default, changing an Amp model will automatically recall a "matched" cab for the left tab of its linked Cab block. When an Amp and Cab block are linked, selecting one of them will display a gold link icon (see below). When off, changing Amp models does not affect the Cab block. (Note that Amp \> Clone type blocks cannot be linked to Cabs.)

![LinkedAmpCab.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_89ba6f3aefa980b0b95272edc5d27305853148be36f2b21787d56366990e9e66/LinkedAmpCab.png?cb=f6d16f7080d718cfae4416c87268fd1c)
"Linked" Amp and Cab blocks

* **Amp\>Cab Link** is only active when you add the Amp \& Cab with the Amp Model List's [**Add Cab Block**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/amp-blocks.md) toggle. Note that Amp\>Cab Link is also not active when an Amp or Amp+Cab Clone is selected in the Amp block.

  * The Cab block's right tab Cab model remains unchanged when **Amp\>Cab Link** is enabled unless you also have **Cab\>Cab Link** enabled (see the next item).

* **Cab\>Cab Link: Tap** ![Cab-CabLinkSwitch.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_5299b0f9577ff5a5c48406f325c8bc7b6f3dd5f0d1755e858d95d042954c0cd2/Cab-CabLinkSwitch.png?cb=763950c2a8ae1cec490a91567ea20575) **on to link both sides of a Cab block.** When on, changing the left cab automatically loads the same cab on the right. This can be helpful when you want the same cab but different mics, or the same cab and mic but different mic positions or distances.

  * Changing the right Cab does not affect the left Cab.

## Cab Parameters

![CabParameters.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_2becea96c67b85cbf5a306ea77fad351259f33b3ddfc29b2804cf63a1b0b7e44/CabParameters.png?cb=cfbe41449a65674457f0ca0ca77fc0fb)
Cab parameters in the inspector (left cab selected)  
**Tip:** Cab blocks offer a lot of choices and possible speaker and mic combinations. Once you've edited and configured a Cab block exactly how you like, it is a good idea to add it as a Favorite so you can easily use it for future presets. See [**Adding a Favorite**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/favorites.md).  
**Tip:** Tap any Cab parameter in the Inspector to open its [**Parameter Panel**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/building-and-editing-tones.md#a40a6151-8ad3-457a-a0bc-e65f4bc8aa32), where you'll find a handy description.  
**Note:** The following is the list of parameters offered when a Cab Model is selected. Cab IRs offer their own set of parameters---see the [**Cab IR Parameters**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/cab-blocks.md#24a57b1c-bae4-41db-ac32-a5d9ff67210d) section.  

| **Cab Parameter** |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          **Description**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
|-------------------| |
| **Bypass**        | **Tap** ![CabBypassButton.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_5475b26bb52a85299acc6e589b9fc4bdc63d842cf8a80985d59761e8a5b660ad/CabBypassButton.png?cb=77314012e5bb199248d105db52a8fd4f) **in the inspector to turn the block on and off, independent of any footswitch assignment.** **Note:**A Cab block's Bypass is not automatically assigned to a Stomp mode footswitch. But you can manually assign any Cab block by selecting the block within the signal flow, touching a Stomp mode footswitch, and tapping Assign Block when prompted. |
| **Mic**           | Selects the mic pointed at the cabinet. (Guitar and Bass cabs have different sets of mics available; see [**Cab Mics**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/cab-blocks.md#cab-mic-models).) Mic selection can have as big an impact on your tone as tweaking the Amp's tonestack or even applying an EQ block, so experimentation is key here.                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| **Position**      | Sets the lateral location of the mic in relation to the speaker cone, from the center of the speaker to the edge. The "Cab Edge" value may appear in a different location depending on the selected cab.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| **Distance**      | Sets the distance of the mic from the speaker. Choose from 1.00" to 12.00" in 1/4" increments.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| **Angle**         | Sets the angle of the mic relative to the front of the speaker cabinet. 0 degrees is pointing directly at the speaker; 45 degrees is pointing off-axis.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| **Low Cut**       | Applies a low cut (high pass) filter, letting you remove all audio below a certain frequency. May be useful in removing undesirable low end rumble.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| **High Cut**      | Applies a high cut (low pass) filter, letting you remove all audio above a certain frequency. May be useful in removing high end harshness.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| **Level**         | Sets the overall level of the Cab. Use to adjust level against the other side of the Cab block.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
| **Pan**           | Controls the panning of the Cab between the left and right channels. For stereo setups, the Cab block can sound much wider if the two sides are panned opposite of one another ("Left 100" and "Right 100"). **Note:** It is best to keep this set to Center when using a single Cab or when mono output is desired.                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| **Delay**         | Delays the signal slightly to purposely impart a bit of phase incoherence or at higher values, increase the Cab block's apparent stereo width (or at extreme values, a bit of doubling effect). A little goes a long way here. When set to "Auto" (all the way left, before 0.0 ms), it approximates the delay through the air when changing the mic Distance parameter. For most use cases, however, we recommend leaving Delay set to "0.0 ms."                                                                                 |

## Cab IRs

Instead of Cabs, you can load one or two Cab IRs to a Cab block. **Impulse Responses** , or "**IRs**" are mathematical functions representing the sonic measurements of audio systems (in this case, speaker cabinet and mic combinations)---resulting in very short audio files that can then be loaded into an IR loader to provide a virtual recreation of the entire system---cabinet, speaker, mic, and perhaps even some post-processing like EQ. This process of "capturing" speaker cabs as IRs has made it possible to have an endless number of combinations of speakers, cabinets, microphones, mic placement, etc., for use with Helix Stadium and other amps and devices. Helix Stadium can load thousands of Cab IRs in nested folders, organized however you like.

### Importing IRs

Importing IR files is easily accomplished using the free **Helix Stadium application** for macOS and Windows^®^ computers. Please see the **Helix Stadium Application -** [**Importing IR Files**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/librarian-view.md#importing-irs) section.  
**Note:** If you import several hundred IR files, the next time you power on Helix Stadium, it may take a few extra minutes to complete initial indexing for the IR Library. Subsequent startups will not require this additional indexing time.

**Helix Stadium supports IRs in WAV (.wav)** **format**. Regardless of the source WAV file's length, sample rate, bit depth, and mono/stereo format, Cab IRs are processed internally as 2048-sample, 48kHz, 32-bit float, mono files.  
**Tip:** WAV IR files supported by Helix^®^, HX^®^, POD^®^ Go devices, as well as Helix Native and Metallurgy^®^ software, are also compatible with Helix Stadium.

### Loading an IR within a Cab Block

Once you've imported IRs into Helix Stadium, you can select, audition, and load an IR within the Model List.

1. **With a Cab block selected, tap the left or right side of the Inspector header to open the Model List (also see the next section).**

2. Tap **Cab IR** ![Cab IR Sidebar](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_ad5c7c8e3c559fdf1fba15316091ebca8636276113bb911885639194aded8ddb/CabIR_Sidebar.png?cb=6f90c9d0d7755d08ce62a18f020bfc82) in the sidebar to scroll to the bottom of the list, then tap on **2048 IR** ![IRSelect.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_9e46984224c17ee52f0c4b6edad646ff50111352e9505daa63b6f42f7a2f934e/IRSelect.png?cb=bc36c2389aa71b405c4d50f72274b01a) **(below left).**

3. **Tap on the pink \<EMPTY\> box to open the USER CAB IRs file browser. Navigate the browser to find the IR you want and tap to audition it (below right). Return to the Home \> Edit screen once you've selected the desired IR file.**

   * To clear the IR file from the Cab, tap the small X icon in the pink box ![CabIRLoadedTab.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_962bd2b3e81bec1f65cffcb27867a19e1004b6461dab73f1265bf264e053cc04/CabIRLoadedTab.png?cb=ea93fa53f42886ec61453826790a60b2) .

![The Model Browser showing the Cab IR category](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_259deaa6b248ac4009c704d2636cc47deaa5bc54665e2f8f253c33179e38de22/IR_CategorySelect_Gallery.png?cb=e06e7bbf4c82da4270f9d0d6cfd08a42)
Model List \> Cab \> IR  
![CabIRList.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_4f2b5f6fd86b8c770eeea7c1c6b6bda64e588b8cb4d43bee4fe983f8112be053/CabIRList.png?cb=58858742adafb7de2856ee7619225966)
Selecting an IR file from the User Cab IR list

### The USER CAB IR List

![IRBrowser_Annotated.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_5c3f7f1a70bccdf3530768fe8da8fcce6a13856cb375a6223a104fc9c3d3f5fe/IRBrowser_Annotated.png?cb=3fdb25543b17558f9aa2e6487b12b550)
The Cab IR File List offers the following options

![Item 01](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_04a57c01cdec7cc9e3d4020cb3c943166d00bbf7bab50d21860d61e9ae23ec12/01.png?cb=ce61b591a14429573632afbeb4c2997c) **Search Field:** Tap to type a search term in this field to filter the list of IRs.

![Item 2](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_53ac40949f60c5906ca015d9a14d6408ed8fdf26751f51f98865a763c5506449/02.png?cb=53ead26f31014fd489e07cfbde017dc7) **User Cab IRs Folder:** Tap on this folder in the left column to display the list of all your imported User Cab IR files within the middle column.

![Item 3](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_0e9f7b786421859596212068b084b96652bcd5d5cdae2167ec43e9ec1c227ac1/03.png?cb=632cde3c35c9abd3a51e6bbd6f0126be) **Cab IR list:** Once IR files have been imported into Helix Stadium, the middle column shows your library of User Cab IRs.

![Item 4](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_9ca010f47f8575d3985739be68e2db2ed899d7deadcb09caaeb2a8283a84ec81/04.png?cb=075549902ea87b3442a14dd60557ca0c) **Sidebar:** Allows you to manage your IR files.

**Manage Files:** Tap ![ManageFildesCommand.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_33c74a195c45ee8b033a326d5c241003a3a57eb80e931a108943da6109c2fb57/ManageFildesCommand.png?cb=91caa22cfc97717d28f308ab514c2fc9) to show a list of options in the sidebar to manage the IR files. Check the box to select one or more IRs to apply the sidebar commands, as shown below.  
![ManageIRs.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_0a276693031d966023af5fdcf699fdb29247d9ddc8bded863cc0948dbffaf25d/ManageIRs.png?cb=8c3c0f1292af282e335a2719a848bfcd)
The Manage IRs option is selected, allowing IRs or subfolders to be checked

* **Select All**: "Checks" all IRs in the list.

* **Deselect All**: "Unchecks" all checked IRs in the list.

* **Copy Files** : Copies all checked IR files to the clipboard, letting you copy one or more User IRs and then **paste** them into a different folder or subfolder.

* **Paste Files**: Pastes the clipboard contents into the currently selected folder or subfolder.

* **Move to Folder** : Allows you to select one or more IRs and *move* them from their current list location into a selected subfolder.

* **Delete Files** : Permanently clears the selected User IR(s) from Helix Stadium.^\*^

^**\***^**Important!**Deleting an IR file from the IR Library that is used within any saved preset will result in the preset's Cab block changing to "UNRESOLVED," with no IR loaded in the respective tab. Tap the UNRESOLVED tab and choose a new IR or Cab model, then save the preset to retain your change.

Make sure to keep backup copies of all your purchased IR files before deleting them from Helix Stadium!

**Rename File/Rename Folder** : Tap ![RenameFileCommand.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_7e1591f9a13384dea5a5bb71518e28837f600ac5c8fceb734bb76f93c6e8a48e/RenameFileCommand.png?cb=29e3d184f023e4a377cc58f556f9d5ff) to rename the current IR file or subfolder with your own custom name.

**New Folder** : Tap ![NewFolderCommand.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_e397ca46fcffc7852c25a73253b19641a58eaa03de7b2fd0a3d10bbb5a4258f4/NewFolderCommand.png?cb=84afca02ab34080dbaf723eef8a522f8) to create and name a new empty subfolder. Use the **Manage Files** functions to copy or move IRs into the subfolders you create.

**Snapshot Control:** By default, this switch is **Off** . Toggle the switch to its right position to **On** ![Snapshot Control switch - on](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_0b0eafa5952bf071dd0ab0b31771f157f32e949d3857d73e6da8ef0fe6ecaacb/SnapshotCtrlSwitch.png?cb=5ef715deb512ebb9085924c8d3800afe) . When enabled, loading a different IR file in the current tab will be stored and recalled per snapshot for the preset.

![Item 5](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_7e26dccbc5aa253be73ac3f87e0ce7f74b2334d143e48134b1703060be88f178/05.png?cb=3c60906905f19136c9550e92d3fb7999) **Inspector**: Displays two Cab tabs and parameters for the selected tab.

* **Cab/IR Tabs:** A Cab block always lets you load two Cabs or two Cab IRs (or one of each). In the image above, the left tab has the Cab IR "LRS GOLD 1PC4" loaded, and the right tab is empty (No Cab).

* **Focus Icon:** **Tap to open Focus view. Tap and drag the Mic to set its Position and Distance relative to the Cab speaker, just as you would in the studio. Tap the 0°/45° toggle to set the Angle.** See [**Focus View**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/the-focus-view.md).

### Cab IR Parameters

| **Cab IR Parameter** |                                                                                                                                    **Description**                                                                                                                                    |
|----------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| **Low Cut**          | Applies a low cut (high pass) filter, letting you remove all audio below a certain frequency. May be useful in removing undesirable low end rumble.                                                                                                                                   |
| **High Cut**         | Applies a high cut (low pass) filter, letting you remove all audio above a certain frequency. May be useful in removing high end harshness.                                                                                                                                           |
| **Polarity**         | Inverts the polarity of the signal. Using two Cab IRs from different 3rd party vendors or trying to blend a Cab with a Cab IR can sometimes result in a thin or anemic sound. Try setting Polarity to "Inverted" to see if it helps.                                                  |
| **Delay**            | Delays the signal slightly to time-align with the other side of the Cab block (helping to avoid phase issues). It can also be used to purposely impart a bit of phase incoherence or at higher values, increase the Cab block's apparent stereo width. A little goes a long way here. |
| **Mix**              | Controls the blend between the incoming "dry" signal and the Cab IR-processed "wet" signal. A 0%, no IR is heard; at 100%, no dry signal is heard. Normally, this should be left at 100%.                                                                                             |
| **Level**            | Sets the overall level of the Cab IR. This can be handy for balancing the level with the other Cab or Cab IR in the Cab block.                                                                                                                                                        |
| **Pan**              | Controls the panning of the IR between the left and right channels. For stereo setups, the Cab block can sound much wider if the two sides are panned opposite of one another ("Left 100" and "Right 100").                                                                           |