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1. PHONIC P8A ACTIVE MONITORS NOTEBOOK PHONIC A6300 FireWire Interface HEADPHONES AMPLIFIER 18 Channels In 18 2 Channels Out SAT E e HEADPHONES M e DRUM MACHINE 0 LILI LI J RECORDING DEVICE Sera In and Out i 4 EE PHONIC A6500 mU KEYBOARD COMPRESSOR El El El El ELECTRIC cm GUITAR E um S J b AU Ag a fl 4 PHONIC VM85 e ore a MICS Ke NN i GUITAR EFFECTS Ert E pt GUITAR Helix Board 24 Universal ix acl L Il MULTI TRACK RECORDER 25 PHONIC Specifications Inputs Outputs Master Section Aux Send Masters Master Aux Send PH Stereo Aux Returns 0000000000 Return Assign to Subgroup J SSS Metering l High definition algorithm 100 programs plus tap delay Effect P 40 bit DSP foot switch effect on off tap Frequencv Response Mic input to output 20Hz 60KHz 0 1 dB 20Hz 100KHz 0 3 dB 26 Helix Board 24 Unive
2. All measurements are shown in mm inches Helix Board 24 Universal PHONIC Block Diagram AVTHH OTOS dvi Tal s TAS HSNAJNVHDOHA 193333 D 2 193443 e ONOW1 e e jq X33 OL 5 Xn v5 i a f SIS xV3d SSVdAd x XNY aM ONOW 1 AS 22 0 Talo 1 0 A SHNOHd Kai E E TH THLO Y Y SNHA 4 9 INO sdnouo Ld9 E NLY a BRB areas A AAA i A d LNO 938 e 1100 944 e za Mr nes OL any W OL Xnv GOW JAIMY 2 o o LT OL dd XNV ONOW 1 LN LH onon E 6 XIN NIVW JHIMA HHH OL9L LHO K P 9T T ISNNVHO TNIV xa tet yt oe jemi 5 5 1SNI NIV be fe Le ITT l gt 43JOOMANS ONONI nodi q j XIN ONON 44O NO L EET pell eS iB ul a 1n9 Mo rm NI ANI 9 S OIN3S XNV SNI ONON E O 08 001 48 NZI ONOW 404 vXDV XINO ol E H ii 1 19 ONE 2 HE dWVIAZIH v LQNAS xnv lt 7 RI awasXnv NYd X33 OL QN3S eic NIVO hee ja Sone Pu O10S wv3d e xXx
3. c c ODO ooo d Oooo d U U U 0000o o o 00 the removed screws to attach the rack mounts to each side Remove the 3 screws that are at tached to each side of the mixing Use the three screw holes and of the console Connect the now rack mount able mixing console to your audio rack 3 screws should be used on either side of the console as to provide the maximum amount of stability Helix Board 24 Universal PHONIC MAKING CONNECTIONS Inputs and Outputs 1 XLR Jacks These jacks accept typical 3 pin XLR inputs for balanced and unbalanced signals They can be used in conjunction with microphones such as professional condenser dynamic or ribbon microphones with standard XLR male connectors and feature low noise preamplifiers serving for crystal clear sound replication The Helix Board 24 Universal features a total of sixteen Microphone inputs NB When these inputs are used with condenser microphones the Phantom Power should be activated However when Phantom Power is engaged single ended unbalanced microphones and instruments should not be used on the Mic inputs 2 Line In Jacks This input accepts typical 1 4 TRS balan
4. 32 33 34 35 37 00 4 4 41 1 3 1 4 42 4 1 2 5 I 6 44 45 6 5 7 8 8 2 4 2 5 5 5 7 7 8 5 6 8 2 7 L L 4 I 6 Oo 4 N O O N 4 2 5 9 3 7 3 2 3 2 6 2 3 O 2 5 8 2 2 8 O 1 3 6 8 6 O 1 2 3 5 7 3 o 2 5 8 2 5 5 6 5 5 5 2 8 4 d 5 5 5 3 54 55 T 4 8 uM 06 m o8 07 kem EN KH mE E EM m EN m Em Em EN Ex Em a a Em 45 46 49 EN Ex Helix Board 24 Universal PHONIC PROGRAM NAME TYPE R gt L R lt gt L R gt L R lt gt L gt R gt R gt L R lt gt L MODE TYPE TRG TR TR TRG 9 MID SHIFT 12 18 18 15 5 Vv V 2 5 i Q i 2 RE 2 3 7 RE 4 7 RE 8 T 92 93 96 RELEASE 7 2 10 0 A0 X A2 Ad A O 4 4 2 O CHORUS C2 oO N FLANGER NINININININININ NIN O OIO O1 aje WIN TAIL PLATE TAIL PLATE REVERSE PLATE REVERSE PLATE RANGE 100 2 75 100mS 2 75 100mS 2 75 100 2 75 100 2 75 100 2 7S 100mS 2 75 100mS 2 75 100 2 75 SHAPE
5. R mix and or AUX 1 mix as selected by the corresponding button 54 FireWire Selector Switch This switch determines which of the Helix Board s signals will be used for the 17th and 18th channels sent through the FireWire interface to the computer Users can choose to send the stereo signal from the Main L R Group 1 2 or AUX 3 4 mix and utilize the signal on their computer through ETT TEN their DAW software This d additional stereo channel MAIN mold A AUX 3 4 FIREWIRE cannot be utilized through the USB interface 55 USB FireWire Trim Control This trim control can be used to adjust the level of the outgoing FireWire signal for Channels 17 and 18 which will be received bv the computer If the input signal received by your computer is noticeably excessive using this control could help to attenuate the signal to an acceptable degree 56 48V Indicator This indicator will illuminate when the master Phantom Power switch is activated 57 Power Indicator The Power Indicator will light up when the power of the mixer is on 58 Level Meter This dual 12 segment level meter gives an accurate indication of when audio reach certain levels The dB indicator illuminates is approximately equal to an output level of 4 dBu balanced and the PEAK indicator illuminates about 1 5 dB before the signal is dynamically clipped lt is advised that users set the various level controls so that the l
6. Universal device properties can be viewed Each input and out put stream can be scrutinized and the isochronous stream number and its supported sampling rates can be viewed Helix Board 24 Universal igital Effects Table PARAMETER SETTING EARLY LEVEL 100 06 089 HERE NI EARLY LEVEL 09 08 22 1 2 SMALL ROOM 1 SMALL ROOM 2 MID ROOM 1 MID ROOM 2 BIG ROOM 1 TUNNEL HALL JAZZ CLUB SMALL HALL 1 SMALL HALL 2 SPRING HALL MID HALL 1 MID HALL 2 RECITAL HALL BIG HALL 2 PLATE SMALL PLATE TAIL PLATE MID PLATE 1 MID PLATE 2 REVERSE PLATE LONG PLATE 1 LONG PLATE 2 LONG PLATE 3 DELAY STEREO SHORT DELAY 1 SHORT DELAY 2 PING PONG DELAY MID DELAY 1 MID DELAY 2 SHORT DELAY 1 MONO MID DELAY 1 MONO LONG DELAY 1 MONO 100 CHORUS SOFT CHORUS SOFT CHORUS 2 SOFT CHORUS 3 WARM CHORUS WARM CHORUS 1 WARM CHORUS 2 WARM CHORUS 3 HEAVY CHORUS FLANGER CLASSIC FLANGER 1 CLASSIC FLANGER 2 GENTLE FLANGER WARM FLANGER MODERN FLANGER 1 MODERN FLANGER 2 DEEP FALANGER 1 DEEP FALANGER 2 PHASER CLASSIC PHASER 1 CLASSIC PHASER 2 COOL PHASER WARM PHASER HEAVY PHASER 1 HEAVY PHASER 2 WILD PHASER 1 WILD PHASER 2 3 4 5 O O O O T 100 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 9 2 2 21 1 100 2 625 C2 4 DELAY AVERG R BEVEL 24 25 6 100 o DEPTH
7. eG clot P CIG AN ae ENS TENE 2 PX PX Urs 21 We ENT aves a ale B FATT DS TES D wed Bs ey AR fe RSE G Gu West I 7 wn 8508 2d English IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable Warning the user shall not place this apparatus in the confined area during the operation so that the mains switch can be easily accessible pL Ge 10 11 12 19 14 Read these instructions before operating this apparatus Keep these instructions for future reference Heed all warnings to ensure safe operation Follow all
8. high an obvious latency will become evident If the depth is too low various clicks and pops may become obvious It is best to set the Stream Buffer Depth to a level that allows users to get the lowest latency while still maintaining an optimal performance The default settings are ideal for most computers The ASIO Buffer Depth is adjustable between 4 and 40 milliseconds This allows users to adjust the la tency of the stream received by ASIO driver based software including Steinberg Cubase LE The WDM Windows Driver Model Sound Buffer Depth is adjustable between 4 and 40 milliseconds This allows users to adjust the latency of the stream received by WDM based programs Also in this section users are able to view their drop out statistics where the number of times either the USB or FireWire connections have been interrupted can be viewed Streams Phonic Control Panel File Info Devices Audio Out Plug Audio In Plug Synch Out Plug Synch In Plug 3 Input Channels connected 1 connected 0 Output Channels f Synchronisation Streams AudioOutPlug successfully connected Isochronous stream number 1 Supported sampling rates Hz 44100 48000 88200 96000 d AudiolnPlug successfully connecte Isochronous stream number 0 Supported sampling rates Hz 44100 48000 88200 96000 1 Device s connected Current sampling rate 44 1 kHz streaming In the Streams section the Helix Board 24
9. reconnect the devices you want ta install and turn them an This may take some time to complete Please ecrInag connected device Connect the Helix Board 24 Universal to the Computer and turn the power on Helix Board 24 Universal 17 PHONIC 18 Hardware Installation A The software you installing for this hardware _ Helix Board 240 has nat passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows F me why this testing is Important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway STOP Installation If a message is displayed indicating that the software has not passed Windows Logo test click Continue Anyway Phonic 24U USB Driver Setup Completing the Phonic HB 24U USB Driver 4 1 3 Setup Wizard Phonic _24 USE Driver V4 1 3 has been installed on your computer Click Finish to close this wizard lt Back Cancel After installation is complete the USB installation will display a completing message while the FireWire software will just close automatically After this users are free to use the device as they wish Helix Board 24 Universal PHONIC Macintosh OS X 10 3 5 or late
10. system or for the addition of a subwoofer to your set of speakers adding more punch to low frequency sounds at your PA or monitoring system Also featured is an Insert point allowing external devices such as a compressor to be used to alter the mono signal before it is fed through the outputs MONO SUBWOOFER gt c e Helix Board 24 Universal PHONIC 12 Main Outputs These outputs will output the final stereo line level signal sent from the main mixing bus The primary purpose of the two XLR jacks is to send the main output to external devices which may include power amplifiers and in turn a pair of speakers other mixers aS well as a wide range of other possible signal processors equalizers crossovers etcetera The two 1 4 TRS phone jacks are able to send the Main output to external devices that may run in parallel with the mixer This may include additional power amplifiers mixers PA systems as well as a wide range of other possible signal processors 13 Main Inserts Located above each of the Main 1 4 Outputs the primary use for these 1 4 TRS phone jacks is for the addition of external devices such as dynamic processors or equalizers to the main L and main R signals This will require a Y cord that can send pre fader and receive signals to and from an external processor 14 2T Return These inputs accommodate connections from RCA cables able to receive si
11. that don t use batteries to be used on these channels Activating the master Phantom Power switch will be accompanied by an illuminated LED above the left channel Level Meter Before turning Phantom Power on turn the level control down of the channel you wish to activate to a minimum and lower all master output levels as to avoid the possibility of a ghastly popping sound from the speakers NB Phantom Power should be used in conjunction with balanced microphones When Phantom Power is engaged single ended unbalanced microphones and instruments should not be used on the Mic inputs Phantom Power will not cause damage to most dynamic microphones however if unsure the microphone s user manual should be consulted 23 Mono Output Source Select Switch and Volume Control The rotary control to the right adjusts the final output level of the Mono Subwoofer output By using the switch on the left users are able to select signal they wish to send through the Mono Subwoofer output between the main mix and AUX 4 mix If for example there is audio in the main mix you do not wish to send to the subwoofer simply sending all the audio you wish to use to the AUX 4 send and set the select switch to AUX 4 MONO SUBWOOFER Helix Board 24 Universal 24 Low Pass Filter The mono output on the Helix Board 24 Universal includes a Low Pass Filter LPF for removing high frequency sounds to make the audio more appropriate for use with subwo
12. 3 Pan Controls This alternates the degree or level of audio from that particular channel that the left and right side of the main mix should receive 11 PHONIC 12 34 li 35 97 68 34 On Button and Indicator This turns the channel on allowing the user to use the feed from the channel s inputs to supply the MAIN L R GROUP 1 2 GROUP 3 4 AUX and EFX buses as specified by the user of course The corresponding indicator will be illuminated when turned on 35 Signal Indicator This LED indicator shows when the input level reaches 20 dBu basically showing when a signal is received by the corresponding channel 36 1 2 3 4 and L R Buttons These handy buttons allow you to decide the audio path of the corresponding channel Pushing the 1 2 or 3 4 buttons allows the signal to be sent to the Group 1 2 or 3 4 mixes respectively where the L R allows it to be sent to the Main L R mix 37 Peak Indicator This LED indicator will illuminate when the channel hits high peaks 6 dB before overload occurs It is best to adjust the channel level control so as to allow the PEAK indicator to light up on regular intervals only This will ensure a greater dynamic range of audio This indicator also doubles as a Solo indicator when the SOLO button is engaged 38 Solo Button The Solo button is pushed to allow the signal of the corresponding channel to be sent to th
13. 4bit Ch Volume Value dB Mute Thru Ch Volume dB Mute Ch Volume Value dB Thru Ch Volume dB M LQ 0 12 9 00 lo 100 0 00 1 1 2 Qe 010 9 50 2 100 0 00 2 2 i B 4 To ensure your Helix Board 24 Universal is working 5 6 enter the Utilities folder and double click the Audio gt MIDI Setup icon 110 12 13 14 16 Qm System Settings 17 Default Input 9 240 0000 Default Output b Built in Audio HH 18 System Output Built in Audio Properties For amp Built in Audio l HB 240 0000 Se At the bottom of the window users can edit the setup Audio Input Audio Output of the Helix Board 24 Universal Properties such as Te sampling rate and clock source can be altered Users urce ntern microp ne H urce nternal speakers H l Format 44100 0Hz 2cn 24bt Format 44100 0Hz 2ch 24bit may also opt to make the Helix Board 24 Universal dB Thru ome dB their default input and or output device LQ 0250 1 09 10 000 2 e l 010 9 50 2 100 0 00 Enter the Audio Device s section From the Properties for pull down tab select Helix Board 24 Universal Helix Board 24 Universal 19 PHONIC 20 Channel Assignment When using a Digital A
14. Board 24 Universal can also be selected as the de fault output device for individual programs by editing said programs settings options Cubase LE 4 Cubase LE 4 is a fairly powerful program provided along with the Helix Board 24 Universal mixer that allows users to record edit delete and alter their tracks Please note that only 8 tracks can be recorded at once with the version of Cubase included and us ers must upgrade or find other suitable DAW software if they choose to record more tracks Installation Insert the Cubase LE 4 installation DVD that came with your mixer into the DVD drive of your computer Run the installer When first running Cubase you will be prompted with a request for an activation code Users must sign up to Steinberg s MySteinberg ser vice to receive an activation code Setup After successfully completing the installation process the following process must be followed to work effi ciently with the Helix Board 24 Universal mixer 1 Open the Cubase LE 4 program 2 Goto the Devices pull down menu and select De vice Setup On the left select VST Multitrack 3 From the ASIO Driver drop down list select the Phonic ASIO Driver A pop up box will ask you if you want to switch the ASIO driver Click Switch 4 Activate the audio tracks received from the Helix Board mixer by following the following steps a Go to the devices pull down menu and select VST Inputs This will disp
15. DE m 5 GETANG OTAR TED g ea cea 5 G ANNEL SE TUR c nie a E S 5 CONVERTING TO TABLE area 6 INSTALLING THE RACK 7 GOIN a 8 INPUTS AND m 8 MAIN MIXINO PANEL 10 CONTROLS AND ETTING a c ee E ee 10 FEAR PANE ai ear 10 CHANNEL CONTROLS qe 11 DIGHMHAL EFFECT SEG HON E E been 12 MASTER SECTION E 13 FIREMIRE FREJPOSL 2 nune 15 FIREVIRE NI C 16 EN REQUIREMENT sets cate 16 DRIVERANS E 16 G ANNELASSIGNME N 20 CUBA E 20 HELIX BOARD CONTROL PANEL OTHER damp 21 DIGITALEFFECIS TABLE i 23 24 AEO 26 DIMEN e cm 28 FO duit 29 Phonic preserves the right to improve or alter anv information within this document without prior notice V1 0 AUG 8th 2008 PHONIC INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Helix Board 24 Universal one of Phonic s newest mixers that sounds great and works hard both in the studio and on the road The mixe
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17. SINEWAVE SINEWAVE SINEWAVE o FB LEVEL 10 20 30 40 6 70 HIGH FREQUENCY 10kHz N PINK NOISE 20Hz 20kHz T 8 N 23 PHONIC Application Live Band Multi Track Recording and Monitoring PHONIC IMPRESSION 15 SPEAKERS PHONIC XP1000 AMPLIFIER gt NOTEBOOK FireWire Interface PHONIC IMPRESSION 12 XP 2000 LU PFFF MONITORE n FLOOR MONITORS 2 Channels Out VAN e A6600 GEQ PHONIC i7300 DIGITAL EFFECTS e e EE FOOT L SWITCH Oo o o Oo o i e b lt e lt B e PHONIC MAX2500 POWER AMPLIFIER PHONIC IMPRESSION 18SB SUBWOOFER owes PHONIC A6500 COMPRESSOR PROCESSOR mE 1 INSERT INSERT iNsERT W iNserRT W iNsERT WiNsERT W INSERT jo 4 e 9 e l se e DC DOG JDC bis JO 5 9000 M AGO AO PHONIC 24 a M GUITAR EFFECTS M AM GUITAR PHONIC VM85 MICS KEYBOARD 24 Helix Board 24 Universal Studio Recording and Monitoring PHONIC
18. This license applies to the standard licensed version of Phonic s Firewire Device Desktop Software Firewire USB Device Desktop License Phonic Corporation Your Agreement ta this License This License only applies ta the English language version of the Fire WirejUSE Desktop Software software and its accompanying files data and materials FireWire USB w IF vou accept the terms af the agreement click the check below You must accept the agreement to install Phonic HE 24U USB Driver v4 1 3 Click Nest bo continue 1 accept the terms in the License Agreement Read and accept the terms of the License Agreement and click Next to continue Phonic HB 24U USB Driver Setup Choose Install Location Choose the folder in which ta install Phonic HB 240 USB Driver 4 1 3 Setup will install Phonic HB 24LI LIEB Driver v4 1 3 in the Following folder install in a different Folder click Browse and select another folder Click Install to start the installation Destination Folder CilProgram FilesiPhoniciUSB4udioCriver HE 240 Space required 1 3MB Space available 13 8956 Either select a new destination for the installation or else click Install to accept the default directory El Phonic HB 24U USB Driver Setup Installing Please wait while Phonic HB 24U USB Driver v4 1 3 is being installed This may take some time bo complete Please wait Phonic HB 24U USB Driver Setup A Please disconnect and
19. XN zz 42 55550550000 GH Gg Qu u ge sisi 29 Helix Board 24 Universal TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL PHONIC GEAR AND ACCESSORIES To purchase Phonic gear and optional accessories contact any authorized Phonic distributor For a list of Phonic distributors please visit our website at www phonic com and click on Get Gear You may also contact Phonic directly and we will assist you in locating a distributor near you SERVICE AND REPAIR Phonic has over 100 service centers worldwide For replacement parts service and repairs please contact the Phonic distributor in your country Phonic does not release service manuals to consumers and advice users to not attempt any self repairs as doing so voids all warranties You can locate a dealer near you at www phonic com WARRANTY INFORMATION Phonic stands behind every product we make with a no hassles warranty Warranty coverage may be extended depending on your region Phonic Corporation warrants this product for a minimum of one year from the original date of purchase against defects in material and workman ship under use as instructed by the user s manual Phonic at its option shall repair or replace the defective unit covered by this warranty Please retain the dated sales receipt as evidence of the date of purchase You will need it for any warranty service No returns or repairs will be accepted without a proper RMA number return merchandise authorization In order to k
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21. als as taken from the AUX level controls 1 to 4 on each channel strip the audio of which is sent to the corresponding AUX sends The AUX 3 control not only adjusts the output level of the AUX 3 EFX mix that is sent to the corresponding output but also the signal sent to the built in Effect Processor as well The Solo buttons allow you to direct the AUX Send signals to the Control Room Phones mixing bus for monitoring purposes When any of the AUX solo buttons is activated the AUX Solo LED will illuminate Helix Board 24 Universal PHONIC 48 POWER RHENO 10 LEVEL 7 4 2 49 Control Room Phones Control This control is used to adjust the audio level of the Control Room and Phones feeds for use in the monitoring and tracking of audio The signal is then sent to the Control Room outputs on the rear of the Helix Board 24 Universal mixer as well as the Phones jack on the face of the mixer 50 Pre Post Button and Solo Indicator This button alternates the solo source signals between those of post fader and pre fader feeds to be sent to the Solo and Control Room Phones mixing bus When the Solo indicator located beside the main level meter is illuminated it means one or more Solo buttons has been pushed therefore the Main Level meter will display properties of the Solo signal which is helpful in the setting of channel properties If Solo indicator illuminates green this
22. ced or TS unbalanced inputs for balanced or unbalanced signals They can be used in conjunction with a wide range of line level devices such as keyboards drum machines electric guitars and a variety of other electric instruments 3 Insert Jacks The primary use for these 1 4 TRS phone jacks is for the addition of external devices such as dynamic processors or equalizers to the corresponding mono input channel This will require a Y cord that can send and receive signals of the mixer to and from an external processor The tip of the TRS jack will send the signal from the input channel and the ring will return the signal back to the mixer the sleeve is the grounding 4 Direct Outputs These connections are for the direct output of the signals received by mono channels 1 through to 8 post fader post EQ post HPF and post mute They are most commonly used to connect multitrack recorders AUX SEND AUX RETURN 4 EN L 1 MONO WE i m 5 Auxiliary AUX Returns The 1 4 TRS AUX Return inputs are for the return of audio to the Helix Board 24 Universal mixer processed by an external signal processor If really needed they can also be used as additional stereo inputs The feed from these inputs can be adjusted using the AUX Return controls on the face of the mixer When connecting a monaural device to the AUX Return 1 2 and 4 inputs simply plug a 1 4 phone ja
23. ck into the left mono input and the signal will appear in the right as well This however does not work for the AUX Return 3 R D DM ES OO OO KO Y NB When any device is plugged into the mixer s corresponding EFX Return inputs AUX Return 3 the signal processed by the mixer s internal digital effect engine is then not fed to the Main L R the signal fed into the EFX Return 3 inputs will be instead 6 Auxiliary AUX Sends These 1 4 TRS phone jacks are the final output of line level signal fed from the corresponding auxiliary send mixing buses and are best suited for use with external effect processors or stage monitors Feeding the output from the Auxiliary outs to an amplifier and possibly an equalizer and then to a floor monitor speaker allows artists to monitor their own instruments or vocals whilst performing The AUX 5 and AUX 6 Sends take their signal directly from AUX Controls 3 and 4 when the 5 6 Shift Button is activated 7 Group Outs These 1 4 phone jacks output the final feed from the Group 1 2 3 and 4 Faders on the main panel of the mixer These outputs can be used to feed multi track records as well as an amplifier and speakers to be used along with the Main Speakers 8 CTRL RM Control Room Output These two 1 4 Phone Jack outputs feed the signal altered by the Control Room level control on the face of the mixer This output has extensive use as it can be used to feed the signal fro
24. e Control Room Phones mixing bus pre or post fader depending on the properties selected by the pre post button located below the solo level control for use with either headphones or studio monitors This button also allows for easier isolation of individual channel signals ensuring setting of the input gain or tracking of audio by sound engineers is made simpler The Peak indicator above the Solo button also doubles as a Solo Indicator illuminating when the signal reaches high peaks 39 Channel Level Control Fader This 60 mm fader will alter the signal level that is sent from the corresponding channel to the corresponding mixing buses REVERB DLY CHORUS FLANGER PHASER PAN TREMOLO COMBO REVB 00 23 24 39 40 55 6 11 18 98 TLI essa TAP DELAY TEST TONE RO0 RB X t t2 Digital Effect Engine 40 Digital Effect Display This 2 digital numeric display shows the program number that is currently applied to your EFX audio signal When you rotate the Program control you can scroll through different program numbers however the display will revert back to the original program if a new program is not selected within a few seconds For a list of available effects please observe the Digital Effect Table 41 Sig and Clip Indicators Located within the Digital Effect Display are Clip and Sig LEDs The Sig LED will light up when any signal is received by the effect processor and the Clip LED will light up shortly before e
25. eep this warranty in effect the product must have been handled and used as prescribed in the instructions accom panying this warranty Any tempering of the product or attempts of self repair voids all warranty This warranty does not cover any damage due to accident misuse abuse or negligence This warranty is valid only if the product was purchased new from an authorized Phonic dealer distributor For complete warranty policy information please visit http www phonic com CUSTOMER SERVICE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT We encourage you to visit our online help at http www phonic com help There you can find answers to frequently asked questions tech tips driver downloads returns instruction and other helpful information We make every effort to answer your questions within one business day Phonic America Corporation 6103 Johns Road Z7 Tampa FL 33634 813 890 8872 support phonic com http www phonic com PHONIC PHONIC WWW PHONIC COM
26. en used in a professional audio mix as it is usually more desirable to cut middle frequency sounds rather than boost them soothing overly harsh vocal and instrument sounds in the audio Helix Board 24 Universal PHONIC 29 Low Frequency Control This control is used to give a shelving boost or cut of 15 dB to low frequency 80 Hz sounds This will adjust the amount of bass included in the audio of the channel and bring more warmth and punch to drums and bass guitars 30 AUX Controls These four AUX controls alters the signal level that is being sent to the auxiliary 1 to 4 mixing buses the signal of which is suitable for connecting stage monitors allowing artists to listen to the music that is being played or to fed to an external effect processors AUX 1 and 2 feature a Pre Post button which alternates the feed to the AUX mixing bus between a post and pre fader feed AUX 3 on the other hand acts as an EFX send for the internal effect processor or simply as an Auxiliary output Both the AUX 3 EFX and AUX 4 controls are post fader and are sent directly to the corresponding outputs 31 Pre Post Switch Selector AUX 1 and 2 feature a Pre Post button which alternates the feed to the AUX mixing bus between a post and pre fader feed 32 5 6 Shift Button This button changes the routing of the AUX 3 and 4 controls allowing the channel s signal to be directly output through the AUX 5 and 6 outputs respectively 3
27. es section users are able to view and edit the name of the Phonic Device connected to their computer Input Channels Phonic Control Panel File Info Devices Ti Input Channels 8 Output Channels HB24U Ch 1 HB24U Ch 2 HB24U Ch 3 HB24U Ch 4 HB24U Ch 5 HB24U Ch 6 HB24U Ch 7 HB24U Ch 8 HB24U Ch 3 HB24U Ch 10 HB24U Ch 11 HB24U Ch 12 HB24U Ch 13 HB24U Ch 14 HB24U Ch 15 HB24U Ch 16 HB24U Main L HB24U Main R HB24U Ch 1 HB24U Ch 2 HB24U Ch 3 HB24U Ch 4 HB24U Ch 5 HB24U Ch 6 HB24U Ch HB24U Ch 8 HB24U Ch 3 HB24U Ch 10 HB24U Ch 11 HB24U Ch 12 HB24U Ch 13 HB24U Ch 14 HB24U Ch 15 HB24U Ch 16 HB24U Main L HB24U Main A Include device name in __ 510 display name Input Channels 1 Device s connected Current sampling rate 44 1 kHz streaming The Input Channels section allows users to view and edit the name of the various input channels received from the USB FireWire input For a list of default channel names please consult the table on page 20 Output Channels IPhonic Control Panel File Info 9 Input Channels 2 Out L pO uou Channels HB24U Out R HB24U Out R Synchronisation Settings Streams Include device name in ASIO display name ine Current sampling rate 44 1 kHz streaming Output Channels 1 Device s connected Helix Board 24 Universal PHONIC By entering the Output Channels section users can vie
28. evel sits steadily around 0 dB to make full use of audio while still maintaining fantastic clarity If any Solo buttons are activated on channels 1 through 16 or in the master section the Level Meter will display the Solo signal s properties However if no solo buttons are activated the Control Room Phones selected sources Main L R Group 1 2 Group 3 4 21 Return Aux Return 4 and FireWire Return signal properties are displayed by the Level Meter In this case the Level meter will display the sum of the selected signals Helix Board 24 Universal LOL JL JL LEFT LEFT LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT 1 2 3 4 59 Group 1 to 4 Controls These four faders are the final level control for the Group 1 to 4 audio feeds sent to the corresponding Group outputs on the rear of the Helix Board 24 FireWire to feed external devices such as effect processors and quite commonly multi track recorders These faders can be fed a signal from the various input channels as well as the AUX Return 3 depending on your selections When pushed all the way up these faders provide 10 dB of gain to the signal and when set all the way down effectively mute the signal The Group Controls also feature individual left and right buttons that allow users to send the various Group signals to the Main Left and Right mix This can be handy when wanting to combine the signals from different input channels and control their input le
29. gnals from such devices as tape and CD players 15 Record Outputs As with the 2T Return ports these outputs will accommodate RCA cables able to be fed to a variety of recording devices PHONIC 10 16 5 14 16 S PDIF Output This RCA S PDIF Sony Phillips Digital Interface jack is for the output of digital audio signals allowing the Main L amp R audio from the Helix Board 24 Universal to be passed to another device without having to convert the signal from digital to analog and back again The output sampling rate is set to 44 1 kHz per second however if the FireWire interface is in use it will use the sampling rate decided by the Helix Board control software 17 FireWire and USB Interface and Switch These two FireWire ports and single USB port are for connecting the Helix Board 24 Universal to any PC or Macintosh computer They allow all 16 input channels as well as an additional channel as decided by the FireWire Select Switch to be sent to a PC or Mac computer The main stereo signal of the computer is also returned to the Helix Board 24 Universal The returned signal can be utilized by selecting it in the Control Room Source section on the face of the mixer The switch that accompanies these inputs is for swapping between the FireWire and USB connectors Put it in the uppermost position when using USB and the lower position when using FireWire 18 Power C
30. he signal level of audio fed through to the stereo AUX Return inputs The To AUX Send 1 and To AUX Send 2 controls adjust the pre fader level of the signal from the AUX Return controls to the corresponding AUX mixing buses for effect to monitor sends The AUX 3 control typically adjusts the signal level of audio fed through to stereo AUX Return 3 inputs however if no device is plugged into the AUX Return 3 inputs it then acts as the output level control of the built in Digital Effect Engine 45 Main L R Group Buttons The first of these buttons changes the destination of the signal sent from the AUX Return 3 mixing buses between the Main L R and Group mixing buses The second button works when the user selects to send the signal To Group allowing the signal to be sent to either Group 1 2 or Group 3 4 46 C R PHNS Only Button The Control Room Phones Only button that is located below AUX Return Control 4 allows users to send the AUX Return 4 post fader signal to the Control Room Phones mixing bus for monitoring purposes 47 Solo Return Button and Indicator Pushing this buttons allows you to send the signal from all AUX Returns to solo mixing bus which is intern sent to the Control Room Phones mixing bus When the Solo is activated the corresponding LED indicator will illuminate 48 AUX Send 1 to 4 Master Controls and Indicator These controls adjust the final level of the AUX 1 2 3 and 4 sign
31. ing two clock sources has the potential to cause undesireable results to your audio so it is best avoided If the Helix Board 24 Universal is the only piece of digital audio equipment attached to the computer there is no reason this option should be changed Users are also able to change between automatic and manual sampling rate settings When the sam pling rate is manually set users can select between sampling rates of 44 1 48 0 88 2 and 96 0 kHz per second Many devices have sampling rates that do not surpass 44 1 kHz per second therefore when us ing multiple digital devices users are advised not to exceed this level unless they are sure the secondary device s sampling rate can match the sampling rate 21 PHONIC 22 Settings Phonic Control Panel Devices Isochronous Streaming Input Channels 4 Output Channels Stream buffer depth 2000 us HE HER UE HE HE EE EE EE TIT ETT Audio Buffers ASIO buffer depth 10 0 ms 440 samples 10 0 ms 440 samples ASIO Statistics Drop outs detected 0 1 Device s connected Current sampling rate 44 1 kHz Users are able to adjust various buffer times in the Settings section The Stream Buffer Depth is adjustable between 0 5 and 20 milliseconds It adjusts the buffer used when streaming a signal from the Helix Board 24 Universal If the depth is set too
32. instructions provided in this document Do not use this apparatus near water or in locations where condensation may occur Clean only with dry cloth Do not use aerosol or liquid cleaners Unplug this apparatus before cleaning Do not block any of the ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plug convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip Over Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is
33. lay the various inputs 24 U Ch 1 HB 24 U Ch 2 etc b Activate 8 of these channels by clicking the Ac tive button located next to each channel name Please note only 8 input channels can be acti vated at any one time This is a limitation of Cu base LE 4 If more input channels are needed we suggest upgrading to a higher version of Cu base or using other DAW software 5 For further instructions on the operation of Cubase please consult the user manual by pressing F1 while the program is open If you wish to reset the Helix Board 24 Universal ASIO driver simply go to the devices pull down menu and select device setup Simply click reset and select the Phonic ASIO Driver Click ok to continue Helix Board 24 Universal Helix Board Control Panel The Helix Board Universal control panel can be ac cessed at any time by entering choosing the shortcut from your Programs menu This program will not only allow users to alter their device and channel names and properties but will also let them correct for la tency issues change sampling rates and so forth When opening the software a number of options will be available for users to select from allowing them to adjust the available properties Devices Phonic Control Panel File Info 3 Input Channels 2 Output Channels 001496001 7000000 1 Device s connected Current sampling rate 44 1 kHz streaming In the Devic
34. m the mixer to an active monitor for the monitoring of the audio signal from within a booth among many other possible uses Helix Board 24 Universal FOOT DSP EFX CONTROL GROUP SWITCH OUT ROOM EFX 3 1 KORO n ee 9 DSP Effect Output These ports are for the immediate output of the EFX signal processed by the internal effect processor the level of which is not determined by the AUX 3 Return EFX control on the face of the mixer This can be used to send to external devices for monitoring purposes or returned to a few channel on the Helix Board 24 Universal and routed to the AUX 1 2 and 4 outputs the AUX 3 control must of course be turned down to avoid forming a feedback loop as well as the Group Outs allowing the processed signal to be sent to multiple destinations for various applications 10 Foot Switch Jacks These ports are for the inclusion of a foot switch non latchable used to remotely adjust properties of the built in Digital Effect processor to the mixer The uppermost jack is used to turn the device on and off where the lower jack is used for adjusting tap delay properties 11 Mono Subwoofer Output This XLR and 1 4 TRS output feeds monaural signal of the Main L R signals combined or the AUX 4 signal depending on the Mono Source Select Switch the level of which is adjusted by the accompanying level control This is ideal for use with a mono sound
35. means the Solo feed is a pre fader signal if the solo indicator illuminates red the feed is post fader 51 Control Room Source Buttons These five buttons located below the Phones Control Room control allow users to select the various possible sources for the Control Room and Phones outputs By simply pushing one of these users have the ability to monitor the 2T return Group 1 2 Group 3 4 Main L R and returned USB FireWire signals either together or individually There is also a Control Room Phones only button located beneath the Aux Return 4 control that when pushed sends the AUX Return 4 signal to the Phones Control Room mixing bus Main L R Group 1 2 Group 3 4 2T Return AUX Return 4 USB FireWire Return 13 PHONIC 14 GP 3 4 ASSIGN TO MAIN MAIN L R BEES AUX 1 52 2T Return Control and To Main Button Turning the 2T Return level control adjusts the signal level of the feed from the 2T Return inputs The to Main button that accompanies this control allows users to send the 2T return signal to the Main L R mixing bus When this is done the Main L R mix signal is not sent to the Rec Out as to avoid producing a feedback loop when recorded signals are fed back into the 2T return 53 USB FireWire Source and Assign To Buttons Pushing the USB FireWire button allows users to send the signal received by the mixer through the USB FireWire interface to the Main L
36. ned off on your mixer To on This ensures levels are completely accurate totally ensure this the AC cable should not be and avoids having to reset them later connected to the unit Move the Channel fader and Maser fader to around 2 All faders and level controls should be set at the the 0 dB mark lowest level and all channels off to ensure no n Turn the Channel ON sound is inadvertently sent through the outputs when the device is switched on All levels can be Pushing the channel s Solo button and releasing altered to acceptable degrees after the device is the Pre Post button on the CTRL RM section will turned on using the channel setup instructions send the pre fader signal of the activated channel to the Control Room Phones mixing bus and the 3 Plug any necessary equipment into the device s n Level Meter will display the Control Room s signal various outputs This could include amplifiers and properties speakers monitors signal processors and or recording devices Set the gain so the level meter indicates the audio level is around O dB it is advisable to never let the 4 Plug the supplied AC cable into the AC inlet on the level exceed 7 dB back of the device and then into a power outlet of a suitable voltage This channel is now ready to be used you can stop king th dio signal 5 Turn the power switch on and follow the channel Tien eue eile setup instructions to get the most out of your equi
37. niversal mixer If your computer does not meet these requirements you will experience lagging of audio and possible freezing of your computer when attempting to operate the mixer Windows Microsoft Windows XP SP1 and SP2 Vista Available USB or FireWire port suggested FireWire Interface ADS Pyro 64 FireWire card with TI chip Intel Pentium 4 processor or equivalent AMD Athlon processor e Motherboard with Intel or VIA chipset 5400 RPM or faster hard disk drive 7200 RPM or faster with 8 MB cache recommended e 256 MB or more of RAM 512 MB recommended Macintosh e OS X 10 3 5 or later with native FireWire support G4 or newer processor e 256 MB or more of RAM Driver Installation To use the Helix Board mixer efficiently or at all on a PC it is important to install all the necessary drivers from the included CD ASIO and WDM drivers It is important that users read all instructions carefully before continuing on to the each step of installation as users will be required to unplug and plug in their device Driver installation is not necessary for Mac users with FireWire Please check the Phonic website for updates on the USB driver for the Mac currently in development Windows XP with Service Pack 1 or 2 Vista 1 It is recommended that you quit all applications before starting the installation process 2 Ensure the Helix Board FireWire is not yet connected to your Computer s FireWire input 3 Insert the i
38. nstallation CD included with your Helix Board into the CD ROM drive of your computer If the CD does not automatically start the installation process within a few moments then navigate to My Computer your DVD drive gt 1394a x x x Phonic HB 240 for FireWire or USB x x x Phonic HB 24U for USB 2 double click setup exe to begin the installation manually The Helix Board Control Panel software also will be installed at this time 4 Follow the installation instructions The following instructions are specific to the USB installation however the FireWire installation is comparable Phonic HE 24U USB Driver Setup Welcome to the Phonic HE 24U USB Driver 4 1 3 Setup Wizard This wizard will quide you through the installation af Phonic HB 24ll USB Driver v4 1 3 is recommended that you close all other applications before starting Setup This will make it possible to update relevant system Files without having ta reboot your computer Click Next to continue Make sure no other programs are running on your PC and that the Helix Board 24 Universal is not connected to your PC then click Next 16 Helix Board 24 Universal PHONIC Phonic HE 24U USB Driver Setup License Agreement Please review the license terms before installing Phonic HB_24U USE Driver V4 1 3 Press Page Down to see the rest of the agreement Firewire USB Device Desktop Software Copyright c 2005 2008 by Phonic Corporation All rights reserved
39. o be one of the many people who flatly refuse to read user manuals then we just urge you to at least glance at the Instant Setup and FireWire Interface sections After glancing at or reading through the manual we applaud you if you do read the entire manual please store it in a place that is easy for you to find because chances are there s something you missed the first time around FEATURES 24 input analog mixer with extremely low noise circuitry 96kHz FireWire interface for streaming 18 independent channels of audio to computer with zero latency 96kHz USB interface for streaming the first 16 input channels independently to the computer with zero latency Pre post switches for swapping streaming input channels to computer from pre low cut EQ to post EQ post fader 2 channels of monitoring from computer via FireWire interface can be assigned to control room monitors main mix and AUX 1 DFX our 32 40 bit high definition algorithm digital multi effect processor with 100 programs plus tap delay and foot switch jacks 16 Mic Line channels with inserts 3 band EQ with swept mid range 75 Hz low cut filter on each channel AUX 1 amp 2 with Pre Post switch Six AUX send mixing bus Four stereo AUX returns three with effect to monitor 48V phantom power on Mic channels Four true subgroups with main L and R routing switches Direct outputs for multi track recording Control Room and Phones outputs with multi input so
40. ofers The switch to the left turns the LPF on and off and the rotary control on the right allows users to adjust the cut off frequency between 60Hz and 160Hz Channel Controls 25 Gain Control This controls the sensitivity of the input signal of the Line Microphone input of mono channels The gain should be adjusted to a level that allows the maximum use of the audio while still maintaining the quality of the feed This can be accomplished by adjusting it to a level that will ensure the peak indicator doesn t light up as specified in the channel set up section 26 Low Cut Filter 75 Hz This button located on channels 1 through to 16 will activate a high pass filter that reduces all frequencies below 75 Hz at 18 dB per Octave helping to remove any unwanted ground noise or stage rumble 27 High Frequency Control This control is used to give a shelving boost or cut of 15 dB to high frequency 12 kHz sounds This will adjust the amount of treble included in the audio of the channel adding strength and crispness to sounds such as guitars cymbals and synthesizers 28 Middle Frequency Control This control is used to provide a peaking style of boost and cut to the level of middle frequency sounds at a range of x15 dB The Helix Board 24 Universal mixer also provides a sweep control allowing you to select a center frequency between 100 Hz and 8 kHz Changing middle frequencies of an audio feed can be rather difficult wh
41. onnector and Fuse Holder This port is for the addition of a power cable and supply allowing power to be supplied to the mixer Please use the power cable that is included with this mixer only The Fuse holder located above the AC Power connector is of course for Helix Board 24 Universal fuse If the fuse happens to blow open the holder cover and replace the fuse with a suitable replacement as indicated underneath the power connector Main Mixing Panel 19 12V Lamp This BNC socket allows you to attach a 12 Volt gooseneck lamp allowing better visibility in areas with poor light 12V LAMP 100 240 V 50 60Hz 50W FUSE T3 15AL 250V for 100 240V 20 Phones Output This output port is best suited for use with headphones allowing monitoring of the mix The audio level of this output is controlled using the Phones control on the front panel s master section CONTROLS AND SETTINGS Rear Panel 21 Power Switch This switch is used to turn the mixer on and off Ensure you turn all level controls down before activating a Activating the Power Switch will be Ni accompanied by an illuminated LED located above the right Level Meter 21 22 PT 22 Phantom Power By turning this switch selector to the ON position will activate 48 of phantom power for the corresponding microphone inputs allowing condenser microphones well the ones
42. pment Helix Board 24 Universal 8 You can now repeat the same process for other channels if you wish CONVERTING TO TABLE TOP MODE d PHONIC Remove the two sup portive screws to utlize the connecting panel Rotate as shown and reattach screws to prevent rear panel from moving Attach the long L shaped bracket to the inside corner of the mixer with the provided screws as shown This ensures the mixer does not expose any circuitry to outside elements therefore preventing damage When the connecting panel sits perpendicular to the base of the mixer the design of the Helix Board 24 Universal allows uers to utilize it as a desk top mixer with a slightly angled face to al low easier controllability Ve m m E m S amp S ie Qo Repeat instructions in reverse to revert back to rack mount mode Helix Board 24 Universal PHONIC the connecting panel should be first rotated to sit paral lel to the mixer s base This is the optimal position for rack mounting as it saves space To inst
43. r The Helix Board 24 Universal works with the primary audio drivers of Macintosh OS X 10 3 5 and later First verify that you are running Macintosh OS X 10 3 5 or above then connect the Helix Board 24 Universal to a FireWire port to the computer Mac users are able to use GarageBand Digital Audio Workstation Software in conjunction with the Helix Board 24 Universal i Audio MIDI Setup MIDI Devices Audio Devices MIDI Devices System Settings System Settings Default Input v Built in Audio 1 Default Output Built in Audio HA Default Input f HB 240 0000 Default Output Built in Audio ra 240 0000 System Output Built in Audio Hd System Output Built in Audio Properties For Built in Audio Hd Properties For 240 0000 54 7 Clock Source Default Configure Speakers Clock Source Device t Configure Speakers Audio Input Audio Output Audio Input Audio Output Master Stream Master Stream Non Interleaved Device Non Interleaved Device l Source Internal microphone A Source Internal speakers A Source Default l Source Default ct Format 44100 0Hz 2cn 24bt Format 44100 0Hz 2ch 24bt i Format 44100 0Hz 17 18ch 24bit Format 44100 0Hz 2ch 2
44. r features a USB and FireWire interface that can stream up to 18 independent channels of audio to the computer and return two tracks for monitoring all at a 24 bit bit rate and 96 kHz sampling rate Also featured is an onboard 32 40 bit digital multi effect processor providing 100 popular programs plus tap delay test tones and foot switch jacks The multi directional Input Output pod makes the device versatile making rack mounting or table top connections much easier There are sixteen extremely low noise Mic preamps each with individual phantom power and sixteen 1 4 phone jacks spread across the Helix Board 24 Universal 16 mono channels Each channel features a 3 band EQ with a sweepable mid control AUX EFX and Group sends as well as a low cut filter for removing troublesome stage rumble Additional features include AUX sends and returns input and output soloing four true subgroups dedicated Mono Subwoofer output with selectable Low Pass Filter S PDIF digital outputs Steinberg Cubase LE workstation software and an included rack mounting kit We know how eager you are to get started wanting to get the mixer out and hook it up to your computer is probably your number one priority right now but before you do we strongly urge you to take a look through this manual Inside you will find important instructions and warnings on the set up use and application of your brand new Helix Board 24 Universal If you do happen t
45. required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead svmbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is in tended to alert the user to the presence of important operat ing and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure Helix Board 24 Universal USB and FireWire enabled Mixing Console USER S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS INFERODO GC HON 4 ee ee ee 4 PACKAGE INCLU
46. rsal PHONIC Crosstalk 1 2 OdBu 20Hz to 20KHz bandwidth channel to L R outputs Channel fader down other channels at unitv lt 90 dB Noise 20Hz 20KHz measured at main output Channels 1 4 unit EQ flat all channels on main mix channels 1 3 as far left as possible channels 2 4 as far right as possible Reference 6dBu Master unitv channel fader down 86 5 dBu Master D unitv channel fader unitv 84 dBu SIN ratio ref to 4 gt 90 dB Mi h E LN 1 h icrop Ine reamp 150 ohms terminated 129 5 dBm max gain THD A tput 1KH 14dBu 20Hz to 20KHz 2 u z to 2 lt 0 005 channel inputs Maximum Level Impedance Equalization 3 band 15dB Power and Physical Attributes 445 x 212 x 432 mm 17 5 x 8 3 x 17 Helix Board 24 Universal 27 PHONIC 28 Dimensions 0600660606 6 6 6 00 000000 0 6 00 000000 0 010909900000 000000 eoGcG 0000 oOo 0000 T 01 0010000 e 0 0 kl 0000000000000 0 d od oOo d
47. udio Workstation on a PC and within the included Phonic Helix Board 24 Universal control panel software the following names have been attributed to the input channels of the mixer They can be altered through the control panel software included with the mixer Please note that only 16 channels can be received through the USB interface To alter an input channel s name on your computer open the Helix Board control panel software On the left hand side of the control panel users will find the settings categories By clicking Input Channels the main window will display the titles input channels You can then highlight the channel names and press the Edit Channel Name button on the bottom of the con trol window A new window will appear that will allow users to adjust the channel name FireWire Input Channel Name HB 24 U CH 1 HB 24 U CH 2 24 U CH 3 HB 24 U CH 4 HB 24 U CH 5 HB 24 U CH 6 HB 24 U CH 7 HB 24 U CH 8 HB 24 U CH 9 HB 24 U CH 10 HB 24 U CH 11 HB 24 U CH 12 HB 24 U CH 13 HB 24 U CH 14 HB 24 U CH 15 HB 24 U CH 16 HB 24 U Main L excl USB HB 24 U Main R excl USB If you would like to use the Helix Board 24 Universal as your default audio output device on you PC simply go into the Windows control panel and select Sound and Audio Devices Select the Audio tab and use the pull down menu to select the Helix Board 24 Universal from the list of available output devices The Helix
48. urce matrix Mono out with variable low pass filter from 60 Hz to 160 Hz for subwoofer Dual position I O pod Built in switching power supplv with universal connector 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Rack mounting kit included 44 1k S PDIF digital audio output Compatible with Mac OSX and Windows XP Vista Steinberg Cubase LE 4 1 2 included Helix Board 24 Universal PHONIC PACKAGE INCLUDES CHANNEL SETUP 1 x Helix Board 24 Universal mixer 1 ensure the correct audio level of the input 1 x FireWire cable 1 x USB cable 1 x CD ROM with ASIO amp WDM drivers 1 x CD ROM with Steinberg Cubase LE 1 x Power cable 1 x Rack mounting kit If any items are missing from your package please contact your local Phonic dealer GETTING STARTED channel is selected each of the Mixer s Channel s ON buttons should be disengaged which should turn the corresponding LED indicator off as well as the Solo buttons on each channel and all buttons in the Control Room Source section with exception to the Main L R button Ensure the channel you wish to set has a signal sent to it similar to the signal that will be sent when in common use For example if the channel has a microphone connected to it then you should speak or sing at the same level the performer normally would during a performance if a guitar is plugged into the channel then the guitar should also be strummed as it normally would be and so 1 Ensure all power is tur
49. vels simultaneously then send them to the Main audio mix A good example of when this can be done is when multiple inputs are used for drums users can combine these inputs together to be controlled much simpler by a single fader 60 Main L R Fader This fader is the final level control for the Main Left and Right audio feeds sent to the Main L and R outputs When pushed all the way up the Main L R fader provides 10 dB of gain to the signal and when set all the way down the signal is effectively muted Helix Board 24 Universal PHONIC FireWire and USB Pre Post Switches On the bottom of the Helix Board 24 Universal users will find a small cover held in place by a screw By removing this screw and sliding the cover to the left the pre post switches for every input channel are accessible Flicking one of these switches to the left will ensure the signal sent through the FireWire USB interface from that particular channel is affected by the channel s 3 band EQ level fader and low cut filter to the right the signal will be unaffected by these controls It is advised that users set the pre post settings for each input channel before plugging the unit into an AC power source Replace the cover and screw before plugging the mixer back in and turning it on Underneath the Mixer 15 PHONIC FireWire Interface System Requirements The following are the minimum required specifications for use with the Helix Board 24 U
50. w and edit the names of the two output channels from the computer to the Helix Board 24 Universal mixer Synchronization In the Synchronization section users can adjust the sampling rate and other synchronization properties Many of these adjustable properties as they are are set for optimum performance and unless you are sure of what you need to change are probably best left alone Phonic Control Panel File Info Devices Synchronisation Settings 3 Input Channels 8 Output Channels Current Synchronisation Source Driver Extemal Settings 24U CSP MSU Synch Output Streams Master Devices L Chenge Synchronisation Mode Sampling rate is set manually C Sampling rate is set automatically as defined by the clock master Sampling Rate 44 1 kHz Synchronisation 1 Device s connected Current sampling rate 44 1 kHz streaming First off the synch mode can be altered though mak ing this alteration is not recommended for novice us ers The synch mode is basically the way the com puter determines what the clock source ie device that your computer will use to determine the timing of all digital signals received will be The default setting for this feature is CSP meaning the Helix Board 24 Universal is the master clock source of the device The other options allow users to make the Helix Board 24 Universal follow the timing of whichever device is the clock source Hav
51. xcessive signals are dynamically clipped If the Clip LED lights up too often it may be advisable to turn down the AUX 3 EFX master control to ensure the signal level is not excessive 42 Program Control This control is used to scroll through the various effects Turning the control clockwise will allow users to ascend into higher program numbers and turning it counter clockwise will allow users to descend into lower program numbers When turning to a new program a small LED will flash until you push the program knob down this will apply the effect When a tap delay effect is selected pressing this control will allow users to select the tap delay time By pushing the button several times the effect processor interprets the time between last two pushes and remembers this as the delay time until the button is pushed again This is kept even after the power is turned off When the tap delay effect is selected a small LED located between the two digit display will flash within the digital effect display window at the selected intervals 43 Effect Bypass Use it to bypass the effects and monitor your audio before and after the effect is applied When the effect engine is bypassed the 2 small indicators on the digital effect display will flash Helix Board 24 Universal AUX RIN H N E 8 8 Master Section 44 AUX Return 1 to 4 Controls and Solo Buttons These controls adjust t

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