Phonic Helix Board 18 FireWire User Manual

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Page 1 Helix Board 18 FireWire 18-Input 2-Subgroup FireWire Mixer User's Manual ENGLISH...
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
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.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Cubase LE ....................16 Helix Board Control Panel ................17 Digital Effects Table .................19 Application ..................20 Specifications ..................22 Dimensions ..................24 Block Diagram .................25 Phonic reserves the right to improve or alter any information supplied within this document without prior notice. V1.0 7/1, 2005...
Page 4: Introduction
CD. Three AUX sends, one with Pre/Post switch • Two stereo AUX returns with effect to monitor level Also included with the Helix Board 18 FireWire mixer is control • Steinberg Cubase LE software, giving users a taste of...
Page 5: Getting Started
7 dB). This channel is now ready to be used; you can stop making the audio signal. You can now repeat the same process for other channels if you wish. page 5 PHONIC CORPORATION Helix Board 18 FireWire User's Manual...
Page 6: Making Connections
AUX controls located on each channel – such as professional condenser, dynamic or ribbon strip. The Helix Board 18 FireWire features a total of 3 microphones – with standard XLR male connectors, AUX Sends. When using the FireWire interface, AUX...
Page 7: Rear Panel
This port is for the addition of a power cable, 11. Channel Inserts allowing power to be supplied to the mixer. Located on the rear of the Helix Board 18 FireWire, Please use the power cable that is included the primary use for these TRS phone jacks is for with this mixer only.
Page 8 AUX return buses (whether they are the MAIN L/R or AUX). input), or simply as an additional auxiliary output. page 8 Helix Board 18 FireWire User's Manual PHONIC CORPORATION...
Page 9: Digital Effect Engine
AUX 1 send mixing bus. An on button and indicator also accompanies this control, allowing users to mute and activate the channel at will. page 9 PHONIC CORPORATION Helix Board 18 FireWire User's Manual...
Page 10 Control Room / Phones mixing bus. mixing bus, and the “Assign to AUX 1” button allows The Helix Board 18 FireWire has 2 AUX users to send the signal to the AUX 1 mixing bus. It sends, where the first is in fact a 60mm couldn’t be simpler!
Page 11 AUX 1 bus and MAIN L/R bus signals, respectively. Pushing the on button in activates the equalizer, which is accompanied by an illuminated LED. page 11 PHONIC CORPORATION Helix Board 18 FireWire User's Manual...
Page 12: Firewire Interface
The Helix Board FireWire Control Panel software also will be installed at this time. Follow the installation instructions. Make sure no other programs are running on your PC and that the Helix Board 18 is not connected to your PC, then click "Next". page 12 Helix Board 18 FireWire User's Manual PHONIC CORPORATION...
Page 13 Read and accept the terms of the License Agreement and click "Yes" to continue. Either select a new destination for the installation, or else click "Next" to accept the default directory. Click "Next" to begin the installation. page 13 PHONIC CORPORATION Helix Board 18 FireWire User's Manual...
Page 14 If a message is displayed indicating that the software has not passed Windows Logo test, click “Continue Anyway”. After installation is complete, users are free to use the device as they wish. page 14 Helix Board 18 FireWire User's Manual PHONIC CORPORATION...
Page 15 The Helix Board 18 FireWire 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 18 FireWire to a FireWire port to the computer.
Page 16: Channel Assignment
Cubase, or use other DAW software. If you would like to use the Helix Board 18 FireWire For further instructions on the operation of as your default audio output device on you PC, simply Cubase, please consult the user manual by go into the Windows control panel, and select "Sound...
Page 17: Helix Board Control Panel
Having two clock sources has the potential to create very undesireable audio, so it is best avoided. If the Helix Board 18 FireWire is the only piece of digital audio equipment attached to the computer, there is no reason this option should be changed.
Page 18 Users are also able to change between automatic and manual sampling rate settings. When the sampling In the Streams section, the Helix Board 18 FireWire rate is manually set, users can select between device properties can be viewed. Each input and sampling rates of 44.1, 48.0, 88.2 and 96.0 kHz per...
Page 19: Digital Effects Table
TAP DELAY footswitch. The amount of feedback 100 ms (600bpm) – is adjusted using the PARAMETER Delay Time 2690 ms (22.3bpm) control. page 19 PHONIC CORPORATION Helix Board 18 FireWire User's Manual...
Page 20: Application
ACTIVE MONITORS COMPRESSOR 16 Channels In 2 Channels Out EQUALIZER AMPLIFIER RECORDING DEVICE MICROPHONES FLOOR MONITORS GUITAR GUITAR KEYBOARDS OR EFFECTS SYNTHESIZERS HEADPHONES DRUM MACHINE ST GUITAR EFFECTS ELECTRIC GUITAR page 20 Helix Board 18 FireWire User's Manual PHONIC CORPORATION...
Page 21 Studio Recording and Monitoring NOTEBOOK ACTIVE STUDIO MONITORS COMPRESSORS 16 Channels In 2 Channels Out DIGITAL DELAY MICROPHONES HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER GUITAR EFFECTS KEYBOARD OR SYNTHESIZER ELECTRIC GUITAR HEADPHONES DRUM KIT page 21 PHONIC CORPORATION Helix Board 18 FireWire User's Manual...
Page 22: Specifications
+0/-1 dB 20Hz ~ 100KHz +0/-3 dB Crosstalk (1KHz @ 0dBu, 20Hz to 20KHz band- width, channel in to main L/R outputs) Channel fader down, other channels at unity <-90 dB page 22 Helix Board 18 FireWire User's Manual PHONIC CORPORATION...
Page 23 Low cut filter 75 Hz (-18 dB/oct) Built-in Power Supply 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Weight 11.2 lbs (5.1 kg) Dimensions (WxHxD) 16” x 3.5” x 14” (407 x 89 x 357 mm) page 23 PHONIC CORPORATION Helix Board 18 FireWire User's Manual...
Page 24: Dimensions
Dimensions 407/16 89/3.5 104.5/4.1 measurements are shown in cm / inches page 24 Helix Board 18 FireWire User's Manual PHONIC CORPORATION...
Page 25: Block Diagram
Block Diagram page 25 PHONIC CORPORATION Helix Board 18 FireWire User's Manual...
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