Phonic Helix Board 24 Universal User Manual

Usb- and firewire-enabled mixing console

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Page 1 Helix Board 24 Universal USB- and FireWire-enabled Mixing Console...
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects 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 ........................20 HELIX BOARD CONTROL PANEL ....................21 DIGITAL EFFECTS TABLE ......................23 APPLICATION ..........................24 SPECIFICATIONS ........................26 DIMENSIONS ..........................28 BLOCK DIAGRAM ........................29 Phonic preserves the right to improve or alter any information within this document without prior notice. V1.0 AUG 8th,2008...
Page 4: Introduction
INTRODUCTION FEATURES Thank you for purchasing the Helix Board 24 Universal, • 24-input analog mixer with extremely low noise one of Phonic’s newest mixers that sounds great and circuitry works hard both in the studio and on the road. The •...
Page 5: Package Includes
PACKAGE INCLUDES CHANNEL SETUP 1 x Helix Board 24 Universal mixer To ensure the correct audio level of the input channel is selected, each of the Mixer’s Channel’s 1 x FireWire cable ON buttons should be disengaged (which should 1 x USB cable...
Page 6: Converting To Table Top Mode
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. Helix Board 24 Universal...
Page 7: Installing The Rack Mount Kit
INSTALLING THE RACK MOUNT KIT To install the rack mount kit to the Helix Board 24 Universal, 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.
Page 8: Making Connections
The 1/4” TRS AUX Return inputs are for the return of replication. The Helix Board 24 Universal features a audio to the Helix Board 24 Universal mixer, processed total of sixteen Microphone inputs. by an external signal processor. If really needed, they can also be used as additional stereo inputs.
Page 9 As with the 2T Return ports, these outputs will a compressor, to be used to alter the mono signal accommodate RCA cables, able to be fed to a variety before it is fed through the outputs. of recording devices. Helix Board 24 Universal...
Page 10: Main Mixing Panel
This switch is used to turn the mixer Main L&R audio from the Helix Board 24 Universal to be on and off. Ensure you turn all level passed to another device without having to convert the controls down before activating.
Page 11: Channel Controls
±15 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.
Page 12: Digital Effect Section
When the effect engine is bypassed, the 2 small indicators on the This 60 mm fader will alter the signal level that is sent digital effect display will flash. from the corresponding channel to the corresponding mixing buses. Helix Board 24 Universal...
Page 13: Master Section
Control Room outputs on the rear of the to the corresponding AUX mixing buses for effect-to- Helix Board 24 Universal mixer, as well as the Phones monitor sends. The AUX 3 control typically adjusts the jack on the face of the mixer.
Page 14 FireWire signal for Channels 17 and 18 (which will be received by 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. Helix Board 24 Universal...
Page 15: Firewire Pre / Post Switches
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.
Page 16: Firewire Interface
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).
Page 17 Read and accept the terms of the License Agreement and click “Next” to continue. Either select a new destination for the installation, or else click “Install” to accept the default directory. Connect the Helix Board 24 Universal to the Computer and turn the power on. Helix Board 24 Universal...
Page 18 If a message is displayed indicating that the software has not passed Windows Logo test, click “Continue Anyway”. 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...
Page 19 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.
Page 20: Channel Assignment
DAW software. If you would like to use the Helix Board 24 Universal 5. For further instructions on the operation of Cubase, as your default audio output device on you PC, simply please consult the user manual by pressing F1 go into the Windows control panel, and select “Sound...
Page 21: Helix Board Control Panel
Having two clock sources has the potential to cause undesireable results to your audio, so it is best avoided. If the Helix Board 24 Universal The Input Channels section allows users to view and is the only piece of digital audio equipment attached...
Page 22 Settings Streams Users are able to adjust various buffer times in the In the Streams section, the Helix Board 24 Universal Settings section. device properties can be viewed. Each input and out- The Stream Buffer Depth is adjustable between 0.5 put stream can be scrutinized, and the isochronous and 20 milliseconds.
Page 23: Digital Effects Table
HEAVY PHASER 1 TAP DELAY 100mS - 2.7S HEAVY PHASER 2 TEST TONE FREQUENCY SHAPE WILD PHASER 1 LOW FREQUENCY 100Hz SINEWAVE WILD PHASER 2 MID FREQUENCY 1kHz SINEWAVE HIGH FREQUENCY 10kHz SINEWAVE PINK NOISE 20Hz~20kHz Helix Board 24 Universal...
Page 24: Application
Application Live Band Multi-Track Recording and Monitoring Helix Board 24 Universal...
Page 25 Studio Recording and Monitoring Helix Board 24 Universal...
Page 26: Specifications
Master switch High definition algorithm 100 programs plus tap delay; Effect Processor (40-bit DSP) foot switch (effect on/off, tap) Frequency Response (Mic input to any output) 20Hz ~ 60KHz +0/-1 dB 20Hz ~ 100KHz +0/-3 dB Helix Board 24 Universal...
Page 27 Low cut filter 75 Hz (-18 dB/oct) Power and Physical Attributes Built-in Switching Power Supply 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Net Weight 10.5 kg (23.1 lbs) Dimensions (WxHxD) 445 x 212 x 432 mm (17.5” x 8.3” x 17”) Helix Board 24 Universal...
Page 28: Dimensions
Dimensions * All measurements are shown in mm/inches. Helix Board 24 Universal...
Page 29: Block Diagram
Block Diagram SOLO C PFL R PFL L AFL R AFL L AUX6 AUX5 AUX4 AUX3 AUX2 AUX1 MAIN R MAIN L Helix Board 24 Universal...
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