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Phonic Helix Board 18 Universal User Manual

Phonic Helix Board 18 Universal
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Helix Board 18 Universal
USB- and FireWire-enabled Mixing Console
Consola de Mezcla con USB and FireWire
USBFireWire界面调音台
User’s Manual
Manual del Usuario
使用手册
English / Español / 简体中文
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Phonic Helix Board 18 Universal Specifications

General IconGeneral
Channels18
Microphone Inputs8
Stereo Inputs2
Aux Returns2
Phantom PowerYes
USB InterfaceYes
Headphone Output1
TypeAnalog
Main Outputs2
Monitor Outputs2
EQ per Channel3-band

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines and warnings for operating the audio mixer, covering electrical, environmental, and usage precautions.

INTRODUCTION

Product Overview

Introduction to the Phonic Helix Board 18 Universal mixer, highlighting its features and market position.

FEATURES

Key Features and Capabilities

Detailed list of the Helix Board 18 Universal's technical specifications and functionalities.

PACKAGE INCLUDES

Included Accessories

List of items provided in the Helix Board 18 Universal packaging.

GETTING STARTED

Initial Setup and Connection

Step-by-step guide for the initial setup, connection, and power-on sequence of the mixer.

CHANNEL SETUP

Basic Channel Configuration

Procedure for setting input levels and configuring individual channels for optimal audio performance.

MAKING CONNECTIONS

Input and Output Jacks

Description of all input and output connectors, including Mic, Line, Stereo, Aux, Phones, Record, and 2T Return.

CONNECTION OUTPUTS

Main, Group, and XLR Outputs

Details on Main L/R, Group 1/2, and Main XLR outputs for connecting to external audio systems.

Control Room and Insert Points

Information on Control Room outputs, Foot Switch jacks, and Channel Insert points for monitoring and processing.

REAR PANEL CONNECTORS

Power and Phantom Power Switches

Description of the rear panel switches for main power and +48V phantom power.

CHANNEL CONTROLS

Input Signal Conditioning

Controls for Low Cut Filter, Line/Mic Gain, and Frequency EQ adjustments on channels.

Channel Routing and Level Adjustment

Controls for channel ON, routing, Solo, Peak indication, and channel fader.

DIGITAL EFFECT SECTION

Effect Parameters and Controls

Details on the digital effect display, program selection, bypass, and send controls.

MASTER SECTION CONTROLS

Auxiliary Send and Monitor Controls

Controls for AUX Sends, EFX Send, and FireWire/USB trim adjustment.

Level Metering and Control Room Functions

Controls for Level Meter, Control Room source selection, level adjustment, and Pre/Post Solo.

Aux Return and Fader Controls

Controls for 2T Return input, AUX Returns, and Group/Main faders for final output mixing.

FIREWIRE / USB INTERFACE

System Requirements and Driver Installation

Minimum computer specs and guide for installing drivers for FireWire/USB connection.

Windows Driver Setup Steps

Detailed procedure for installing the Phonic FireWire/USB driver on Windows XP/Vista.

Macintosh OS X Setup

Audio MIDI Setup Configuration

Steps to configure the Helix Board 18 Universal within macOS Audio MIDI Setup for audio routing.

Channel Assignment

Input Channel Mapping

How to map mixer channels to computer input channel names in DAW software.

Cubase LE 4 Integration

Software Overview and Setup

Introduction to Cubase LE 4 and its installation and basic configuration with the mixer.

HELIX BOARD CONTROL PANEL

Device, Channel, and Sync Management

Using the control panel for managing devices, channels, synchronization, and properties.

Streams and Buffer Settings

Stream Properties and Sampling Rates

Viewing stream details and configuring sampling rates for digital audio transfer.

Buffer Depth and Latency Adjustment

Configuring ASIO and WDM buffer depths to manage audio latency.

SPECIFICATIONS

Input/Output and Master Section Specs

Detailed technical specifications for mixer inputs, outputs, and master section features.

Frequency Response and Crosstalk Data

Technical data on frequency response, crosstalk, and power supply characteristics.

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