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Helix Board 17
COMPACT MIXER WITH USB INTERFACE
English
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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. 1. Read these instructions before operating this apparatus. CAUTION 2. K
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HELIX BOARD 17 COMPACT MIXER WITH USB INTERFACE TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................................4 FEATURES....................................................................................................................................4 GETTING STARTED ..................................................................................................................... 5 Basic Setup ......
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I N T R O D U C T I ON F E A T U R E S Thank you for choosing one of Phonic’s many quality Audiophile-quality & ultra low noise products. The Helix Board 17 Compact Mixers with USB 5 Mic/Line channels with inserts and phantom power interface – designed by the ingenious engineers that have created a variety of mixers fantastic in style and perfor- 3 stereo channels with 4-band EQ mance in the past – display similar profi ciency that previ- 3-band EQ with swept mid-range plus low cut on each ou
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GETTING STARTED Basic Setup Channel Setup 1. Ensure all power is turned off on your mixer. To totally 1. To ensure the correct audio level of the input channel ensure this, the AC cable should not be connected to is selected, each of the Mixer’s Channel’s ON but- the unit. tons should be disengaged (which should turn the corresponding LED indicator off – otherwise go back 2. All faders and level controls should be set at the low- and try again), as well as the SOLO buttons on each est level
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5. AUX Returns Making Connections These 1/4" TS inputs are for the return of audio to the Helix Board 17 mixers, processed by an external signal Inputs and Outputs processor. If really needed, they can also be used as ad- ditional inputs. The feed from these inputs can be adjusted 1. XLR Microphone Jacks using the AUX Return controls on the face of the mixer. These jacks accept typical 3-pin XLR When connecting a monaural device to the AUX Return inputs for balanced and unbalanced 1 and 2
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Rear Panel 15. S/PDIF Out This RCA S/PDIF (Sony/Phillips Digital Interface - 16-bit, 11. Channel Inserts with a 44.1 kHz sampling rate) output jack allows users Located on the rear of the Helix Board 17, the primary use to connect their Helix Board 17 mixer to a multitude of for these TRS phone jacks is for the addition of external external digital audio equipment, most commonly DAT devices, such as dynamic processors or equalizers, to recorders or digital processors. It allows the main si
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Channel Controls 26. EFX Control This control alters the signal level that is sent to the EFX 20. Low Cult Filter (75 Hz) send (AUX 2) output and the built-in digital effect proces- This button will activate a high-pass fi l- sor. The EFX send signal can be used in conjunction with ter that reduces all frequencies below external signal processors (this signal of which can be 75 Hz at 18 dB per Octave, helping to returned to mixer via the AUX return input), or simply as remove any unwanted
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33. +4 / -10 Buttons 38. Parameter Control These buttons, located on each stereo input channel, are This will adjust the one main parameter of the digital effect used adjust the input sensitivity of the corresponding chan- program that is applied to the audio feed. Please refer to nel, which will adapt the mixer to external devices which the Digital Effects Table for more information on Effect may use different operating levels. If the input source is -10 parameters. dBV (consumer audio sta
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43. Return Solo Button 49. +48V Indicator Pushing this buttons allows you to send the signal from This indicator will illu- the 3 AUX Returns to the Control Room / Phones mixing minate when Phantom bus. Power is activated. 44. AUX Send Master Control 50. Power Indicator This rotary control adjusts the fi nal level of the AUX mixing The Power Indicator bus (as taken from the AUX level controls on each channel will light up when the strip), the audio of which is sent to AUX Send 1 output. The
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USB INTERFACE By simply connecting the USB cable provided along with your Helix Board 17 to the device and your Personal Computer or Laptop, you are able to send CD quality (16-bit stereo, with a 44.1 kHz sampling rate) signal to and from your Helix Board 17. By doing this, you are actually turning your Helix Board 17 into a highly useful plug'n'play soundcard for your computer. The USB sends an audio stream of the Main Left and Right (record out) signal of your mixer to the computer, as wel
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A p p l i c a t i o n On the following couple of pages you will fi nd a wide range of possible uses for the Helix Board 17 mixers. Of course these are far from the only applications that can be attributed to the mixers’ use; however they should give you an idea of the possible uses that the various inputs and outputs have. The right combination of microphones, guitars, drum machines, keyboards, as well as recording devices, signal processors, amplifi ers and speakers, can make for the perfect
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Digital Effect Table Parameter Controllability Program Name Program Description Variable Parameter Range This reverb simulates a large, expanse set- HALL Reverb Time 0.3 – 10.0 sec ting, such as a concert hall Creates acoustics similar to those of a small ROOM Reverb Time 0.3 – 3.2 sec room Simulates a Plate Reverb device, PLATE Reverb Time 0.3 – 10.0 sec creating hard sounding Reverberation REVERB VOCAL 1 Ideal for Reverb of vocals Reverb Time 0.3 – 10.0 sec REVERB VOCAL 2 Ideal for Reverb o
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SPECIFICATIONS Inputs Total Channels 8 Balanced Mono Mic / Line channel 5 Balanced Stereo Line Channel 3 Aux Return 3 stereo 2T Input Mini stereo and stereo RCA Outputs Main L/R Stereo 2 x 1/4” TRS, Bal. & 2 x XLR Rec Out with Trim Control Mini stereo and stereo RCA CTRL RM L/R 2 x 1/4” TS Phones 1 Channel Strips 8 Aux Sends 2 Pan/Balance Control Yes Volume Controls 60mm fader Master Section Aux Send Masters 2 Master Aux Send Solo 2 Stereo Aux Returns 3 Aux Return Assign to Subgroup 1 Effects Re
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S/N ratio, ref to +4 >90 dB Microphone Preamp E.I.N. (150 ohms <-129.5 dBm terminated, max gain) THD (Any output, 1KHz @ +14dBu, 20Hz to <0.005% 20KHz, channel inputs) CMRR (1 KHz @ -60dBu, Gain at maximum) 80 dB Maximum Level Mic Preamp Input +10 dBu All Other Input +22 dBu Balanced Output +28 dBu Impedance Mic Preamp Input 2 K ohms All Other Input (except insert) 10 K ohms RCA 2T Output 1.1 K ohms Equalization 3-band, +/-15dB Low EQ 80 Hz Mid EQ (mono channel) 100 Hz - 8 kHz, sweepable LMid
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BLOCK DIAGRAM HELIX BOARD 17 16
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D I M E N S I O N S All measurements are shown in mm/inch HELIX BOARD 17 17
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