User manual PHONIC HELIXBOARD12

[. . . ] 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. 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. [. . . ] Pushing the "1/2" button allows the signal to be sent to the Group 1/2 mix, where the "L-R" allows it to be sent to the Main L/R mix. 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. 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 31 intervals only. This indicator also doubles as a Solo indicator, when the SOLO button is engaged. 28 29 30 24. Solo Button This control alters the signal level that is being sent to the auxiliary 1 mixing bus, the signal of which is suitable for connecting stage monitors, allowing artists to listen to the music that is being played. Also included is a Pre/Post button, which alternates the feed to the AUX 2 mixing bus between a post and prefader feed. 25. EFX Control This control alters the signal level that is sent to the EFX send (AUX 3) output and the built-in digital effect processor. The EFX send signal can be used in conjunction with external signal processors (this signal of which can be returned to mixer via the AUX return input), or simply as an additional auxiliary output. The Solo button is pushed to allow the signal of a corresponding channel to be sent to the Control Room / Phones control (pre or post fader, depending on the properties selected by the pre / post button, located by the Control Room / Phones control), for use with either headphones or studio monitors. This also allows easier setting of the input gain and tracking of audio by sound engineers. The Peak indicator above the Solo button also doubles as a Peak Indicator, illuminating when the signal reaches high peaks. 31. Effect On Button and Indicator This button is pushed to turn the corresponding effect panel on or off. When the effect processor is turned on, the corresponding LED illuminates. 37 34 35 36 38 This 60mm fader adjusts the signal level of audio fed through to stereo AUX Return 2 inputs. If no device is plugged into the AUX Return 2 inputs, this control then acts as the final level control of the built-in Digital Effect Engine. The EFX Return Control also features a SOLO button, which allows users to send the signal to the Control Room / Phones mixing bus. There is also a 1-2 button, which sends the signal to the Group 1 and 2 mixing bus, as well as a L-R button, which sends the signal to the 40 Main L-R mixing bus. The accompanying "To AUX 1" control allows users to adjust the volume of that particular signal that is sent to the AUX 1 send mixing bus. An on button and indicator also accompanies this control, allowing users to mute and activate the channel at will. PHONIC CORPORATION Helix Board 18 FireWire User's Manual page 9 41. AUX Send Master Control This control adjusts the final level of the AUX mixing bus (as taken from the AUX level controls on each channel strip), the audio of which is sent to AUX Send 1 output. The corresponding SOLO button allows you to send the AUX Send signal to the Control Room / Phones mixing bus. The Helix Board 18 FireWire has 2 AUX sends, where the first is in fact a 60mm fader, rather than the typical rotary control. Also incorporated with the AUX 1 control is an ON button and indicator, allowing AUX 1 to be activated and muted by the push of a button. [. . . ] Click `ok' to continue and the Helix Board 18 FireWire should once again become functional. page 16 Helix Board 18 FireWire User's Manual PHONIC CORPORATION Helix Board Control Panel The Helix Board FireWire control panel can be accessed 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 latency 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. Output Channels By entering the Output Channels section, users can view and edit the names of the two output channels from the computer to the Helix Board 18 mixer. Devices In the Devices section, users are able to view and edit the name of the Phonic FireWire Devices connected to their computer. 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. Input Channels The Input Channels section allows users to view and edit the name of the various input channels received from the FireWire input. [. . . ]