User manual PHONIC HELIXBOARD18

[. . . ] Helix Board 18 FireWire 18-Input 2-Subgroup FireWire Mixer ENGLISH User's Manual 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. Read these instructions before operating this apparatus. [. . . ] 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. Channel Level Control (Fader) This control will alter the signal level that is sent from the corresponding channel to the appropriate mixing buses (whether they are the MAIN L/R or AUX). page 8 Helix Board 18 FireWire User's Manual PHONIC CORPORATION 32. +4 / -10 Buttons These buttons, located on each stereo input channel, are used adjust the input sensitivity of the corresponding channel, which will adapt the mixer to external 32 devices which may use different operating levels. If the input source is -10 dBV (consumer audio standard), it is best to engage the switch, allowing the signal to be heard. If the input source is +4 dBu (professional audio standard) the corresponding input channel's button should be disengaged to ensure the integrity of the Mixer's circuitry. If you are unsure of the source's operating level, we suggest leaving the switch disengaged until you test the source's signal. You can then engage if necessary (if the level of input is obviously too low). 37. Parameter Control This will adjust the one main parameter of the digital effect program that is applied to the audio feed. Please refer to the Digital Effects Table for more information on Effect parameters. NB. The digital effect engine has a "memory" function, which allows you to adjust the parameters of a program, then, if you change the parameters of another program and return to the original one, your parameter setting will be kept until the Parameter Control is turned once again, at which time it will be altered according to the control. 38. Tap Delay Button and Indicator Digital Effect Engine 33. Digital Effect Display This panel displays the titles of different effects that can be added to audio. When you select the effect, the name will illuminate, and the alteration be applied automatically. For a list of available effects, please observe the Digital Effect Table. When the tap delay program is selected, this button is used to determine the delay time. By pushing the button several times, the effect engine interprets the time between last two pushes and remembers this as the delay time until the button is pushed again. When the tap delay effect is selected, the corresponding LED will flash at the intervals selected. Master Section 39. AUX Return Control This control adjusts the signal level of audio fed through to the stereo AUX 1 Return input. Each AUX return control also features a SOLO button, which sends the signal to the Control Room / Phones mixing bus, most commonly for monitoring purposes. 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. 33 34. Program Control This control is used to scroll through the various effects shown on the Digital Effect Display. Turning the control will automatically change the effect and apply it to the mix. [. . . ] device that your computer will use to determine the timing of all digital signals received) will be. The default setting for this feature is "CSP", meaning the Helix Board 18 FireWire is the "master" clock source of the device. The other options allow users to make the Helix Board 18 FireWire follow the "timing" of whichever device is the clock source. Having two clock sources has the potential to create very undesireable audio, so it is best avoided. [. . . ]