Making Connections; Inputs And Outputs - Phonic Helix Board 18 Universal Manual Del Usuario

MAKING CONNECTIONS

INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

1. XLR Microphone Jacks
These jacks accept typical 3-pin XLR inputs for balanced
and unbalanced signals. They can be used in conjunction
with microphones – such as professional condenser,
dynamic or ribbon microphones – with standard XLR male
for crystal clear sound replication. The Helix Board 18
Universal features a total of eight Microphone inputs.
NB. When these inputs are used with condenser microphones, the
Phantom Power should be activated. However, when Phantom Power is
engaged,single ended (unbalanced) microphones and instruments should
not be used on the Mic inputs.
2. Line Inputs
This input accepts typical 1/4" TRS (balanced) or TS
(unbalanced) inputs, for balanced or unbalanced signals.
They can be used in conjunction with a wide range of line
level devices, such as keyboards, drum machines, electric
guitars, and a variety of other electric instruments.
3. Stereo Channels
The Helix Board 18 Universal also features a few stereo
these stereo channels features two 1/4" phone jacks,
for the addition of various line level input devices, such
as electronic keyboards, guitars and external signal
processors or mixers, as well as XLR Microphone jacks
on channels 7/8 and 9/10, allowing users to option of using
the channel as a microphone input channel. If you wish to
use a monaural device on a stereo input, simply plug the
device's 1/4" phone jack into the left (mono) input and
leave the right input bare. The signal will be duplicated to
the right due to the miracle of jack normalizing.
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4. AUX Returns
These 1/4" TS inputs are for the return of audio to the
Helix Board 18 Universal mixer, processed by an external
signal processor. If really needed, they can also be used
as additional inputs. The feed from these inputs can be
adjusted using the AUX Return controls on the face of the
mixer. When connecting a monaural device to the AUX
Return 1 and 2 inputs, simply plug a 1/4" phone jack into
the left (mono) input, and the signal will appear in the right
as well.
5. AUX Sends
These 1/4" TRS outputs may be used to connect to an
speakers (depending on your desired settings) from the
mixer. The signal from the AUX Sends is controlled by
the AUX master controls (on the face of the mixer), which
obtain their signal from the AUX controls located on each
channel strip. The Helix Board 18 Universal features a
total of 3 AUX Sends. When using the FireWire or USB
interface, AUX Send 1 can be elected to receive the audio
signal sent from the Computer, for monitoring or recording
purposes.
6. Phones
This stereo output port is suited for use with headphones,
allowing monitoring of the mix. The audio level of this
output is controlled using the Control Room / Phones
control.
7. Record Out
These outputs will accommodate RCA cables, able to be
fed to a variety of recording devices. Also included is a
mini stereo jack for the addition of recording devices such
as MD players, and even laptop computers.
8. 2T Return
These RCA inputs are used to connect the mixer with
parallel external devices, such as sub mixers or CD, Tape
and Cassette Players. Also included are mini stereo jacks,
for receiving signals from audio devices like portable CD,
MD and MP3 players.
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