INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing one of Phonic’s many quality
products. The Helix Board 17 Compact Mixers with USB
interface – designed by the ingenious engineers that have
created a variety of mixers fantastic in style and perfor-
mance in the past – display similar profi ciency that previ-
ous Phonic products have shown; with more than a few
refi nements, of course. The Helix Board 17 features full
gain ranges, amazingly low distortion levels, and incredibly
wide dynamic ranges, just showing the dominance these
small machines will have in the mixing World.
We know how eager you are to get started – wanting to get
the mixer out and hook it all up is probably your number
one priority right now – but before you do, we strongly
urge you to take a look through this manual. Inside, you
will fi nd important facts and fi gures on the set up, use and
applications of your brand new mixer. If you do happen
to be one of the many people who fl atly refuse to read
user manuals, then we just urge you to at least glance
at the Instant Setup section. After glancing at or reading
through the manual (we applaud you if you do read the
entire manual), please store it in a place that is easy for
you to fi nd, because chances are there’s something you
missed the fi rst time around.
FEATURES
Audiophile-quality & ultra low noise
5 Mic/Line channels with inserts and phantom power
3 stereo channels with 4-band EQ
3-band EQ with swept mid-range plus low cut on each
mono channel
2 Aux sends, one with Pre/Post switch
24-bit digital stereo multi-effect processor with 16 pro-
grams plus one main parameter control, tap control and
foot switch
2 true subgroups with main L and R routing switches
3 stereo aux returns, 2 with effect to monitor level
control
Solo feature on each input and output
Record output with trim control for recording level
matching
Convenient mini stereo I/O for MD, MP3 player/
recorder, input with level control
Built-in switching power supply with universal connec-
tor, 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz
Integrated USB Port to transfer audio directly between
the mixer and your computer
16-bit stereo simultaneous inputs and outputs over
USB
Plug and play operation under Windows and Mac OS,
no additional drivers required
44.1 kHz S/PDIF digital out
Rack-mounting kit included
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HELIX BOARD 17
