Phonic Celeus 200 User’s Manual
User's Manual
CELEUS 200
Manual del Usuario
English Español
CELEUS 200
ANALOG MIXERS
MEZCLADORES ANALÓGICO
ENGLISH .........................................I
ESPAÑOL .....................................II
APPENDIX .....................................III
V1.3 08/08/2016
USER'S MANUAL
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION......................................................................1
FEATURES...............................................................................1
USB SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.......................................1
BASIC SETUP...........................................................................1
BLUETOOTH SETUP..................................................2
USB PLAYBACK.........................................................2
USB RECORDING...........................................................2
AUDIO INTERFACE..........................................................2
MAKING CONNECTIONS....................................................3
CONTROLS AND SETTINGS...................................................4
SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................7
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APPENDIX
DIGITAL EFFECTS TABLE.......................................................1
APPLICATION.........................................................................2
DIMENSIONS............................................................................4
BLOCK DIAGRAMS..................................................................5
Phonic reserves the right to improve or alter any information within this
document without prior notice.
CELEUS 200
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects
shall be placed on the apparatus. The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
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remain readily operable.
Warning: the user shall not place this apparatus in the
can be easily accessible.
1. Read these instructions before operating this
apparatus.
2. Keep these instructions for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings to ensure safe operation.
4. Follow all instructions provided in this document.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water or in locations
where condensation may occur.
6. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not use aerosol or liquid
cleaners. Unplug this apparatus before cleaning.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
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s instructions.
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into your outlet, consult
with liquids, such as vases,
area during the operation so that the mains switch
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
“
presence of uninsulated
product
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magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is in-
tended to alert the user to the presence of important operat-
ing and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
dangerous voltage” within the
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plug, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories
by the
manufacturer.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table
by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tipover.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lighting
storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to
service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those
may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
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CELEUS 200
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing one of Phonic’s many quality
compact mixers. The CELEUS 200 compact mixers –
designed by the ingenious engineers that have created
a variety of mixers fantastic in style and performance in
the past – displays similar prociency that previous Phonic
products have shown; with more than a few renements,
of course. The CELEUS 200 features full gain ranges,
amazingly low distortion levels, and incredibly wide
dynamic ranges, just showing the dominance these small
machines will have on the pro audio market.
We know how eager you are to get started – getting the
mixer out and hooking all your gear 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 nd important facts and 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 atly refuse to
read user manuals, then we just urge you to at least glance
at the Basic 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 nd, because chances are there’s something you
missed the rst time around.
FEATURES
● Audiophile-quality microphone preampliers
● 2 mono mic/line inputs, 2 stereo line input channels
● Flexible ‘compander’ (compressor/expander) available
on channels 1 and 2
● Super musical 3-band equalizers on all input channels
● 7-band graphic equalizer
● 41-segment level meter for master audio levels
● Bluetooth audio streaming from tablets and smartphones
● USB recording module for recording/playback of digital
audio les; supports playback of mp3 and wma les
● USB connectivity for stereo streaming to and from the
computer
● 32/40-bit digital eect processor with 16 preset programs
each with its own adjustable parameter
● Independent EFX control on each input channel
● Balanced stereo main out through XLR connectors
● Stereo headphone output jack with independent level
control, plus stereo Control Room output for monitors
● Stereo RCA 2T return inputs and record outputs
USB SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows
• Windows™ XP SP2, Vista™, 7, 8 or 10
• Intel™ Pentium™ 4 processor or better
• 512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended)
BASIC SETUP
Getting Started
1. Ensure all power is turned o on your mixer. To totally
ensure this, the power supply should not be connected
to the unit.
2. All faders and level controls should be set at the lowest
level and all channels switched o to ensure no sound is
inadvertently sent through the outputs when the device
is switched on. All levels can be altered to acceptable
degrees after the device is turned on using the channel
setup instructions.
3. Plug any necessary equipment into the device’s various
outputs. This could include ampliers and speakers,
monitors, signal processors, and/or recording devices.
4. Plug the supplied power cable into the inlet on the back
of the device and then into a power outlet of a suitable
voltage.
5. Turn the power switch on and follow the channel setup
instructions to get the most out of your mixer.
Channel Setup
1. To ensure the correct audio level of the input channel
is selected, each of the level input controls of the mixer
should be turned counterclockwise or down as far as
they will go.
2. No input other than the one being set should have any
device plugged in. This will ensure the purest signal is
used when setting channels.
3. Set the level control of the channel you are setting to
around the middle point of the control.
4. Ensure the channel has a signal sent to it similar to
the signal that will be sent when in common use. For
example, if the channel is using a microphone, then you
should speak or sing at the same level the performer
normally would during a performance; if a guitar is
plugged into the channel, then the guitar should also
be strummed as it normally would be (and so on). This
ensures levels are completely accurate and avoids
having to reset them later.
5. Set the gain so the Level Meter indicates the audio
level is around 0 dB. For channels 2 and 3, which do
not feature a gain control, adjust the level controls
appropriately.
6. This channel is now ready to be used; you can stop
making the audio signal.
7. You can repeat the same process for other channels.
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Macintosh
• Apple™ Mac™ OSX 10.5 or higher
• G4™ processor or better
• 512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended)
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BLUETOOTH SETUP
1. Set the "Wireless Pairing" switch to the ON position and
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push the BT button on channel 3.
2. Enter your laptop, cell phone or tablet’s Bluetooth setup
options to nd the “Phonic.BT” Bluetooth device.
3. If requested, the password for the CELEUS 200’s
Bluetooth function is 0000. A lot of modern smartphones
will enter this as the default password.
4. Audio signals received through the Bluetooth interface
will be routed to channel 3 on the mixer.
5. To reset the connection, turn your laptop, cell phone or
tablet’s Bluetooth connection o and then on again.
6. When using cell phones and tablets, it may be an idea to
turn “Airplane Mode” or “Flight Mode” on to stop phone
calls or push notications from interrupting your audio.
Note: Not all modern Bluetooth-enabled devices allow for use of external
audio playback. In the case of laptops in particular, Bluetooth may be used
for data transmission only - depending on the model. This is a limitation of
these devices and you will not be able to use the CELEUS 200’s Bluetooth
function with these devices.
USB PLAYBACK
1. Power on the device.
2. Insert an appropriately formatted (FAT32) USB ash
drive.
3. Press the PLAY button to play the current track, or
the << and >> buttons to skip forward and backwards
between tracks.
4. The CELEUS 200 can play MP3 and WMA les.
5. Use the level control for channel 4 to adjust the USB
player’s volume. Ensure the USB PLAYER button is
engaged.
6. Press the STOP/MENU button to access the File Browser
(Folders) and Repeat Mode functions.
Folders – Freely navigate songs in each folder on USB
ash disc using the << and >> buttons. Press PLAY button
to select, press MENU button to go back.
Repeat Mode – There 4 repeat modes available.
No Repeat – Play each le in the current folder or root
once.
Repeat One – Continuously repeat selected song.
Repeat Folder – Continuously repeat all the song in the
current folder or root directory.
Random – Enables random playback of les in current
folder or root.
USB RECORDING
1. Insert a FAT-32 formatted USB ash drive to the USB
player.
2. In the main menu, select “Recordings” and press the
PLAY button to enter the recording function.
3. Here you have three options: 'Start voice recording,'
'Recordings library,' and 'Storage'. To select the recording
destination, enter the 'Storage' menu and choose either the
USB ash drive or the internal storage (70MB available).
4. Select "Start voice recording" to begin recording
immediately. The unit will save an audio le to the
selected storage destination.
5. Push the PLAY button to pause recording. Pushing
the PLAY button again will resume recording from the
position at which it was paused.
6. Press the STOP/MENU button at any time to stop the
recording. The device will then ask if you wish to save
your recording. Select "Yes" or "No".
7. Press the STOP/MENU button to exit.
Note: As the quality of the ash drive can aect recording performance,
Phonic recommends using Sandisk brand drives to help ensure stable
recording performance.
USB MODULE STORAGE
The CELEUS USB player module features approximately
70MB of onboard storage to use for playback. That may
sound small but that could mean up to 60 minutes of music
at 128 Kbps, or a few hours of speech at 40 Kbps.
To upload les to the onboard storage, you will need a USB-A
to USB-A cable. Connect the USB connector on the face of
the CELEUS to your computer and it will be recognized as a
USB storage device. Copy audio les to the CELEUS 200.
Files on onboard storage will only be available when a USB
ash drive is not connected.
AUDIO INTERFACE
By simply connecting the USB cable provided along with
your CELEUS to the device and your personal computer or
laptop, you are able to send DVD quality (16-bit stereo, with
a 48 kHz sampling rate) signal to and from your mixer. By
doing this, you are actually turning your CELEUS 200 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. You can
use almost any dedicated Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)
software to record the signal from the CELEUS mixer. You
can also set the mixer as your default audio device.
The USB interface also returns a stereo audio signal from
your computer back to the TAPE IN/USB AUDIO control of
the CELEUS. This can be used with your main mix or sent
to your headphone mix.
Windows
1. Turn on both the CELEUS and the computer.
2. Connect the CELEUS mixer to the computer via the
provided USB cable.
3. Let Windows nd the device and install an appropriate
driver.
4. Enter the Control Panel and select Sounds and Audio
Devices.
5. When here, go to the Audio tab and select the “USB
Audio Codec” as your default sound recording and
playback device.
6. Depending whether you have Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 or
10, this may dier slightly, but the setting can always be
found within the Control Panel’s audio menu.
7. If you don’t want to use the CELEUS as your default
audio device, you can simply enter your DAW or other
audio program and select it as your default device in the
program only.
8. Be sure to set your minimum buer settings to 64
samples as to avoid clicks and pops.
Mac
1. Turn both the CELEUS and the computer on.
2. Connect the CELEUS mixer to the computer via the
provided USB cable.
3. Enter the AUDIO MIDI SETUP menu.
4. Select the “USB Audio Codec” as your input and output
device.
5. The CELEUS is now your default audio device.
6. Alternatively, enter your DAW software (or other relevant
audio program) and select the “USB Audio Codec” in the
device preferences.
7. Be sure to set your minimum buer settings to 64
samples as to avoid clicks and pops.
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1. XLR Jacks
These jacks accept XLR inputs for balanced signals. They
can be used in conjunction with microphones – such as
professional condenser, dynamic or ribbon microphones
– with standard XLR male connectors. With low noise
preampliers, these inputs serve for crystal clear sound
replication.
NB. When using an unbalanced microphone, please ensure phantom power
is switched o. However, when using condenser microphones the phantom
power should be activated.
2. Stereo Channel Inputs
The CELEUS 200 features 2 stereo input channels
(channels 3 and 4), the inputs of which dier slightly to the
mono channels. Each channel includes two ¼" TRS phone
jacks ideal for use with keyboards, drum machines and
electric guitars.
If you wish to use a mono device on a stereo input, simply
plug the device’s ¼” phone jack into the left (mono) input jack
and leave the right input bare. The signal will be duplicated
to the right due to the miracle of 'jack normalizing'.
Channels 1 and 2 also
includes line-level inputs,
conveniently located on
the rear of the CELEUS
200 mixer, that can double
as a single stereo channel
if needed. The "L" port is
routed to channel 1 while
"R" is routed to channel 2.
Stereo channels can also be used with return signals
from external digital sources. Channel 3 doubles as the
Bluetooth channel, while channel 4 also works with the on
board USB playback module. When channels are used for
these signals, the stereo inputs are eectively disengaged.
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3. EFX Output
These 1/4" TS phone jack is the nal output of the EFX mix,
as controlled by the individual EFX rotary controls found
on each channel. This can be used to feed any number of
external signal processors. The signal can then be returned
to the CELEUS 200 through a stereo line input channel.
4. Main Output Connectors
These balanced XLR connections will send the nal stereo
line level signal sent from the main mix. These outputs can
be connected to an amplier for sending the signal out to
speakers, or directly to active speakers.
5. Control Room Output Connectors
These 1/4” TS phone jack outputs are fed from the Control
Room / Phones mix as controlled by the Control Room /
Phones level control. This output has extensive use, as it
can be used to feed the signal from the mixer to an active
monitor, for the monitoring of the audio signal from within a
booth, among many other possible uses.
6. Tape In (L and R)
These inputs accommodate RCA cables from such devices
as tape, CD and MP3 players. The line from this feed is
directed to the Tape In mix and controlled by the Tape In /
USB Audio level control.
7. Record Out (L and R)
As with the Tape In ports, these outputs will accommodate
RCA cables, able to be fed to a variety of recording
devices. This may include cassette recorders or even
laptop computers. Phonic suggests the use of a y-cable
for connection of consumer electronics that feature mini-
stereo jacks.
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8. USB Connector
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This USB-B connection is for the USB computer interface.
Use the included USB cable to connect this to your
computer's USB port.
9. DC Power Input
This standard DC power input port is for connection of the
included power supply. Please use the included power
supply only as using the incorrect voltage can cause
irreversible damage to the mixer.
10. Headphones Jack
This stereo output port, found on the
very front of the mixer, is suited for use
with headphones, allowing monitoring
of the mix. The audio level of this output
is controlled using the Phones/Control
Room control on the front panel.
CONTROLS AND SETTINGS
11. Phantom Power Switch
When this switch is in the on position, it activates +48V
of phantom power for XLR microphone inputs, allowing
condenser microphones to be used on these channels.
Activating Phantom Power will be accompanied by an
illuminated LED above the mic input. Before turning Phantom
Power on, turn all level controls to a minimum to avoid the
possibility of a ghastly popping sound from the speakers.
NB. Phantom Power should be used in conjunction with balanced
microphones. When Phantom Power is engaged, single ended
(unbalanced) microphones and instruments should not be used
on the Mic inputs. Phantom Power will not cause damage to most
dynamic microphones, however if unsure, the microphone’s user
manual should be consulted.
12. Power Switch
This switch is used to turn the mixer on and o. Ensure you
turn all level controls down before activating. This ensures
no audio is inadvertently sent through your system.
Channel Controls
13. PAD Button
The PAD button is used to
attenuate the input signal by 25
dB. This should only be pushed
in when using line-level input
devices.
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14. Gain Control
This controls the sensitivity of the input signal of the Line/
Microphone input of the rst and second input channels.
The gain should be adjusted to a level that allows the
maximum use of the audio, while still maintaining the
quality of the feed. This can be accomplished by adjusting
it to a level that will allow the peak indicator occasionally
illuminate.
15. Compressor Control and Indicator
This controls the onboard compressor function on channel
1. Turning this control up towards the 12 o’clock position will
adjust the threshold and ratio of the compressor at varying
degrees. Once you reach the 12 o’clock position, the
control will then adjust the compression settings along with
an onboard expander (or, in other words, a 'compander').
The LED that accompanies this control will light up when
the compressor is triggered.
16. TREBLE (High Frequency) Control
This control is used to give a shelving boost or cut of ±15
dB to high frequency (12 KHz) sounds. This will adjust
the amount of treble included in the audio of the channel,
adding strength and crispness to sounds such as guitars,
cymbals and synthesizers.
17. MID (Middle Frequency) Control
This control is used to provide a peaking style of boost and
cut to the level of middle frequency (2.5 KHz) sounds at a
range of ±15 dB. Changing middle frequencies of an audio
feed can be rather dicult when used in a professional
audio mix, as it is usually more desirable to cut middle
frequency sounds rather than boost them, soothing overly
harsh vocal and instrument sounds in the audio.
18. BASS (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.
19. EFX Control
This control alters the signal level that is sent to the EFX
output, which can be used in conjunction with external
signal processors (this signal of which can be returned to
mixer via the stereo return inputs), or simply as additional
auxiliary outputs for any means required. This control also
adjusts the level of audio that is sent to the built-in digital
eect panel.
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20. Pan / Balance Controls
This alternates the degree or level
of audio that the left and right side
of the main mix should receive. On
mono channels, the PAN control
will adjust the level that the left and
right should receive (pan), where as
on a stereo channel, adjusting the
BAL control will attenuate the left
or right audio signals accordingly
(balance).
21. Peak & Signal Indicators
These LEDs will light up when
signals reach certain levels. The
Signal LED on the right will light up
when an any audio signal is present
on the channel. The indicator on
the left (Peak) will light up 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
intervals only. This will ensure a
greater dynamic range of audio.
22. Channel Level Control
This control will alter the signal level that is sent from the
corresponding channel to the main mix.
23. +4 / -10 Buttons
These buttons, located on
stereo channels, are used
adjust the input sensitivity of
the corresponding channel,
which will adapt the mixer to
external devices dependeing
on their operating levels. If the input source is -10 dBu
(consumer audio standard), it is best to engage the switch,
giving the signal a slight boost. If the input source is +4
dbV (professional audio standard) the button should be
disengaged. If you are unsure of the source’s operating
level, leave the switch disengaged until you test the
source’s signal level.
24. 'BT' and 'USB Player' buttons
Located on channels 3 and 4, these
buttons enable their corresponding
channels to be used for their
respective digital audio signals.
The BT button allows channel 3
to be used for the Bluetooth audio
streaming function, while the USB
Player button allows channel 4 to
control the signal from the onboard
USB audio player.
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Digital Eect Processor
25. Program Control
This control will allow users
to select one of the 16 built-in
digital eects of the CELEUS
analog mixer. The eect
names that correspond with the
numbers can be found on the
top of the mixer’s face, or in the
digital eect table.
26. Eects On Button and
Indicator
Pushing this button will turn the
built-in eect processor on and
o. When the eect processor
is activated, the corresponding
LED will light up to indicate so.
27. Parameter Control
Turning this control will adjust
the one main parameter of the
selected eect. Each eect’s
parameter can be found on the
digital eect table.
28. EFX RTN Control
This control adjusts the nal output level of the DFX
processor as sent to the main mix. For more EFX in your
signal ('wet'), turn this control up and your channels' level
controls down. For 'dryer' audio, turn the individual channel
level controls up and reduce the EFX control.
29. "To Phones / Control Room" Button
This button will allow you to send your EFX signal to the
Headphone and Control Room mixes for monitoring.
30. EFX Send Control
This is the nal level control for the EFX Send mix. Your
EFX mix is created by using the individual EFX controls
found on input channels 1 through 4.
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31. Tape In/USB Audio Control
This control adjusts the incoming signal from both the RCA
"Tape In" jacks and the USB audio interface return signal.
The signals are then sent to the main mix. If there are input
signals from both the USB interface and the Tape In, the
two signals are combined and controlled simultaneously.
32. Tape In/USB To Phones/Control Room Button
Pushing this button in will send your Tape In/USB signal to
the Headphone and Control Room mixes for monitoring.
33. Phones/Control Room Control
This level control determines the nal output level of both
the Headphone jack as well as the stereo Control Room
outputs. The default signal for this mix is the main mix
unless the "EFX TO MAIN" or "TAPE IN/USB TO MAIN"
buttons are engaged.
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