Phonic Celeus 200 User’s Manual

CELEUS 200

User's Manual

Manual del Usuario

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CELEUS 200

ANALOG MIXERS

MEZCLADORES ANALÓGICO


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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
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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects				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 area during the operation so that the mains switch 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’s instructions.

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 into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

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

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 “dangerous voltage” within the product’

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating 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.

CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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 proficiency that previous Phonic products have shown; with more than a few refinements, 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 find important facts and figures on the set up, use and applications of your brand new mixer. If you do happen to be one of the many people who flatly 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 find, because chances are there’s something you missed the first time around.

FEATURES

●Audiophile-quality microphone preamplifiers

●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 files; supports playback of mp3 and wma files

●USB connectivity for stereo streaming to and from the computer

●32/40-bitdigitaleffectprocessorwith16presetprograms 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)

Macintosh

•Apple™ Mac™ OSX 10.5 or higher

•G4™ processor or better

•512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended)

BASIC SETUP

Getting Started

1.Ensure all power is turned off 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 off 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 amplifiers 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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BLUETOOTH SETUP

1.Set the "Wireless Pairing" switch to the ON position and push the BT button on channel 3.

2.Enter your laptop, cell phone or tablet’s Bluetooth setup options to find 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 off 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 notifications 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 flash 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 files.

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 flash 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 file 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 files in current folder or root.

USB RECORDING

1.Insert a FAT-32 formatted USB flash 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,enterthe'Storage'menuandchooseeitherthe USB flash drive or the internal storage (70MB available).

4.Select "Start voice recording" to begin recording immediately. The unit will save an audio file 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 flash drive can affect 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.

Touploadfilestotheonboardstorage,youwillneedaUSB-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 files to the CELEUS 200.

Files on onboard storage will only be available when a USB flash 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 abletosend DVDquality (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 find 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 differ 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 buffer 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 “USBAudio Codec” in the device preferences.

7.Be sure to set your minimum buffer settings to 64 samples as to avoid clicks and pops.

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MAKING CONNECTIONS

Front Panel

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 preamplifiers, these inputs serve for crystal clear sound replication.

NB. When using an unbalanced microphone, please ensure phantom power is switched off. 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 differ 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 plugthedevice’s¼”phonejackintotheleft(mono)inputjack 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	2
includes line-level inputs,
conveniently located on
the rear of the CELEUS
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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 effectively disengaged.

3. EFX Output

These 1/4"TS phone jack is the final 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 final stereo line level signal sent from the main mix. These outputs can be connected to an amplifier 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 ministereo jacks.

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Rear Panel

8. USB Connector

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	10
	Room control on the front panel.	10
	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 off. Ensure you turn all level controls down before activating. This ensures no audio is inadvertently sent through your system.

Channel Controls	13
13. PAD Button
The PAD button is used to
attenuate the input signal by 25	14
dB. This should only be pushed
in when using line-level input
devices.

14. Gain Control

This controls the sensitivity of the input signal of the Line/

Microphone input of the first 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 difficult 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 effect panel.

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20. Pan / Balance Controls

Digital Effect Processor

This alternates the degree or level

25. Program Control

of audio that the left and right side

This control will

allow

users

of the main mix should receive. On

to select one of the 16 built-in

mono

channels, the

PAN

control

digital effects of the CELEUS

will adjust the level that the left and

analog

mixer.

The

effect

rightshouldreceive(pan),whereas

names that correspond with the

on a stereo channel, adjusting the

numbers can be found on the

BAL control will attenuate the left

top of the mixer’s face, or in the

or right

audio signals

accordingly

digital effect table.

(balance).

26. Effects On

Button and

21. Peak & Signal Indicators

Indicator

These LEDs will light up when

Pushing this button will turn the

signals

reach certain

levels. The

Signal LED on the right will light up

built-in effect processor on and

off. When the effect processor

when an any audio signal is present

is activated, the corresponding

on the channel. The indicator on

LED will light up to indicate so.

the left (Peak) will light up when

the channel hits high peaks, 6 dB

27. Parameter Control

before overload occurs.

It is best to adjust the channel level

Turning this control will adjust

the one main parameter of the

control

as to allow the Peak

selected

effect.

Each

effect’s

indicator to light up on regular

parameter can be found on the

intervals only. This will ensure a

digital effect table.

greater dynamic range of audio.

22. Channel Level Control

28. EFX RTN Control

This control adjusts the final output level of the DFX

This control will alter the signal level that is sent from the

processor as sent to the main mix. For more EFX in your

corresponding channel to the main mix.

signal ('wet'), turn this control up and your channels' level

23. +4 / -10 Buttons

controls down. For 'dryer' audio, turn the individual channel

level controls up and reduce the EFX control.

These

buttons,

located

stereo

channels,

are

used

29. "To Phones / Control Room" Button

adjust

the

input

sensitivity of

This button will allow you to send your EFX signal to the

the

corresponding

channel,

Headphone and Control Room mixes for monitoring.

which will adapt the mixer to

external

devices

dependeing

30. EFX Send Control

on their operating levels. If the input source is -10 dBu

This is the final level control for the EFX Send mix. Your

(consumer audio standard), it is best to engage the switch,

EFX mix is created by using the individual EFX controls

giving the signal a slight boost. If the input source is +4

found on input channels 1 through 4.

dbV (professional audio standard) the button should be

Main Section

disengaged. If you are unsure of the source’s operating

level, leave the switch disengaged until you test the

31. Tape In/USB Audio Control

source’s signal level.

This control adjusts the incoming signal from both the RCA

24. 'BT' and 'USB Player' buttons

"Tape In" jacks and the USB audio interface return signal.

The signals are then sent to the main mix. If there are input

Located on channels 3 and 4, these

signals from both the USB interface and the Tape In, the

buttons enable their corresponding

two signals are combined and controlled simultaneously.

channels to be used for their

respective

digital

audio

signals.

32. Tape In/USB To Phones/Control Room Button

The BT button allows channel 3

Pushing this button in will send your Tape In/USB signal to

to be used for the Bluetooth audio

the Headphone and Control Room mixes for monitoring.

streaming function, while the USB

33. Phones/Control Room Control

Player button allows channel 4 to

This level control determines the final output level of both

control the signal from the onboard

the Headphone jack as well as the stereo Control Room

USB audio player.

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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