Phonic Celeus 400 User’s Manual

CELEUS 400

User's Manual

Manual del Usuario

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CELEUS 400

ANALOG MIXERS

MEZCLADORES ANALÓGICO


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ESPAÑOL .....................................	II
APPENDIX .....................................	III

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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 400 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,ofcourse.TheCELEUS400featuresfullgainranges, 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 throughthismanual.Inside,youwillfindimportantfactsandfigures 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

●4 combo (XLR / ¼”) mono inputs, 4 stereo input channels

●Flexible ‘compander’ (compressor/expander) available on first four channels

●Super musical 3-band equalizers on 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

●USB connectivity for stereo streaming to and from the computer

●32/40-bit digital effect 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

●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 the 0 dB mark.

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.

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.

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 400’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 7 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 400’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 400 can playback MP3 and WMA files.

5.Use the level control for channel 8 to adjust the USB player’s volume.

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, enter the 'Storage' menu and choose either the 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.

To upload files 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. Simply copy your files to the CELEUS.

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 able to send CD quality (16-bit stereo, with a 44.1 kHz sampling rate) signal to and from your mixer. By doing this, you are actually turning your CELEUS 400 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 the audio signal from your computer back to the Tape In / USB mix, the signal of which is controlled by the Tape In / USB Play control. If there are input signals from both the USB interface and the Tape In, the two signals are combined and controlled simultaneously by the Tape In / USB Play control.

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 “USBAudio 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 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. Combo Input Jacks

These inputs accept both XLR and ¼" phone jack inputs for connection of microphones as well as various music instruments

– keyboards, drum machines, electric guitars, and other electric instruments.

3. Stereo Channel Inputs

The CELEUS 400 features 4 stereo input channels (channels

5 through to 8), 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 return input, simply plug the device’s ¼” phone jack into the left (mono) stereo input and leave the right input bare. The signal will be duplicated to the right due to the miracle of 'jack normalizing'.

4. Stereo AUX Return

The 1/4” TRS AUX Return inputs are for the return of audio to the CELEUS 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 theAUX Return control on the face of the mixer.

5. Control Room Outputs

These two 1/4” phone jack outputs are fed from the Control Room mix as controlled by the Control Room 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 Play 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. These cables include two RCA connectors on one end and a single 1/8" mini-stereo jack on the other end.

8. 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 400 through the AUX Returns.

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Rear Panel

9. Mono Input Jacks

These ¼" phone jacks are the line-level input connections for channels 1 and 2. When the XLR inputs on their corresponding channels are not in use, these linputs can be utilized.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. Headphones Jack	12
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.

13. 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.

CONTROLS AND SETTINGS

14. Phantom Power Switch

When this switch is in the on position, it activates +48V of phantom power for all microphone inputs, allowing condenser microphones (well, the ones that don’t use batteries) to be used on these channels. Activating Phantom Power will be accompanied by an illuminated LED on the front panel. 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.WhenPhantomPowerisengaged,singleended(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.

15. 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

16 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.

17. Gain Control

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

Microphone input of mono 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.

18. Compressor Control and Indicator

This controls the onboard compressor function on mono channels.

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.

19. 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.

20. MID (Middle Frequency) Control

This control is used to provide a peaking style of boost and cut to the level of middle frequency 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.

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21. BASS (Low Frequency) Control				Digital Effect Processor
This control is used to give a shelving			16	27. Program Control
boost or cut of ±15 dB to low frequency
				This control will allow users to select one of the 16 built-in digital
(80 Hz) sounds. This		will adjust the
amount of bass included in the audio			17	effects of the CELEUS powered mixer. The effect names that
				correspond with the numbers can be found on the top of the
of the channel, and bring more warmth
				mixer’s face, or in the digital effect table.
and punch to drums and bass guitars.

22. EFX Control				28. Effects On Button and Indicator
				Pushing this button will turn the built-in effect processor on and off.
This control alters the signal level that			18	When the effect processor is activated, the corresponding LED will
is sent to the EFX output, which can
				light up to indicate so.
be used in conjunction with external
signal processors (this signal of which				29. Parameter Control
can be returned to mixer via the stereo			19	Turning	this	control will	adjust	27
return inputs), or simply as additional				the one	main	parameter	of the
auxiliary outputs	for	any means		selected	effect. Each		effect’s
required. This control also adjusts the								28
				parameter can be found on the
level of audio that is sent to the built-in			20	digital effect table.
digital effect panel.								29
23. Pan / Balance Controls				30. EFX RTN Control

			21	This control adjusts the final
This alternates the degree or level of				output level of the DFX processor				30
audio that the left and right side of the				as sent to the main mix. For more
main mix should receive. On mono			22	EFX in your signal ('wet'), turn this
channels, the PAN control will adjust				control up and your channels' level				31
the level that the left and right should				controls down. For 'dryer' audio,
receive (pan), where as on a stereo				turn the individual channel level				32
channel, adjusting the BAL control will			23	controls up and reduce the EFX
attenuate the left or right audio signals				control.
accordingly (balance).				31. To CTRL RM / Phones Button				33
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24. Peak & Signal Indicators				This button will allow you to send
These LEDs will light up when signals				your EFX signal to the Phones /				34
reach certain levels. The Signal LED			25	Control Room mix for monitoring.
on the right will light up when an any
audio signal is present on the channel.				32. EFX Send Control				35
The indicator on the left (Peak) will				This is the final level control for
light up when the channel hits high				the EFX Send mix. Your EFX mix				36
peaks, 6 dB before overload occurs.				is created by using the individual
It is best to adjust the channel level control so as to allow the Peak				EFX controls on channels.

indicator to light up on regular intervals only. This will ensure a				Main Section
greater dynamic range of audio.
				33. AUX Return Control

25. Channel Level Control				This control adjusts the incoming signal from the stereo AUX
This control will alter the signal level that is sent from the				Return inputs. This signal is then sent to the main mix.

corresponding channel to the main mix.				34. Tape In/USB Control

26. +4 / -10 Buttons				This control adjusts the incoming signal from both the RCA "Tape
				In" jacks and the onboard USB interfase.The signals are then sent
These buttons, located on stereo channels,			26
				to the main mix.
are used adjust the input sensitivity of the

corresponding channel, which will adapt the				35. Tape In/USB To CTRL RM/Phones Button
mixer to external	devices which may use
				Pushing this button in will send your Tape In/USB signal to the
differentoperatinglevels.Iftheinputsourceis
				Phones / Control Room mix for monitoring of the signal.
-10 dBu (consumer audio standard), it is best

to engage the switch, allowing the signal to be heard. If the input				36. Phones / CTRL RM Control
source is +4 dbV (professional audio standard) the corresponding				This level control determines the final output level of both the
input channel’s button should be disengaged. If you are unsure of				Control Room outputs and the Headphone jack. This signal will
the source’s operating level, leave the switch disengaged until you				send your main mix unless either the "EFX TO MAIN" or "TAPE IN/
test the source’s signal.				USB TO MAIN" buttons are pushed in.

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