Phonic Celeus 400 User’s Manual
User's Manual
CELEUS 400
Manual del Usuario
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CELEUS 400
ANALOG MIXERS
MEZCLADORES ANALÓGICO
ENGLISH .........................................I
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
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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 400
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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.
’
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
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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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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 prociency
that previous Phonic products have shown; with more than a few
renements, of course. The CELEUS 400 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
● 4 combo (XLR / ¼”) mono inputs, 4 stereo input channels
● Flexible ‘compander’ (compressor/expander) available on rst
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
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
● Stereo RCA 2T return inputs and record outputs
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 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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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)
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BLUETOOTH SETUP
1. Set the "Wireless Pairing" switch to the ON position.
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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 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 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 400’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 400 can playback MP3 and WMA les.
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 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. Simply copy your les to the CELEUS.
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 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 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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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 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. 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 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 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 the AUX 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 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 400
through the AUX Returns.
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9. Mono Input Jacks
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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 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.
12. 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.
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. 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.
15. 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
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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
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.
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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.
22. 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.
23. 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).
24. 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.
25. Channel Level Control
This control will alter the signal level that is sent from the
corresponding channel to the main mix.
26. +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 which may use
dierent operating levels. If the input source is
-10 dBu (consumer audio standard), it is best
to engage the switch, allowing the signal to be heard. If the input
source is +4 dbV (professional audio standard) the corresponding
input channel’s 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.
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Digital Eect Processor
27. Program Control
This control will allow users to select one of the 16 built-in digital
eects of the CELEUS powered 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.
28. 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.
29. 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.
30. 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.
31. To CTRL RM / Phones Button
This button will allow you to send
your EFX signal to the Phones /
Control Room mix for monitoring.
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32. 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 on channels.
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33. AUX Return Control
This control adjusts the incoming signal from the stereo AUX
Return inputs. This signal is then sent to the main mix.
34. Tape In/USB Control
This control adjusts the incoming signal from both the RCA "Tape
In" jacks and the onboard USB interfase. The signals are then sent
to the main mix.
35. Tape In/USB To CTRL RM/Phones Button
Pushing this button in will send your Tape In/USB signal to the
Phones / Control Room mix for monitoring of the signal.
36. Phones / CTRL RM Control
This level control determines the nal output level of both the
Control Room outputs and the Headphone jack. This signal will
send your main mix unless either the "EFX TO MAIN" or "TAPE IN/
USB TO MAIN" buttons are pushed in.
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