Channel AssignmentCubase LE
When using a Digital Audio Workstation on a PC, Cubase LE is a fairly powerful program provided along
and within the included Phonic Helix Board FireWire with the Helix Board FireWire mixer that allows users
control panel software, the following names have to record, edit, delete, and alter their tracks. Please
been attributed to the input channels of the FireWire note that only 4 tracks can be recorded at once with
mixer. They can be altered through the control panel the version of Cubase included, and users must
software included with the mixer.upgrade or nd other suitable DAW software if they
choose to record more tracks.
FireWire Input Channel NameMixer Channel
Installation
Phonic HB 18 FireWire CH 1Channel 1
Insert the Cubase LE installation CD that came with
Phonic HB 18 FireWire CH 2Channel 2your mixer into the CD drive of your computer. Run
Phonic HB 18 FireWire CH 3Channel 3the installer. The serial number will be automatically
entered in when installing.
Phonic HB 18 FireWire CH 4Channel 4
Phonic HB 18 FireWire CH 5Channel 5Setup
Phonic HB 18 FireWire CH 6Channel 6After successfully completing the installation process,
Phonic HB 18 FireWire CH 7Channel 7 (Stereo L)the following process must be followed to work
efciently with the Helix Board 18 FireWire mixer.
Phonic HB 18 FireWire CH 8Channel 8 (Stereo R)
Phonic HB 18 FireWire CH 9Channel 9 (Stereo L)1. Open the Cubase LE program.
Phonic HB 18 FireWire CH 10Channel 10 (Stereo R)2. Go to the 'Devices' pull-down menu and
select 'Device Setup'. On the left, select 'VST
Phonic HB 18 FireWire CH 11Channel 11 (Stereo L)Multitrack'.
Phonic HB 18 FireWire CH 12Channel 12 (Stereo R)3. From the ASIO Driver drop-down list select the
Phonic HB 18 FireWire CH 13Channel 13 (Stereo L)'Phonic ASIO Driver. A pop-up box will ask you if
you want to switch the ASIO driver. Click 'Switch'.
Phonic HB 18 FireWire CH 14Channel 14 (Stereo R)This completes the basic installation and setup.
Phonic HB 18 FireWire Main LMain Left4. Activating audio tracks received from the Helix
Phonic HB 18 FireWire Main R Main RightBoard mixer.
a. Go to the devices pull-down menu and
To alter an input channels name on your computer, select VST Inputs. This will display the
open the Helix Board FireWire control panel software. various inputs (Phonic HB 18 FireWire Ch
1, Phonic HB 18 FireWire Ch 2, etc.)
On the left hand side of the control panel, users will nd b. Activate 4 of these channels by clicking the
the settings categories. By clicking Input Channels,
the main window will display the titles input channels. Active button located next to each channel
You can then highlight the channel names and press name. Please note, only 4 input channels
can be activated at any one time. This is a
the Edit Channel Name button on the bottom of the
control window. A new window will appear that will limitation of Cubase LE, and if more input
allow users to adjust the channel name. channels are needed, we suggest upgrading
to a higher version of Cubase, or use other
If you would like to use the Helix Board 18 FireWire DAW software.
as your default audio output device on you PC, simply 5. For further instructions on the operation of
go into the Windows control panel, and select "Sound Cubase, please consult the user manual by
pressing F1 while the program is open.
and Audio Devices". Select the Audio tab, and use the
pull-down menu to select the Helix Board 18 FireWire
from the list of available output devices. The Helix If you wish to reset the Helix Board 18 FireWire ASIO
driver, simply go to the devices pull-down menu
Board 18 FireWire can also be selected as the default
output device for individual programs by editing said and select device setup. Simply click reset and
programs' settings / options.select the Phonic FireWire Audio driver. Click ok to
continue and the Helix Board 18 FireWire should once
again become functional.
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