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1. 10 OUTPUT POWER LEVEL HIGH PEAK CONTROLS 8 CONNECTIONS The TUBE VOCALMAX has two channels which have identical controls and connections The following descriptions apply to both channels Front Panel 1 indicator This LED indicator lights up when high level signals overload the circuit resulting in the clipping of signal peaks If this indicator lights up frequently turn down INPUT GAIN to avoid distortion 2 FILTER switch Turning this switch to ON will engage the high passfi Iter This function lets you cut out unwanted low frequency sounds below 100 Hz 3 INPUT GAIN control This knob adjusts the gain for the channel input The range of control is from 10 dB to 60 dB 4 LEVEL meter This VU meter displays the input level of the channel 5 PHASE switch This switch when set to INV inverts the phase of the audio signals 6 TUBE TIMBRE control This knob controls the timbre tonal quality Turn toward WARM for more harmonics or toward COLD for less 7 LOW PEAK control The knob controls the boost cut level of the low T8100 10 shelving The shelving frequencv is 80 Hz and the maximum amount of boost or cut is 15 dB 8 MIDFREQ control This knob determines the center frequencv of the sweepable mid EQ The range of selection is between 400 Hz and 8 kHz 9 MIDPEAK control This knob controls the boost cut level of the midrange peaking EQ T
2. O 4 2 39VLS 140 NO WOLNVHd PHONIC DIMENSIONS LL 9 Tuo Ww ww Wa 482mm 197 U Se 6 Q T8100 PHONIC SPECIFICATIONS Microphone Inputs Connectors Type Impedance Gain Maximum Input Level CMRR Line Inputs Connectors Type Impedance Gain Maximum Input Level CMRR Outputs Connectors Type Impedance Maximum Output Level System Bandwidth Noise THD Crosstalk Controls Micro Trim High Pass Filter Low Frequency Gain Mid Frequency Gain Mid Frequency Range High Frequency Gain Warmth Output Level Control Phantom Power Function Switches Function Controls Power Supply Power Consumption Power Connector Operating Voltages Fuse Physical Dimensions W x H x D Weight XLR Transformer DC decoupled input 3k ohms balanced 50 dB to 0 dB 10 dBu balanced and unbalanced 60 dB 1 kHz XLR and 1 4 TRS Transformer DC decoupled input stage 50k ohms balanced 25k ohms unbalanced 50 dB to 0 dB 26 dBu balanced and unbalanced 60 dB 1 kHz XLR and 1 4 TRS Elect
3. T8100 TUBE VOCALMAX 5 2 4 72 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled 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 readilv operable Warning the user shall not place this apparatus in the confined area during the operation so that the mains switch can be easilv accessible a 10 11 12 13 14 Read these instructions before operating this apparatus Keep these instructions for future reference Heed all warnings to ensure safe operation Follow all instructions provided in this document Do not use this apparatus near water or in locations where condensation may occur Clean only with dry cloth Do not use aerosol or liquid cleaners Unplug this apparatus before cleaning Do not block any of the ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 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
4. blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plug convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified 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 tip over Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified 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 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 s enclosure that may be of suff
5. that is of identical tvpe 15 OUTPUT connectors The output connection is equipped with a male XLR and a 1 4 TRS jack Both connectors are balanced 16 Operating level button OUT This toggle button determines the nominal operating level for the output 10 dBV when depressed and 44 dBu when released This setting should match the nominal operating level of the target device In general consumer products use 10 dBV while professional products use 4 dBu 17 INPUT connectors The input connection is equipped with a female XLR and a 1 4 TRS jack Both connectors are balanced INITIAL SETUP Here is a recommended initial setup for the TUBE VOCALMAX 1 Turn off all equipments before making co nnections 2 Use the supplied power cord to connect the TUBE VOCALMAX to an AC power outlet of a suitable voltage NOTE Do not turn on the power yet Wait until you have completed all of the following steps 3 Plug a microphone into of the input connectors in the rear panel of the TUBE VOCALMAX 4 Use a balanced cable with XLR or 1 4 TRS plugs to connect the output of the TUBE VOCALMAX to your mixing console or recorder 5 Depress or release the operating level button labeled OUT so that the output level of the TUBE VOCALMAX matches the nominal operating level of your mixing console or recorder 6 Set the control knobs and switches of the TUBE VOCALMAX according to Table 1 7 Turn on the
6. TUBE VOCALMAX and all connected equipments T8100 PHONIC Controls Settings OFF Or set to ON if stage rumble or other low frequency noise is concern INPUT 10 Normal switched to left TUBE TIMBRE COLD LOW PEAK 0dB MID FREQ 1KHz MID PEAK 0dB HIGH PEAK 48V OFF Or set to ON if you are using a condenser microphone that requires the 48 volt phantom power OUTPUT LEVEL Table 1 Recommended initial settings APPLICATIONS Using the TUBE VOCALMAX as a microphone preamplifier This is the primary application of the TUBE VOCALMAX Being a high quality low noise mic preamp the TUBE faithfully boosts the low level microphone signals to the level required by your mixer s line input Using the TUBE VOCALMAX as a tube processor Taking advantage of the tube technology the TUBE VOCALMAX can add more punch to your drum beats or make your vocal sound richer by introducing additional harmonics to the audio signals Using the TUBE VOCALMAX as a tube enhanced equalizer The TUBE VOCALMAX features a tube enhanced 3 band mid sweep EQ which provides a superior sound than the conventional EQ that are normally found on a mixer s channel strip T8100 Using the TUBE VOCALMAX as a level converter While most professional audio equipments have a nominal operating level of 4 dBu consumer products generally operate a
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8. he center frequency is determined by the MID FREQ control and the maximum amount of boost or cut is 15 dB 10 HIGH PEAK control This knob controls the boost cut level of the high shelving EQ The shelving frequency is 12 kHz and the maximum amount of boost or cut is 15 dB 11 PHANTOM 48V switch When this switch is set to ON a 48 volt phantom power is sent through the channel input to drive the attached condenser micr ophone NOTE Before turning on the phantom power remember to mute your sound system to prevent the power up noise 12 OUTPUT LEVEL control This knob controls the output level of the channel The range of control is from 0 dB to 10 dB 13 POWER button This toggle button turns on the TUBE VOCALMAX when depressed and turns it off when released PHONIC 100VAC 60Hz 230VAC 50Hz 120VAC 60Hz 240VAC 50Hz 100 120VAC 220 240V AC FUSE 2A FUSE 1 Or SERIAL NUMBER CAUTION PHONIC WARNING WWW PHONIC COM NOT FIRE OR ELECTRIC TUBE VOCALMAX A RISQUE DECHOC A THIS EQUIPMENT T8100 O 22 14 Powerinlet and fuse holder Use the supplied power cord to connect the TUBE VOCALMAX to an AC power outlet of a suitable voltage To change the fuse use a screwdriver to slide open the fuse cover then replace the fuse with one
9. icient 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 fire 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 specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure T8100 TUBE VOCALMAX USER S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUC HON neem cre eee ara 4 FEATURE S 4 CONTROLS amp CONNECTION Sai 5 INITIAL SETUP APPEICATON a ee eee eee 7 BLOCK DIAGRAM eissii ces cae eee 8 DIMENSION ee eee ee eee ee 9 SPECIFICATIONS i ae 10 Phonic reserves the right to improve information supplied within this document without notice V1 1 OCT 28 2005 PHONIC INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing a Phonic professional audio product The T8100 TUBE VOCALMAX is a two channel microphone preamplifi er that incorporates the latest vacuum tube technology The TUBE VOCALMAX uses the high quality 12AX7 valve preamplifi er to generate rich natural vocal sounds In addition the TUBE VOCALMAX uses a potent
10. iometer control tofi ne tune the input difference between the tube and the conventional semiconductor preamplifi er thus giving you greater fl exibility in controlling the warmth of the performer s voice Greaterfl exibility is made possible by other thoughtful features that our engineers have packed into the unit For each channel there is a 3 band mid sweep equalizer a high pass fi Iter a phase inverter phantom power a 4 10 dB level matching switch for the output This manual is designed to be both concise and comprehensive It is concise so you can quickly start using your new processor It is also comprehensive so you can gain a full understanding of the fi ne product that you have just purchased We hope you will soon discover that you have made a wise investment in buying a Phonic product FEATURES Studio qualitv mic line processor Warmth control for precise dosage of tube effect 48V phantom power Dual 3 band mid sweep equalizer High pass filter and clip indicator Phase reverse switch Classic VU meter for displaying input level Balanced and 1 4 TRS connectors for input and output Operating levels of 4 dBu and 10dBV independently selectable at each channel s output e Safety approval CE ETL CETL in process T8100 PHONIC 15 15 LOW PEAK TUBE TIMBRE PHASE PHONIC TUBE VOCALMAX T8100
11. make with a no hassles warrantv Warrantv coverage mav be extended depending on vour region Phonic Corporation warrants this product for a minimum of one vear from the original date of purchase against defects in material and workman ship under use as instructed bv the user s manual Phonic at its option shall repair or replace the defective unit covered this warrantv Please retain the dated sales receipt as evidence of the date of purchase You will need it for warrantv service No returns or repairs will be accepted without a proper RMA number return merchandise authorization In order to keep this warranty in effect the product must have been handled and used as prescribed in the instructions accom panving this warrantv Anv tempering of the product or attempts of self repair voids all warrantv This warrantv does not cover anv damage due to accident misuse abuse or negligence This warrantv is valid onlv if the product was purchased new from an authorized Phonic dealer distributor For complete warranty policy information please visit http www phonic com CUSTOMER SERVICE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT We encourage you to visit our online help at http www phonic com help There you can find answers to frequently asked questions tech tips driver downloads returns instruction and other helpful information We make every effort to answer your questions within one business day Phonic America Corporation 6103 Johns Road 7 Tamp
12. ronic servo balanced output stage 60 ohms balanced 30 ohms unbalanced 22 dBu balanced and unbalanced 18 Hz to 30 kHz 2 dB lt 90 dB 0 1 0 dB 1 kHz lt 80 dB Variable 10 dB to 60 dB 100 Hz 80 Hz 15 dB 15 dB Variable 400 Hz to 8 kHz 12 kHz 15 dB Variable cold to warm Variable 0 dB 10 dB 48 V 48 phantom power phase reverse high pass mic line gain tube control low frequency mid frequency range mid frequency high frequency output level 30 watts maximum Standard IEC connector 100 120 V 200 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 100 120 V AC 1Ah 200 240 AC T500 mAh 482 x 88 x 286 mm 19 x 3 5 x 11 25 in 4 6 kg 10 1 Ibs T8100 PURCHASE ADDITIONAL PHONIC GEAR AND ACCESSORIES To purchase Phonic gear and optional accessories contact anv authorized Phonic distributor For a list of Phonic distributors please visit our website at www phonic com and click on Get Gear Vou also contact Phonic directiv and we will assist vou in locating a distributor near vou SERVICE AND REPAIR Phonic has over 100 service centers worldwide For replacement parts service and repairs please contact the Phonic distributor in vour countrv Phonic does not release service manuals to consumers and advice users to not attempt anv self repairs as doing so voids all warranties Vou can locate a dealer near vou at www phonic com WARRANTV INFORMATION Phonic stands behind everv product we
13. t a much lower level of 10 dBV In a system that contains both types of equipments you need one or more level converters to make all units compatible with one another The TUBE VOCALMAX is the ideal two way level converter It not only can raise the low level input signal to the professional line level but also lower a high level signal for outputting to a consumer product 9 1 1 o al aal 39 18 9 9 indino a BLOCK DIAGRAM PHONIC 1 1 wns SkSk 48 00b 51 51 HDIH MVId GIN MOT 99 T8100 14 13431 91 61 91 61 8 00 SL Sl GIN Days 22020 39 15 4 wns 13441 A NU LNO NO 4PO9 0L Ni 4 e l 3a9vls INdNI 440 NO Asv WOLNWHd A z

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