Tapco Mix.120 Musical Instrument User Manual
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1. Qe Qr Qe 2 6 606 rar ar arai MIXI00 TAPCO 2 MIXI20 TAPCO Physical Dimensions and Weight Mix 50 Height 1 6 in 41 mm Width 5 2 in 133 mm Depth 8 0 in 203 mm Weight 1 6 15 0 7 kg Mix 60 Height 1 6 in 41 mm Width 7 4 in 188 mm Depth 9 9 in 252 mm Weight 2 7 15 1 2 kg Mix 100 Height 1 6 in 41 mm Width 8 5 in 215 mm Depth 10 2 in 259 mm Weight 3 1 Ib 1 4 kg Mix 120 Height 1 6 in 41 mm Width 10 7 in 272 mm Depth 10 2 in 259 mm Weight 3 9 15 1 8 kg Disclaimer Since we are always striving to make our products better by incorporating new and improved materials components and manufacturing methods we reserve the right to change these specifications at any time without notice The TAPCO Mix mixers were recently accidentally awarded first prize by the Society of Juicers Mixers and Blenders in the Quadruple Planetary Mixers category TAPCO is a registered trademark of LOUD Technologies Inc All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and are hereby acknow2. MeL 08 Pad H IH GIN ONOW 13311 NI pue 04 6 8 4 9 9 STANNVHO O3H31S A NI ANIT E BDE e NI DIN NIVO s 87 WOLNVHd AX STANNVHO ONOW N N TAPCO LIMITED WARRANTY A LOUD Technologies Inc warrants all materials workmanship and proper operation of this TAPCO product for a period of one year from the original date of purchase If any defects are found in the materials or workmanship or if the product fails to function properly during the applicable warranty period LOUD Technologies at its option will repair or replace the product This warranty applies only to equipment sold and delivered within the U S by LOUD Technologies or its authorized dealers Failure to register online or return the product registration card will not void the one year warranty Service and repairs of TAPCO products are to be performed only at a factory authorized service center Unauthorized service repairs or modification will void this warranty To obtain repairs under warranty you must have a copy of your sales receipt from the authorized TAPCO dealer where you purchased the product It is necessary to establish purchase date and determine whether your TAPCO product is within the warranty period To obtain factory authorized service 1 Call TAPCO Technical Support at 877 827 2669 7 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday Pacific Time to
3. channel or whatever is plugged into it so unplug whatever that is Power Our favorite question Is the POWER switch on Ha Fooled you There is no POWER switch Is the external power supply securely plugged into the POWER connector on the back of the Mix Series mixer Is the external power supply plugged into an AC power strip Make sure the power to the power strip is turned on Are all the lights out in your building Repair Service for TAPCO mixers is available at a factory authorized service center Service for TAPCO mixers living outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors If your mixer needs service follow these instructions 1 Review the preceding troubleshooting suggestions Please 2 Call Tech Support at 1 877 827 2669 7 am to 5 pm PST to explain the problem and obtain a Service Request Number Have your mixer s serial number ready You must have a Service Request Number before you can obtain factory authorized 3 Keep this owner s manual We don t need it to repair the mixer 4 Packthe mixer in its original package including endcaps and box This is VERY IMPORTANT When you call for the Service Request Number please let Tech Support know if you need new packaging You can order new packaging through our parts department TAPCO is not responsible for any damage that occurs due to non factory packaging 5 Include a legible note stating your name shipping address no
4. jack All the channel controls except PAN or BAL will affect the AUX signal The signal is tapped off after the LEVEL control The output from an external processor can come back in via the STEREO AUX RETURN 13 inputs on the Mix 60 or a stereo channel Mix 1 00 Mix 120 and be added to the main mix 11 PAN BAL This adjusts how much of the channel signal plays in the left side of the main mix and how much plays in the right For mono mic line channels if PAN is in the center position the mono signal appears equally in both the left and right of the main mix If the control is set left more of the signal appears in the left side If the control is set right more of the signal appears in the right side of the mix For stereo channels the BAL control works like a home stereo balance control by attenuating one side or the other In the center position the left and right channel signals pass through to the main mix unaffected If it is turned left the right channel is attenuated if turned right the left side is attenuated 12 LEVEL This is the master level control for the channel s signal Subtle adjustment of the channels level control is the key to a finely tuned mix Typically providing the GAIN is set correctly this will be positioned somewhere between O dB U and the 3 oclock position If you have the LEVEL set all the way up it s usually a sign that your GAIN is set too low If LEVEL is set way
5. and Main Mix levels off Main Ctrl Room Phones 106 dBu Common Mode Rejection Ratio CMRR Mic In 60 dB 1 kHz Gain maximum Crosstalk Adjacent Inputs or Input to Output 90 dB 6 1 kHz Input Gain Control Range O dB to 50 dB Phantom Power 48 VDC Equalization Mono Channel EQ Mix 50 only High 15 dB 12 kHz Low 15 dB 80 Hz Mono Channel EQ Mix 60 Mix 100 Mix 120 Stereo Channel EQ Mix 60 High 15 dB 12 Mid 15 dB 2 5 kHz Low 15 dB 80 Hz Mixer Rated Output Main Aux Control Room Maximum Rated Output Maximum Input Levels Mic Input Line Input Tape Input and Aux Return Input Impedance 4 dBu 22 dBu 12 dBu Gain 10 dB 30 dBu Gain 10 dB 22 dBu Mic Input 2 6 kQ balanced Line Input 20 kQ balanced Stereo Aux Returns 20 kQ balanced CD Tape In 24 unbalanced Output Impedance Main 240 Q balanced 120 Q unbalanced Ctrl Room Aux Sends 1200 Tape Output 1kQ Phones Output 250 VU Meters Main Left and Right 4 segments Clip 18 6 0 20 OLED 0 dBu AC Power Requirements External Power Supply output 18 5 VAC x 2 150 mA 3 pin AC power connection External Power Supply AC input U S 120 VAC 60 Hz Europe 240 VAC 50 Hz Japan 100 VAC 50 60 Hz Korea 220 VAC 60 Hz 17 1 6 in 41 mm 8 0 in 203 mm 9 9 in 252 mm 10 2 in 259 mm 10 2 in 259 mm 18 52in 133 mm
6. dB of gain with the knob fully up 4 PEAK LED This handy LED Light Emitting Diode lets you know that the signals going into the mixer are adjusted to the correct level not too strong to cause distortion and not too weak to be lost in noise After you connect a microphone or line level component to the mixer do a sound test and adjust the GAIN control until this handy LED flickers just occasionally If it is glowing constantly turn the GAIN down If the LED is doing almost nothing turn it up CHANNEL CONTROLS The channel strips have various controls depending on the model and whether it is a mic line mono channel or a stereo channel The output from each channel strip passes on to the left and right main mix An auxiliary signal can be tapped off and sent to monitors or processors except Mix 50 The block diagrams on pages 19 22 show how the signal flows through each mixer UNITY GAIN The U symbol on most of the controls stands for unity gain meaning there is no change in signal level Once you have adjusted the input signal to line level you can set every control at U and your signals will travel through the mixer at optimal levels EQUALIZATION Each EQ control provides up to 15 dB of boost and cut with no change to the signal 0 dB in the center position The mic line channels have EQ controls on all models Only the Mix 60 has EQ controls on the stereo channels Although you can bring a so
7. down your GAIN may be too high Note If this were a slide control instead of a rotary one it would be called a fader It still serves as the reference point when talking about pre fader and post fader Mix 60 Mono Channel MIXG60 2 STEREO AUX RETURN e e QZ QZ QZ AUX SEND CTRL RM MAIN PHONES OUT OUT AUX RETURN SECTION 13 STEREO AUX RETURN INPUTS Mix 60 only Connect the outputs of an external parallel effects device into these inputs When connecting a mono device just one cord always use the left mono input and plug nothing into the right input The signal will appear on both sides The signal is added directly into the main mix There is no level control for the aux return signal but most external processors have an output level control that you can use to adjust the signal being returned to the mixer For the Mix 50 Mix 100 and Mix 120 connect the aux return signal to the inputs of an unused stereo channel This has the added benefit of providing a level control for the aux return signal CAUTION When using a stereo channel as an aux return TURN THE AUX SEND CONTROL ALL THE WAY DOWN on that channel If you have the Aux Send control turned up even a little it can create a feedback loop This would be very bad for your speakers and for your ears TAPE SECTION 14 CD TAPE INPUTS This is where you connect the outputs of your intermission entertainme
8. exclamation l int rieur d un triangle quilat ral est employ pour alerter les utilisateurs de pr sence d instructions importantes pour le fonctionnement et l entretien service dans le livret d instruction accompagnant l appareil SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Readthese instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Donotusethis apparatus near water 6 Clean only with a dry cloth 7 Donotblock any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Donotinstall near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heot 9 Donot 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 thrid prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit 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 plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 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 whe
9. level changes afterward with the channel LEVEL control Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the other Mic Line channel s Stop making noise Everyone start making music Now turn up the MAIN MIX control to a comfortable listening level SET THE LEVELS Stereo Line Channels 1 Make some noise with the mono or stereo instrument connected to the LINE IN jacks on a stereo line input channel Adjust the line input signal level at the source until the PEAK LED next to the PAN control starts blinking Note The Mix 50 does not have PEAK LEDs on its two stereo channels In that case set the input signal to its normal operating level but listen for any signs of distortion If the signal sounds distorted and not on purpose then turn down the input signal at the source Raise that channel s LEVEL control until itis approximately equal in volume to the microphones or instruments connected to channels 1 and 2 If necessary apply channel EQ changes You may need to compensate for level changes afterward with the channel LEVEL control Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the remaining stereo channels MAIN OUT PHONES ROOM INPUT OUTPUT CTRL RM OUT 09 AUX SEND PHONES CTRL ROOM PHONES 8libibliiibiiliiilii 888 8 A FEW PRECAUTIONS Never listen to loud music for prolonged periods Please
10. see the Safety Instructions on page 2 for information on hearing protection Never plug amplifier speaker level outputs into anything except speakers Never use guitar cables to connect amplifiers to speakers Before making connections to an external amplifier or reconfiguring an amps routing turn the amps level gain controls down turn the power off make the changes turn the power back on and then turn the level controls back up When you shut down your equipment turn off any external amplifiers first When powering up turn on the amplifiers last Save the shipping box and packing material The box can also be turned into a unique hat lunch box or handbag to accessorize your mixer INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing a TAPCO MIX Series mixer The TAPCO family of mixers hails back to the days of TAPCO Corporation Greg first company TAPCO revolutionized the audio industry back in 1969 with the very first 6 channel mixer specifically designed for keyboards and rock N roll PA The first TAPCO mixer although primitive by today s standards was truly innovative for its time It had the headroom to handle screaming singers was priced for the pocketbook of starving psychedelic musical neophytes and durable enough to withstand mammoth levels of wear and tear on the road and at now legendary concerts In essence TAPCO re defined the price performance ratio and made high quality professional audio mixers
11. 3 control Note Since this output is post channel EQ and LEVEL itis not used as a traditional stage monitor cue It is intended to patch into an effects device s input That said we re not going to stop you from using it as a monitor feed if you want to To create a stage monitor mix connect this 1 4 TRS output to your monitor amplifier s input or powered monitor s input 27 TAPE OUTPUTS Use these jacks to capture the entire performance to tape The signal at these jacks is a sample of the main mix as it appears at the MAIN 24 output The TAPE OUTPUT level is affected by the MAIN MIX 23 control 28 PHONES OUTPUT The stereo signal at this output jack is the same as the CTRL ROOM 25 outputs and is controlled by the same CTRL ROOM PHONES level control knob 21 You can listen to the main mix the CD TAPE or the Aux Send Mix 100 Mix 120 only depending MONO L STEREO AUX RETURN upon the position of the TAPE TO CTRL RM PHONES 16 switch and the FX TO CTRL ROOM 17 switch Note Be very careful because the PHONES jack can drive any standard headphones to very loud levels Please see page 2 for information on hearing protection See Appendix B for information about 1 4 TRS stereo connectors REAR PANEL FEATURES 29 POWER IN This connection is where you connect the supplied external AC power supply to provide AC power to the mixer Connect the external power supply to t
12. AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS AND IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THE WARRANTY GIVEN ON THIS PAGE SHALL BE STRICTLY LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE FROM AN AUTHORIZED TAPCO DEALER UPON EXPIRATION OF THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER WARRANTY OBLIGATION OF ANY KIND LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT MAY RESULT FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE TAPCO PRODUCT OR ANY WARRANTY CLAIM Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental special or consequential damages or a limitation on how long warranties last so some of the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty provides specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place 23 LTAPCOgear com TAPCO TOTAL AUDIO PRODUCTION
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14. O MIX Series mixer is designed to set up quickly and operate easily We know it s often seen as a sign of weakness to read a manual along with asking for directions when lost but maybe you can read the rest when nobody is looking It is important to keep your receipt in a safe place and not a bad idea to write your product information here for future reference i e insurance claims tech support return authorization etc Part No SWO208 Rev A 5 05 2005 LOUD Technologies Inc All Rights Reserved 2224 2 and adjustments just right ZERO THE CONTROLS 1 Leave the POWER cord disconnected from the MIX Series mixer 2 Turn down the channel strip GAIN AUX SEND and LEVEL controls 3 Center the channel strip EQ and PAN BAL controls 4 Turn down the MASTER AUX SEND and CTRL ROOM PHONES controls 5 Leave all switches out up 6 Turn down the MAIN MIX control CONNECTIONS 1 Connect your speakers to your amplifier s outputs unless of course you have powered speakers 3 Using TR or TRS cables make connections from your mixer s MAIN OUT to your amplification systems line inputs 4 Connect your microphones and instruments to the mixer Connect microphones to the mono channel MIC INPUT jacks For condenser microphones engage the PHANTOM POWER switch not available on the Mix 50 Connect line level signal sources to the LINE input jacks Note Normally you would plug in only one microphone o
15. OUT RM CTRL CD TAPE PHONES ROOM CTRL ROOM B INPUT OUTPUT PHONES 21 CTRL ROOM PHONES Knob PHONES Knob on the Mix 50 This adjusts the signal level going to the CONTROL ROOM 25 and PHONES 28 outputs It has no effect on the Main Mix output WARNING The headphone amp is designed to drive any standard headphones to a very loud level We re not kidding It can cause permanent hearing damage Even intermediate levels may be painfully loud with some headphones BE CAREFUL Alsways start with the CTRL ROOM PHONE knob turned all the way down before connecting headphones to the PHONES jack Keep it down until you ve put on the headphones The turn it up slowly Why Always remember Engineers who fry their ears find themselves with short careers 22 MASTER AUX SEND Knob all except Mix 50 The Master AUX SEND knob provides overall control for the aux send level just before it is delivered to the Aux Send output It ranges from off when fully counter clockwise to unity gain at the center detent position to 15 dB gain when fully up 23 MAIN MIX This controls the final level of main mix signals sent to the MAIN 24 outputs TAPE 27 outputs CONTROL ROOM 25 PHONES 28 and METERS 20 So it all comes down to this one control On the Mix 50 and Mix 60 this is a rotary control Typically providing the GAIN is set correctly this will be positioned somewhere between O dB U and the 3 o clock positio
16. P O boxes daytime phone number RA number and a detailed description of the problem including how we can duplicate it 6 Write the Service Request Number in BIG PRINT on top of the box Units sent to us without the Service Request Number will be refused 7 Tech Support will tell you where to ship the amplifier for repair We suggest insurance for all forms of cartage 8 Well try to fix the mixer within five business days Ask Tech Support for the latest turn around times when you call for your Service Request Number The mixer must be packaged in its original packing box and must have the Service Request Number on the box Once it s repaired we ll ship it back the same way in which it was received This paragraph does not necessarily apply to non warranty repair Note You must have a sales receipt from an Authorized TAPCO Dealer to qualify for a warranty repair Lonely Looking for that special someone Do you have a question about your TAPCO Mixer Please call our Technical Support chaps at 1 877 827 2669 Monday to Friday from 7 am to 5 pm PST After hours visit www tapcogear com and look under Contact Us or e mail us at techmail tapcogear com APPENDIX B CONNECTIONS XLR Connectors The Mic Line Channels use 3 pin female XLR connectors on the MIC inputs They are wired as follows according to standards specified by the AES Audio Engineering Society XLR Balanced Wiring Pin 1 Shield Pin 2 H
17. accessible to virtually anyone Today TAPCO is reborn with the same ideals and is backed by the world class engineering and manvfacturing horsepower of LOUD Technologies These compact mixers are perfect for small to medium sized live sound reinforcement applications keyboards and synths video and small project studio applications HERE S A QUICK GLANCE AT ALL THE FEATURES PACKED INTO THESE MIXERS Mono mic line channels Stereo RCA tape out and tape in Variable input trim 0 to 50 dB Phantom power globally switched except Mix 50 Level Set PEAK indicator LED XLR microphone input jack 1 4 TRS line input jack Post fader aux send except Mix 50 3 band EQ 2 band EQ on Mix 50 75 Hz low cut filter Mix 1 00 Mix 120 only Pan control Rotary level control Stereo line channels Left and right 1 4 TRS line input jacks 4 10 input level switch Mix 100 Mix 120 only Post fader aux send except Mix 50 3 band EQ Mix 60 only Balance control Rotary level control Master section Rotary stereo Main Mix control Mix 50 Mix 60 60mm fader Main Mix control Mix 100 Mix 120 Balanced 1 4 TRS stereo main outputs 4 segment stereo LED VU metering 1 4 TRS Aux Send with rotary level control except Mix 50 Master 48V phantom power switch with LED indicator except Mix 50 Left and Right 1 4 TRS Control Room outputs and stereo 1 4 Phones output with rotary level control Phones only on Mix 50 Tape to Cont
18. at you want to hear and filtering it out makes the low stuff you do want much more crisp and tasty 9 4 10 Switch Mix 100 Mix 120 only This switch changes the input sensitivity of the channel to match either the 10 dBv consumer level or the 4 dBu professional level Most consumer equipment with RCA connectors operate at the 10 dBv level while most professional equipment with 1 4 inch phone jacks or XLR connectors operate at the 4 dBu level As you might expect the 4 dBu level is higher louder than the 10 dBv level If you have trouble getting enough volume from a signal connected to one of these stereo channels push in the 4 10 switch to get more volume AUXILIARY all except Mix 50 In addition to the main mix output the mixer provides an auxiliary mix which you can send to parallel effects processors or stage monitors The AUX SEND knobs adjust how much of each channel is IN OUT CD TAPE to the aux mix and sent out via the AUX SEND 26 jack On the stereo channels the AUX knob controls a mono sum of the channel s stereo signals For instance on the Mix 60 channel 5 L and 4 R mix together to feed that channel s AUX send knob Mix 120 Mono and Stereo Channels TAPE INPUT OUTPUT 10 10 AUX SEND all except Mix 50 The AUX SEND is used to feed the mono input of parallel effects devices or the input of a stage monitor amplifier via the AUX SEND 27 output
19. e CONTROL ROOM outputs PHONES and METERS When the switch is up they all receive the main mix signal tapped after the MAIN MIX control When the switch is pushed in they all receive the CD TAPE Input signal Turn down the CTRL ROOM PHONES 21 control just PHONES on the Mix 50 before engaging 17 FX TO CTRL ROOM Switch Mix 100 Mix 120 only Push this switch to monitor the aux send signal in the Control Room and Phones outputs This overides the TAPE TO CTRL RM PHONES switch and replaces whatever signal is present at the Control Room and Phones outputs with the aux send signal CTRL ROOM PHONES 11 12 MAIN SECTION 18 POWER LED This LED turns on when the mixer s power cord is plugged into an AC outlet Since there is no power switch on the MIX Series mixers the mixer is always on when it is connected to AC power 19 PHANTOM 48V Switch and LED Push in this switch to provide phantom power tothe MIC 1 input XLR jacks Phantom power is required to operate most condenser microphones some condenser microphones are battery powered With the switch pushed in the mixer provides 48 VDC phantom powering on XLR pins 2 and 3 If you have ribbon mics tube mics or dynamic mics that do not require phantom power leave the PHANTOM POWER switch out If you are using both condenser and dynamic mics don t worry Phantom power will not hurt most dynamic mics Check the microphones user manual if you re not sure Cauti
20. get a Service Request Number Products returned without a Service Request Number will be refused 2 Pack the product in its original shipping carton Also include a note explaining exactly how to duplicate the problem a copy of the sales receipt with price and date showing and your return stree address no P O boxes or route numbers please If we cannot duplicate the problem or establish the starting date of your Limited Warranty we may at our option charge for service time 3 Ship the product in its original shipping carton freight prepaid to the authorized service center The address of your closest authorized service center will be given to you by Technical Support IMPORTANT Make sure that the Service Request Number is plainly written on the shipping carton LOUD Technologies Inc reserves the right to inspect any products that may be the subject of any warranty claims before repair or replacement is carried out LOUD Technologies may at our option require proof of the original date of purchase in the form of a dated copy of the original dealer s invoice or sales receipt Final determination of warranty coverage lies solely with LOUD Technologies Inc TAPCO products returned to one of the LOUD Technologies factory authorized service centers and deemed eligible for repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced within thirty days of receipt LOUD Technologies and its authorized
21. he MIX Series mixer first then plug the power supply into a suitable and properly rated AC outlet WARNING Make sure you use the correct external power supply capable of providing 18 5 VACx2 at 150 milliamps 30 Kensington Security Slot To help prevent theft all the MIX Series mixers have asecurity slot designed to fit the popular Kensington security locks A variety of models are available from their website at www kensington com MIXG6O Da om k 14 APPENDIX A SERVICE INFORMATION Warranty Service Details concerning Warranty Service are spelled out in the Warranty section on page 23 If you think your TAPCO mixer has a problem please do everything you can to confirm it before calling for service Doing so might save you from the deprivation of your mixer and the associated suffering These may sound obvious to you but here are some things you can check Read on Troubleshooting Bad Channel Is the channel GAIN turned up Is the channel LEVEL turned up Try the same source signal in another channel set up exactly like the suspect channel Bad Output 15 the MAIN MIX control turned up If it s a stereo pair try switching them around For example if a left output is presumed dead switch the left and right cords at the mixer end If the left speaker is still dead it s not the mixer Noise Turn the channel LEVEL controls down one by one If the noise disappears it s either that
22. igital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications ATTENTION Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant las limites applicables aux appareils num riques de class A de class B selon le cas prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par les ministere des communications du Canada 18 Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing loss Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise induced hearing loss but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a period of time The U S Government s Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA has specified the permissible noise level exposures shown in the following chart According to OSHA any exposure in excess of these permissible limits could result in some hearing loss To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels use hearing protectors while the equipment is in operation Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating the equipment in order to prevent permanent hearing loss if exposure is in excess of the limits set forth here Duration Per Day Sound Level dBA In Hours Slow Response Typical Exam
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24. n On the Mix 100 and Mix 120 this is a slide control fader Typically the fader will be positioned somewhere between O dB U and the 5 dB position All active mono and stereo channels that are not turned down will appear in the main mix Other signals feeding this control include the STEREO AUX RETURN 13 Mix 60 and CD TAPE IN 14 when TAPE TO MIX 15 is pushed in OUTPUT CONNECTIONS 24 MAIN OUT These 1 4 TRS jacks represent the end of the mixer chain where your fully mixed stereo signal enters the real world Connect these outputs to the inputs of your amplifiers powered speakers or serial effects processor graphic equalizer for example 25 CTRL ROOM OUT These 1 4 TRS jacks can be used to provide another main mix output or to monitor the CD Tape Inputs TAPE TO CTRL RM PHONES switch pushed in or to monitor the aux send signal Mix 100 Mix 120 only with EX TO CTRL ROOM switch pushed in Connect these outputs to the inputs of an amplifier powered speakers or recording device 26 AUX SEND OUT Connect this 1 4 TRS output to the input of an external effects processor Each channel strip has an AUX SEND control knob that adjusts how much of that channel s signal appears at this output The output from this jack is the sum of all those active channels that have their AUX SEND knobs set to more than the minimum position This output is affected by the channel LEVEL 12 but not the MAIN MIX 2
25. n moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over PORTABLE CART WARNING Carts and stands The Component should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer A Component and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the Component and cart combination to overturn 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as when the power supply cord or plug has been 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 15 This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no object filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus 16 This apparatus has been designed with Class l construction and must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection the third grounding prong 17 This apparatus has been equipped with a single pole rocker style AC mains power switch This switch is located on the front panel and should remain readily accessible to the user 18 This apparatus does not exceed the Class A Class B whichever is applicable limits for radio noise emissions from d
26. nt Any line level mono or stereo device can be used such as tape DVD CD player television audio etc Signals coming into these inputs are routed directly to the main mix when the TAPE TO MIX 15 switch is pushed in The signals can also be routed to the CONTROL ROOM PHONES 25 28 outputs when the TAPE TO CTRL RM PHONES 16 switch is pushed in TAPE TO PHONES only on the Mix 50 See Appendix B for more information about RCA connectors When connecting a mono device just one cord youll need a Y splitter RCA adapter It turns a mono output cord into two cords so both the right and left tape input jacks can be used This adapter is widely available Note There is a chance of feedback if you have the tape inputs and outputs connected to the same recorder and the recorder is in record mode 15 TAPE TO MIX Switch If you have a CD or Tape Deck connected to the CD TAPE inputs push down this switch to add the CD TADE signal to the main mix This is useful if you want to play some entertainment while the band is taking a break Use the MAIN MIX control to adjust the volume level We do not mean to imply that your band isn t entertaining or that any other music could possibly fill in for them b R TAPE TO IN OUT cTRLRM CTRL PHONES ROOM EX TO CD TAPE INPUT OUTPUT Mix 120 Main Section 16 TAPE TO CTRL RM PHONES Switch TAPE TO PHONES on Mix 50 Use this switch to select the signal source for th
27. on Turn all output levels down before operating this switch to avoid the possibility of a pop in your speakers Do not use phantom power with tube or ribbon microphones as this may cause damage 0 m TAPE TO FXTO 20 METERS These left and right meters have four LEDs each with thresholds ranging from 20 dBu up to 18 dBu OL overload The O dB LED corresponds to an output level of O dBu 0 775 V RMS The OL LEDs turn on when the output reaches 18 dBu There is a fair margin of safety before actual clipping distortion occurs but you should turn things down if the OL LEDs come on Normally the meters display the level of the main mix after the MAIN MIX 23 control If the TAPE RM PHONES 16 switch is pushed in the meters display the level of the CD TAPE signal and not the main mix You can get a good mix with the meter s peaks flashing anywhere between 20 and 6 dB Most amplifiers clip at about 10 dB and some recorders aren t so forgiving either For best real world results try to keep your peaks between O and 6 If your meters are too high you will get distortion If they are too low then your signal to noise will suffer Use the meters to help you adjust the mixer for optimum performance without distortion or noise Then you can adjust your amplifier s level controls for good overall volume This will give you the best overall signal to noise ratio for your system IN
28. ot Pin 3 Cold 1 4 TRS Phone Plugs and Jacks TRS stands for Tip Ring Sleeve the three connections available on a stereo 1 4 or balanced phone jack or plug TRS jacks and plugs are used for balanced signals and stereo headphones Balanced Mono Por 61 1 4 TRS Balanced Mono wiring Sleeve Shield Tip Hot Ring Cold Stereo Headphones pa 1 4 TRS Stereo Unbalanced Wiring Sleeve Shield Tip Left Ring Right 16 1 4 TS Phone Plugs and Jacks TS stands for Tip Sleeve the two connections available on a mono 1 4 phone jack or plug They are used for unbalanced signals TO 1 4 TS Unbalanced Wiring Sleeve Shield Tip Hot RCA Plugs and Jacks RCA type plugs also known as phono plugs and jacks are often used in home stereo and video equipment and in many other applications They are unbalanced and electrically equivalent to a 1 4 TS phone plug E Mod RCA Unbalanced Wiring Sleeve Shield Tip Hot APPENDIX C MIX SERIES SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response Mic Input to any Output Trim at O dB 0 1 dB 10 Hzto 150 kHz 3 dB 10 Hz to 200 kHz Distortion THD and SMPTE IMD 20Hz to 20kHz Mic Input to Main Output 0 005 4 dBu output Noise 20 Hz to 20 kHz BW 1509 source impedance Equivalent Input Noise EIN 129 dBu Residual Output Noise Channel
29. owners manual MIX 50 MIX 60 20 AJ 3 O x W e lt gt lt Rm AJ 92 TOTAL AUDIO PRODUCTION CAUTION AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE AUCUN ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L USAGER CONFIER L ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE AVIS POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D INCENDIE OU D ELECTROCUTION N EXPOSEZ PAS CET ARTICLE A LA PLUIE OU A L HUMIDITE 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 sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock fo persons Le symbole clair avec point de fl che l int rieur d un triangle quilat ral est utilis pour alerter l utilisateur de pr sence a l int rieur du coffret de voltage dangereux non isol d ampleur suffisante pour constituer un risque d l ctrocution The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Le point d
30. ple 90 Packed garage concert 92 95 VW Bus Peace Train 97 100 Cranked psychedelic tunes 102 105 High speed chase on C H l P s 110 0 25 orless 115 Loudest parts at a Heavy Metal WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture CONTENTS SAFETY 2 4 INTRODUC pd 6 HOOKUP DIAGRAMS 7 MIX SERIES FEATURES 8 CHANNEL IINPUTS 8 D HANNELCONTBOLS etica nbn 8 AUX RETURN SEC TIOIN 10 TAPE SECTION 10 MAIN SECTIO rmx etd portet 12 OUTPUT CONNECTIONS 13 REAR PANEL FEATURES l4 APPENDIX A SERVICE INFORMATION 15 APPENDIX B CONNECTIONS 16 APPENDIX C MIX SERIES SPECIFICATIONS 17 Block Diagram Mi 19 Black Diagram 20 Block Diagram Mix 100 21 Block Diagram Mix 20 sie ir amit 27 TAPCO LIMITED WARRANTY 25 Don t forget to visit our website at www tapcogear com for more information about this and other TAPCO products What me read a manual Before you begin please make sure you read the Safety Instructions on page 2 and Getting Started on page 4 Your new TAPC
31. r one instrument into each mono channel Zerothe controls as described above Connect the power cord supplied with your mixer to the POWER connection on the back and plug it into an AC outlet properly configured for your model Plug all other sound system components into suitable AC outlets properly grounded and capable of delivering adequate current Turn all the power switches on leaving the speaker s amplifier s switch for last Note There is no power switch on the MIX Series mixers They are powered up as soon as they are plugged in to an AC outlet Turn up the MAIN MIX control to the 9 oclock position for the Mix 50 and Mix 60 or to the 10 mark for the Mix 100 and Mix 120 for now We ll crank it up later on 10 Now you are ready to set the levels GETTING STARTED p P The following steps will help you set up your mixer and get the levels SET THE LEVELS Mic Line Channels 1 Choose one of the microphones or instruments you connected to the mono MIC or LINE input Make some noise If it s a microphone sing at your normal singing volume If it s an instrument play it at its normal output level While making noise turn up that channel s GAIN until the PEAK LED next to the PAN control starts blinking Raise that channel s LEVEL to unity gain U label You should be hearing your noise now If necessary apply channel EQ changes You may need to compensate for
32. rol Room Phones switch Tape to Phones on Mix 50 FX to Control Room switch Mix 100 Mix 120 only Tape to Mix switch Power LED indicator Inter Planetary Space Drive control OK we made that last one up but we can pencil it in for next time HOOKUP DIAGRAMS Mono in Stereo out Reverb optional Small Club Gig Om Om Microphones 1and2 Headphones Active Speakers Mackie SRM450s Keyboard Drum Machine CD Play r Computer set up Sound Card Mackie HR824 or other Active Studio Monitors e e l Note Push down the TAPE 6 e TO CTRL RM PHONES 5 18 switch to listen to the sound card output in the control room speakers and headphones Leave it up to listen to the main mix Do not press the TAPE TO MIX 21 switch or there will be feedback M O Headphones Drum Machine MIX SERIES FEATURES CHANNEL INPUTS 1 MIC MICROPHONE INPUTS The MIX Series is equipped with one or more rugged low noise phantom powered microphone preamplifiers providing up to 50 dB of crystal clear amplification Their balanced circuitry rejects all manner of extraneous interference Professional condenser dynamic and ribbon mics all sound excellent through these XLR inputs Yo
33. service centers may use refurbished parts for repair or replacement of any product Products returned to LOUD Technologies that do not meet the terms of this Warranty will not be repaired unless payment is received for labor materials return freight and insurance Products repaired under warranty will be returned freight prepaid by LOUD Technologies to any location within the boundaries of the USA LOUD Technologies warrants all repairs performed for 90 days or for the remainder of the original warranty period This warranty does not extend to damage resulting from improper installation misuse neglect or abuse or to exterior appearance This warranty is recognized only if the inspection seals and serial number on the unit have not been defaced or removed LOUD Technologies assumes no responsibility for the quality or timeliness of repairs performed by Authorized TAPCO Service Centers This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and to anyone who may subsequently purchase this product within the applicable warranty period A copy of the sales receipt is required to obtain warranty repairs This is your sole warranty LOUD Technologies Inc does not authorize any third party including any dealer or sales representative to assume any liability on behalf of LOUD Technologies or to make any warranty for LOUD Technologies Inc THE WARRANTY GIVEN ON THIS PAGE IS THE SOLE WARRANTY GIVEN BY LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC
34. u can plug in almost any kind of balanced mic that has a standard XLR type male mic connector See Appendix B for more information on XLR connectors The MIX Series provides 48 VDC phantom powering on pins 2 and 3 of the mono channels XLR MIC inputs except Mix 50 This can be turned on and off using the PHANTOM 19 switch CAUTION DO NOT connect a line level device to a MIC input with the phantom power switched on This could damage the device Use the LINE IN 2 jacks instead Do not use phantom power with tube or ribbon microphones as this may cause damage 2 LINE INPUTS These inputs can accept 1 4 TRS balanced and TS unbalanced plugs from any line level instrument effects device or tape player They can be driven by virtually any line level signal from 45 dBu up to 18 dBu There are two line inputs for each stereo channel a left and aright When connecting a stereo device two cords use both the left mono input and the right input When connecting a mono device just one cord always use the left mono input and plug nothing into the right input A trick called jack normalling causes the signal to appear on both sides 3 GAIN CONTROL If you haven t already please read SET THE LEVELS on page 4 The GAIN control adjusts the input sensitivity of the MIC and LINE inputs This allows signals from the outside world to be adjusted to optimal internal operating levels The GAIN control provides 50
35. und to life with proper EQ you can also mess things up If you max the EQs on every channel you ll get mix mush not to mention driving your mix levels near or beyond clipping So equalize subtly use cut as well as boost 5 HI EQ Turning this clockwise boosts the level of all frequencies above 12 kHz Turning it counter clockwise cuts the levels Use this wisely to add sizzle to cymbals or an overall sense of transparency or edge to keyboards vocals guitar and bacon frying Turn it down a little to reduce sibilance or hide tape hiss 6 MID EQ all except Mix 50 Turning this clockwise boosts the level of frequencies at and around 2 5 kHz Turning it counter clockwise cuts the levels The midrange frequencies include the upper male and lower female vocal ranges and the fundamentals and harmonics for many instruments 7 LOW EQ Turning this clockwise boosts the level of all frequencies below 80 Hz Turning it counter clockwise cuts the levels Frequencies of 80 Hz and below represent the punch in bass drums bass guitar fat synth patches and high testosterone male singers co 2809 Mix 60 Mono Channel 8 75Hz Low Cut Switch Mix 100 Mix 120 only This switch cuts the bass frequencies below 75 Hz We recommend that you use the Low Cut switch on every microphone application except kick drum bass guitar bassy synth patches or recordings of earthquakes These aside there isn t much down there th
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