MIC PREAMP OWNER’S MANUAL TMP-3 TUBE CHANNEL MIC PREAMP WITH EQUALIZER AND COMPRESSOR
TMP-3 Tube Channel Mic PreAmp with Equalizer and Compressor Congratulations on your choice of mic preamps — you have purchased one of the finest mic preamps on the market today. This unit was developed using the expertise of professional sound engineers and working musicians. You will find that your new NADY AUDIO TMP-3 has superior performance and greater flexibility than any other tube mic preamps in its price range. Please read this manual carefully to get the most out of your new unit.
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INSTALLATION To ensure years of enjoyment from your NADY AUDIO TMP-3 please read and understand this manual thoroughly before using the unit. INSPECTION Your TMP-3 was carefully packed at the factory in packaging designed to protect the units in shipment. Before installing and using your unit, carefully examine the packaging and all contents for any signs of physical damage that may have occurred in transit. (Note: Nady Systems is not responsible for shipping damage.
CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS FRONT PANEL (2) (3) (4) (4a) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) Front Panel (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (1) (7) LOW LEVEL EQ CONTROL Adjusts level of low frequencies, from 20Hz to 150Hz. (1) POWER SWITCH Use this switch to power unit ON or OFF. The integrated LED will light when the unit is ON. Before turning on this unit, verify connection to the proper voltage AC source, check all connections and turn down the level controls of equipment connected to the outputs.
CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS REAR PANEL (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) Rear Panel (18) OUTPUTS Unbalanced 1/4" (6.3mm) and balanced XLR outputs (Note: Only one output (1/4" or XLR) can be used at one time. Do not connect to both at the same time, or the signal will be severely distorted.) (16) AC POWER CORD IEC CONNECTOR WITH INTEGRATED FUSE HOLDER This standard IEC power cord receptacle is used to connect the AC power to your unit. It features a built-in fuse holder for a 5 X 20mm, 0.5A/250V slow-blow fuse.
and the RATIO (13) control low (fully counterclockwise). This is a processor such as an equalizer, the 1/4" RETURN plug connects very low compression setting. To increase the amount of compression, lower the THRESHOLD (12) control and increase to the signal processor Output. The signal in the SIDE CHAIN is not heard on the Output of the TMP-3, it only effects the action of the RATIO (13) control until the desired amount is achieved. the compressor.
SERVICE FOR YOUR NADY AUDIO PRODUCT (U.S.) Should your NADY AUDIO product require service, please contact the Nady Service Department via telephone at (510) 652-2411, or e-mail at service@nady.com. (International) For service, please contact the NADY AUDIO distributor in your country through the dealer from whom you purchased this product. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS UNIT YOURSELF AS IT CAN BE DANGEROUS AND WILL ALSO VOID THE WARRANTY. NADY SYSTEMS, INC.
