User Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Please read these instructions carefully.
2. Keep all information and instructions in a safe place.
3. Follow the instructions.
4. Observe all safety warnings. Never remove safety warnings or other information from the equip-
ment.
5. Use the equipment only in the intended manner and for the intended purpose.
6. Use only sufficiently stable and compatible stands and/or mounts (for fixed installations). Make
certain that wall mounts are properly installed and secured. Make certain that the equipment is
installed securely and cannot fall down.
7. During installation, observe the applicable safety regulations for your country.
8. Never install and operate the equipment near radiators, heat registers, ovens or other sources of
heat. Make certain that the equipment is always installed so that is cooled sufficiently and cannot
overheat.
9. Never place sources of ignition, e.g., burning candles, on the equipment.
10. Ventilation slits must not be blocked.
11. Do not use this equipment in the immediate vicinity of water (does not apply to special outdoor
equipment - in this case, observe the special instructions noted below. Do not expose this equip-
ment to flammable materials, fluids or gases.
12. Make certain that dripping or splashed water cannot enter the equipment. Do not place containers
filled with liquids, such as vases or drinking vessels, on the equipment.
13. Make certain that objects cannot fall into the device.
14. Use this equipment only with the accessories recommended and intended by the manufacturer.
15. Open the device for changing the battery, do not modify this equipment.
16. After connecting the equipment, check all cables in order to prevent damage or accidents, e.g.,
due to tripping hazards.
17. During transport, make certain that the equipment cannot fall down and possibly cause property
damage and personal injuries.
18. If your equipment is no longer functioning properly, if fluids or objects have gotten inside the equip-
ment or if it has been damaged in another way, switch it off immediately and unplug it from the
mains outlet (if it is a powered device). This equipment may only be repaired by authorized, qualified
personnel.
19. Clean the equipment using a dry cloth.
20. Comply with all applicable disposal laws in your country. During disposal of packaging, please
separate plastic and paper/cardboard.
21. Plastic bags must be kept out of reach of children.
22. If the equipment has been exposed to strong fluctuations in temperature (for example, after trans-
port), do not switch it on immediately. Moisture and condensation could damage the equipment. Do
not switch on the equipment until it has reached room temperature.
23. Do not step on the power cord. Make certain that the power cable does not become kinked, espe-
cially at the mains outlet and/or power adapter and the equipment connector.
24. When connecting the equipment, make certain that the power cord or power adapter is always
freely accessible. Always disconnect the equipment from the power supply if the equipment is not
in use or if you want to clean the equipment. Always unplug the power cord and power adapter from
the power outlet at the plug or adapter and not by pulling on the cord. Never touch the power cord
and power adapter with wet hands.
25. To disconnect the equipment from the power mains completely, unplug the power cord or power
adapter from the power outlet.
26. Unplug the power cord and power adapter from the power outlet if there is a risk of a lightning strike
or before extended periods of disuse.
CAUTION:
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
There are no user serviceable parts inside. Have repairs carried out only by qualified service personnel.
CAUTION – HIGH VOLUME LEVELS WITH AUDIO PRODUCTS!
This equipment is intended for professional use. Therefore, commercial use of this equipment is subject
to the respectively applicable national accident prevention rules and regulations. As a manufacturer,
Adam Hall is obligated to notify you formally about the existence of potential health risks. Hearing dam-
age due to high volume and prolonged exposure: When in use, this product is capable of producing high
sound-pressure levels (SPL) that can lead to irreversible hearing damage in performers, employees, and
audience members. For this reason, avoid prolonged exposure to volumes in excess of 90 dB.
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
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media/shop/downloads/documents/manufacturersdeclarations.pdf
To request warranty service for a product, please contact Adam Hall GmbH, Daimler Straße 9, 61267 Neu
Anspach / Email [e-mail] / 49 (0) 6081 / 9419-0
PROPER DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT
(WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT)
(Valid in the European Union and other European countries with waste separation)
This symbol on the product, or the documents accompanying the product, indicates that this appliance
may not be treated as household waste. This is to avoid environmental damage or personal injury due to
uncontrolled waste disposal. Please dispose of this product separately from other waste and have it
recycled to promote sustainable economic activity.
THE BACKGROUND
Since the introduction of multitrack recording sound shaping in the studio has been continuously refined.
Reamping is one of today’s recording techniques tracking the raw guitar signal usually in parallel with
that from a guitar amplifier. The direct recording can now be fed to different amps to compare, mix,
and match a variety of tones for the ultimate sound without the necessity of playing a part over and
over again. Recording systems, however, provide different output levels than electric guitars which are
designed for their own distinctive breed of amplifiers. This is where the Palmer DACCAPO reamping
interface comes in, a dedicated tool to perfectly match recording system and guitar amplifier levels.
SETTINGS
The Palmer DACCAPO is a passive unit that does not require mains or batteries. It features a high qual-
ity special design transformer that handles both the input levels of professional and semiprofessional
recording systems. A selector switches between the professional +4 dBu studio or -10 dBV semiprofes-
sional levels. These are absolutely uncritical since the DACCAPO’s design provides plenty of headroom.
The unit’s output is an unbalanced hi-Z signal modeled on that of an electric guitar, and a trim pot has
been incorporated for precise level adjustment. Similar to a DI box, the DACCAPO’s inputs and outputs
are electrically isolated.
CONNECTIONS
The DACCAPO’s input is a balanced female XLR connector with standard pin wiring (see Technical
Specifications). Use a standard microphone cable for connection if your recording system features male
XLR outputs, or an appropriate adaptor for other configurations. Set the DACCAPO’s operating level to
-10 dBV to match semiprofessional equipment, or to +4 dBu if you are using a professional recording
system. The Ground Lift switch next to the Level selector connects the input and output ground in the
down position. Since guitar amplifiers are usually grounded via their mains connection we recommend
to initially set the switch to the Lift position (up). Semiprofessional recording systems providing unbal-
anced output signals require bridging pins 1 and 3 of the connecting cable’s XLR.
Use a high quality instrument (guitar) cable to connect the DACCAPO’s TS jack socket output to the guitar
amplifier input keeping the cable as short as possible. Next to the output socket, a trim control provides
fine tuning of the output level. The DACCAPO is capable of much higher levels than the average electric
guitar to slam the amplifier input producing saturation if desired.
PLACEMENT
In professional studios the control and recording rooms are usually separate. If the amplifier is placed
in the recording room the DACCAPO should be close by. Great lengths of unbalanced instrument cable
tend to pick up interference and cause loss of sound which is prevented by the balanced signal feed.
To avoid hum pickup the DACCAPO should not be placed near mains transformers and equipment pro-
ducing strong stray fields.
SPECIFICATIONS
PDACCAPO
RE-AMPLIFICATION BOX - Manual
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Model name: PDACCAPO
Product type: DI box
Type: passive
Channels: 1
Inputs: 1
Input connectors: XLR
Max. Input Level: +22 dBu
Input impedance: 600 Ohm(s)
Outputs: 1
Output connectors: 6.3 mm Jack
Max. Output Level: +22 dB
Output impedance: 100 k Ohm(s)
Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000 Hz
Transformer Balanced: yes
Ratio: Variabel
Controls: Gain
Cabinet material: sheet steel
Cabinet surface: powder coated
Width: 125 mm
Depth: 80 mm
Hight: 45 mm
Weight: 0.507 kg