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CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................. 2 GETTING STARTED ............................................................ 4 INTRODUCTION .................................................................. 6 HOOKUP DIAGRAMS ........................................................ 7 MIX SERIES FEATURES .................................................... 8 CHANNEL INPUTS ....................................................... 8 CHANNEL CONTROLS ..............................
GETTING STARTED The following steps will help you set up your mixer, and get the levels and adjustments just right. ZERO THE CONTROLS: SET THE LEVELS (Mic/Line Channels): 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. 1.
L R L MAIN OUT MIC INPUT CTRL RM OUT MIC INPUT BAL/UNBA BA L/UNBAL MONO BAL/UNBA BA L/UNBAL LINE MONO MONO MONO L L L L BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL R R R R LINE 0 AUX SEND SEN 0 GAIN 1 GAIN 2 1 LINE -15 7/8 LINE PHONES 9/10 MAIN EQ L +15 HIGH U 12kHz 12kH LINE 5/6 TAPE U EQ LINE 3/4 2 U -15 R TAPE TO MIX OL POWER POWE PHANTOM 48V 48 +15 HIGH U 12 12kH kHz +6 U 0 -15 +15 MID -15 2.5kHz 2.5kH U +15 MID 2.5kHz 2.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing a TAPCO MIX Series mixer. The TAPCO family of mixers hails back to the days of TAPCO Corporation, Greg Mackie’s 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.
HOOKUP DIAGRAMS Mono in/Stereo out Reverb (optional) Small Club Gig Microphones 1 and 2 Headphones MONO L MIC INPUT BAL/UNBA BA L/UNBAL STEREO AUX RETURN MIC INPUT Active Speakers (Mackie SRM450s) BAL/UNBA BA L/UNBAL LINE MONO MONO L L BAL/UNBA BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBA BAL/UNBAL R R L L R R LINE 0 SEND AUX SEN 0 GAIN GAIN 1 2 1 U EQ HIGH 12 12kH kHz +15 -15 U EQ U L HIGH 12 12kH kHz -15 12 12kH kHz +15 -15 U TAPE TO CTRL RM / PHONES +15 U MID MID MID 2.5kHz 2.
MONO R L 1 1 MIC INPUT BAL/UNBA BA L/UNBAL 2 BAL/UNBA BA L/UNBAL LINE MONO L L BA BAL/UNBA L/UNBAL BA BAL/UNBA L/UNBAL R R L R R AUX SEND SEN 2 3 0 GAIN GAIN 2 LINE LINE 3/4 5/6 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.
UNITY GAIN LOOK The U symbol on most of the controls, stands for “unity gain,” meaning there is no change CLOSER in signal level. Once you have adjusted the input signal to linelevel, 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.
. 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 jack. All the channel controls (except PAN or BAL) will affect the AUX signal. The signal is tapped off INPUT INPUT after the LEVEL control. The output from an external BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL processor can come back in via the STEREO AUX RETURN (13) inputs (on the Mix.60) or a stereo channel (Mix.100/Mix.120), and be added to the main mix.
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), you’ll 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.
MAIN SECTION 20. METERS 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 to the MIC (1) input XLR jacks. Phantom power is required to operate most condenser microphones (some condenser microphones are battery-powered).
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.
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.
APPENDIX A: SERVICE INFORMATION Warranty Service Repair 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. Service for TAPCO mixers is available at a factoryauthorized service center.
APPENDIX B: CONNECTIONS XLR Connectors 1/4" TS Phone Plugs and Jacks 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). “TS” stands for Tip-Sleeve, the two connections available on a mono 1/4" phone jack or plug. They are used for unbalanced signals.
APPENDIX C: MIX SERIES SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response Mixer Rated Output Mic Input to any Output (Trim at 0 dB): +0, –1 dB, 10 Hz to 150 kHz –3 dB, 10 Hz to 200 kHz Distortion Noise 20 Hz to 20 kHz BW (150Ω source impedance) Equivalent Input Noise (EIN): –129 dBu Residual Output Noise: Channel and Main Mix levels off Main, Ctrl Room, Phones: –106 dBu Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR) 60 dB @ 1 kHz Gain @ maximum Crosstalk +4 dBu +22 dBu Maximum Input Levels Mic Input: Line Input: THD and SMPTE I
1.6 in/ 41 mm Physical Dimensions and Weight : WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. DESIGNED IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA PATENTS PENDING • COPYRIGHT ©2005 AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR MANUFACTURING DATE SERIAL NUMBER POWER POWE 5.2 in/133 mm MONO WEIGHT 1.6 lb/ 0.
TAPCO MIX.50 BLOCK DIAGRAM 05.09.05 LINE IN RIGHT LINE IN LEFT (MONO) 2/3 and 4/5 STEREO CHANNELS LINE IN MIC IN MONO CHANNEL GAIN HIGH PEAK 12K 80 SHELVING EQ LOW LEVEL LEVEL PAN PAN R L R L R L MAIN MIX PHONES TAPE TO MIX TAPE TO PHONES METERS AND PATENTED HAMPSTER HYPNOTIZER HEADPHONE OUTPUT RIGHT CD/TAPE IN LEFT RIGHT CD/TAPE OUT LEFT RIGHT MAIN MIX OUT LEFT MAIN MIX OUT Block Diagram Mix.
+48 VDC PHANTOM TAPCO MIX.60 BLOCK DIAGRAM 05.09.05 AUX RETURN RIGHT AUX RETURN LEFT (MONO) AUX RETURNS LINE IN RIGHT LINE IN LEFT (MONO) 3/4 and 5/6 GAIN 80 80 2.5K 12K EQ PEAK AUX RETURN TO MAIN MIX 2.
+48 VDC PHANTOM TAPCO MIX.100 BLOCK DIAGRAM 05.09.05 LINE IN RIGHT LINE IN LEFT (MONO) 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, and 9/10 +4 –10 STEREO CHANNELS LINE IN MIC IN 1 and 2 MONO CHANNELS GAIN 80 75Hz HI PASS 2.
+48 VDC PHANTOM TAPCO MIX.120 BLOCK DIAGRAM 05.09.05 LINE IN RIGHT LINE IN LEFT (MONO) 5/6, 7/8, 9/10, and 11/12 +4 –10 STEREO CHANNELS LINE IN MIC IN 1 through 4 MONO CHANNELS GAIN 80 75Hz HI PASS 2.
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.
