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CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................. 2 Getting Started ...................................................................... 4 Introduction.............................................................................. 6 Hookup Diagrams ................................................................. 7 MIX FX Series Features ..................................................... 8 CHANNEL INPUTS ..............................................................
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 FX Series mixer. 2. Turn down the channel strip GAIN, AUX SEND, and fader controls. 3. Center the channel strip EQ and PAN/BAL controls. 4. Turn down the MASTER AUX SENDS, AUX RETURN, FX RETURN and CTRL ROOM/ PHONES controls. 5. Leave all switches out (up). 6.
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing a TAPCO MIX FX 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 Active Speakers (Mackie SRM450s) Small Club Gig ALT 3/4 OUTS MAIN OUT PHANTOM ON POWER ON RIGH GHT RI CONTROL RM OUT BAL/UNBAL LEFT LEF Stage Monitors 4 BAL/UNBAL 3 RIGHT RIGH LEFT LEF 100 - 120 VAC / 220 - 240 VAC 50 - 60 Hz 40W 40W Mono in/Stereo out Reverb (optional) TAPCO Juice Power Amplifier Headphones Microphones 1 and 2 1 1 1 1 L 1 L L MON (MON0 MON0) 2 MIC INPUT MIC INPUT MIC INPUT BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL LINE LINE AUX SEND AUX RETURN (MO
-15 +15 U 80Hz -15 +15 MIX FX SERIES FEATURES (MONO MONO) SEND U L CHANNEL INPUTS BAL OR MON UNBAL 2 1. MIC (MICROPHONE) INPUTS The MIX FX Series is equipped with four rugged, low-noise, phantom-powered microphone preamplifiers, 1 providing up to 50 dB of crystal-clear amplification. Their balanced circuitry rejects all manner of extraneous interferMIC INPUT ence. Professional condenser, BAL/UNBAL dynamic, and ribbon mics all sound excellent through these 2 XLR inputs.
0 75Hz 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. Two auxiliary signals can be tapped off and sent to monitors or effects processors. The block diagrams on pages 23-24 show how the signal flows through each mixer.
BAL/UNBAL 11. AUX SEND 1 (MON) The AUX SEND 1 can be used either as a monitor send (pre-fader) or an effects send (post-fader). Push in the PRE [12] switch to use AUX SEND 1 as a 0monitor send and feed the mono input of a stage monitor amplifier via the AUX SEND 1 [45] output jack. 75Hz mode, the signal is tapped off after In pre-fader the EQ controls, but before the fader control, so the U monitor send is not affected by changes in the Main Mix.
To use this as an ALT 3-4 switch, all you have to do is connect the ALT 3-4 outputs [53] to whatever destination you desire. Two popular examples: When doing multitrack recording, you can use the ALT 3-4 outputs as a stereo or dual-mono feed to your multitrack. When doing live sound or mixdown, it’s often handy to control the level of several channels with one knob. That’s called subgrouping.
23. CTRL ROOM/PHONES Knob This adjusts the signal level going to the CONTROL ROOM [55] and PHONES [50] 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! Always start with the CTRL ROOM/PHONE knob turned all the way down before connecting headphones to the PHONES jack.
SET to show where the level should be when adjusting a channel’s gain in the solo mode, as described in “Set the Levels” on page 5. If nothing is selected in the CONTROL ROOM SOURCE SELECT and no channels are in SOLO, the meters won’t do anything. To display a signal level, a source must be selected in the CONTROL ROOM SOURCE SELECT, which feeds the CONTROL ROOM [55] and PHONES [50] outputs. The meters reflect the program level of the selected source prior to the CTRL ROOM/PHONES [23] level knob.
INTERNAL EFFECTS 37. FX OL The internal effects circuit receives a mono signal from the AUX 2 FX bus, and it outputs a stereo signal onto the main mix buses. The input signal is controlled by the MASTER AUX SEND 2 knob [28] and the FX INPUT LEVEL knob [36], while the outputs are controlled by the FX RETURN [32] knob. Inside the processor, the analog audio is converted to digital, this is processed by the internal DSP effects processor, and the result converted into a stereo analog signal.
50 L 1 MON 45 L 46 47 (MON0 MON0) R 2 43 49 48 POWER 44 R R FX AUX SEND 51 L L IN PHONES R FOOTSW OUT PHANTOM 48V CD/TAPE AUX RETURN FX RETURN MAIN OUT ASSIGN TO MAIN MIX RIGHT on subgroup 2. Now you can ride the entire drum mix with two faders— subgroups 1 and 2. If you engage just one SUB ASSIGN TO MAIN MIX button per subgroup (LEFT or RIGHT), the signal sent to the MAIN MIX will be the same level as the SUB OUTS.
46. STEREO AUX RETURN Inputs 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 (or Sub 1-2 bus on the Mix.260FX when the MAIN/SUB 1-2 switch [31] is pushed in) via the Master AUX RETURN level control [30]. 47.
54. SUB OUTS (Mix.260FX) 57. POWER ON These 1/4" TRS jacks provide the outputs for the SUB 1 and 2 signals. These can be connected to the inputs of a recording device, or to secondary amplifiers for an alternate mix. This one is self-explanatory. When the POWER switch is turned ON, power is supplied to the MIX FX Series mixer and the power LED on the front panel lights up. 55. CTRL RM OUT 58.
APPENDIX A: SERVICE INFORMATION Warranty Service Details concerning Warranty Service are spelled out in the Warranty section on page 27. 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 4.
Repair Service for TAPCO mixers is available at a factoryauthorized 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.
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 FX SERIES SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response Maximum Input Levels 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 Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR) 60 dB @ 1 kHz Gain @ maximum Crosstalk Adjacent Inputs or Input to Output: –90 dB @ 1 kHz Input Gain Control Range 0 dB to +50 dB Phantom Power +48 VDC Equalization Low Mix.
Physical Dimensions and Weight Mix.220FX Height: Width: Depth: Weight: 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. 3.8 in/96 mm 11.5 in/292 mm 14.2 in/360 mm Approx. 8.8 lb/4.0 kg Mix.
LOW MID HIGH OL FADER LEVEL PAN SOLO LOGIC SOLO (PFL) SOLO R (AFL) SOLO L (AFL) AUX 2 FX BUS ALT 4 BUS AUX 1 MON BUS PHANTOM +48 VDC GAIN ALT 3 BUS LEFT MAIN BUS MONO CHANNELS 1 through 4 RIGHT MAIN BUS Block Diagram Mix.220FX L MAIN MIX LEFT MUTE/ ALT 3-4 L MIC IN R 75Hz HI PASS R 80 2.
SOLO LOGIC SOLO (PFL) SOLO R (AFL) SOLO L (AFL) AUX 2 FX BUS SUB 2 BUS AUX 1 MON BUS SUB 1 BUS LEFT MAIN BUS RIGHT MAIN BUS Block Diagram Mix.
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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.