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Contents Safety Instructions .....................................2 Getting Started..........................................4 Introduction ...............................................5 Hookup Diagrams .....................................6 Rear Panel Features ................................10 1. Power Connection ..................10 2. Power Switch ............................10 3. Speaker-level Outputs .............11 4. Ventilation .................................11 Front Panel Features ............
Getting Started We realize that you must be really keen to try out your new powered mixer, but please read the safety instructions on page 2, and this page first. 1. Turn down all the channel level, mon, and FX controls. 2. Set all the EQ controls to the center, including the graphic EQ sliders. 3. Turn down the main master level and monitor master level controls, and turn on the powered mixer. 4. For condenser mics, push in the phantom power switch.
Introduction Thank you for choosing a TAPCO MIX10fxP powered mixer. We grin with happiness over all the fun you will have. The TAPCO product line 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 6channel mixer specifically designed for keyboards and rock ‘n’ roll. In essence, TAPCO redefined the price/performance ratio, and made high-quality professional audio equipment accessible to virtually anyone.
Hookup Diagrams Club System Microphones Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar and Mic Amp Mode switch set to Stereo Main DB-1A DI Box 6915 Passive Speakers (plays stereo main mix) Recorder Keyboard TAPCO J-2500 Power Amplifier Pole Mount TAPCO Thump-15A Powered Speakers used as Stage Monitors 6918s Passive Subwoofers This diagram shows microphones attached to channels 1 to 4, an electric guitar connected via a TAPCO DB-1A DI box to channel 5, an acoustic guitar and mic to channel 6, and a keyboard attache
House of Worship 6912 Passive Speakers Microphones Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar and Mic Amp Mode switch set to Stereo Main DB-1A DI Box 6912 Passive Speakers CD/DVD Player Keyboard 1 Thump TH-15A Powered Speakers in Overflow Room or Cry Room Keyboard 2 TAPCO J-2500 Power Amplifier TAPCO Link.
Band Practice Electric Guitar Floor Monitors (play monitor mix) Vocal Microphones Bass Guitar Drum Kit Mics Guitar Processor Amp Mode switch set to Main/Mon DI Box 6912 Passive Speakers (plays mono main mix) CD Player iPod Dock TAPCO Link.
Outdoor gig Electric Guitar Bass Guitar Acoustic Guitar and Mic Vocal Microphones Drum Kit Mics DI Box Gtr Proc.
Rear Panel Features 2 3 1 4 1. POWER CONNECTION 2. POWER SWITCH This jack accepts the supplied 3-prong IEC AC power cord. Press the top of this rocker switch to turn on the mixer. The front panel power LED (22) will glow with happiness, or at least it will if you have the mixer plugged into a suitable live AC mains supply. Before you plug the AC power cord into the powered mixer, make sure that the voltage of your unit is the same voltage as your local AC mains supply.
3. SPEAKER-LEVEL OUTPUTS 4. VENTILATION These output connections provide speaker-level output power from the internal power amplifiers to your passive speakers. The peak power output is 500 watts per channel into 4 ohms. Do not obstruct these ventilation slots, or the internal amplifiers may overheat and shut down. Allow at least six inches of free space behind the powered mixer when in use. Only passive loudspeakers should be connected to these speakerlevel outputs.
Front Panel Features 22 23 24 14 15 25 26 27 16 28 17 29 18 30 31 19 20 32 21 6 5 34 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 7 7 8 8 5 5 5 5 35 6 5 33 13 9 10 11 12 Connector Section This is where you plug things in, such as: microphones, line-level instruments, guitar preamps and effects, recorders, external amplifiers, powered monitors, powered subwoofers etc. (The speaker-level outputs from the internal power amplifiers are on the rear panel.
The mixer's phantom power is globally controlled by the phantom (23) switch on the front panel. (Phantom power for all mics is turned on and off together.) Never plug single-ended (unbalanced) microphones, or ribbon mics into the mic input jacks if phantom power is on. Do not plug instrument outputs into the mic XLR input jacks with phantom power on, unless you know for certain it is safe to do so. 6. MONO LINE INPUTS (CH.
22 23 24 14 15 25 26 27 16 28 17 29 18 30 31 19 20 32 21 6 5 34 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 7 7 8 8 5 5 5 5 6 5 12. POWER AMP MODE SWITCH This two-position switch lets you choose which signal paths from the mixer section are sent to the internal power amplifiers. It only affects the speaker-level outputs (3). Stereo Mains In the upper switch position, the output from channel A is the left side of the main mix, and the output from channel B is the right side of the main mix.
Channel Controls Stereo Channels 7 to 10 The 10 vertical channel strips look very similar, with only a few differences between them. Each channel works independently, and controls the signals plugged into the inputs directly below it. • Channels 7 and 8 are stereo channels, and their controls affect both the mono mic input (5), and stereo line-level input (7). (The mono mic input of each stereo channel is split equally to left and right).
22 23 24 14 15 25 26 27 16 28 17 29 18 30 31 19 20 32 21 6 5 34 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 7 7 8 8 5 5 5 5 35 6 5 33 13 9 10 11 12 CHANNEL EQUALIZATION (EQ) 14. HIGH EQ Each channel has 3-band equalization: low shelving, mid peaking, and high shelving. It’s probably all the EQ you’ll ever need! Shelving means that the circuitry boosts or cuts all frequencies past the specified frequency.
. AUX SEND MON 20. CHANNEL LEVEL This control allows you set up a nice monitor mix, independent of the main mix. Adjust these controls on each channel until your band is happy with the stage monitor mix. The controls are off when turned fully down, deliver unity gain at the center detent, and can provide up to 15 dB of gain turned fully up. Adjustments to the channel level (20) or main master level (28) will not affect the monitor output (9), but channel EQ (14-16) and gain (21) will.
23 22 25 Most modern professional condenser mics require phantom power. Semi-pro condenser mics often have batteries to accomplish the same thing. “Phantom” owes its name to an ability to be “unseen” by dynamic mics which don’t need external power and aren’t affected by it anyway. 24 26 27 28 30 29 31 32 34 33 35 9 10 11 13 12 Never plug single-ended (unbalanced) microphones, or ribbon mics into the mic input jacks if phantom power is on.
rather than boost the wanted range. You can reduce the level of some frequency bands where feedback occurs. 26. MAIN MIX METERS Developed from a harmless ex-NATO hamster hypnotizer, these stereo meters show the level of the left and right main mix, after it has passed through the main master level (28) and graphic EQ (25). The top LEDs are marked CLIP, and you should adjust the levels to stop these coming on.
33. SERIES 69 EQ 23 22 25 If you are using TAPCO Series 69 passive speakers such as the wonderful 6912, 6915, and 6925, then press this switch for enhanced clarity and low-frequency response. 24 26 27 28 30 29 31 32 34 33 If you are not using TAPCO speakers, then press it anyway and listen for an improvement. The circuit does not affect the line-level outputs. Only loudspeakers connected to the rear panel speaker-level outputs (3) will be affected.
TABLE OF INTERNAL EFFECTS No. Title Description Example of its use 1 ROOM 1 This room has a bright tone with lots of scattered reflections to simulate harder, more reflective surfaces. Useful on vocals that require a brighter reverb to cut through the mix, or for giving acoustic instruments a livelier vibe. 2 ROOM 2 This preset features a medium sized room/lounge sound, with just enough enhancement of the lower mids to produce a warm tone.
Appendix A: Service Information If you think your TAPCO powered mixer has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to confirm the problem. Visit the “Talk To Us” section of our website (www.tapcoworld.com) and contact our technical support heroes and get some ideas. You may find the answer to the problem without having to send your powered mixer away.
Appendix B: Connections “XLR” Connectors SLEEVE TAPCO mixers use 3-pin female “XLR” connectors on all microphone inputs, with pin 1 wired to the grounded (earthed) shield, pin 2 wired to the “high” (”hot” or positive polarity) side of the audio signal, and pin 3 wired to the “low” (“cold” or negative polarity) side of the signal. See Figure A. 2 SHIELD SLEEVE TIP TIP TIP SLEEVE Figure C: TS Plug TS plugs are used in many different applications, always unbalanced.
Appendix C: Technical Information Specifications Distortion (THD + N) (1 kHz, A-Weighted ) Mic mono: Line mono: Line stereo: <0.008% low gain <0.008% low gain <0.
Dimensions 11.67 in/ 296.4 mm WEIGHT 22 lb 10 kg 18.44 in/ 468.4 mm 11.30 in/ 287 mm Correct Disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your national law. This product should be handed over to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE).
R L PHTM OL OL EFX SUM OL PHTM SELECT FX PRESET 48V GLOBAL PHANTOM POWER GAIN - + - + GAIN STEREO CHANNELS CH9-10 (RCA inputs not affected by Break Switch) R MIC STEREO CHANNELS CH7-8 L LINE PHTM 2.5K MID 12K HI 80 EFX 2.5K MID 2.
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