Spark Mini Booster
Spark Mini Booster English Manual Version 2.1 Important Safety Instructions 1 EMC / EMI 2 About this manual 3 Introduction 4 Setup 5 Inputs, output, controls 1. Power input 2. Audio input 3. Audio output 4. Level knob 5.
Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
EMC / EMI EMC / EMI Electromagnetic compatibility / Electromagnetic interference This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations.
About this manual About this manual This manual will help you learn understanding and operating your TC product. This manual is only available as a PDF download from the TC Electronic website. Of course, you can print this manual, but we encourage you to use the PDF version, which has both internal and external hyperlinks. For example, clicking the TC Electronic logo in the upper left corner of each page will take you to the table of contents.
Introduction Introduction “Size matters not. Look at me. Judge me by my size, do you?” Yoda (“Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back”) Congratulations on your purchase of TC Electronic’s amazing Spark Mini Booster! Ready for PrimeTime? Never judge a book by its cover – or a booster pedal by its size. PrimeTime™ is a radical new feature that will excite guitarists around the globe.
Setup Setup Ready… The Spark Mini Booster box should contain the following items: – 1 Spark Mini Booster pedal – 2 rubber feet for “non-velcro” pedalboard mounting – 1 TC Electronic sticker – 1 leaflet about TC’s guitar FX product range. Inspect all items for signs of transit damage. In the unlikely event of transit damage, inform the carrier and supplier. If damage has occurred, keep all packaging as it can be used as evidence of excessive handling force. Spark Mini Booster English Manual Version 2.
Inputs, output, controls Inputs, output, controls 1. Power input 4. Level knob Use this knob to control the level change when the booster is enabled. 4 This is a standard 5.5 / 2.1 mm DC plug (centre = negative). To power up Spark Mini Booster, connect a power supply to its power input socket. Spark Mini Booster requires a 9 V power supply providing 40 mA or more (not supplied). 1 To minimize hum, use a power supply with isolated outputs. 3 2.
Working with a booster: setup examples Working with a booster: setup examples Spark Mini Booster is an awesome and versatile tool that can be used in more ways than just one. 1. Punch it in from time to time when you need a volume boost. 2. Punch it in from time to time when you need a gain boost. 3. Leave it on all the time to get the best out of your tube amp. Understanding the difference between scenarios 1 and 2 is essential when working with Spark Mini Booster.
Setup examples Setup examples Using Spark Mini Booster as a volume booster Modulation, delay & reverb pedals Input Spark Mini Booster English Manual Version 2.
Setup examples Using Spark Mini Booster as a gain booster Modulation, delay & reverb pedals Drive pedals Input Spark Mini Booster English Manual Version 2.
Setup examples Using Spark Mini Booster in an FX loop Drive Pedals FX Loop Send ► Modulation, delay & reverb pedals Input ▼ ◄ FX Loop Return Combo Spark Mini Booster English Manual Version 2.
Frequently asked questions The sound of silence: True Bypass Frequently asked questions Here at TC, we have a simply philosophy: When you are using one of our products, you should hear something great – and if you don’t, you shouldn’t hear it at all. This is why this pedal sports True Bypass. When it is bypassed, it is really off and has zero influence on your tone, resulting in optimum clarity and zero loss of high-end.
Getting support Technical Specifications Getting support – – – – – If you still have questions about the product after reading this manual, please get in touch with TC Support: Maximum Setting: 20 dB Minimum Setting: 0 dB boost (unity gain) Bypass mode: True Bypass Signal Circuitry: 100 % analog Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height): 48 x 48 x 93 mm / 1.9 x 1.9 x 3.
