Summary of 6306
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Owner’s manual.
Page 2: Safety Instructions
2 safety instructions 1. Read instructions — all the safety and operation instructions should be read before this product is operated. 2. Retain instructions — the safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference. 3. Heed warnings — all warnings on this product and in these oper...
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Part no. 0005836 rev. A 03/2003 ©2003 mackie designs inc. All rights reserved. 3 what me, read a manual? Before you begin, please make sure you read the safety instructions on page 2 and getting started on page 4. Your new tapco ® 6306 mixer is designed to set up quickly and operate easily. We know ...
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4 getting started the following steps will help you set up your mixer, and get the levels and adjustments just right. Zero the console: 1. Turn everything off, including the mixer’s power switch and phantom power switch. 2. Turn down the channel strip gain, aux 1, aux 2, and level controls. 3. Cente...
Page 5: 6306
5 a few precautions: • never listen to loud music for prolonged periods. Please see the safety instructions on page 2 for information on hearing protection. • never plug amplifi er speaker-level outputs into anything except speakers. • never use guitar cables to connect amplifi ers to speakers. • be...
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6 here’s a quick glance at all the features packed into this mixer: 2 mono mic/line channels, with: • variable input trim (+3 to +50 db for microphones, and –22 to +25 db for line-level inputs) • phantom power (globally switched) • level set indicator led • xlr microphone input jack • 1/4" trs instr...
Page 7: Small Club Gig
7 hookup diagrams small club gig level set level set gain u -22db +25db +3 +50 mic gain u -22db +25db +3 +50 mic 2 3/4 5/6 input 1 inst in (hi-z) inst in (hi-z) input cd/tape in tape out l r phones bal/unbal l line in bal/unbal l r r l r l r 1 2 r line in (mono) l (mono) (mono) aux send in out out o...
Page 8: Channel Inputs
8 tapco 6306 features channel inputs 1. Microphone inputs the 6306 is equipped with two rugged, low-noise, phantom-powered microphone preamplifi ers, providing up to 50 db of crystal-clear amplifi cation. Their balanced circuitry rejects all manner of extraneous interference. Professional condenser,...
Page 9: Channel Controls
9 channel controls channel strips 1 and 2 allow adjustment of eq, pan and level for mono signals. Channel strips 3/4, and 5/6 allow adjustment of stereo or mono signals. The output from each strip passes onto the left and right main mixes. Auxiliary signals can be tapped off and sent to monitors or ...
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10 12. 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 signals are added into the main mix,...
Page 11: Master Section
11 master section before you read this section, have a read of the channel strip controls in the previous section. 16. Power led this led turns on when the mixer is switched on, and (as you can probably guess) it turns off when the mixer is switched off. 17. Phantom power switch and led push in this...
Page 12: Output Connections
12 output connections 24. Main outputs these 1/4" trs jacks represent the end of the mixer chain, where your fully mixed stereo signal enters the real world. Connect these outputs to the inputs of your amplifi ers, powered speakers, or serial effects processor (graphic equalizer, for example). 25. C...
Page 13: Block Diagram
13 block diagram this shows an outline of the strange goings on inside the mixer. Phant om mic in +48 vdc inst in inst in left inst in right a u x return left a u x return right shel ving eq level set mono channels 1 and 2 gain hi 80 12k lo shel ving eq hi 80 12k lo pa n level level a u x 2/efx a u ...
Page 14: Troubleshooting
14 appendix a: service information repair service for tapco mixers is available at our factory, located in sunny woodinville, washington. Service for tapco mixers living outside the united states can be obtained through local dealers or distributors. If your mixer needs service, follow these instruc...
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15 appendix b: connections xlr connectors channels 1 and 2 use 3-pin female xlr connectors on the mic inputs. They are wired as follows, according to standards specifi ed by the aes (audio engineering society). Xlr balanced wiring pin 1 = shield pin 2 = hot (+) pin 3 = cold (–) 1/4" trs phone plugs ...
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16 appendix c: specifi cations frequency response mic input to any output (trim at 0 db): +0, –1 db, 20 hz to 20 khz –3 db, 10 hz to 80 khz distortion thd and smpte imd; 20hz to 20khz mic input to main output: 0.025% @ +4 dbu output noise 20hz to 20khz bw (150 Ω source impedance) equivalent input no...
Page 17: Gain Structure Diagram
17 ac power requirements external power supply output: 9.0 vac @ 1500 ma (2.5 mm ac coaxial power connection) external power supply ac input u.S. 120 vac, 60 hz europe 240 vac, 50 hz japan 100 vac, 50/60 hz korea 220 vac, 60 hz physical dimensions and weight height: 2.6" (66.7 mm) width: 8.3" (209.6...
Page 18: Track Sheets
18 track sheets use these sheets to record some of your favorite settings. Nrm 2 efx aux 1 mon 2 efx 1 mon 2 efx 1 mon 2 efx 1 mon aux return hi 12k low 80hz eq tape to mix off main u +15 -15 r l r l r l r l pan level level level level main mix u +15 -15 u +15 -15 u +15 -15 u +15 -15 u +15 -15 u +15...
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19 tapco limited warranty a. Mackie designs 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 t...
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