Tapco T-231 Owner's Manual

Manual is about: Tapco Owner's Manual Power amplifier T-231

Summary of T-231

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    Level level 1 2 +17 0 -12 +12 +12 -12 +17 0 0 clip range 6db 12db hi-pass low-pass 40hz 16khz clip 6db 12db 40hz 16khz bypass range hi-pass low-pass bypass power on off dual 31- band graphic equalizer 20 31.5 50 100 200 500 1.25k 2.5k 6.3k 12.5k 25 40 80 160 400 1k 2k 5k 10k 63 125 315 800 250 630 1...

  • 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. 0009427 rev. A 1/04 ©2004 loud technologies 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 ® t•231 is designed to set up quickly and operate easily. We know it’s ...

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    4 getting started the following steps will help you set up your t•231, and get the levels just right. Settings: 1. Be sure the t•231’s power switch is off. 2. Set all the sliders to their center positions and all the switches out. Connections: 1. Using balanced or unbalanced cables, connect your mix...

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    5 don’t forget to visit our website at www.Tapcogear.Com for more information about this and other tapco products. Safety instructions................................................................2 getting started ....................................................................4 introduction.....

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    6 introduction thank you for choosing a tapco ® tweeq™ 31-band graphic equalizer by mackie ® . The tapco product line hails back to the days of tapco corporation, greg mackie’s fi rst company. Tapco revolutionized the audio industry back in 1969 with the very fi rst 6- channel mixer specifi cally de...

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    7 however, often times a perfectly fl at frequency response is not what you want in a live sound application. For example, if the low-frequency response of the loudspeakers only extends to 50 hz, there is no need to amplify the frequencies in the lowest octave of the audio frequency range, 20 hz to ...

  • Page 8: Typical Hookup:

    8 hookup diagrams typical hookup: in-line with main outputs 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. Avis: risque de choc electrique — ne pas...

  • Page 9: Front Panel Features

    9 t•231 features 5. Bypass this button effectively disables the eq circuits. You can use this button to compare the eq’d signal to the unprocessed signal. When the bypass button is pushed in, the led below the bypass button lights. 6. Clip this led lights when the output signal is within 5 db of cli...

  • Page 10: Rear Panel Features

    10 rear panel features 9. Line cord socket and fuse here is where you connect the detachable line cord that came in the box with your t•231. Plug the other end of the line cord into an ac outlet properly confi gured with the voltage required for your particular model (see ac select switch next). The...

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    11 general precautions and considerations rack mounting the t•231 is designed to be mounted in a standard rack. It requires two rack spaces (2u = 3.5”). It also requires 7.5” depth inside the rack, not counting the rear connectors. When designing your rack, put the heavier items at the bottom and th...

  • Page 12: Warranty Service

    12 appendix a: service information warranty service details concerning warranty service are spelled out in the warranty section on page 19. If you think your t•231 has a problem, please do everything you can to confi rm it before calling for service. Doing so might save you from the deprivation of y...

  • Page 13: Repair

    13 5. Include a legible note stating your name, shipping address (no p.O. Boxes), daytime phone number, ra number, and a detailed description of the problem, including how we can duplicate it. 6. Write the ra number in big print on top of the box. Units sent to us without the ra number will be refus...

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    14 appendix b: connections 1/4" ts phone plugs and jacks “ts” stands for tip-sleeve, the two connection points available on a mono 1/4" phone jack or plug. They are used for unbalanced signals. Sleeve tip tip sleeve tip sleeve 1/4" ts unbalanced wiring: sleeve = shield tip = hot (+) 1/4" trs insert ...

  • Page 15: T•231 Specifi Cations

    15 appendix c: technical info t•231 specifi cations frequency response 20 hz to 20 khz (+0, –1 db) 20 hz to 50 khz (+0, –3 db) audio input type: active balanced xlr and 1/4" jacks unbalanced rca jack impedance: 20 k Ω balanced 15 k Ω unbalanced maximum input level: +21 dbu balanced and unbalanced au...

  • Page 16: T•231 Block Diagram

    16 t•231 block diagram this outlines the signal fl ow inside the t•231. Balanced line input (trs) unbalanced line input (rca) balanced line input (xlr-f) 1 2 3 channel 1 level graphic eq fil ters range hi-p ass fil ter on off 6 db 6 db 12 db 12 db lo w -p ass fil ter byp ass on off clip detect clip ...

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    17 level level 1 2 +17 0 -12 +12 +12 -12 +17 0 clip range 6 db 12 db hi -pass low -pass 40hz 16khz clip 6 db 12 db 40hz 16khz bypass range hi -pass low -pass bypass power on off dual 3 1 -band graphic equalizer 20 31.5 5 0 100 200 500 1.25k 2.5k 6.3k 12.5k 25 40 80 160 400 1k 2k 5k 10k 63 125 315 80...

  • Page 18: Frequency Chart

    18 frequency chart this chart shows the frequency range covered by various instruments and voices. C d e f g a b c d e f g a b c d e f g a b c d e f g a b c d e f g a b c d e f g a b c d e f g a b c d e f g a b c d e f g a b c vocal 25 31 40 50 62 80 100 125 160 200 250 320 400 500 640 800 1k 1.3k 1...

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    19 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 durin...

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