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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. 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 amplifi ers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the thrid prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fi t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specifi ed by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specifi ed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug has been damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no object fi lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
16. This apparatus has been designed with Class-I construction and must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection (the third grounding prong).
17. This apparatus has been equipped with a single-pole rockerstyle AC mains power switch. This switch is located on the front panel and should remain readily accessible to the user.
18. This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class
B (whichever is applicable) limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
ATTENTION —Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant las limites applicables aux appareils numériques de class A/de class B (selon le cas) prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministere des communications du Canada.
18. Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss, but nearly intense noise for a period of time. The U.S. Government’s
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specifi ed the permissible noise level exposures shown in the following chart.
According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of these permissible limits could result in some hearing loss. To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels use hearing protectors while the equipment is in operation. Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating the equipment in order to prevent permanent hearing loss if exposure is in excess of the limits set forth here.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
Carts and stands - The
Component should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
A Component and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the Component and cart combination to overturn.
Duration Per Day Sound Level dBA,
In Hours Slow Response
Typical
Example
8
6
4
90
92
95 VW Bus Peace Train
3
2
1.5
1
97
100
102
105
0.5 110
0.25 or less 115
Cranked tunes
High speed chase on C.H.I.P.s
Loudest parts at a Heavy Metal
WARNING — To reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................. 2
GETTING STARTED ............................................................ 4
INTRODUCTION .................................................................. 6
HOOKUP DIAGRAMS ........................................................ 7
MIX SERIES FEATURES .................................................... 8
AUX RETURN SECTION .......................................... 10
REAR PANEL FEATURES ....................................... 14
APPENDIX A: SERVICE INFORMATION .............. 15
APPENDIX B: CONNECTIONS ................................. 16
APPENDIX C: MIX SERIES SPECIFICATIONS .. 17
Block Diagram Mix.50 ............................................... 19
Block Diagram Mix.60 ............................................... 20
Block Diagram Mix.100 ............................................ 21
Block Diagram Mix.120 ............................................ 22
TAPCO LIMITED WARRANTY ................................... 23
Don’t forget to visit our website at www.tapcogear.com for more information about this and other TAPCO products.
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
®
MIX Series mixer is designed to set up quickly and operate easily. We know it’s often seen as a sign of weakness to read a manual, along with asking for directions when lost, but maybe you can read the rest when nobody is looking.
It is important to keep your receipt in a safe place, and not a bad idea to write your product information here for future reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech support, return authorization, etc.).
Product Serial #:
Purchased at:
Date of purchase:
Part No. SW0208 Rev. A 5/05
©2005 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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GETTING STARTED
The following steps will help you set up your mixer, and get the levels and adjustments just right.
ZERO THE CONTROLS:
1. Leave the POWER cord disconnected from the
MIX Series mixer.
2. Turn down the channel strip GAIN, AUX SEND, and LEVEL controls.
3. Center the channel strip EQ and PAN/BAL controls.
4. Turn down the MASTER AUX SEND and CTRL
ROOM/PHONES controls.
5. Leave all switches out (up).
6. Turn down the MAIN MIX control.
CONNECTIONS:
1. Connect your speakers to your amplifi er’s outputs
(unless, of course, you have powered speakers).
3. Using TR or TRS cables, make connections from your mixer’s MAIN OUT to your amplifi cation system’s line inputs.
4. Connect your microphones and instruments to the mixer: Connect microphones to the mono channel MIC INPUT jacks. (For condenser microphones, engage the PHANTOM POWER switch — not available on the Mix.50.) Connect line-level signal sources to the LINE input jacks.
Note: Normally, you would plug in only one microphone or one instrument into each mono channel.
5. Zero the controls, as described above.
6. Connect the power cord supplied with your mixer to the POWER connection on the back and plug it into an AC outlet properly confi gured for your model.
7. Plug all other sound system components into suitable AC outlets, properly grounded and capable of delivering adequate current.
8. Turn all the power switches on, leaving the speaker’s amplifi er’s switch for last.
Note: There is no power switch on the MIX Series mixers. They are powered up as soon as they are plugged in to an AC outlet.
9. Turn up the MAIN MIX control to the 9 o’clock position (for the Mix.50 and Mix.60) or to the –10 mark (for the Mix.100 and Mix.120), for now.
We’ll crank it up later on.
10. Now you are ready to set the levels.
SET THE LEVELS (Mic/Line Channels):
1. Choose one of the microphones or instruments you connected to the mono MIC or LINE input.
Make some noise. If it’s a microphone, sing at your normal singing volume. If it’s an instrument, play it at its normal output level.
2. While making noise, turn up that channel’s GAIN until the PEAK LED (next to the PAN control) starts blinking.
3. Raise that channel’s LEVEL to unity gain (U label).
You should be hearing your noise now.
4. If necessary, apply channel EQ changes. (You may need to compensate for level changes afterward with the channel LEVEL control.)
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the other Mic/Line channel(s).
6. Stop making noise. Everyone: start making music.
7. Now turn up the MAIN MIX control to a comfortable listening level.
SET THE LEVELS (Stereo Line Channels):
1. Make some noise with the mono or stereo instrument connected to the LINE IN jacks on a stereo line-input channel.
2. Adjust the line-input signal level at the source until the PEAK LED (next to the PAN control) starts blinking.
Note: The Mix.50 does not have PEAK LEDs on its two stereo channels. In that case, set the input signal to its normal operating level, but listen for any signs of distortion. If the signal sounds distorted (and not on purpose!), then turn down the input signal at the source.
3. Raise that channel’s LEVEL control until it is approximately equal in volume to the microphones or instruments connected to channels 1 and 2.
4. If necessary, apply channel EQ changes. (You may need to compensate for level changes afterward with the channel LEVEL control.)
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the remaining stereo channels.
L R L R
MIC
INPUT
BA L/UNBAL
MIC
INPUT
BA L/UNBAL
MAIN
OUT
L
CTRL RM
OUT
L L L
LINE LINE
R R R R
1
0
GAIN
2
0
GAIN
3/4
LINE
5/6
LINE
7/8
LINE
9/10
LINE
AUX
SEN
PHONES
1
U
U
HIGH
12 kHz
U
EQ
2
U
MID
LOW
U
AUX
PAN
EQ
TAPE
L
U
HIGH
12 kHz
MAIN
U
OL
+6
0
U
MID
R
CD/TAPE
LOW
3/4 5/6
U
AUX
PAN
U
AUX
BAL
U
AUX
BAL
L R
CTRL ROOM/
PHONES
7/8
U
AUX
AUX
9/10
U
AUX
MAIN
MIX
dB
5
U
5
BAL BAL
L
U
R
LEVEL
L
U
R
LEVEL
L
U
R
LEVEL
L
U
R
LEVEL
L
U
R
LEVEL
L
U
R
LEVEL
O O
A FEW PRECAUTIONS:
• Never listen to loud music for prolonged periods. Please see the Safety Instructions on page 2 for information on hearing protection. anything except speakers.
• Never use guitar cables to connect amplifi ers to speakers.
• Before making connections to an external amplifi er, or reconfi guring an amp’s routing, turn the amp’s level (gain) controls down, turn the power off , make the changes, turn the power back on, and then turn the level controls back up.
• When you shut down your equipment, turn off any external amplifi ers fi rst. When powering up, turn on the amplifi ers last.
• Save the shipping box and packing material! The box can also be turned into a unique hat, lunch box, or handbag to accessorize your mixer.
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing a TAPCO MIX Series mixer. The TAPCO family of mixers 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 designed for keyboards and rock ‘N’ roll PA.
The fi rst TAPCO mixer, although primitive by today’s standards, was truly innovative for its time. It had the headroom to handle screaming singers, was priced for the pocketbook of starving psychedelic musical neophytes, and durable enough to withstand mammoth levels of wear and tear on the road, and at nowlegendary concerts.
In essence, TAPCO re-defi ned the price performance ratio and made high-quality professional audio mixers accessible to virtually anyone. Today, TAPCO is reborn with the same ideals and is backed by the world-class engineering and manufacturing horsepower of LOUD Technologies.
These compact mixers are perfect for small to medium-sized live sound reinforcement applications, keyboards and synths, video, and small-project studio applications.
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HERE’S A QUICK GLANCE AT ALL THE FEATURES PACKED INTO THESE MIXERS:
Mono mic/line channels:
• Variable input trim (0 to +50 dB)
• Phantom power, globally switched (except Mix.50)
• Level Set/PEAK indicator LED
• XLR microphone input jack
• 1/4" TRS line-input jack
• Post-fader aux send (except Mix.50)
• 3-band EQ (2-band EQ on Mix.50)
• 75 Hz low-cut fi lter (Mix.100/Mix.120 only)
• Stereo RCA tape out and tape in
• Master +48V phantom power switch with LED indicator (except Mix.50)
• Left and Right 1/4" TRS Control Room outputs and stereo 1/4" Phones output with rotary level control (Phones only on Mix.50)
• Tape to Control Room/Phones switch (Tape to
Phones on Mix.50)
• FX to Control Room switch (Mix.100/Mix.120 only)
• Tape to Mix switch
• Rotary level control
Stereo line channels:
• Left and right 1/4" TRS line input jacks
• +4/–10 input level switch (Mix.100/Mix.120 only)
• Post-fader aux send (except Mix.50)
• 3-band EQ (Mix.60 only)
• Inter-Planetary Space Drive control
• OK, we made that last one up, but we can pencil it in for next time
• Rotary level control
Master section:
• Rotary stereo Main Mix control (Mix.50/Mix.60)
• 60mm fader Main Mix control (Mix.100/Mix.120)
• Balanced 1/4" TRS stereo main outputs
• 4-segment stereo LED VU metering
• 1/4" TRS Aux Send with rotary level control
(except Mix.50)
HOOKUP DIAGRAMS
Mono in/Stereo out Reverb
(optional)
Small Club Gig
Microphones
1 and 2
L R
MIC
BA L/UNBAL BA L/UNBAL
L
STEREO AUX
L L L
LINE LINE
BA L/UNBAL
R
BA L/UNBAL
R R
1
0
GAIN
2
0
GAIN
3/4
LINE
5/6
LINE
CTRL RM MAIN
R
AUX
SEN
PHONES
Headphones
Active Speakers (Mackie SRM450s)
1
U
U
U
EQ
HIGH
12 kHz
2
U
U
MID
LOW
U
EQ
HIGH
12 kHz
3/4
U
EQ
HIGH
12 kHz
5/6
U
EQ
HIGH
12 kHz
TAPE
U U
MID MID MID
LOW
U
LOW
U
L
LOW
MAIN
R
CD/TAPE
INPU T/OUTPUT
Keyboard
Computer set-up
Drum Machine
CD Player
DAT Recorder
Sound Card
Mackie HR824 or other
Active Studio Monitors
Microphone
LINE
IN
LINE
OUT
MIC
IN
Guitar
L
MIC
INPUT
BA L/UNBAL
MIC
INPUT
BA L/UNBAL
L L L
STEREO AUX
RETURN
L
LINE LINE
BA L/UNBAL
R
BA L/UNBAL
R R
1
0
GAIN
2
0
GAIN
3/4
LINE
5/6
LINE
CTRL RM MAIN
R
AUX
PHONES
R
1
U
U
EQ
HIGH
12
2
U
U
MID
2.5kHz
EQ
HIGH
12
3/4
U
EQ
HIGH
12
5/6
U
EQ
HIGH
12
TAPE
TAPE TO
CTRL RM /
U U
MID
2.5kHz
MID
2.5kHz
MID
2.5kHz
U
LOW
80Hz
U
LOW
80Hz
U
LOW
80Hz
U
L
LOW
80Hz
MAIN
R
CD/TAPE
INPU T/OUTPUT
Drum Machine
Headphones
Note: Push down the TAPE
TO CTRL RM/PHONES
(18) switch to listen to the sound card output in the control room speakers and headphones. Leave it up to listen to the main mix.
Do not press the TAPE TO
MIX (21) switch, or there will be feedback.
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L R
1 1
STEREO AUX
3
0
1
2
MIC
INPUT
BA L/UNBAL
LINE
GAIN
3
2
MIC
INPUT
BA L/UNBAL
L L
2
LINE
2
BA L/UNBAL
R
BA L/UNBAL
R
0
GAIN
2
3/4
LINE
5/6
LINE
CTRL RM
L
R
MAIN
L
R
AUX
SEN
PHONES
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MIX SERIES FEATURES
CHANNEL INPUTS
1. MIC (MICROPHONE) INPUTS
The MIX Series is equipped with one or more 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, dynamic, and ribbon mics all sound excellent through these XLR inputs.
You can plug in almost any kind of balanced mic that has a standard XLR-type male mic connector.
See Appendix B for more information on XLR connectors.
The MIX Series provides +48 VDC phantom powering on pins 2 and 3 of the mono channels’ XLR
MIC inputs (except Mix.50). This can be turned on and off using the PHANTOM (19) switch.
CAUTION: DO NOT connect a linelevel device to a MIC input with the phantom power switched on. This could damage the device. Use the
LINE IN (2) jacks instead.
Do not use phantom power with tube or ribbon microphones, as this may cause damage.
2. LINE INPUTS
These inputs can accept 1/4" TRS balanced and TS unbalanced plugs from any line-level instrument, eff ects device, or tape player. They can be driven by virtually any line-level signal, from –45 dBu up to +18 dBu.
There are two line-inputs for each stereo channel, a left and a right. When connecting a stereo device
(two cords), use both the left (mono) input and the right input.
When connecting a mono device (just one cord), always use the left (mono) input and plug nothing into the right input. A trick called “jack normalling” causes the signal to appear on both sides.
3. GAIN CONTROL
If you haven’t already, please read “SET THE
LEVELS” on page 4.
The GAIN control adjusts the input sensitivity of the MIC and LINE inputs. This allows signals from the outside world to be adjusted to optimal internal operating levels.
The GAIN control provides 50 dB of gain with the knob fully up.
4. PEAK LED
This handy LED (Light Emitting Diode) lets you know that the signals going into the mixer are adjusted to the correct level, not too strong to cause distortion and not too weak to be lost in noise.
After you connect a microphone or line-level component to the mixer, do a sound test and adjust the GAIN control until this handy LED fl ickers just occasionally. If it is glowing constantly, turn the GAIN down. If the LED is doing almost nothing, turn it up.
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. An auxiliary signal can be tapped off and sent to monitors or processors
(except Mix.50). The block diagrams on pages 19-22 show how the signal fl ows through each mixer.
LOOK
CLOSER
UNITY GAIN
The U symbol on most of the controls, stands for “unity gain,” meaning there is no change in signal level. Once you have adjusted the input signal to linelevel, you can set every control at U, and your signals will travel through the mixer at optimal levels.
EQUALIZATION
Each EQ control provides up to 15 dB of boost and cut, with no change to the signal (0 dB) in the center position. The mic/line channels have EQ controls on all models. Only the Mix.60 has EQ controls on the stereo channels.
Although you can bring a sound to life with proper
EQ, you can also mess things up. If you max the EQs on every channel, you’ll get mix mush, not to mention driving your mix levels near or beyond clipping. So equalize subtly; use cut as well as boost.
8. 75Hz Low-Cut Switch
(Mix.100/Mix.120 only)
This switch cuts the bass frequencies below 75 Hz.
We recommend that you use the Low-Cut switch on every microphone application except kick drum, bass guitar, bassy synth patches, or recordings of earthquakes. These aside, there isn’t much down there that you want to hear, and fi ltering it out makes the low stuff you do want much more crisp and tasty.
9. +4/–10 Switch (Mix.100/Mix.120 only)
This switch changes the input sensitivity of the channel to match either the –10 dBv consumer level or the +4 dBu professional level. Most consumer equipment with RCA connectors operate at the –10 dBv level, while most professional equipment with
1/4-inch phone jacks or XLR connectors operate at the +4 dBu level.
As you might expect, the +4 dBu level is higher
(louder) than the –10 dBv level. If you have trouble getting enough volume from a signal connected to one of these stereo channels, push in the +4/–10 switch to get more volume.
5
6
7
10
11
12
5. HI EQ
Turning this clockwise boosts the level of all frequencies above 12 kHz. Turning it counterclockwise cuts the levels.
Use this wisely to add sizzle to cymbals or an overall sense of transparency or edge to keyboards, vocals, guitar, and bacon frying. Turn it down a little to reduce sibilance or hide tape hiss.
1
U
U
U
EQ
HIGH
12 kHz
MID
LOW
U
AUX
PAN
L
U
R
LEVEL
4
6. MID EQ (all except
Mix.50)
Turning this clockwise boosts the level of frequencies at and around
2.5 kHz. Turning it counterclockwise cuts the levels.
The midrange frequencies include the upper male and lower female vocal ranges, and the fundamentals and harmonics for many instruments.
7. LOW EQ
Turning this clockwise boosts the level of all frequencies below 80 Hz.
Turning it counter-clockwise cuts the levels.
Frequencies of 80 Hz and below represent the punch in bass drums, bass guitar, fat synth patches, and hightestosterone male singers.
AUXILIARY (all except Mix.50)
In addition to the main mix output, the mixer provides an auxiliary mix, which you can send to parallel eff ects processors or stage monitors.
4
U
EQ
TAPE
L
The AUX
SEND knobs adjust how much
5
U
HIGH
12 kHz of each channel is tapped off , added
6
R to the aux mix, and sent out via the AUX SEND
U
MID
7
CD/TAPE
INPU T/OUTPUT
(26) jack.
On the stereo channels, the
8
LOW
9
5/6
AUX knob controls a mono sum of the
U
AUX
U
AUX
10
channel’s stereo signals. For instance, on the
PAN BAL
Mix.60, channel 3
(L) and 4 (R) mix together to feed
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that channel’s
AUX send knob.
L
U
R
LEVEL
L
U
R
LEVEL
4
12
12
Mix.60 Mono Channel Mix.120 Mono and Stereo Channels
9
10. AUX SEND (all except Mix.50)
The AUX SEND is used to feed the mono input of parallel eff ects devices or the input of a stage monitor amplifi er via the AUX SEND (27) output jack. All the channel controls (except PAN or BAL) will aff ect the AUX signal. The signal is tapped off
after the LEVEL control. The output from an external
BAL/UNBAL processor can come back in via the STEREO AUX
RETURN (13) inputs (on the Mix.60) or a stereo channel (Mix.100/Mix.120), and be added to the main mix.
L L
BA L/UNBAL
R
BA L/UNBAL
R
13
L
L
R
STEREO AUX
L
R
R
AUX
SEN
5
6
7
10
11
11. PAN/BAL
0 0
This adjusts how much of the channel signal plays in the left side of the main mix, and how much plays in the right.
For mono mic/line channels, if PAN is in the center position, the mono signal appears equally in both the left and right of the main mix. If the control is set left, more of the signal appears in the left side. If the control is set right, more of the signal appears in the right side of the mix.
For stereo channels, the BAL control works like a home stereo balance control, by attenuating one side or the other. In the center position, the left and right channel signals pass through to the main mix unaff ected. If it is turned left, the right channel is attenuated; if turned right, the left side is attenuated.
12
1
U
U
U
U
EQ
HIGH
12 kHz
MID
LOW
AUX
PAN
L
U
R
LEVEL
4
12. LEVEL
This is the master level control for the channel’s signal. Subtle adjustment of the channels’ level control is the key to a fi nely-tuned mix.
Typically (providing the GAIN is set correctly), this will be positioned somewhere between 0 dB
(U) and the 3 o’clock position.
If you have the LEVEL set all the way up, it’s usually a sign that your GAIN is set too low. If LEVEL is set way down, your GAIN may be too high.
Note: If this were a slide control instead of a rotary one, it would be called a fader.
It still serves as the reference point when talking about prefader and post-fader.
3/4
LINE
5/6
LINE
TAPE SECTION
CTRL RM
AUX RETURN SECTION
13. STEREO AUX RETURN INPUTS
(Mix.60 only)
Connect the outputs of an external parallel eff ects 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.
There is no level control for the aux return signal, but most external processors have an output level control that you can use to adjust the signal being returned to the mixer.
For the Mix.50, Mix.100, and Mix.120, connect the aux return signal to the inputs of an unused stereo channel. This has the added benefi t of providing a level control for the aux return signal.
CAUTION: When using a stereo channel as an aux return, TURN
THE AUX SEND CONTROL ALL
THE WAY DOWN on that channel.
If you have the Aux Send control turned up even a little, it can create a feedback loop. This would be very bad for your speakers and for your ears.
14. CD/TAPE INPUTS
MAIN PHONES
This is where you connect the outputs of your intermission entertainment. Any line-level mono or stereo device can be used, such as: tape, DVD/CD player, television audio, etc.
Signals coming into these inputs are routed directly to the main mix when the TAPE TO MIX (15) switch is pushed in. The signals can also be routed to
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Mix.60 Mono Channel
the CONTROL ROOM/PHONES (25/28) outputs when the TAPE TO CTRL RM/PHONES (16) switch is pushed in (TAPE TO PHONES only on the Mix.50).
See Appendix B for more information about RCA connectors.
When connecting a mono device (just one cord), you’ll need a “Y-splitter” RCA adapter. It turns a mono output cord into two cords, so both the right and left tape input jacks can be used. This adapter is widely available.
Note: There is a chance of feedback if you have the tape inputs and outputs connected to the same recorder, and the recorder is in record mode.
16. TAPE TO CTRL RM/PHONES Switch
(TAPE TO PHONES on Mix.50)
Use this switch to select the signal source for the
CONTROL ROOM outputs, PHONES, and METERS.
When the switch is up, they all receive the main mix signal tapped after the MAIN MIX control.
When the switch is pushed in, they all receive the
CD/TAPE Input signal. Turn down the CTRL ROOM/
PHONES (21) control (just PHONES on the Mix.50) before engaging.
15. TAPE TO MIX Switch
If you have a CD or Tape Deck connected to the
CD/TAPE inputs, push down this switch to add the
CD/TAPE signal to the main mix. This is useful if you want to play some entertainment* while the band is taking a break. Use the MAIN MIX control to adjust the volume level.
* We do not mean to imply that your band isn’t entertaining, or that any other music could possibly fi ll in for them.
17. FX TO CTRL ROOM Switch
(Mix.100/Mix.120 only)
Push this switch to monitor the aux send signal in the Control Room and Phones outputs. This overides the TAPE TO CTRL RM/PHONES switch and replaces whatever signal is present at the Control
Room and Phones outputs with the aux send signal.
TAPE
L
15
MAIN
19
18
14
16
R
CD/TAPE
INPU T/OUTPUT
5/6 7/8
17
U
AUX
BAL
21
U
20
OL
+6
0
U
AUX
BAL
L R
CTRL ROOM/
PHONES
9/10
U
AUX
AUX
11/12
U
AUX
MAIN
MIX
dB
5
U
5
BAL BAL
L
U
R
LEVEL
L
U
R
LEVEL
L
U
R
LEVEL
L
U
R
LEVEL
O O
Mix.120 Main Section
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MAIN SECTION
18. POWER LED
This LED turns on when the mixer’s power cord is plugged into an AC outlet. Since there is no power switch on the MIX Series mixers, the mixer is always on when it is connected to AC power.
19. PHANTOM 48V Switch and LED
Push in this switch to provide phantom power to the MIC (1) input XLR jacks. Phantom power is required to operate most condenser microphones
(some condenser microphones are battery-powered).
With the switch pushed in, the mixer provides +48
VDC phantom powering on XLR pins 2 and 3.
If you have ribbon mics, tube mics, or dynamic mics that do not require phantom power, leave the
PHANTOM POWER switch out. If you are using both condenser and dynamic mics, don’t worry. Phantom power will not hurt most dynamic mics. Check the microphone’s user manual if you’re not sure.
Caution: Turn all output levels down before operating this switch to avoid the possibility of a “pop” in your speakers. Do not use phantom power with tube or ribbon microphones, as this may cause damage.
20. METERS
These left and right meters have four LEDs each, with thresholds ranging from –20 dBu up to +18 dBu (OL = overload).
The 0 dB LED corresponds to an output level of 0 dBu (0.775 V RMS). The OL LEDs turn on when the output reaches +18 dBu. There is a fair margin of safety before actual clipping distortion occurs, but you should turn things down if the OL LEDs come on.
Normally, the meters display the level of the main mix, after the MAIN MIX (23) control.
If the TAPE TO CTRL RM/PHONES (16) switch is pushed in, the meters display the level of the CD/
TAPE signal, and not the main mix.
You can get a good mix with the meter’s peaks fl ashing anywhere between –20 and +6 dB. Most amplifi ers clip at about +10 dB, and some recorders aren’t so forgiving either. For best real-world results, try to keep your peaks between “0” and “+6.”
If your meters are too high, you will get distortion.
If they are too low, then your signal-to-noise will suff er. Use the meters to help you adjust the mixer for optimum performance without distortion or noise.
Then you can adjust your amplifi er’s level controls for good overall volume. This will give you the best overall signal-to-noise ratio for your system.
TAPE
L
15
MAIN
19
14
27
16
R
CD/TAPE
INPU T/OUTPUT
CTRL RM /
5/6 7/8
17
21
CTRL ROOM/
PHONES
9/10
18
22
U
AUX
11/12
20
L
OL
+6
0
MAIN
MIX
R
dB
AUX AUX AUX AUX
U U U U
23
5
U
5
BAL BAL BAL BAL
L
U
R
LEVEL
L
U
R
LEVEL
L
U
R
LEVEL
L
U
R
LEVEL
O O
21. CTRL ROOM/PHONES Knob (PHONES
Knob on the Mix.50)
This adjusts the signal level going to the
CONTROL ROOM (25) and PHONES (28) outputs.
It has no eff ect 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! Alsways start with the CTRL ROOM/PHONE knob turned all the way down before connecting headphones to the PHONES jack. Keep it down until you’ve put on the headphones. The turn it up slowly. Why? Always remember: “Engineers who fry their ears, fi nd
themselves with short careers.”
22. MASTER AUX SEND Knob
(all except Mix.50)
The Master AUX SEND knob provides overall control for the aux send level, just before it is delivered to the Aux Send output.
It ranges from off when fully counter-clockwise, to unity gain at the center detent position, to +15 dB gain when fully up.
25. CTRL ROOM OUT
These 1/4" TRS jacks can be used to provide another main mix output, or to monitor the CD/Tape
Inputs (TAPE TO CTRL RM/PHONES switch pushed in), or to monitor the aux send signal (Mix.100/
Mix.120 only with FX TO CTRL ROOM switch pushed in).
Connect these outputs to the inputs of an amplifi er, powered speakers, or recording device.
26. AUX SEND OUT
Connect this 1/4" TRS output to the input of an external eff ects processor.
Each channel strip has an AUX SEND control knob that adjusts how much of that channel’s signal appears at this output. The output from this jack is the sum of all those active channels that have their AUX
SEND knobs set to more than the minimum position.
This output is aff ected by the channel LEVEL (12), but not the MAIN MIX (23) control.
Note: Since this output is post-channel EQ and
LEVEL, it is not used as a traditional stage monitor cue.
It is intended to patch into an eff ects device’s input.
That said, we’re not going to stop you from using it as a monitor feed if you want to. To create a stage monitor mix, connect this 1/4" TRS output to your monitor amplifi er’s input, or powered monitor’s input.
23. MAIN MIX
This controls the fi nal level of main mix signals sent to the MAIN (24) outputs, TAPE (27) outputs,
CONTROL ROOM (25), PHONES (28) and METERS
(20). So it all comes down to this one control.
On the Mix.50 and Mix.60, this is a rotary control.
Typically (providing the GAIN is set correctly), this will be positioned somewhere between 0 dB (U) and the
3 o’clock position.
On the Mix.100 and Mix.120, this is a slide control (fader). Typically, the fader will be positioned somewhere between 0 dB (U) and the +5 dB position.
All active mono and stereo channels that are not turned down will appear in the main mix. Other signals feeding this control include the STEREO AUX
RETURN (13) (Mix.60), and CD/TAPE IN (14) when
TAPE TO MIX (15) is pushed in.
OUTPUT CONNECTIONS
24. MAIN OUT
INPUT
BAL/UNBAL
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 eff ects
0 0 processor (graphic equalizer, for example).
27. TAPE OUTPUTS
Use these jacks to capture the entire performance to tape. The signal at these jacks is a sample of the main mix, as it appears at the MAIN (24) output. The
TAPE OUTPUT level is aff ected by the MAIN MIX
(23) control.
28. PHONES OUTPUT
The stereo signal at this output jack is the same as the CTRL ROOM (25) outputs, and is controlled by the same CTRL ROOM/PHONES level control knob
(21). You can listen to the main mix, the CD/TAPE, or the Aux Send (Mix.100/Mix.120 only) depending
L
BA L/UNBAL
R
3/4
LINE
L
BA L/UNBAL
R
25
5/6
LINE
13
L
L
CTRL RM
R
24
STEREO AUX
MAIN
L
R
26
AUX
SEN
28
PHONES
R
13
14
upon the position of the TAPE TO CTRL RM/
PHONES (16) switch and the FX TO CTRL ROOM
(17) switch.
Note: Be very careful because the PHONES jack can drive any standard headphones to very loud levels. Please see page 2 for information on hearing protection.
See Appendix B for information about 1/4" TRS stereo connectors.
REAR PANEL FEATURES
29. POWER IN
This connection is where you connect the supplied external AC power supply to provide AC power to the mixer. Connect the external power supply to the
MIX Series mixer fi rst, then plug the power supply into a suitable and properly rated AC outlet.
WARNING: Make sure you use the correct external power supply capable of providing 18.5
VACx2 at 150 milliamps.
30. Kensington Security Slot
To help prevent theft, all the MIX Series mixers have a security slot designed to fi t the popular Kensington security locks. A variety of models are available from their website at www.kensington.com.
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APPENDIX A: SERVICE INFORMATION
Warranty Service
Details concerning Warranty Service are spelled out in the Warranty section on page 23.
If you think your TAPCO mixer 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 your mixer and the associated suff ering.
These may sound obvious to you, but here are some things you can check. Read on.
Troubleshooting
Bad Channel
• Is the channel GAIN turned up?
• Is the channel LEVEL turned up?
• Try the same source signal in another channel, set up exactly like the suspect channel.
Bad Output
• If it’s a stereo pair, try switching them around. For example, if a left output is presumed dead, switch the left and right cords, at the mixer end. If the left speaker is still dead, it’s not the mixer.
Noise
• Turn the channel LEVEL controls down, one by one. If the noise disappears, it’s either that channel or whatever is plugged into it, so unplug whatever that is.
Power
• Our favorite question: Is the
POWER switch on?
Ha! Fooled you. There is no POWER switch.
• Is the external power supply securely plugged into the POWER connector on the back of the Mix Series mixer?
• Is the external power supply plugged into an AC power strip? Make sure the power to the power strip is turned on.
• Are all the lights out in your building?
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.
You must have a Service Request Number before you can obtain factory-authorized.
3. Keep this owner’s manual. We don’t need it to repair the mixer.
4. Pack the mixer in its original package, including endcaps and box. This is VERY IMPORTANT. When you call for the Service Request Number, please let Tech Support know if you need new packaging.
You can order new packaging through our parts department. TAPCO is not responsible for any
damage that occurs due to non-factory packaging.
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 Service Request Number in BIG PRINT on top of the box. Units sent to us without the Service
Request Number will be refused.
7. Tech Support will tell you where to ship the amplifi er for repair. We suggest insurance for all forms of cartage.
8. We’ll try to fi x the mixer within fi ve business days.
Ask Tech Support for the latest turn-around times when you call for your Service Request Number.
The mixer must be packaged in its original packing box, and must have the Service Request
Number on the box. Once it’s repaired, we’ll ship it back the same way in which it was received. This paragraph does not necessarily apply to nonwarranty repair.
Note: You must have a sales receipt from an Authorized
TAPCO Dealer to qualify for a warranty repair.
Lonely? Looking for that special someone?
Do you have a question about your TAPCO Mixer?
Please call our Technical Support chaps at 1-877-827-2669, Monday to Friday, from 7 am to 5 pm PST.
After hours, visit www.tapcogear.com and look under Contact Us, or e-mail us at [email protected]
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APPENDIX B: CONNECTIONS
XLR Connectors
The Mic/Line Channels 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).
2
1/4" TS Phone Plugs and Jacks
“TS” stands for Tip-Sleeve, the two connections available on a mono 1/4" phone jack or plug. They are used for unbalanced signals.
3
1
1
3
2
1/4" TS Unbalanced Wiring:
Sleeve = Shield
Tip = Hot (+)
XLR Balanced Wiring:
Pin 1 = Shield
Pin 2 = Hot (+)
Pin 3 = Cold (–)
1/4" TRS Phone Plugs and Jacks
“TRS” stands for Tip-Ring-Sleeve, the three connections available on a stereo 1/4" or balanced phone jack or plug. TRS jacks and plugs are used for balanced signals and stereo headphones:
RCA Plugs and Jacks
RCA-type plugs (also known as phono plugs) and jacks are often used in home stereo and video equipment and in many other applications. They are unbalanced and electrically equivalent to a 1/4" TS phone plug.
RCA Unbalanced Wiring:
Sleeve = Shield
Tip = Hot
1/4" TRS Balanced Mono wiring:
Sleeve = Shield
Tip = Hot (+)
Ring = Cold (–)
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1/4" TRS Stereo Unbalanced Wiring:
Sleeve = Shield
Tip = Left
Ring = Right
APPENDIX C: MIX SERIES SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Response
Mic Input to any Output (Trim at 0 dB): dB,
10 Hz to 150 kHz
–3
10 Hz to 200 kHz
Distortion
THD and SMPTE IMD; 20Hz to 20kHz
Mic Input to Main Output:
<
@ +4 dBu output
Noise
20 Hz to 20 kHz BW (150
Ω
source impedance)
Equivalent Input Noise (EIN): –129 dBu
Residual Output Noise:
Channel and Main Mix levels off
Main, Ctrl Room, Phones: –106 dBu
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR)
Mic In: 60 dB @ 1 kHz maximum
Crosstalk
Adjacent Inputs or Input to Output:
–90 dB @ 1 kHz
Input Gain Control Range
0 dB to +50 dB
Phantom Power
+48
Equalization
Mono Channel EQ (Mix.50 only):
High ±15 dB @ 12 kHz
Low ±15 dB @ 80 Hz
Mono Channel EQ (Mix.60, Mix.100, Mix.120)
Stereo Channel EQ (Mix.60):
High
Mid
Low
±15 dB @ 12 kHz
±15 dB @ 2.5 kHz
±15 dB @ 80 Hz
Mixer Rated Output
Main, Aux, Control Room:
Maximum Rated Output:
Maximum Input Levels
+4 dBu
+22 dBu
Gain
Gain
Tape Input and Aux Return: +22 dBu
Input Impedance
Stereo Aux Returns: 20 k
Ω
, balanced
Output Impedance
Main
, unbalanced
Ctrl Room, Aux Sends: 120
Ω
Phones Output: 25
Ω
VU Meters
Main Left and Right
4 segments:
Clip (+18), +6, 0, –20
0 LED = 0 dBu
AC Power Requirements
External Power Supply output:
18.5 VAC x 2 @ 150 mA
(3-pin AC power connection)
External Power Supply AC input
U.S. 120 VAC, 60 Hz
Europe
Japan
Korea
240 VAC, 50 Hz
100 VAC, 50/60 Hz
220 VAC, 60 Hz
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DESIGNED IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA
PATENTS PENDING • COPYRIGHT ©2005
SERIAL NUMBER
:
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.
:
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR
MANUFACTURING DATE
5.2 in/133 mm
L L
MIC
BA L/UNBAL BA L/UNBAL
R
BA L/UNBAL
R
L
R
1
LINE LINE
2/3
LINE
4/5
MAIN
OUT
PHONES
1
0
U
U
TAPE
GAIN
L
TAPE TO
PHONES
EQ
HIGH
12 kHz
LOW
PAN
R
CD/TAPE
INPU T/OUTPUT
2/3 4/5
BAL
TAPE TO
MIX
BAL
MAIN
L
0
R
PHONES
L
U
R
LEVEL
L
U
R
LEVEL
L
U
R
LEVEL MAIN
MIX
7.4 in/188 mm
L R
MIC
INPUT
BA L/UNBAL
MIC
INPUT
L
STEREO AUX
L L L
LINE LINE
BA L/UNBAL
R
BA L/UNBAL
R
1
0
GAIN
2
0
GAIN
3/4
LINE
5/6
LINE CTRL RM
R R
AUX
SEND
MAIN PHONES
1
U
U
+15
U
+15
EQ
HIGH
2
U
MID
LOW
U
EQ
HIGH
3/4
U
MID
U
+15
LOW
U
EQ
HIGH
5/6
U
U
+15
EQ
HIGH
12 kHz
MID MID
TAPE
CTRL RM /
PHONES
U
+15
LOW
U
LOW
TAPE TO
MIX
U
AUX
SEND
U
AUX
SEND
U
AUX
SEND
U
AUX
SEND
MAIN
MASTER
U
AUX
SEND
L
R
CD/TAPE
OL
PAN PAN BAL BAL
L
U
R
LEVEL
L
U
R
LEVEL
L
U
R
LEVEL
L
U
R
LEVEL
0
L
-20
R
CTRL RM /
PHONES
U
MAIN
MIX
WEIGHT
1.6 lb/
0.7 kg
8.5 in/215 mm
L R L R
MAIN CTRL RM
MIC
INPUT
BA L/UNBAL
MIC
INPUT
BA L/UNBAL
L L L L
LINE LINE
R R R R
1
0
GAIN
2
0
GAIN
3/4
LINE
5/6
LINE
7/8
LINE
9/10
LINE
AUX
PHONES
1
U
EQ
2
U
U
HIGH
12 kHz
EQ
TAPE
L
U
HIGH
12 kHz
U
MID
LOW
TAPE
TO
MAIN
U
U
MID
LOW
R
CD/TAPE
TAPE TO
CTRL RM /
PHONES
FX TO
CTRL
CTRL ROOM/
PHONES
3/4 5/6 7/8
AUX
9/10
U
AUX
SEND
U
AUX
SEND
+4
-10
U
AUX
SEND
+4
-10
U
AUX
SEND
+4
-10
U
AUX
SEND
+4
-10
U
AUX
SEND
OL
+6
0
L R
dB
5
U
5
PAN PAN BAL BAL BAL BAL
L
U
R
LEVEL
L
U
R
LEVEL
L
U
R
LEVEL
L
U
R
LEVEL
L
U
R
LEVEL
L
U
R
LEVEL
O O
10.7 in/272 mm
L R L R
MIC
INPUT
MIC
INPUT
MIC
INPUT
MIC
INPUT
MAIN
L
CTRL ROOM
L L L
LINE LINE LINE LINE
AUX
SEN
R R R R
1
0
GAIN
2
0
GAIN
3
0
GAIN
4
0
GAIN
5/6
LINE
7/8
LINE
9/10
LINE
11/12
LINE PHONES
1
U
EQ
2
U
U
HIGH
EQ
3
U
U
HIGH
EQ
4
U
U
HIGH
12 kHz
EQ
TAPE
L
U
HIGH
12 kHz
U
MID
LOW
U
+15
MID
LOW
U
MID
LOW
TAPE
TO
MAIN
U
U
MID
LOW
R
CD/TAPE
INPU T/OUTPUT
TAPE TO
CTRL RM /
PHONES
FX TO
CTRL
5/6 7/8
CTRL ROOM/
PHONES
9/10
AUX
11/12
U
AUX
SEND
U
AUX
SEND
U
AUX
SEND
U
AUX
SEND
+4
-10
U
AUX
+4
-10
U
AUX
+4
-10
U
AUX
+4
-10
U
AUX
OL
+6
0
L R
dB
5
U
5
PAN PAN PAN PAN BAL BAL BAL BAL
L
U
R
LEVEL
L
U
R
LEVEL
L
U
R
LEVEL
L
U
R
LEVEL
L
U
R
LEVEL
L
U
R
LEVEL
L
U
R
LEVEL
L
U
R
LEVEL
O O
WEIGHT
2.7 lb/
1.2 kg
WEIGHT
3.1 lb/
1.4 kg
WEIGHT
3.9 lb/
1.8 kg
Physical Dimensions and Weight
Mix.50
Height:
Width:
Depth:
Weight:
1.6 in/41 mm
5.2 in/133 mm
8.0 in/203 mm
1.6 lb/0.7 kg
Mix.60
Height:
Width:
Depth:
Weight:
Mix.100
Height:
Width:
Depth:
Weight:
Mix.120
Height:
Width:
Depth:
Weight:
1.6 in/41 mm
7.4 in/188 mm
9.9 in/252 mm
2.7 lb/1.2 kg
1.6 in/41 mm
8.5 in/215 mm
10.2 in/259 mm
3.1 lb/1.4 kg
1.6 in/41 mm
10.7 in/272 mm
10.2 in/259 mm
3.9 lb/1.8 kg
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 specifi cations at any time without notice.
The TAPCO Mix mixers were recently accidentally awarded fi rst prize by the Society of Juicers, Mixers and Blenders in the “Quadruple Planetary Mixers” category.
“TAPCO” is a registered trademark of LOUD
Technologies Inc. All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby acknowledged.
©2005 LOUD Technologies Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
Block Diagram Mix.50
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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. by
LOUD Technologies or its authorized dealers.
B. Failure to register online or return the product registration card will not void the one-year warranty.
C. Service and repairs of TAPCO products are to be performed only at a factory-authorized service center.
Unauthorized service, repairs, or modifi cation will void this warranty. To obtain repairs under warranty, you must have a copy of your sales receipt from the authorized TAPCO dealer where you purchased the product. It is necessary to establish purchase date and determine whether your TAPCO product is within the warranty period.
D. To obtain factory-authorized service:
1. Call TAPCO Technical Support at 877/827-2669,
7 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday (Pacifi c Time) to get a Service Request Number. Products returned without a Service Request Number will be refused.
2. Pack the product in its original shipping carton. Also include a note explaining exactly how to duplicate the problem, a copy of the sales receipt with price and date showing, and your return stree address (no
P.O. boxes or route numbers, please!). If we cannot duplicate the problem or establish the starting date of your Limited Warranty, we may, at our option, charge for service time.
3. Ship the product in its original shipping carton,
freight prepaid, to the authorized service center. The address of your closest authorized service center will be given to you by Technical Support.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the Service Request
Number is plainly written on the shipping carton.
E. LOUD Technologies Inc. reserves the right to inspect any products that may be the subject of any warranty claims before repair or replacement is carried out.
LOUD Technologies may, at our option, require proof of the original date of purchase in the form of a dated copy of the original dealer’s invoice or sales receipt.
Final determination of warranty coverage lies solely with LOUD Technologies Inc.
F. TAPCO products returned to one of the LOUD
Technologies factory-authorized service centers and deemed eligible for repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced within thirty days of receipt. LOUD Technologies and its authorized service centers may use refurbished parts for repair or replacement of any product. Products returned to LOUD Technologies that do not meet the terms of this
Warranty will not be repaired unless payment is received for labor, materials, return freight, and insurance.
Products repaired under warranty will be returned freight prepaid by LOUD Technologies to any location within the boundaries of the USA.
G. LOUD Technologies warrants all repairs performed for
90 days or for the remainder of the original warranty period. This warranty does not extend to damage resulting from improper installation, misuse, neglect or abuse, or to exterior appearance. This warranty is recognized only if the inspection seals and serial number on the unit have not been defaced or removed.
H. LOUD Technologies assumes no responsibility for the quality or timeliness of repairs performed by
Authorized TAPCO Service Centers.
I. This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and to anyone who may subsequently purchase this product within the applicable warranty period. A copy of the sales receipt is required to obtain warranty repairs.
J. This is your sole warranty. LOUD Technologies Inc. does not authorize any third party, including any dealer or sales representative, to assume any liability on behalf of LOUD Technologies or to make any warranty for LOUD Technologies Inc.
K. THE WARRANTY GIVEN ON THIS PAGE IS
THE SOLE WARRANTY GIVEN BY LOUD
TECHNOLOGIES INC. AND IS IN LIEU OF
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS AND
IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE WARRANTY
GIVEN ON THIS PAGE SHALL BE STRICTLY
LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM
THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE FROM
AN AUTHORIZED TAPCO DEALER. UPON
EXPIRATION OF THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY
PERIOD, LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. SHALL
HAVE NO FURTHER WARRANTY OBLIGATION
OF ANY KIND. LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC.
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
THAT MAY RESULT FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE
TAPCO PRODUCT OR ANY WARRANTY CLAIM.
Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental, special, or consequential damages or a limitation on how long warranties last, so some of the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty provides specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
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