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LACHAPELL AUDIO 500TDI

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500TDI CONTROLS

CONTROL DETAILS 

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TUBE DRIVE: The INPUT controls how much of the source signal is fed to the second stage of the 
vaccuum tube.  Higher levels will drive the tube harder and result in more harmonics. Think of this 
control as your anount of tube coloration/harmonics (distortion). 

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LEVEL: Provides variable control over signal strength. This control can work interactively with the 
TUBE DRIVE for a wide array of tonal possibilites.  

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INPUT: This input provides a higher impedance input and is suitable for instruments with active 
electronics.  

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THRU: The THRU jack provides a pass through for the INPUT. It can also be used as an input for 
passive instruments, or when an alternate tone is desired.  

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HPF:  The HIGH PASS FILTER will insert a HPF directly after the first gain stage. The -3dB point is at 
65Hz at MAX gain and shifts semi-proportionaly with the TUBE-DRIVE gain.

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250V: This LED will illuminate green to signify the tubes are getting TrueTube™ power.

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PULL HANDLE: This should be used for installation or removal of the device. It also assists in 
protecting toggle switches. 

250v

MODEL 500TDI Vacuum Tube Direct Box

THRU

INPUT

HPF

TUBE-DRIVE

LEVEL

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Max

Min

Max

Min

HIGH-PASS

FILTER

INPUT

JACK

THRU

JACK

PULL

HANDLE

250v

INTDICATOR

TUBE DRIVE

Gain

LEVEL

Summary of Contents for 500TDI

Page 1: ...1266 Park Road Chanhassen MN 55317 952 401 7700 support digitalaudio com www digitalaudio com LACHAPELL AUDIO 500TDI USER GUIDE Version 1 1 August 2017...

Page 2: ...le for reference 3 Heed all warnings and precautions in this manual and notices marked on the product 4 Do not use this product near water or damp environments 5 Refer all servicing to qualified servi...

Page 3: ...product to the place of purchase Please write the RMA number on the outside of the shipping carton Any product sent to us without a valid RMA number will be refused Include the following with the prod...

Page 4: ...DIO LABS LIMITED WARRANTY 1 REPAIR POLICY 1 WARRANTY SERVICE 1 NON WARRANTY SERVICE 1 LACHAPELL AUDIO MODEL 500TDI 3 BEFORE YOU GET STARTED 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 500TDI CONTROLS 4 CONTROL DETAILS 4 G...

Page 5: ...s recommended that tube replacement be performed only when necessary by technically competent individuals Tube replacement Turn power supply off and remove 500TDI from the chassis wait five minutes to...

Page 6: ...with active electronics THRU The THRU jack provides a pass through for the INPUT It can also be used as an input for passive instruments or when an alternate tone is desired HPF The HIGH PASS FILTER w...

Page 7: ...especially with active pickups TUBE HARMONICS AND COMPRESSION With the Dual Drive knobs set to TUBE DRIVE 75 and LEVEL 25 you will get tube harmonics and natural tube compression This is a great place...

Page 8: ...due to individual traits unique to each tube All measurements taken while driving a 40kohm load and using a 1khz tone at MAX gain LACHAPELL AUDIO SUPPORT Phone Support 952 401 7700 Toll Free 844 DAL I...

Page 9: ...2014 2015 Digital Audio Labs 2017 Digital Audio Labs Patents pending...

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