Tapco BLEND16, Owner'S Manual

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No Communication with the mixer:

•  The PC driver may not be installed correctly. 

Make sure your computer meets the system 
requirements. Uninstall the driver from the Add/
Remove Programs control panel, restart your 
computer, and reinstall the driver.

•  Restart your computer and the mixer.

I hear my Windows/Mac sounds 

through my mixer, but I don’t want to:

The mixer should not be selected as your computer 

system sound source. To disable it:

•  On a PC, go to Control Panel>Sound and Audio 

Devices. In the Audio tab, be sure the Blend 16 
is not selected as the default device for sound 
playback.

•  On a Mac, go to Applications>Utilities>Audio 

MIDI Setup. In the Audio Devices tab, be sure the 
Blend 16 is not selected for your default or system 
outputs. You can also change this in the Sounds 
Preferences pane of the OS X System Preferences 
application.

My guitar (or other instrument) 

doesn’t sound as good as I expect:

•  If your guitar is connected directly to the mixer (i.e. 

without a direct box or preamp), be sure you use 
the INST inputs of channels 1 and 2.

•  Check the mixer Gain and EQ settings, and make 

sure you have not overdone the EQ or the audio is 
clipping.

•  Could we suggest you might need more practice?

Can I transfer my classic record 

collection?

•  Yes, but please follow all copyright rules.
•  Mixer channels 13 and 14 can accept phono 

level signals from a turntable. The internal phono 
preamp equalizes and boosts your turntable 
phono-level signals to line-level.

•  It is most likely that your turntable has RCA 

outputs, so you will need to buy adapters from 
RCA (female) to 1/4" (male). These adapters are 
commonly stocked in most electronics and audio 
stores. 

•  Some companies provide software plug-ins which 

remove pops and clicks from the recordings. This 
kind of spoils some of the fun though. 

Still having USB problems?

•  Be sure you are running the latest drivers.
•  If after updating, you still are having problems, 

please call tech support.

Repair

Service for TAPCO mixers is available at our 

corporate headquarters and servicedrome, located 
in sunny Woodinville, Washington.

In order to obtain warranty service, you 

must

have a copy of the sales receipt from an authorized 
TAPCO dealer, and comply with all the warranty 
requirements shown on page 27.

Service for TAPCO mixers living outside the United 

States can be obtained through local dealers or 
distributors.

In the US, if your mixer needs service, please 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 request an RA 
(Return Authorization) number. Have your mixer’s 
serial number ready. You must have an RA number 
before you can obtain warranty service, and .

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. LOUD 
Technologies 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 RA number in 

BIG PRINT

 on top of the box. 

Units sent to us without the RA number will be refused.

7.  Ship the mixer to us. We suggest insurance for all 

forms of cartage. Ship to this address:

TAPCO

SERVICE DEPARTMENT

16220 Wood-Red Road NE

Woodinville, WA 98072

8.  We’ll try to fix the mixer within three to five business 

days. Ask Tech Support for the latest turn-around 
times when you call for your RA number. The mixer 
must be packaged in its original packing box, 
and must have the RA 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 non-warranty repair.