Tapco Mix 260FX, User Manual

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Page 2: ...y to noise induced hearing loss but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to su ciently intense noise for a period of time The U S Government s Occupational Safety and Health Administratio...

Page 3: ...uct information here for future reference i e insurance claims tech support return authorization etc CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 Getting Started 4 Introduction 6 Hookup Diagrams 7 MIX FX Series Fea...

Page 4: ...ark for now We ll crank it up later on 9 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...

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Page 6: ...Solo mode switch PFL AFL Aux Return 1 level control with Main Sub 1 2 assign switch Aux Return 2 FX level control with Return to Aux 1 level control Inter Planetary Space Drive control OK we made tha...

Page 7: ...PHANTOM 48V 48V 1 EQ MIC INPUT INPUT 1 1 LINE BAL UNBAL BAL UNBAL GAIN PHONES FOOTSW AUX RETURN RETURN 2 FX FX 1 MON MON FX RETURN RETURN AUX SEND SEND MON0 MON0 L R L R 75H 75Hz 1 EQ MIC INPUT INPUT...

Page 8: ...tivity 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 4 10 S...

Page 9: ...ar and bacon frying Turn it down a little to reduce sibilance or hide tape hiss 8 MID EQ Turning this clockwise boosts the level of frequencies at and around 2 5 kHz on the 220FX Turning it counter cl...

Page 10: ...E ALT 3 4 The Mix 260FX has a simple MUTE switch Engaging a channel s MUTE switch provides almost the same results as turning the fader all the way down a pre aux send is not a ected by the channel fa...

Page 11: ...lar channel is up to anytime during a session You can solo as many channels at a time as you like The OL LED 5 lights continuously to indicate when the SOLO switch is active as well as the RUDE SOLO L...

Page 12: ...ndy for quick spot checks of channels especially ones that have their faders turned down With the switch down you re in AFL mode meaning After Fader Listen You ll hear the output of the soloed channel...

Page 13: ...0 and 7 5 on the 220 FX Remember audio meters are just tools to help assure you that your levels are in the ballpark You don t have to stare at them unless you want to AUXILIARY SECTION 28 MASTER AUX...

Page 14: ...main mix or stage monitors The LED next to the BYPASS switch reminds you whenever the processor is bypassed Use BYPASS if you are not using the internal e ects or use it to quickly compare between the...

Page 15: ...on when the mixer s PHANTOM Power 58 switch on the rear panel is turned on FRONT PANEL CONNECTORS 45 AUX SEND OUT 1 and 2 Connect these 1 4 TRS outputs to the inputs of an external e ects processor o...

Page 16: ...signals can also be routed to the CONTROL ROOM 55 and PHONES 50 outputs when the CD TAPE 21 switch is engaged in the CONTROL ROOM SOURCE SELECT section When connecting a mono device just one cord you...

Page 17: ...ave 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...

Page 18: ...nty Service are spelled out in the Warranty section on page 27 If you think your TAPCO mixer has a problem please do everything you can to con rm it before calling for service Doing so might save you...

Page 19: ...s 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 responsibl...

Page 20: ...tereo headphones Balanced Mono 1 4 TRS Balanced Mono wiring Sleeve Shield Tip Hot Ring Cold Stereo Headphones 1 4 TRS Stereo Unbalanced Wiring Sleeve Shield Tip Left Ring Right 1 4 TS Phone Plugs and...

Page 21: ...z Mid 15 dB sweepable from 100 Hz to 8 kHz Low 15 dB 80 Hz Mix 260FX Stereo Channels High 15 dB 12 kHz Mid 15 dB 3 kHz Mid 15 dB 500 Hz Low 15 dB 80 Hz Mixer Rated Output Main Aux Control Room 4 dBu M...

Page 22: ...INPUT 2 LINE BAL UNBAL BAL UNBAL GAIN HIGH 12 12kH kHz LOW 80H 80Hz 75H 75Hz MID PAN 1 1 2 L L R SOL SOLO 3 3 PRE PRE MUTE MUTE EQ 1 MO MON 2 FX AUX SEN SEND MIC INPUT INPUT 3 LINE BAL UNBAL BAL UNBAL...

Page 23: ...S RIGHT MAIN BUS AUX 1 MON BUS AUX 2 FX BUS SOLO L AFL SOLO R AFL SOLO PFL SOLO LOGIC AUX SEND 1 MON AUX SEND 2 FX HEADPHONE OUTPUT LEFT RIGHT CD TAPE TO CTRL RM PHONES ALT 3 4 TO CTRL RM PHONES TAPE...

Page 24: ...SOLO R AFL SOLO PFL SOLO LOGIC AUX SEND 1 MON AUX SEND 2 FX HEADPHONE OUTPUT LEFT RIGHT CD TAPE TO CTRL RM PHONES SUB 1 2 TO CTRL RM PHONES TAPE TO MAIN RUDE SOLO CONTROL ROOM PHONES LEFT MAIN OUT LE...

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Page 27: ...logies 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 an...

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