Tapco MIX.FX MIX10FXP User Manual

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Page 2: Safety Instructions
CAUTION AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
15. Mid EQ ...16 16. Low EQ ...16 17. Aux Send Mon ...17 Don’t forget to visit our website at www.tapcoworld.com for more information about this and other TAPCO products. What me, read a manual? ® Your new TAPCO powered mixer is designed to bring you great joy, as you share your wonderful skills and love of music with the world.
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting Started We realize that you must be really keen to try out your new powered mixer, but please read the safety instructions on page 2, and this page ﬁ rst. SETUP 1. Place the powered mixer in a position where it is easy to reach the controls.
Page 5: Introduction
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 designed for keyboards and rock ‘n’ roll.
Page 6: Hookup Diagrams
Stage Monitors This diagram shows microphones attached to channels 1 to 4, an electric guitar connected via a TAPCO DB-1A DI box to channel 5, an acoustic guitar and mic to channel 6, and a keyboard attached to channel 7's stereo inputs.
Page 7 Stage Monitors This diagram shows microphones attached to channels 1 to 4, an electric guitar connected via a TAPCO DB-1A DI box to channel 5, a guitar mic to channel 6, keyboards attached to channel 7 and 8 stereo inputs, and a CD/DVD player connected to channel 9's RCA inputs.
Page 8 Dock This diagram shows drum kit microphones connected to channels 1 to 4, a guitar connected via a TAPCO DI box to channel 5, a guitar processor connected to the line input of channel 6, vocal mics connected to channels 7 and 8, a CD player connected to channel 9's stereo RCA inputs, and an iPod dock connected to channel 10's stereo RCA inputs.
Page 9 The amp mode switch is set to stereo mains. TAPCO 6912 passive speakers are connected to the speaker-level outputs, and they play the main stereo mix to your audience. A TAPCO J-2500 power ampliﬁ er is connected to the main line-level outputs, and supplies speaker-level power to 6925 passive speakers to reinforce the volume for outdoor events.
Page 10: Rear Panel Features
Rear Panel Features 1. POWER CONNECTION This jack accepts the supplied 3-prong IEC AC power cord. Before you plug the AC power cord into the powered mixer, make sure that the voltage of your unit is the same voltage as your local AC mains supply.
Page 11: Speaker-Level Outputs
3. SPEAKER-LEVEL OUTPUTS These output connections provide speaker-level output power from the internal power ampliﬁ ers to your passive speakers. The peak power output is 500 watts per channel into 4 ohms. Only passive loudspeakers should be connected to these speaker- level outputs.
Page 12: Front Panel Features
Front Panel Features Connector Section This is where you plug things in, such as: microphones, line-level instruments, guitar preamps and effects, recorders, external ampliﬁ ers, powered monitors, powered subwoofers etc. (The speaker-level outputs from the internal power ampliﬁ ers are on the rear panel.) Check out the hookup diagrams for some connection ideas.
Page 13: Mono Line Inputs
The mixer's phantom power is globally controlled by the phantom (23) switch on the front panel. (Phantom power for all mics is turned on and off together.) Never plug single-ended (unbalanced) micro phones, or ribbon mics into the mic input jacks if phantom power is on.
Page 14: Power Amp Mode Switch
12. POWER AMP MODE SWITCH This two-position switch lets you choose which signal paths from the mixer section are sent to the internal power ampliﬁ ers. It only affects the speaker-level outputs (3). Stereo Mains In the upper switch position, the output from channel A is the left side of the main mix, and the output from channel B is the right side of the main mix.
Page 15: Channel Controls
Channel Controls The 10 vertical channel strips look very similar, with only a few differences between them. Each channel works independently, and controls the signals plugged into the inputs directly below it. Mono Channels 1–6 Stereo Channels 7–10 Mono Channels 1 to 6 •...
Page 16: High Eq
CHANNEL EQUALIZATION (EQ) Each channel has 3-band equalization: low shelving, mid peaking, and high shelving. It’s probably all the EQ you’ll ever need! Shelving means that the circuitry boosts or cuts all frequencies past the speciﬁ ed frequency. For example, the low EQ boosts bass frequencies below 80 Hz and continues down to the lowest note you never heard.
Page 17: Aux Send Mon
17. AUX SEND MON This control allows you set up a nice monitor mix, independent of the main mix. Adjust these controls on each channel until your band is happy with the stage monitor mix. The controls are off when turned fully down, deliver unity gain at the center detent, and can provide up to 15 dB of gain turned fully up.
Page 18: Master Controls
Master Controls 22. POWER LED This LED comes on when the powered mixer is plugged into the correct-voltage AC mains supply, and the rear panel power switch (2) is on. If the LED does not turn on, make sure the AC power is live, both ends of the power cord are correctly inserted, your electricity bill has been paid, and the lights in town are...
Page 19: Main Mix Meters
rather than boost the wanted range. You can reduce the level of some frequency bands where feedback occurs. 26. MAIN MIX METERS Developed from a harmless ex-NATO hamster hypnotizer, these stereo meters show the level of the left and right main mix, after it has passed through the main master level (28) and graphic EQ (25).
Page 20: Monitor Master Level
12 dB of additional gain. 33. SERIES 69 EQ If you are using TAPCO Series 69 passive speakers such as the wonderful 6912, 6915, and 6925, then press this switch for enhanced clarity and low-frequency response.
Page 21: Table Of Internal Effects
TABLE OF INTERNAL EFFECTS Title Description ROOM 1 This room has a bright tone with lots of scattered reﬂ ections to simulate harder, more reﬂ ective surfaces. ROOM 2 This preset features a medium sized room/lounge sound, with just enough enhancement of the lower mids to produce a warm tone.
Page 22: Appendix A: Service Information
Appendix A: Service Information If you think your TAPCO powered mixer has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to conﬁ rm the problem. Visit the “Talk To Us” section of our website (www.tapcoworld.com) and contact our technical support heroes and get some ideas.
Page 23: Appendix B: Connections
Appendix B: Connections “XLR” Connectors TAPCO mixers use 3-pin female “XLR” connectors on all microphone inputs, with pin 1 wired to the grounded (earthed) shield, pin 2 wired to the “high” (”hot” or positive polarity) side of the audio signal, and pin 3 wired to the “low”...
Page 24: Appendix C: Technical Information
Recommended load impedance: 4 – 8 Ω per side Internal Effects Type: Internal processor mono in, stereo out Effects presets: 16 TAPCO-designed presets Power Consumption 100–120 VAC, 50/60 Hz: 1010 watts 220-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz: 1010 watts Dimensions Height: 11.67 in/296.4 mm Width: 18.44 in/ 468.4 mm...
Page 25 Dimensions WEIGHT 22 lb 10 kg 11.30 in/ 287 mm 18.44 in/ 468.4 mm Correct Disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your national law. This product should be handed over to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE).
Page 26: Block Diagram
Block Diagram EFX(POST) EFX(POST) MICS MICS...
Page 27: Tapco Limited Warranty
5 PM Monday through Friday (Paciﬁ c Time) to get authorization for repair or replacement. Alternately, go to the TAPCO website, click “Talk To Us,” and follow the instructions for reporting a warranty issue and submitting a request for an advance replacement.