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- Page 1 16-CHANNEL 4-BUS MIXER w/ ONBOARD EFFECTS owner’ s manual...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
CAUTION 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
Before you begin, please make sure that you read the Safety Instructions on page 2 and Getting Started on page 4. One will help you keep safe, and the other will get you started using your new TAPCO Your new mixer is designed to be set up quickly and to operate easily. We know it’s often seen as a sign of weakness to read a manual, along with asking for directions when lost, or admitting that it was you who painted the dog purple and green when you were eight, ..er...but maybe you can read the rest of the manual when... -
Page 4: Getting Started
Tracktion or other DAW software. See “USB and the Blend 16” on page 19, for more details about using the mixer with a computer. -
Page 5: Master Section
9. Now that you have a rough mix going, you may need to readjust the MAIN MIX FADER to a comfortable listening level. The meters should indicate by lighting most of the green LEDs when music is playing, and occasionally light the yellow. 10. -
Page 6: Introduction
The USB port on the Blend 16 makes it easy to get audio from your mixer to your computer-based DAW. And just in case you don’t have the software, we’ve included a CD-ROM with the full version of Tracktion, our easy- to-use multitrack recording and sequencing software (for the PC or Mac). -
Page 7: Hookup Diagrams
Hookup Diagrams Stereo PA system... - Page 8 INPUT BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL INST INST INPUT INPUT INSERT INSERT Gate/Compressor (optional) Gate/Compressor (optional) Active Monitors (Tapco S-5) Transferring records, while yodelling and playing along Vocal Mic Guitar INPUT INPUT BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL INST INST INPUT INPUT INSERT INSERT Active Monitors...
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Page 9: Blend 16 Features
Blend 16 Features MONO CHANNELS Mono channels 1 to 8 allow adjustment of EQ, Pan, and Level for mono signals. The output from each channel strip can be assigned to the main mix and subgroups. Auxiliary signals can be tapped off and sent to Aux bus 1 (monitors) and Aux bus 2 (effects). - Page 10 8. MID FREQ EQ This adjusts the frequency of the MID EQ (9) control from 100 Hz to 8 kHz. This gives you great flexibility in shaping your sound. Listen carefully for its effect. 9. MID EQ Turn this clockwise to boost the level of signals around the frequency set by the MID FREQ (8) control.
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Page 11: Stereo Channels
LINE LINE GAIN GAIN HIGH HIGH MUTE MUTE For an example, suppose your band is performing on stage, and you hear something unusual (well, more unusual than normal). Without interrupting their performance, you can Solo each channel in turn, and listen in the headphones until you identify the problem channel or band member. -
Page 12: Aux Sends And Returns
AUX SENDS and RETURNS . AUX 1 SEND MON OUTPUT To create a stage monitor mix, connect this 1/4" TRS output to the input of your stage monitor amplifier (or powered monitors). Each channel’s AUX SEND 1 MON (11) knob adjusts how much of the channel’s signal appears on the AUX 1 bus. - Page 13 POWER PHANTOM 48V STEREO GRAPHIC EQ 64Hz 125Hz 400Hz 1kHz 2.5kHz MAIN MIX BYPASS AUX1(MON) INTERNAL EFFECTS REV + CHORUS VOCAL 1 REV + FLANGER VOCAL 2 REV + DELAY LG HALL CHORUS SM HALL FLANGER LG ROOM ST DELAY SM ROOM M DELAY PLATE...
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Page 14: Internal Effects
POWER PHANTOM 48V STEREO GRAPHIC EQ 64Hz 125Hz 400Hz 1kHz MAIN MIX AUX1(MON) INTERNAL EFFECTS REV + CHORUS VOCAL 1 REV + FLANGER VOCAL 2 REV + DELAY LG HALL CHORUS SM HALL FLANGER LG ROOM ST DELAY SM ROOM M DELAY PLATE SPRING... -
Page 15: Control Room
8. USB OUTPUT: MAIN MIX/SUBS 1- This switch allows you to choose if the main mix or if subgroups 1 and 2, are sent out of the mixer’s USB (62) output to your computer. If pressed in, the A/D converters of the USB section receive the output from subgroups 1 and 2 (before the SUB FADERS (50)). -
Page 16: Subgroup Faders
POWER PHANTOM 48V STEREO GRAPHIC EQ 64Hz 125Hz 400Hz 1kHz MAIN MIX AUX1(MON) INTERNAL EFFECTS REV + CHORUS VOCAL 1 REV + FLANGER VOCAL 2 REV + DELAY LG HALL CHORUS SM HALL FLANGER LG ROOM ST DELAY SM ROOM M DELAY PLATE SPRING... -
Page 17: Rear Panel Features
55. AC POWER IN This standard IEC connection is where you connect the supplied power cord. Connect the power supply cord to the Blend 16 first, then plug the power supply into a suitable and properly rated AC outlet. The Blend 16 has a universal power supply that will operate with AC mains voltages from 100 VAC to 240 VAC. -
Page 18: Appendix A: Using The Blend 16
Appendix A: Using the Blend 16 At first glance, the controls on the front panel of the Blend 16 may seem more at home in a space movie, right next to the Navigation officer. Like most things, it’s worse than that really. Here is a brief overview that may help you understand the basic functions and mysterious inner workings of the Blend 16. - Page 19 Mr. Out-of-Tune from the boy band. USB and the Blend 16 One of the cool features of the Blend 16 is its integrated USB input and output. Among other things, this allows you to record your live shows, perform...
- Page 20 2. To listen through the software as you record, engage software monitoring in your DAW for the Blend 16 inputs. You will then be able to listen to the tracks while you are recording, including any software effects you might have added. This is done differently for each DAW, so consult your software’s manual if you are unsure how to do this.
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Page 21: Appendix B: Connections
Appendix B: Connections XLR Connectors Channels 1 and 2 use 3-pin female XLR connectors on the MIC inputs. They are wired as follows, according to standards specified by the AES (Audio Engineering Society). SHIELD COLD SHIELD COLD XLR Balanced Wiring Pin 1 = Shield Pin 2 = Hot (+) Pin 3 = Cold (–) -
Page 22: Appendix C: Specifications
Appendix C: Specifications Frequency Response Mic Input to any Output (Trim at 0 dB): Distortion THD and SMPTE IMD; 20Hz to 20kHz Mic Input to Main Output: Noise 20 Hz to 20 kHz BW (150 Ω source impedance) Equivalent Input Noise (EIN): Residual Output Noise: Channel and Main Mix levels off Main, Ctrl Room, Phones:... -
Page 23: System Requirements
Physical Dimensions and Weight Height: Back: 5.0” (127 mm) Front: 2.5” (64 mm) Width: 18.5” (469 mm) Depth: 16.6” (422 mm) Weight: 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg) Internal Effects 32 bit EMAC processing, 2-channel Sample Rate: 31.25 kHz Bandwidth: 15.6 kHz Number of presets: Parameters: 2 controls... -
Page 24: Block Diagram
LOGIC SOLO MAIN LOGIC SOLO SOLO (FX) (MON) GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP MAIN RIGHT MAIN LEFT LOGIC SOLO MAIN... -
Page 25: Appendix D: Service Information
Details concerning Warranty Service are spelled out in the Warranty section on page 27. If you think your TAPCO Blend 16 has a problem, please do everything you can to confirm it before calling for service. Doing so might save you from the deprivation of your mixer and the associated suffering. -
Page 26: Repair
The mixer should not be selected as your computer’s sound system default device. 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. -
Page 27: Tapco Limited Warranty
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 modification will void this warranty.