Tapco BLEND6 Owner's Manual

Tapco BLEND6 Owner's Manual

6-channel mixer

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  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    12. Damage Requiring Service — This product should be serviced CAUTION AVIS only by qualifi ed service personnel when: A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into this product; or DO NOT OPEN C.This product has been exposed to rain;...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Instructions.........2 Getting Started..........4 Introduction ..........6 Hookup Diagrams ........7 Blend 6 Features ...........8 Channel Inputs.........8 Channel Controls........9 Equalization ..........9 Auxiliaries ..........9 Master Section ........11 Output Connections ......12 Rear Panel Features ......12 Appendix A: Service Information .....13 Appendix B: Connections ......14 Appendix C: Blend 6 Specifi cations..15 Gain Structure Diagram......16 Block Diagram ........17...
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting Started The following steps will help you set up your mixer, and get the levels and adjustments just right. ZERO THE CONSOLE: 4. If necessary, apply channel EQ changes. (You may need to compensate for level changes afterward 1. Turn everything off, including the mixer’s POWER with the channel LEVEL control.) switch and PHANTOM POWER switch.
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  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for choosing a TAPCO Blend 6 mixer by Mackie. The TAPCO family of mixers 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’...
  • Page 7: Hookup Diagrams

    LEVEL LEVEL ( M O N O ) ( M O N O ) M I C M I C Active Speakers (Mackie SRM450s) O U T - 2 2 + 2 5 - 2 2 + 2 5 GAIN...
  • Page 8: Blend 6 Features

    Blend 6 Features � � ��� ��� ������� ������� ��������� �������� ��� ��� ����� ����� � � � � ��� ��� ������ �� ��� ��� ��� � � � � �� �� ���� ���� ����� ����� ��� ��� ������� ������� ���...
  • Page 9: Channel Controls

    CHANNEL CONTROLS AUXILIARIES In addition to the main mix output, the mixer Channel strips 1 and 2 allow adjustment of EQ, Pan provides two auxiliary mixes, which you can send to and Level for mono signals. Channel strips 3/4, and parallel effects processors or stage monitors.
  • Page 10: Aux Return Inputs

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  • Page 11: Master Section

    MASTER SECTION 20. PHONES This adjusts the headphone levels without disturbing Before you read this section, have a read of the the main mix. channel strip controls in the previous section. Turn this down before connecting 16. POWER LED LEFT RIGHT and putting on your headphones, POWER or engaging the CTRL ROOM (18)
  • Page 12: Output Connections

    It is intended to patch into an effects device’s input, � � ��� ��� ������� ������� ��������� �������� ��� ����� hence the name FX. � � � � ��� ��� � � 28. TAPE OUTPUTS �� ��� ��� ��� Use these jacks to capture the entire performance to �...
  • Page 13: Appendix A: Service Information

    Appendix A: Service Information Warranty Service Repair Details concerning Warranty Service are spelled Service for TAPCO mixers is available at our factory, out in the Warranty section on page 19. located in sunny Woodinville, Washington. Service for If you think your TAPCO Blend 6 has a problem, TAPCO mixers living outside the United States can be please do everything you can to confi rm it before obtained through local dealers or distributors.
  • Page 14: Appendix B: Connections

    Appendix B: Connections XLR Connectors 1/4" TS Phone Plugs and Jacks Channels 1 and 2 use 3-pin female XLR connectors “TS” stands for Tip-Sleeve, the two connections on the MIC inputs. They are wired as follows, available on a mono 1/4" phone jack or plug. They according to standards specifi ed by the AES (Audio are used for unbalanced signals.
  • Page 15: Appendix C: Blend 6 Specifi Cations

    Appendix C: Blend 6 Specifi cations Frequency Response Maximum Voltage Gain Mic Input to any Output (Trim at 0 dB): Mic Input to: +0, –1 dB, Main Output: 74 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz Tape Output: 74 dB –3 dB, Aux Sends: 74 dB 10 Hz to 80 kHz...
  • Page 16: Gain Structure Diagram

    AC Power Requirements External Power Supply output: 9.0 VAC @ 1500 mA (2.5 mm AC coaxial power connection) External Power Supply AC input U.S. 120 VAC, 60 Hz Europe 240 VAC, 50 Hz Japan 100 VAC, 50/60 Hz Korea 220 VAC, 60 Hz Physical Dimensions and Weight Height: 2.6 in/66.7 mm...
  • Page 17: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram This shows an outline of the strange goings on inside the mixer.
  • Page 18: Track Sheets

    Track Sheets Use these sheets to record some of your favorite settings. ��� ��� TAPCO Blend 6 NOTES � � -22dB +25dB -22dB +25dB ���� ���� ���� ����� �� �� �� �� �� �� ����� ���� ���� ���� ���� � ���� �����...
  • Page 19: Tapco Limited Warranty

    Final determination of warranty YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE FROM AN AUTHORIZED MACKIE DEALER. UPON coverage lies solely with LOUD Technologies Inc. or its Authorized Service Centers.
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