Nady Audio TMP-3 Owner's Manual

Nady Audio TMP-3 Owner's Manual

Tube channel mic preamp with equalizer and compressor

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O W N E R ' S M A N U A L
TMP-3
TUBE CHANNEL MIC PREAMP
WITH EQUALIZER AND COMPRESSOR

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  • Page 1 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L TMP-3 TUBE CHANNEL MIC PREAMP WITH EQUALIZER AND COMPRESSOR...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    You will find that your new NADY AUDIO TMP-3 has superior performance and greater flexibility than any other tube mic preamps in its price range. Please read this manual carefully to get the most out of your new unit.
  • Page 3: Warning

    ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this electronic device, basic precautions should always be taken, including the following: Read all instructions before using the product. Do not use this product near water (e.g., near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.).
  • Page 4: Installation

    RACK MOUNTING The TMP-3 fits into one standard 19" rack unit of space (1 3/4"). Parts of the unit can become very warm during use. This is normal during operation. Care should be taken to ensure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling (at least 12” or 30cm). Do not place the TMP-3 on high temperature devices such as power amplifiers, etc., or the unit may overheat in operation.
  • Page 5: Controls And Connectors

    (14) OUTPUT LEVEL VU METER The output level of the TMP-3 can be monitored using the analog OUTPUT LEVEL VU METER. The meter’s 0dB marking repre- sents +12dB at the XLR output and +6dBu at the 1/4" output. The output meter will also reflect any attenuation due to the output limiter when it is engaged.
  • Page 6: Connection

    (Note: Use at the improper voltage can damage your unit and void the warranty.) Make sure the TMP-3 power cord is properly connected to a grounded AC outlet. Note examples illustrating proper connection of microphones and instruments to the TMP-3. Do not use both inputs at the same time.
  • Page 7: Using The Side Chain

    1/4" RETURN plug connects to the signal processor Output. The signal in the SIDE CHAIN is not heard on the Output of the TMP-3, it only effects the action of the compressor. The higher the level of signal in the SIDE CHAIN, the more compression will occur.
  • Page 8 DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS UNIT YOURSELF AS IT CAN BE DANGEROUS AND WILL ALSO VOID THE WARRANTY. NADY SYSTEMS, INC. • 6701 SHELLMOUND STREET, EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 Tel: 510.652.2411 • Fax: 510.652.5075 • www.nady.com...

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