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CONTROLS & INDICATORS
INPUT CONTROL
The Input Control sets the amount of input gain of the TPS II. Turn
the control clockwise to increase gain and counterclockwise to
decrease gain. You may control two ranges of gain with this control,
+20 to +68dB and +0 to +48dB. The maximum mic input signal is
+19dBm when the input gain is set to "0", removing the need for a pad
switch. Selection of the gain range is made with the +20dB gain switch.
NOTE: This control, along with the +20 dB Switch, is responsible for
any saturation of the tube. To change the tube character, utilize these
2 controls.
+20DB GAIN SWITCH
Use the +20dB Gain Switch to set the gain range of the input control.
When the switch is out, the unit operates in Normal mode. Depressing
the switch adds 20dB of gain. For microphone applications, where
more gain is needed, push the switch in. For hot line level inputs, set
the switch in the out position.
INPUT IMPEDANCE CONTROL
The same microphone can sound different on various pre-amps. One
reason is that every pre-amp presents a different load to on its' input,
some even change as gain is changed! Our third generation discrete
front end was designed to be absolutely transparent. Every nuance of
the microphone is maintained providing detail masked by inferior pre-
amps. The Input Impedance control is one key element in providing
new versatility in voicing microphones.
NOTE: the Input impedance control only affects mic/line inputs. The ¼"
instrument input on the front panel is NOT affected by this control in
any way. The instrument input impedance is ALWAYS >1M Ohm.
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