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Page 1: Operation Manual
Summit Audio Model TD-100 Instrument Preamp and Tube Direct Box Operation Manual Summit Audio, Inc. P .O. Box 223306 Carmel, CA 93922 (831) 728-1302 email: sound@summitaudio.com... - Page 2 12AX7A/ECC83 vacuum tube. This unique combination of of solid state and vacuum tube tech- nology gives the TD-100 the benefits of both worlds: the high reliability and long life of solid state and the warm overtones associated with vacuum tubes.
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Page 3: Front Panel
This output is not affected by the Loading control. Instrument Input Input for your bass, guitar, keyboard or other instrument. The maximum input level is +24dB. Model TD-100 Tube Direct Box... - Page 4 The impedance can be set from 10K ohms to 2M ohms. You can set this control to match the TD-100 to the imped- ance of your instrument or as a kind of tone control. In prac- tical use you’ll set this control to get the sound you like best.
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Page 5: Rear Panel
SUMMIT AUDIO INC. CARMEL, CA USA A.C. Receptacle The TD-100 is factory wired for either 100, 115 or 230 Volts AC. Before connecting AC power make sure the TD-100 is wired for the voltage used in your country. Headphone Output Use the TD-100 as a practice amp by inserting your head- phones here. -
Page 6: Basic Operation
Important: For proper operation of the Plug your instrument into the front panel input jack. TD-100 (or any vacuum Connect either the rear panel balanced Mic or Line output to tube device for that the input of your mixer or recorder. (An unbalanced cable can matter), allow the unit to be used with the Line Level output.) - Page 7 In the example below, the Direct Output feeds the Bass Amp and the low impedance, balanced microphone output is sent to the mixing console. Direct Box Connection Model TD-100 Tube Direct Box...
- Page 8 The output is already ampli- fied so there’s no need to re-route through your mixer. The line level output of the TD-100 is ideal for interfacing with any other effects you wish to use. Balanced To Recorder Input Summit Audio, Inc.
- Page 9 TLA-50. Plug your instrument into the front panel of the TD-100 and run an XLR or 1/4" cable from the output of the TD-100 to the input of the TLA-50. Use the 1/4” output of the TD-100...
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Page 10: Circuit Explanation
Peak OUTPUT Hold The Instrument Input to the TD-100 is directly connected to the Direct Output. The Impedance control sets the input impedance of the first stage input. The Impedance control can be used to match the impedance of the instrument and to provide subtle tonal coloration. -
Page 11: Electrical Connections
Balanced 3-pin XLR Sleeve - - Ground Pin 1 - - Ground Tip - - - - (+) Signal Pin 2 - - (+) Signal Ring - - - -(-) Signal Pin 3 - - (-) Signal Model TD-100 Tube Direct Box... -
Page 12: Specifications
Input Input impedance is variable from 10KΩ to 2MΩ . Maximum input level is +24dBu unbalanced. Noise 20kHz unweighted -121 dBu minimum gain position Distortion THD, IMD 0.07% at +10 dBu Frequency Response -/+0.01dB, 10Hz to 100kHz Summit Audio, Inc. - Page 13 Fuse size is .5 amp, slo-blo for 100/115 V Fuse size is .25 amp, slo-blo at 230 V Dimensions W: 8.5”, H: 1.75”, D: 8.5” (Two units fit side by side on a standard one-space rack shelf.) Weight 7 pounds (3.15 kg) Model TD-100 Tube Direct Box...
- Page 14 Please fill in and mail your warranty card today. We would like to know a little bit about you. We will provide periodic updates, links, announcements and even free stuff. Be sure to include your email address if you have one. Thanks. TD-100 Op Rev. A...
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