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Page 2: Safety Instructions
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when CAUTION AVIS unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid NE PAS OUVRIR... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Instructions .............2 Getting Started ............4 Introduction...............6 Hookup Diagrams.............7 Blend 16 Features ............9 Mono Channels ...........9 Stereo Channels ..........11 Aux Sends and Returns ........12 Master Section...........12 Rear Panel Features .........17 Appendix A: Using the Blend 16......18 Appendix B: Connections ........21 Appendix C: Specifications ........22 System Requirements........23 Hard Drive Notes ..........23... -
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting Startled The following steps will help you set up your mixer, and get the levels and adjustments just right. Please follow the instructions in the order they are presented, rather like following the instructions for mixing a cake, or running a nuclear power station for example. ZERO THE CONSOLE: 2. -
Page 5: Master Section
9. Now that you have a rough mix going, you • Only plug your amplifier’s speaker-level outputs may need to readjust the MAIN MIX FADER to a into speakers, never to the mixer. comfortable listening level. The METERS should • Never use guitar cables to connect amplifiers to indicate by lighting most of the green LEDs when speakers. -
Page 6: Introduction
8 channel mixer, and not quite as many as most 20 channel mixers. The TAPCO family of mixers hails back to the days of TAPCO Corporation, Greg Mackie’s first company. TAPCO revolutionized the audio industry back in 1969 with the very first 6-channel mixer designed for keyboards and rock ‘N’... -
Page 7: Hookup Diagrams
Hookup Diagrams Stereo PA system... - Page 8 Studio tracking and overdubbing �������������������� ������������ ���������� ������������������������� ��������� ���������� ������������� ����������� � � � � � � � � � � ����������� � � ����������������� ��� �� ��� ���� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ���� ���� ����...
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Page 9: Blend 16 Features
Blend 16 Features Channels 3 to 8 accept inputs from any line-level instrument, effects device, or tape player. They can � be driven by virtually any line-level signal. Guitars and other instrument level sources should not be MONO CHANNELS connected directly to inputs 3-8. You should use a preamp to provide a line-level output first. - Page 10 � 13. PAN Use this wisely to add sizzle to cymbals or an overall sense of transparency or This adjusts how much of the channel signal plays edge to keyboards, vocals, guitar, and in the left side of the main mix and subgroups, and bacon frying.
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Page 11: Stereo Channels
CD/ TAPE 20. LINE/PHONO switch For an example, suppose your band is performing on stage, and (channels 13 and 14 only) you hear something unusual (well, In the up position, channel 13 and more unusual than normal). Without 14 accept line-level signals. interrupting their performance, you In the down position, these can Solo each channel in turn, and... -
Page 12: Aux Sends And Returns
AUX SENDS and RETURNS into the right input. The signal will appear on both sides. 25. CD/TAPE INPUTS This is where you connect the outputs of your intermission entertainment. Any line-level mono or stereo device can be used, such as: tape, DVD/CD player, television audio, etc. - Page 13 28. PHANTOM POWER LED This light comes on when the rear panel PHANTOM POWER (54) switch is turned on. This indicates that the XLR MIC (1) inputs are supplied with 48 volts. ����������������� 29. LAMP This female BNC connector allows you to attach “Littlelite”...
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Page 14: Internal Effects
INTERNAL EFFECTS The internal effects circuit receives mono signals from the AUX 2 FX bus, and it outputs stereo signals onto the main mix buses. It also adds a summed mono signal to the stage monitor mix (AUX 1 bus). The outputs are controlled by two FX RETURN (45, 46) �����������������... -
Page 15: Control Room
38. USB OUTPUT: MAIN MIX/SUBS 1-2 Push SUBS 1-2 to hear subgroup 1 and 2 outputs. Push SUBS 3-4 to hear subgroup 3 and 4 outputs. This switch allows you to choose if the main mix or Note: If any channel has its SOLO (18) switch in, then if subgroups 1 and 2, are sent out of the mixer’s USB only the SOLOed channels are heard in the control (62) output to your computer. -
Page 16: Subgroup Faders
amplifiers clip at about +10 dB, and some recorders aren’t so forgiving either. For best real-world results, try to keep your peaks between 0 dB and +8 dB. If your meters are too high, you will get distortion. If they are too low, then your signal-to-noise will suffer. -
Page 17: Rear Panel Features
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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 • Channels 15 and 16 can switch the audio output Blend 16 may seem more at home in a space movie, from your computer’s software (such as Tracktion) right next to the Navigation officer. - Page 19 Subgroups Three controls configure how the USB connection will work in different scenarios: The channel audio signals can also be sent to the CD/ TAPE USB Source switch: subgroups. These let you group together similar or ���������� This lets you related sources.
- Page 20 Studio: Direct Monitoring Studio: Software Monitoring Configuration: Configuration: 1. Connect your mics and instruments to the mixer’s 1. Follow steps 1 to 6 above to get your sounds into input channels (leave channels 15-16 unused). the computer, using subgroups 1-2. Do not assign 2.
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Page 21: Appendix B: Connections
Appendix B: Connections XLR Connectors 1/4" TS Phone Plugs and Jacks Channels 1 and 2 use 3-pin female XLR “TS” stands for Tip-Sleeve, the two connections connectors on the MIC inputs. They are wired as available on a mono 1/4" phone jack or plug. They follows, according to standards specified by the AES are used for unbalanced signals. -
Page 22: Appendix C: Specifications
Appendix C: Specifications 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 Control Room Output:... -
Page 23: System Requirements
System Requirements Physical Dimensions and Weight Height: Back: 5” (127 mm) Here are some of the computer requirements in Front: 2.5” (64 mm) order to use the mixer with a computer and to run the Width: 18.45” (469 mm) Tracktion software. Depth: 16.6”... -
Page 24: Block Diagram
LOGIC LOGIC LOGIC SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO (FX) (MON) GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP MAIN RIGHT MAIN MAIN MAIN LEFT... -
Page 25: Appendix D: Service Information
Appendix D: Service Information Warranty Service No Audio into your Computer: • Confirm the mixer is receiving mic or instrument Details concerning Warranty Service are spelled input signals. out in the Warranty section on page 27. If you think your TAPCO Blend 16 has a problem, •... -
Page 26: Repair
Repair No Communication with the mixer: • The PC driver may not be installed correctly. Service for TAPCO mixers is available at our Make sure your computer meets the system corporate headquarters and servicedrome, located requirements. Uninstall the driver from the Add/ in sunny Woodinville, Washington. -
Page 27: Tapco Limited Warranty
LOUD DAMAGES THAT MAY RESULT FROM ANY DEFECT IN Technologies at our rainforest factory complex. THE MACKIE PRODUCT OR ANY WARRANTY CLAIM. LOUD Technologies may use refurbished parts for Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of repair or replacement of any products. - Page 28 �������������...