The TM1 was developed for use in console and PC LAN tournaments, game centers, or in the home. It was also designed to operate best when using a Turtle Beach Ear Force SEVEN or SIERRA headset . The configurations shown in this manual do not represent a comprehensive list, and other customized settings are possible.
Connector Types / Function Map Connection Types 4 Pole Connector Green 3 Pole Stereo Connector Pink Mic Cable ground ground right ground right left left Stereo PC Headset to 4 Pole to Stereo PC 4 Pole Converter Cable Headset Mic Converter Front View Channels 1-6 1.
Function Map Rear View Channels 1-6 1. Channel Digital Optical TOSLINK Game Audio Inputs 2. Channel Analog Stereo 3.5mm Game Audio Inputs 3. AC Power Input 4. Power Switch 5. USB Power (Mixer Only) 6. USB Pass-through Connection (Mini) 7. Mode Switch (6x1 / 3x2) 8.
Function Map Top View 1. Analog Game Level Controls: For use with analog setup; controls game sounds only, with no effect on mic. or chat level. Adjust game level to taste. This does not affect game volume when the optical connection is used. 2.
Setting Up Your TM1 Analog Setup • Stereo Input: For use with analog devices . Analog connections cascade to the next channel until reaching another populated input . Only headsets plugged into the front headphone outputs will function with this input. mic. •...
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Setting Up Your TM1 Digital Setup • Optical Input: For use with digital devices and XPSEVEN / SIERRA Control Units. Digital connections cascade from channels 1, 3, and 5 to channel 2, 4, and 6 respectively unless there is already a digital signal on those channels. If you are using a digital connection, you need a XPSEVEN / SIERRA Control Unit to hear game audio.
Noise Gate A noise gate removes background noise from the mic. path without removing your voice. Controlling the settings on these gates allows for an experience with very little background noise. For example, the noise gate threshold may be set to just above the room noise, so the microphone channel will only pass sound that is above the room noise (such as the sound of your voice speaking into the mic.).
Suggested Settings (Using SEVEN or SIERRA Headsets) Using Headset (USB Headset Connection - Data / Power) Data / Power Digital Analog Digital Digital Analog Digital Analog Digital Analog Digital Analog Digital Analog Digital GAME IN 6 GAME IN 5 GAME IN 4 GAME IN 3 GAME IN 2 GAME IN 1...
Multiple TM1 Setup Modes of Operation The TM1 can be used in two different modes. It can facilitate either one team of up to six players or two teams of up to three players each on one Tournament Mixer. • For 6x1 settings, all six players hear through connected headphones. •...
Broadcast Output Lets you connect the Tournament Mixer to a broadcast mixer for shout casters and production teams to easily broadcast and mix in players’ chat with their live streams or audio feed from the event. Broadcast output uses the TM1 link port on the back of the TM1. The signal will be mono and be either on the right or left audio path, depending on how you have the “First-Second”...
Compliance / Conformity Regulatory Compliance Statements for the TM1 Model Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notices Class B Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15, Subpart B of the FCC Rules.
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Compliance / Conformity Declaration of Conformity Marking by this symbol: indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the EMC Directive of the European Union (2004/108/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards: Safety: EN 60950-1: 2006 Also Licensed for Standards: IEC 60950-1:2005, (CB Scheme Report/Certificate), UL60950-1 (NRTL License), CSA22.2, 60950-1 (SCC License) Additional licenses issued for specific countries available on request Emissions:...
WARRANTY SERVICE: In the USA and CANADA Warranty Service is provided by our Turtle Beach USA offices and in all other Countries it is provided by our local International Distributors when available. Refurbished/Recertified products are sold on an AS IS basis with a 90-day Warranty or less in accordance with each vendor’s policy.
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(18) months following the purchase of the Product. EXCLUSIONS FROM LIMITED WARRANTY: This Limited Warranty shall not apply and VTB has no liability under this Limited Warranty if the Turtle Beach Product: - is used for commercial purposes such as “LAN, Call Centers” (including rental or lease);...
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