Summary of Contents for Locomotive Audio 286A
- Page 1 USER’S MANUAL MODEL 286A DUAL CHANNEL TUBE MIC PREAMP & DI HANDMADE IN ST. LOUIS, MO USA...
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Page 3: Box Contents
INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of the Locomotive Audio Model 286A! This hand-built vacuum tube dual mic preamp and DI is a product of so much time, research and development. Inspired by many beautiful pieces of equipment from the 50s and 60s, we were able to design a flexible circuit with high quality components and modern features for today’s... -
Page 4: Legal Notices
Vacuum tube equipment can get very hot, so thought and care should be taken in how it is installed. The 286A will fit in a 19” equipment rack, taking 2 units of space (2U). The chassis for the 286A has vents punched out of the top and sides for heat to escape. -
Page 5: Warnings And Safety
The user should not attempt to service this product beyond changing tubes. The 286A has a hinged front panel that allows for easy access of internal parts if is- sues were to arise. Only a trained technician should make modifications or adjust- ments as the voltages within the chassis are very dangerous! LINE VOLTAGE &... -
Page 6: Main Features
• Heavy 16 gauge steel chassis • 115v/230v AC mains option on rear • Backed by 2-year limited warranty parts and labor 286A SPECIFICATIONS The technical data listed below may change without notice as we are consistently trying to improve our products •... - Page 7 Inspired by the great vintage Ampex 601 vacuum tube tape recorder, the 286A features four tubes; there is one EF86 and one 12AY7 per channel. The 286A can play nice by acting clean and natural with gentle even-order harmonics for a smooth, sweet touch.
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Page 8: Front Panel
FRONT PANEL The front panel of the 286A features two identical sets of channel controls. 1. Power Switch: Switches unit on. Illumination of the power lamp and VU meter will result. 2. +48 Switch: Supplies 48-volt phantom power to the xlr input of channel. -
Page 9: Back Panel
This 1/4” instrument jack loads the source with an impedance of 169kΩ. 11. VU Select Switch: The VU meter on the 286A is able to display the output signal level of either channel 1 or channel 2. If set to the center position, no metering of either channel will be displayed. -
Page 10: Vu Meter Calibration
Warranty is non-transfer- able and applies only to the original purchaser. In no event will Locomotive Audio, LLC. be liable for any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the product, including lost profits, damage to property and, to the extent permitted by law, dam- age for personal injury, even if Locomotive Audio, LLC. - Page 12 ©2015 Locomotive Audio, LLC...