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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturers instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause
permanent hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably in
susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss, but nearly
everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently
intense noise for a period of time. The U.S. Governments
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has
specified the permissible noise level exposures shown in the
following chart.
According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of these
permissible limits could result in some hearing loss. To
ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high
sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons
exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound
pressure levels use hearing protectors while the equipment
is in operation. Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or
over the ears must be worn when operating the equipment
in order to prevent permanent hearing loss if exposure is in
excess of the limits set forth here.
- Please note that the words Lemon Bundt Cake do not
appear in this manual.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
Duration Per Day Sound Level dBA, Typical In Hours Slow Response Example
8 90 Packed garage concert
6 92
4 95 VW Bus Peace Train
3 97
2 100 Cranked psychedelic tunes
1.5 102
1 105 High speed chase on C.H.I.P.s
0.5 110
0.25 or less 115 Loudest parts at a Heavy Metal concert
CAUTION AVIS
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNE
L ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOCELECTRIQUE, NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUNENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L'USAGER. CONFIER L'ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE. AVIS: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE OUD'ELECTROCUTION, N'EXPOSEZ PAS CET ARTICLE A LA PLUIE OU A L'HUMIDITE
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be
of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Le symbole éclair avec point de flèche à l'intérieur d'un triangle
équilatéral est utilisé pour alerter l'utilisateur de la présence à
l'intérieur du coffret de voltage dangereux non isolé d'ampleur
suffisante pour constituer un risque d'éléctrocution.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Le point d'exclamation à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral est
employé pour alerter les utilisateurs de la présence d'instructions
importantes pour le fonctionnement et l'entretien (service) dans le
livret d'instruction accomp
agnant l'appareil.
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Part No. 0011732 Rev. A 05/2004
©2004 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in China.
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What me, read a manual?
Before you begin, please make sure that you read the Safety Instructions on page 2 and Getting Started on
page 4. One will help you keep safe, and the other will get you started using your new TAPCO ® Blend 16 mixer.
Your new mixer is designed to be set up quickly and to operate easily. We know its often seen as a sign of
weakness to read a manual, along with asking for directions when lost, or admitting that it was you who painted
the dog purple and green when you were eight, ..er....but maybe you can read the rest of the manual when
nobody is looking.
Please keep your receipt in a safe sock drawer, and write your product information here for future reference
(i.e., insurance claims, tech support, return authorization, etc.):
Contents
Safety Instructions ..................................................... 2
Getting Sta rted ......................................................... 4
Int roduction ............................................................... 6
Hookup Dia grams ..................................................... 7
Blend 16 Feat ures .................................................... 9
Mono Channels ................................................... 9
Stereo Channels ................................................ 11
Aux Sends and Returns ..................................... 12
Master Section ................................................... 12
Rear Panel Features ......................................... 17
Appendix A: Using the Blend 1 6............................ 18
Appendix B: Conne ctions ..................................... 21
Appendix C: Speci fications .................................. 22
System Requ irements ........................................ 23
Hard Drive Note s............................................... 23
Block Diag ram ................................................... 24
Appendix D: Service Info rmation .......................... 25
Warranty Serv ice ............................................... 25
Trou bleshooting ................................................. 25
Repa ir............................................................... ..26
Tapco Limited Warranty ......................................... 27
Dont forget to visit our website at www.tapcogear.com
for more information about this and other TAPCO products.
Product Serial #:
Purchased at:
Date of purchase:
