M-Audio 81602 Tampa Specifications, Technical Support & Contact Information, Preamp Specs

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TAMPA Specifications

Preamp Specs

Mic input:XLR with variable impedance loading (2400/1200/600/300 ohms)

Instrument input (TRS): 200K balanced / 100K unbalanced

Digital outputs:AES/EBU and S/PDIF 24-bit mono (44.1/48/88.2/96kHz)

Continuously variable gain: 34dB

Low-cut switch: -12dB / octave below 80Hz

System gain (balanced in/out): 12dB to 46dB (20dB gain switch off; 32dB to 66dB (20dB gain switch on)

Maximum analog output at soft clip:+30dBu (balanced);+24dBu (unbalanced)

Output impedance: 600 ohms

Digital clip level: +30.5dBu

Discrete Class A circuitry throughout the audio path

Frequency response: 20Hz to 40KHz (+/- 0.25dB)

Distortion: Increases with level until soft-clip occurs (0.5% max at 10 VAC balanced out)

Signal-to-noise: 110dB;“A” weighted (gain set to minimum)

EIA noise rating: -127dBm; 600 ohms (gain set to maximum)

VU meter: Registers 0 VU at +26dBu

Clip indicator: Lights at 4dBu below digital clip

Analog Compressor Specs

Compression type: Dual passive optical attenuator; servo controlled, peak responding

Gain reduction: 20dB minimum

Threshold: Continuously adjustable from –20dBu to +20dBu

Compression ratio: Continuously adjustable from 1.1/1 to 10/1

Attack time: Continuously adjustable from 1ms to 11ms (scale is in time constants)

Release time: Continuously adjustable from 250ms to 5 seconds (scale is in time constants)

Headroom: 30dB (20dB gain switch on); 24dB (20dB gain switch off)

VU meter: Registers 0 VU at zero gain reduction

Tested to

comply

with FCC Standards

For Home or Studio Use

Technical Support & Contact Information

For additonal help, contact M-Audio Technical Support by telephone (626-445-7556, 9-5 PST M-F), by fax (626-445-8407) or by e-mail (support@m-audio.com).

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions about this product, or any M-Audio product, we invite you to contact us directly by using the following information:

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Arcadia, CA 91006-2861

U.S.A.

Sales Information:

626-445-2842

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info@m-audio.com

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626-445-8495

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626-445-7564

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Mark Rd.

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England

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44 (0)144 241 6590

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44 (0)871 717 7102

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D-74613 Ohringen

Germany

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07941 98 7000

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07941 98 70030

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07941 98 70070

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Contents Tampa Manual Table of ContentsYour TAMPA’s Features IntroductionFront and Rear Panel Descriptions Setup and Connection Rear Panel FeaturesAC power To output to digital equipment Connecting Your Tampa’s OutputsTampa Controls Using the Phase Invert Switch About Soft Clipping and the 20dB Pad SwitchUsing the Low-Cut Filter Input Impedance SelectorSetting the Compressor Typical Vocals Transparent Typical SettingsAcoustic Guitar Transparent Acoustic Guitar Maximum PresenceTechnical Support & Contact Information Tampa SpecificationsPreamp Specs Analog Compressor SpecsYour TAMPA’s Warranty