Tapco T-231 user service Getting Started, Things To Remember

Getting Started

The following steps will help you set up your T•231, and get the levels just right.

SETTINGS:

1.Be sure the T•231’s POWER switch is off.

2.Set all the sliders to their center positions and all the switches out.

CONNECTIONS:

1.Using balanced or unbalanced cables, connect your mixer’s main outputs to the T•231’s inputs, and the T•231’s outputs to your amplifer’s (or powered speakers’) inputs.

If you are using the T•231 in a channel’s insert, connect your mixer’s channel inserts to your T•231’s INPUTs and OUTPUTs.

LOOK	Note: The T•231 31-Band Graphic
	Equalizer is designed to be inserted
	“in-line” with the signal as a
	serial device. This means that the
CLOSER entire signal is routed through the
	processor, in contrast to a parallel

device where the processed signal is mixed back with the unprocessed signal, like a reverb or echo.

2.Connect the cables using either XLR or 1/4” TRS connectors (balanced), or 1/4” TS or RCA connectors (unbalanced).

•The XLR, TRS, and RCA inputs for each channel are wired in parallel. Use only one input per channel.

•The XLR, TRS, and RCA outputs for each channel are wired in parallel.

•The balanced XLR connectors are wired as follows:

Pin 1 = shield (ground)

Pin 2 = hot (+)

Pin 3 = cold (–)

•The 1/4” TRS connectors are wired as follows:

Tip = hot (+)

Ring = cold (–)

Sleeve = shield (ground)

SET THE CONTROLS:

1.Make sure your signal source is turned up and delivering signal to the T•231. The signal should pass through the T•231 unaffected because the CHAN 1 and 2 BYPASS buttons are out and the signal processing circuitry is bypassed.

2.Push in the CHAN 1 and 2 BYPASS buttons to enable the graphic equalizer circuits.

3.You can turn up and down each individual slider and hear how it affects the sound.

4.You can turn up and down the input LEVEL controls to make it louder or softer. When the LEVEL control is at the center detent, it is at unity gain (it doesn’t boost or cut the signal).

Things To Remember:

•When you shut down your

equipment, turn off the amplifiers

first. When powering up, turn on the amplifiers last.

• Save the shipping box and packing material! You may need it someday.

3.Plug all the sound system components into suitable AC outlets, properly grounded and capable of delivering adequate current.

4.Turn all the equipment on. If you are monitoring the signal through speakers, turn the power amplifier on last to avoid getting any pops or thumps through your speakers.

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