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12. Damage Requiring Service — This product should be serviced only by qualifi ed service personnel when: CAUTION AVIS A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into this product; or DO NOT OPEN C. This product has been exposed to rain; or RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR D. This product does not appear to operate normally or CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK exhibits a marked change
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Contents Safety Instructions.....................................................2 Getting Started .........................................................4 Placement.................................................................4 Introduction...............................................................6 Hookup Diagrams.....................................................7 TAPCO S•8 Features .................................................8 Rear Panel Description .........................
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Getting Started Placement The following steps will An Extremely Important LOOK help you set up your Note on S•8 Bass monitor speakers quickly. Response and Your CLOSER Follow these steps for all Control Room the S•8 studio monitors in Your new S•8s achieve their best bass your system. response in a room that’s optimized for bass reproduction. A lot of factors can conspire INITIAL SETTINGS: to thwart the S•8s’ extended low frequency, 1. Turn the INPUT LEVEL control on the rear panel all
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S8 ACTIVE STUDIO MONITOR INPUTS SETTINGS RCA XLR HIGH FREQ FILTER (UNBALANCED) (BALANCED) –2dB 0 +2dB (NORMAL) TRS (BALANCED) LOW FREQ FILTER OFF MAX INPUT LEVEL 0 +2dB +4dB (NORMAL) AC SELECT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. CAUTION: REPLACE WITH THE SAME FUSE AND RATING. AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC
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Introduction Thank you for choosing TAPCO S•8 Studio Monitors by LOUD Technologies. The TAPCO product line hails back to the days of TAPCO Corporation, Greg Mackie’s fi rst company. TAPCO revolutionized the audio industry back in 1969 with the very fi rst 6-channel mixer specifi cally designed for keyboards and rock ‘n’ roll. In essence, TAPCO redefi ned the price/performance ratio and made high-quality professional audio equipment accessible to virtually anyone. Today, TAPCO is reborn with th
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Hookup Diagrams Stereo Speaker Hookup S-8 ACTIVE STUDIO MONITOR S-8 ACTIVE STUDIO MONITOR INPUTS SETTINGS INPUTS SETTINGS PHONO XLR HIGH FREQ FILTER PHONO XLR HIGH FREQ FILTER –2dB 0 +2dB –2dB 0 +2dB (NORMAL) (NORMAL) TRS TRS LOW FREQ FILTER LOW FREQ FILTER OFF MAX OFF MAX INPUT INPUT LEVEL LEVEL 0 +2dB +4dB 0 +2dB +4dB (NORMAL) (NORMAL) Left Right Line level Line level Output Output 1202-VLZPRO Mixer or Preamplifier Daisy-Chaining Two Speakers Per Side S-8 ACTIVE STUDIO MONITOR S-8 ACTIVE STUD
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TAPCO S•8 Features • The S•8 is designed to operate with a +4 dBu signal REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION when the INPUT LEVEL control is at the MAX position. This is where • The S•8 can accept you connect up to a +20 dBu signal your signal to the by turning down the monitor and make INPUT LEVEL control adjustments to accordingly. the frequency • NEVER connect the 9 response of output of an amplifi er the speakers directly to the input to match the of the S•8. This could monitor’s locat
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Get that sound level meter out. Decide what level The fuse is located behind the fuse cover, at the you’re going to mix at and use the meter to help keep bottom of the IEC socket. See the “Troubleshooting” you mixing at that section on page 11 level. Your ears will for information about thank you, and your replacing the fuse. 10 11 mixes will be better 8. Bass Refl ex for it. Port 4. LOW FREQ A bass refl ex system Switch uses the radiation The LOW FREQ from the rear of switch tailors the
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Protection Circuits Input Signal Wiring There are several protection mechanisms designed You should use high-quality, shielded cable to into the S•8 to safeguard the loudspeakers and connect the signal source to the INPUT jack on the S•8. amplifi ers from inadvertent damage. • Foil shielded cables, such as Belden 8451, 8761, or CAUTION: The protection 9501 are commonly used for studio wiring. circuits are designed to protect the • Microphone cables work well. loudspeakers under reasonable • T
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Appendix A: Service Information Warranty Service No Sound • Is the power LED on the front panel illuminated? Details concerning Warranty Service are spelled out in the Warranty section on page 15. • Is the INPUT LEVEL control turned up? If you think your TAPCO S•8 has a problem, please • Is the signal source turned up? Make sure the do everything you can to confi rm it before calling for signal level from the mixing console (or whatever service. Doing so might save you from the deprivation
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Repair Service for TAPCO products is available at our 5. Include a legible note stating your name, shipping factory, located in sunny Woodinville, Washington. address (no P.O. boxes), daytime phone number, Service for TAPCO products living outside the United RA number, and a detailed description of the States can be obtained through local dealers or problem, including how we can duplicate it. distributors. 6. Write the RA number in BIG PRINT on top of the box. If your monitor needs servic
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Appendix B: Connections XLR Connectors 1/4" TS Phone Plugs and Jacks XLR connectors are used to make balanced “TS” stands for Tip-Sleeve, the two connections connections to the S•8. They are wired as follows, available on a mono 1/4" phone jack or plug. They according to standards specifi ed by the AES (Audio are used for unbalanced signals. Engineering Society). SLEEVE SLEEVE TIP 2 SHIELD TIP HOT TIP 1 SLEEVE COLD 3 SHIELD 1 1/4" TS Unbalanced Wiring: Sleeve = Shield 3 COLD 2 HOT Tip = Hot
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Appendix C: S•8 Specifi cations Acoustic Performance Equalization Free Field Frequency Response: Low Frequency EQ: +2 dB/+4 dB @ 100 Hz, shelving 40 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB) High Frequency EQ: ±2 dB @ 5 kHz, shelving Lower Cutoff Frequency: –3 dB @ 40 Hz Upper Cutoff Frequency: –3 dB @ 20 kHz AC Power Requirements Sound Pressure Level @ 1 meter, 7.5 dBu into US: 120 VAC, 60 Hz Balanced Input: 100 dB SPL @ 1m Europe: 240 VAC, 50 Hz Maximum SPL Per Pair: 113 dB SPL @ 1m Korea (AC
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TAPCO LIMITED WARRANTY A. LOUD Technologies Inc. warrants all materials, H. This is your sole warranty. LOUD Technologies Inc. workmanship and proper operation of this TAPCO does not authorize any third party, including any product for a period of one year from the original dealer or sales representative, to assume any date of purchase. If any defects are found in the liability on behalf of LOUD Technologies or to make materials or workmanship, or if the product fails to any warranty for LOU
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