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AC 100-120V, 60Hz
AC 200-240V, 50HZ
RATEDINPUT: 12.5W
WWW.TAPCOGEAR.COM
BROUGHTTO YOU BYTHEGROOVY FOLKS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA
MANUFACTURED IN CHINA•"TAPCO" AND "MACKIE" ARE REGISTERED
TRADEMARKSOF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC.•COPYRIGHT©2003
CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2
GATE COMPRESSOR / LIMITER AIR GAIN REDUCTION(dB) GATE COMPRESSOR / LIMITER AIR
30 20 15 10 6421
-30 -10 2.5 50 0.5 0 -30 -10 2.5 50 0.5 0
-50 -15 -20 0 2 5 10 100 0.3 1 -6 +6 -50 -15 -20 0 2 5 10 100 0.3 1 -6 +6
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CH 1
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8. Heat — This product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, or other devices which produce CAUTION AVIS heat. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 9. Power Sources — This product should be connected to a DO NOT OPEN power supply only of the type described in these operation RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR instructions or as marked on this product. 10. Power Cord Protection — Power supply cords should be routed CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REM
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18. Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of these permissible limits hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to could result in some hearing loss. To ensure against potentially dangerous noise-induced hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons hearing if exposed to suffi ciently intense noise for a period of exposed to equipme
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Getting Started The following steps will help you set up your SQ2, and get the levels just right. SETTINGS: SET THE CONTROLS: 1. Be sure the SQ2’s POWER switch is off. 1. Make sure your signal source is turned up and delivering signal to the SQ2. The signal should 2. Turn all the controls to their center positions (12 o’clock) pass through the SQ2 unaffected because the and set all the switches out. CHAN 1 and 2 IN/OUT buttons are out and the signal processing circuitry is bypassed. CO
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Contents Safety Instructions................................................................2 Getting Started....................................................................4 Introduction..........................................................................6 Hookup Diagrams................................................................8 Typical Hookup: In-line with Main Outputs.....................8 Alternate Hookup: Individual Channel or Main Inserts ..8 SQ2 Features .................
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Introduction ® Thank you for choosing a TAPCO Squeez™ dynamics processor ® by Mackie . 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 PA. In essence, TAPCO redefi ned the price performance ratio and made high-quality professional audio mixers accessible to virtually anyone. Today, TAPCO is reborn with
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The Gate/Expander Typically, a gate is used to turn off a channel when there is no signal to reduce the overall noise level of the mix. When the signal drops below a certain level determined by the threshold control, it is turned off. When the signal comes back up and crosses the threshold, the level returns to normal. One problem with using a gate is that if the threshold is set too low, ambient sounds will cause the gate to turn on and off, which can be audible, and if the threshold is se
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WWW.TAPCOGEAR.COM BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE GROOVY FOLKS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA MANUFACTURED IN CHINA • "TAPCO" AND "MACKIE" ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. • COPYRIGHT ©2003 WWW.TAPCOGEAR.COM BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE GROOVY FOLKS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA MANUFACTURED IN CHINA • "TAPCO" AND "MACKIE" ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. • COPYRIGHT ©2003 Hookup Diagrams Typical Hookup: In-line with Main Outputs FROM MIXING CONSOLE LEFT AND RIGHT MAIN OUTPUTS SERIAL / D
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SQ2 Features 11 12 3 4 5 6 8 10 CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 GATE COMPRESSOR / LIMITER AIR GAIN REDUCTION(dB) GATE COMPRESSOR / LIMITER AIR 30 20 15 10 6 4 2 1 -30 -10 2.5 50 0.5 0 -30 -10 2.5 50 0.5 0 1 -50 -15 -20 0 2 5 10 100 0.3 1 -6 +6 -50 -15 -20 0 2 5 10 100 0.3 1 -6 +6 ON CH 1 +10 +10 -70 0 -30 81 150 0.1 2 -14 +14 -70 0 -30 81 150 0.1 2 -14 +14 CH 2 1.5 1.5 B BY Y CH 1 CH 2 OFF +10 -40 +20 1 LIM 0.1 200 50ms 3 -20 +20 OFF +10 -40 +20 1 LIM 0.1 200 50ms 3 -20 +20 OFF FULL AUTO IN AUTO IN OFF FU
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115V WWW.TAPCOGEAR.COM BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE GROOVY FOLKS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA "TAPCO" AND "MACKIE" ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. • COPYRIGHT ©2003 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 8 CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 GATE COMPRESSOR / LIMITER AIR GAIN REDUCTION(dB) GATE COMPRESSOR / LIMITER AIR -30 -10 2.5 50 0.5 0 30 20 15 10 6 4 2 1 -30 -10 2.5 50 0.5 0 - - - - + - - - - + 1 50 15 20 0 2 5 10 100 0.3 1 6 6 50 15 20 0 2 5 10 100 0.3 1 6 6 ON CH 1 +10 +10 -70 0 -30 81 150 0.1 2 -14 +14 -70 0 -30 81 1
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15. OUTPUT GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND Two types of connectors are provided for the CONSIDERATIONS outputs — male XLR and 1/4” TRS (Tip-Ring-Sleeve). These balanced outputs are in parallel, and provide Rack Mounting exactly the same signal. The SQ2 is designed to be mounted in a You can connect either a balanced TRS connector standard rack. It requires only a single rack space or an unbalanced TS connector to the 1/4” output (1U = 1.75”). It also requires 7.5” depth inside the jack. See “A
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Appendix A: Service Information No Sound Warranty Service Is the GATE THRESHOLD control turned up too high? Details concerning Warranty Service are spelled Turn the GATE THRESHOLD all the way OFF and see out in the Warranty section on page 19. if you hear anything. If you think your SQ2 has a problem, please do Is the signal source turned up? Make sure the everything you can to confi rm it before calling for signal level from the mixing console (or whatever service. Doing so might sav
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Repair Service for TAPCO products is available from one 6. Write the RA number in BIG PRINT on top of the box. of our authorized domestic service centers or at our Units sent to us without the RA number will be refused. factory, located in sunny Woodinville, Washington. 7. Ship the SQ2 to us. We suggest insurance for all Service for TAPCO products living outside the United forms of cartage. Ship to this address: States can be obtained through local dealers or TAPCO distributors. If your SQ
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Appendix B: Connections XLR Connectors 1/4" TS Phone Plugs and Jacks The inputs and outputs use 3-pin male and female “TS” stands for Tip-Sleeve, the two connection XLR connectors. They are wired as follows, according points available on a mono 1/4" phone jack or plug. to standards specifi ed by the AES (Audio Engineering They are used for unbalanced signals. Society). SLEEVE SLEEVE TIP 2 SHIELD HOT TIP TIP COLD 3 1 SLEEVE 1/4" TS Unbalanced Wiring: SHIELD 1 Sleeve = Shield 3 COLD Tip = Hot (+)
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Appendix C: Technical Info SQ2 Specifi cations Frequency Response AC Power and Current Requirements 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+0, –1 dB) Power Consumption: 12.5 watts AC Operating V oltages: U.S. 120 VAC, 60 Hz Audio Input Europe 240 VAC, 50 Hz Type: Active balanced XLR Japan 100 VAC, 50/60 Hz and 1/4" jacks Korea 220 VAC, 60 Hz Impedance: 60 kΩ balanced Fuse: 315 mA @ 100-240 VAC Maximum Input Level: +21 dBu balanced and unbalanced Physical Dimensions and Weight Height:
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SQ2 Block Diagram This outlines the signal fl ow inside the SQ2. 16 AIR FILTER LEVEL 10 IN 2 BALANCED 8 1 16 LINE INPUT 3 (XLR-F) VCA 2 BALANCED ∑ (VOLTAGE 1 CHANNEL 1 LINE OUTPUT 15 CONTROLLED 9 3 ATTENUATOR) (XLR-F) BALANCED LINE INPUT CHANNEL 1 (TRS) CHAN 1 CONTROL VOLTAGE BALANCED/UNBAL IN/OUT CLOSE LINE OUTPUT SIDE CHAIN (TRS) 2 INSERT 1 17 (TRS) GATE ∑ AUTO 5 6 GAIN REDUCTION CHANNEL 2 METER (SAME AS CHANNEL 1) MANUAL AUTO ATTACK/ ATTACK/ 11 RELEASE RELEASE OUT IN 7 AUTO 3 4 COMPRESSOR P
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115V 17 WWW.TAPCOGEAR.COM BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE GROOVY FOLKS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA "TAPCO" AND "MACKIE" ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. • COPYRIGHT ©2003 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 8 CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 GATE COMPRESSOR / LIMITER AIR GAIN REDUCTION(dB) GATE COMPRESSOR / LIMITER AIR 30 20 15 10 6 4 2 1 -30 -10 2.5 50 0.5 0 -30 -10 2.5 50 0.5 0 -50 -15 -20 0 2 5 10 100 0.3 1 -6 +6 -50 -15 -20 0 2 5 10 100 0.3 1 -6 +6 1 ON CH 1 + + 10 10 -70 0 -30 81 150 0.1 2 -14 +14 -70 0 -30 81 150 0.
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TAPCO LIMITED WARRANTY A. LOUD Technologies Inc. warrants all materials, G. LOUD Technologies warrants all repairs performed for 90 days or for the remainder of the warranty workmanship and proper operation of this TAPCO product for a period of one year from the original period. This warranty does not extend to damage date of purchase. If any defects are found in the resulting from improper installation, misuse, neglect or abuse, or to exterior appearance. This materials or workmanship, or
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