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+48V Switches 

These switches provide phantom power to each set of four XLR inputs. Use phantom power only when the 

microphone you are using requires it. Doing so will extend the life of the Tubeopto 8

 as well as reduce the 

possibility of a shock hazard. 

Phase Switch 

This switch selects the output phase of each channel. There is a 180-degree phase inversion through the 

channel when the switch is lit. 

Low Cut Switch 

 This switch inserts an 80Hz 6dB/Oct. Low-Cut filter into the signal path. The filter is designed to remove 

rumble, pops, and wind noise, yet still sound natural. 

LED Meter 

The four-segment LED meter indicates the signal level at the input of the A/D converter. In addition to 

monitoring the A/D level, the CLIP LED monitors all of the gain stages within the preamp channel for clipping. 

Output Control 

The output control provides gain or attenuation to adjust to a variety of system operating levels. This control 

sets the level sent to the A/D converter. 

 

Sample Rate/Sync Switch 

This switch cycles through all of the various sample rates available to the Tubeopto 8™. Holding the switch 

down will go to the next available setting. 

 

 

 

FIGURE 2 – Sample Rate Section 

 

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Summary of Contents for TUBEOPTO 8

Page 1: ...Tubeopto 8 8 CHANNEL TUBE MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIER OPTICAL INTERFACE USER S GUIDE...

Page 2: ...Do not obstruct ventilation or position the unit where the air required for ventilation is impeded If the unit is to be operated in a rack case or other furniture ensure that it is constructed to allo...

Page 3: ...er Switch 4 REAR PANEL 4 Balanced Input Jacks XLR 1 4 TRS Combo Jacks 4 Balanced Output Jacks 4 Output Level Switch 4 Wordclock Input and Thru Jacks 5 ADAT Jacks 5 HARDWARE OPERATION 6 How to adjust t...

Page 4: ...1 4 instrument inputs are available on channels 1 and 2 ADAT Lightpipe I O handles eight channels of 24 bit audio input and output at 44 1KHz 48KHz or externally set sample rates Wordclock in and thru...

Page 5: ...in when using the Instrument input Gain Control This control adjusts both the mic pre amp gain as well as the instrument input gain The gain markings apply to the mic pre amp without the Pad switch de...

Page 6: ...ath The filter is designed to remove rumble pops and wind noise yet still sound natural LED Meter The four segment LED meter indicates the signal level at the input of the A D converter In addition to...

Page 7: ...oblem REAR PANEL Balanced Input Jacks XLR 1 4 TRS Combo Jacks These balanced inputs are used for both microphone and line level signals The gain sensitivity is identical for both the XLR and 1 4 TRS j...

Page 8: ...AT Lightpipe protocol which transfers eight tracks over a single fiber optic cable Sample rates of 44 1KHz and 48KHz are supported by this standard The ADAT Lightpipe Output jack data is generated by...

Page 9: ...rocessor to see if the level appears to be too high clipping or too low barely showing any indication on the meters Set the Output Level switch so that the level meters in the external gear do not ind...

Page 10: ...le Tubeopto 8 units can be daisy chained by looping the wordclock signal from unit to unit using the Wordclock Input and Thru jacks of each Tubeopto 8 A single 75 Ohm BNC terminator is placed on the W...

Page 11: ...Other ADAT Lightpipe compatible hardware and DAW applications like Cubase Sonar Logic etc can benefit in a similar manner to the above Just make sure you know what unit is acting as the Master Clock a...

Page 12: ...in control first to eliminate clipping 4 If the yellow LED is flashing under any sample rate settings the D A outputs are muted 5 If ADAT sync is selected the A D and D A are muted if the yellow LED i...

Page 13: ...ns This warranty does not apply in the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs This warranty is void if the serial number is altered defaced or re...

Page 14: ...or directly request a Return Authorization for service in the resources area of the website 3 If you are returning the unit for service pack the unit in its original carton or a reasonable substitute...

Page 15: ...dB 10dBV setting Wordclock Range 40KHz 52KHz Sample Rate Settings 44 1KHz 48KHz ADAT Wordclock A D Dynamic Range 105dB A wtd D A Dynamic Range 105dB A wtd A D Latency 0 667ms 48KHz 0 725ms 44 1KHz 32...

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