Hooking Up and Supplying Power
DO NOT APPLY POWER TO THE TEC8 UNTIL INSTRUCTED.
1)
STEREO:
Connect the Left and Right outputs to a pair of guitar ampli-
fiers, or the inputs of a mixing console. If you're using guitar amps, set
the tone controls flat (no boost or cut) and balance the levels between
them. If you're using a console, pan the TEC8 output channels hard
left and right, and turn down the high frequency EQ for best results.
MONO:
Connect the Left output to a guitar amplifier or input of a mix-
ing console.
2) Connect your instrument to the input of the TEC8.
3) Power up the TEC8 by connecting the supplied AC adapter between
the TEC8 and a power outlet.
4) Play your instrument and watch the Clip LED on the TEC8 carefully as
you set the Input knob. Turn up the Input level until the Clip LED
begins to light, and reduce the input level slightly. When the Input
knob is set properly, the Clip LED should only flicker on the loudest pas-
sages.
5) Set the Output level as desired.
The TEC8, like any piece of computer hardware, is sensitive to voltage
drops, spikes, and surges. Interference such as lightning or power
"brownouts" can seriously, and in extreme cases, permanently damage the
circuitry inside the unit. Here are a few tips that will help get the best pos-
sible performance out of your TEC8 while avoiding damage:
• Always make sure you have a "clean" power source for connecting to
the TEC8. This means that the AC power line you connect to the TEC8
should be as free from voltage fluctuations and RF interference as possi-
ble.
• Use a good quality spike / surge suppressor. This is an inexpensive
solution to all but the most severe AC line conditions. A good quality
power strip can save you a lot of money in repair bills because they
prevent large spikes and surges from reaching your equipment.
• Always make sure that your audio lines are as far as possible from
power cables. This will further prevent noise, hum, and stray magnetic
fields from entering your signal path. If audio and power lines must
run close to each other, try to avoid running them parallel to one
another
Signal Processing
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Signal Processing
Signal Processing
