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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

ATTENTION

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR 

An equilateral triangle enclosing a lightening flash/arrowhead symbol is 
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous 
voltage” within the product’s enclosure which may be of sufficient 
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

An equilateral triangle enclosing an exclamation point is intended to alert 
the user to the presence of important operating and service instructions in 
the literature enclosed with this unit.

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When using this electronic device, basic precautions should always be taken, including the following:

1.

Read all instructions before using the product.

2.

Do not use this product near water (e.g., near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming

pool, etc.).

3.

This product should be used only with a cart or stand that will keep it level and stable and prevent wobbling.

4.

This product, in combination with headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause

permanent hearing loss.  Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable.

If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.

5.

The product should be positioned so that proper ventilation is maintained.

6.

The product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, heat vents, or other devices

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

7.

The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the

product.  Replace the fuse only with one of the specified type, size, and correct rating.

8.

The power supply cord should: (1) be undamaged, (2) never share an outlet or extension cord with other devices so that the

outlet’s or extension cord’s power rating is exceeded, and (3) never be left plugged into the outlet when not being used for

a long period of time.

9.

Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into, and liquids are not spilled through, the enclosure’s openings.

10. The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel if:

A.

The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged.

B.

Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the product.

C.

The product has been exposed to rain.

D.

The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.

E.

The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

11. Do not attempt to service the product beyond what is described in the user maintenance instructions.  All other servicing should

be referred to qualified service personnel.

Summary of Contents for TMP-3

Page 1: ...TMP 3 MIC PREAMP TUBE CHANNEL MIC PREAMP WITH EQUALIZER AND COMPRESSOR O W N E R S M A N U A L ...

Page 2: ...lly to get the most out of your new unit Thanks for selecting NADY AUDIO as your choice in mic preamps FEATURES 2 WARNING 3 INSTALLATION 4 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 5 Front Panel 5 Back Panel 6 CONNECTION 6 MIC PREAMP SETTINGS 6 COMPRESSOR SETTINGS 6 USING THE SIDE CHAIN 7 EQUALIZER SETTINGS 7 USING THE PROCESSES TOGETHER 7 SPECIFICATIONS 7 LEGAL INFORMATION 7 Smooth warm tube sound with superior cl...

Page 3: ...in the ears you should consult an audiologist 5 The product should be positioned so that proper ventilation is maintained 6 The product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators heat vents or other devices including amplifiers that produce heat 7 The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product R...

Page 4: ...ough space around the unit for cooling at least 12 or 30cm Do not place the TMP 3 on high temperature devices such as power amplifiers etc or the unit may overheat in operation Also do not place the unit on speakers as this may cause them to move and or fall due to speaker vibrations Although the unit s chassis is shielded against radio frequency RF and electromagnetic interference EMI extremely h...

Page 5: ... adds from 0dB to 10dB of gain 6 CLIP LED When lit this LED indicates clipping or possible distortion in the mic preamp circuits Reduce the GAIN CONTROL 5 so that this LED only lights occasionally 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 10 11 12 13 14 15 7 LOW LEVEL EQ CONTROL Adjusts level of low frequencies from 20Hz to 150Hz 8 MID LEVEL EQ CONTROL Adjusts level of mid frequencies as selected by the MID SWEEP 9 contr...

Page 6: ... used at one time Do not connect to both at the same time or the signal will be severely distorted CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 16 17 18 19 20 CONNECTION Make sure the TMP 3 power cord is properly connected to a grounded AC outlet Note examples illustrating proper connection of microphones and instruments to the TMP 3 Do not use both inputs at the same time After the TMP 3 has been properly connected t...

Page 7: ...dB Equalizer Settings LOW SHELF 150Hz HIGH SHELF 10KH MID FREQUENCIES 300Hz 5KHz Q 1 Compressor Settings THRESHOLD 30dB to 20dB RATIO 2 1 to 8 1 Indicators PHANTOM POWER CLIP POWER ANALOG VU METER Input Output Jacks XLR balanced 1 4 unbalanced 1 4 TRS unbal Side Chain Dimensions 19 x 1 75 x 6 483 x 44 x 162mm Weight 3 5 lbs 1 75 Kg and the RATIO 13 control low fully counterclockwise This is a very...

Page 8: ...il at service nady com International For service please contact the NADY AUDIO distributor in your country through the dealer from whom you purchased this product DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS UNIT YOURSELF AS IT CAN BE DANGEROUS AND WILL ALSO VOID THE WARRANTY NADY SYSTEMS INC 6701 SHELLMOUND STREET EMERYVILLE CA 94608 Tel 510 652 2411 Fax 510 652 5075 www nady com ...

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