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1.  Read  these  instructions  before  operating  this 

apparatus.

2.  Keep these instructions for future reference.

3.  Heed all warnings to ensure safe operation.

4.  Follow all instructions provided in this document.

5.  Do not use this apparatus near water or in locations 

where condensation may occur.

6.  Clean only with dry cloth. Do not use aerosol or liquid 

cleaners. Unplug this apparatus before cleaning.

7.  Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install 

in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8.  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, 

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including 
amplifiers) that produce heat.

9.  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or 

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades 
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug 
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide 
blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If 
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult 
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect  the  power  cord  from  being  walked  on  or 

pinched particularly at plug, convenience receptacles, 
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.  Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 

manufacturer.

12. Use  only  with  a  cart,  stand,  tripod,  bracket,  or 

table  specified  by  the  manufacturer,  or  sold  with 
the  apparatus.  When  a  cart  is  used,  use  caution 
when  moving  the  cart/apparatus 
combination to avoid injury from tip-
over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lighting 

storms  or  when  unused  for  long 
periods of time.

14. Refer  all  servicing  to  qualified  service    personnel. 

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been 
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or 
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects 
have  fallen  into  the  apparatus,  the  apparatus  has 
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate 
normally, or has been dropped.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

The  lightning  flash  with  arrowhead  symbol,  within  an 
equilateral  triangle,  is  intended  to  alert  the  user  to  the 
presence  of  uninsulated  “dangerous  voltage”  within  the 
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient 
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is in-
tended to alert the user to the presence of important operat-
ing and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature 
accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: 

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do 

not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

CAUTION: 

Use of controls or adjustments or performance 

of  procedures  other  than  those  specified  may  result  in 
hazardous radiation exposure.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, 
shall be placed on the apparatus. The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall 
remain readily operable. 

Warning

: the user shall not place this apparatus in the confined area during the operation so that the mains switch 

can be easily accessible. 

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

Summary of Contents for T8300

Page 1: ...TUBE ENHANCER T8300 English T8300...

Page 2: ...or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to quali ed service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is...

Page 3: ...the right to improve or alter any information supplied within this document without prior notice V1 1 OCT 28 2005 INTRODUCTION 4 FEATURES 4 CONTROLS CONNECTIONS 5 INITIAL SETUP 6 APPLICATIONS 7 BLOCK...

Page 4: ...e tube and the conventional semiconductor preamplifier giving you greater control and flexibility This manual is designed to be both concise and comprehensive It is concise enough to help you get a qu...

Page 5: ...s a drum Turn it down to make the bass sound rounder CONTROLS CONNECTIONS The Tube Enhancer has two channels that have identical controls and connections The following d escriptions apply to both chan...

Page 6: ...o find the best enhancer to exciter ratio 13 OUTPUT LEVEL control This knob controls the channel s output level The range of control is from 12 to 12 dB 14 CLIP indicator This LED indicator lights up...

Page 7: ...be Enhancer you can add enhancement to the input signal for one of channels in your mixer If there is an insert point on your mixer you may process the signal from that insert point by connecting it t...

Page 8: ...t connect a track output of the recorder to a channel input of the Tube Enhancer Then connect the Tube Enhancer s channel output to a bus input of your console Output 1 Alternatively you may opt for f...

Page 9: ...ECORDING You may use the Tube Enhancer to enhance a studio recording Connect your mixer s record output to the input of the Tube Enhancer and then connect Tube Enhancer s output to the input of a reco...

Page 10: ...10 T8300 BLOCK DIAGRAM...

Page 11: ...11 T8300 DIMENSIONS...

Page 12: ...to 30 kHz 2 dB Noise 90 dB THD 0 1 0 dB 1 kHz Crosstalk 85 dB 22 Hz to 22 kHz Warmth From 100 direct to 100 tube sound Meters Indicators Per channel Clip LED Input VU Meter Output VU Meter Controls Pe...

Page 13: ...L X 1 1 2 3 M R L X 1 2 F R L X 3 1 2 F R L X 3 1 1 2 3 M R L X 1 1 2 3 M R L X 1 1 2 3 M R L X 1 1 2 3 M R L X F R L X 1 2 3 1 2 F R L X 3 1 1 2 3 M R L X 1 2 F R L X 3 1 1 2 3 M R L X 1 2 F R L X 3...

Page 14: ...the user s manual Phonic at its option shall repair or replace the defective unit covered by this warranty Please retain the dated sales receipt as evidence of the date of purchase You will need it fo...

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