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Important safety InstructIons

1.  Read these instructions.
2.  Keep these instructions.
3.  Heed all warnings.
4.  Follow all instructions.
5.  Do not use this apparatus near water.
6.  Clean only with dry cloth.
7.  Do not block any 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.  Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
10.  Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of 

time.

11.  Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the 

apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when 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.

FCC Information

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 
the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC 
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 
against  harmful  interference  when  the  equipment  is  operated  in 
a  commercial  installation.  This  equipment  generates,  uses,  and 
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used 
in  accordance  with  the  instruction  manual,  may  cause  harmful 
interference  to  radio  communications.  Operation  of  this  equip-
ment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in 
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at 
his own expense.

Part No. SW0462  Rev. A  02/07
©2007 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Summary of Contents for Link.FireWire

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Page 2: ...illed or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped FCC Information NOTE This equipment has been tested and...

Page 3: ...onnecting the Link FireWire 6 Two Modes of Operation 7 Link FirewireFeatures 8 Front Panel 8 Rear Panel 10 AppendixA ServiceInformation 12 Warranty Service 12 Troubleshooting 12 Repair 13 AppendixB Co...

Page 4: ...connector or a line level or instrument level if the INSTR button is pushed in balanced or unbalanced 1 4 TRS or TS connector Stereo master mixes can also be transferred from your host computer back...

Page 5: ...Macintosh double click the file TracktionSetup dmg and drag the Tracktion icon into your Applications folder Visit http my tapcogear com to register your Link FireWire If you haven t already done so s...

Page 6: ...or direct box Connect a pair of powered monitor speakers or an amplifier connected to speakers to the Link FireWire MONITOR jacks on the rear panel You can also plug in headphones to the front panel...

Page 7: ...ent mix going to the headphones for the talent than you have in the studio monitors while reserving the S PDIF output for the final mix Note In order to change your Link FireWire to True 6 Output Mode...

Page 8: ...his LED illuminates green when there is a signal present after the GAIN control If the signal gets too loud and is in danger of distorting clipping the LED flashes red If you see the OL SIG LED flashi...

Page 9: ...plugging in your headphones This will protect your hearing and prevent any loud surprises 8 PHONES Jack The PHONES jack accepts a 1 4 TRS stereo plug normally used on headphones If your headphones hav...

Page 10: ...lect the S PDIF IN from the Link FireWire Console PC only When S PDIF is selected the analog inputs 10 are disabled Note On a Macintosh the S PDIF IN is automatically selected and overrides the analog...

Page 11: ...pin to 4 pin adapter available at most computer supply stores and use the external AC to DC power supply included since the 4 pin connector does not supply power to the Link FireWire 14 POWER IN This...

Page 12: ...pin FireWire connector and a 4 pin to 6 pin adapter The 4 pin connector doesn t provide power which the Link FireWire requires in order to operate See note on page 6 Is the orange POWER LED illuminate...

Page 13: ...ds service follow these instructions 1 Review the preceding troubleshooting suggestions Please 2 Call Tech Support at 1 877 827 2669 7 am to 5 pm PST to explain the problem and obtain a Service Reques...

Page 14: ...ections XLR Connectors The combo inputs on the Link FireWire accept 3 pin male XLR connectors They are wired as follows according to standards specified by the AES Audio Engineering Society XLR Balanc...

Page 15: ...RCA Unbalanced Wiring Sleeve Shield Tip Hot FireWire Connection The Link FireWire is equipped with a 6 pin FireWire connector and comes with a 6 pin to 6 pin FireWire cable Many laptops have a 4 pin...

Page 16: ...S PDIF Output 0 004 Noise Mic Pre Equivalent Input Noise EIN 20 Hz to 20 kHz Bandwidth 150 source impedance 120 dB typical 30 dB gain Input Gain Control Range Mic In 0 dB to 52 dB Line In Instr In 20...

Page 17: ...rate Dynamic Range 105 dB typical THD N 0 002 typical 1 dBFS 1 kHz S PDIF Incoming Sample Rate 32 kHz 96 kHz sample rate Bit Depth 24 bit Input Impedance 75 internal termination Output Impedance 75 S...

Page 18: ...ponents and manufacturing methods we reserve the right to change these specifications at any time without notice Lonely Looking for that special someone Do you have a question about your TAPCO Link Fi...

Page 19: ...HANNELS S PDIF OUT 2 CHANNELS CH 1 CH 2 INPUT FIREWIRE INPUT OUTPUT DIGITAL SIGNAL ANALOG SIGNAL TAPCO LINK FIREWIRE BLOCK DIAGRAM 012507 HEADPHONE OUTPUT MONITOR PHONES DAC L MONITOR OUTPUTS R CHANNE...

Page 20: ...ge pint glass or a small whiskey glass to transfer the water Which would you choose The pint glass of course If you choose the whiskey glass you would quickly grow tired of running back and fourth mov...

Page 21: ...21 POWER 2 1 POWER 12V 1A...

Page 22: ...ith price and date showing and your return stree address no P O boxes or route numbers please If we cannot duplicate the problem or establish the starting date of your Limited Warranty we may at our o...

Page 23: ...hnologies or to make any warranty for LOUD Technologies Inc K THE WARRANTY GIVEN ON THIS PAGE IS THE SOLE WARRANTY GIVEN BY LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS AND IMP...

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