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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 a 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 amplifi ers) 
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 
thrid prong are provided for your safety. If the provided 
plug does not fi t 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 plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point 
where they exit from the apparatus. 

11.

  Only use attachments/accessories specifi ed by the 

manufacturer.

12.

  Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specifi ed 

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 lightning storms or when 

unused for long periods of time.

14.

  Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. Servicing 

is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any 
way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug has been 
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.

15.

  This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, 

and no object fi lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be 
placed on the apparatus.

16.

  This apparatus has been designed with Class-I construction 

and must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a 
protective earthing connection (the third grounding prong).

17.

  This apparatus has been equipped with a single-pole rocker-

style AC mains power switch. This switch is located on the 
front panel and should remain readily accessible to the user.

18.

  This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class 

B (whichever is applicable) limits for radio noise 
emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio 
interference regulations of the Canadian Department of 
Communications.

ATTENTION —Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits 
radioélectriques dépassant las limites applicables aux appareils 
numériques de class A/de class B (selon le cas) prescrites dans le 
règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministere 
des communications du Canada.

19.

  Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause 

permanent hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably in 
susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss, but nearly 
everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to suffi

  ciently 

intense noise for a period of time. The U.S. Government’s 
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has 
specifi ed the permissible noise level exposures shown in the 
following chart.

According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of these 
permissible limits could result in some hearing loss. To 
ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high 
sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons 
exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound 
pressure levels use hearing protectors while the equipment 
is in operation. Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or 
over the ears must be worn when operating the equipment 
in order to prevent permanent hearing loss if exposure is in 
excess of the limits set forth here. 

WARNING — To reduce the risk 

of fi re or electric shock, do not 

expose this appliance to rain or 

moisture.

Duration Per Day   Sound Level dBA, 

Typical

  In Hours 

Slow Response 

Example

 8 

90 

Packed 

garage 

concert

 6 

92 

 

 

95 

VW Bus Peace Train

 3 

97

 2 

100 

Cranked 

psychedelic 

tunes

    1.5 

102

 

105 

High speed chase on C.H.I.P.s

 0.5 

 

110

   0.25 or less  115 

Loudest parts at a Heavy Metal 

PORTABLE CART WARNING

Carts and stands - The
Component should be used
only with a cart or stand
that is recommended by
the manufacturer.
A Component and cart
combination should be
moved with care.  Quick
stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause
the Component and cart
combination to overturn.

CAUTION    AVIS

RISK OF ELECTRIC 

SHOCK 

DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC

ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUN

ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L'USAGER. CONFIER

L'ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE.

AVIS: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE OU

D'ELECTROCUTION, N'EXPOSEZ PAS CET ARTICLE 

A LA PLUIE OU A L'HUMIDITE

   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.
   Le symbole éclair avec point de flèche à l'intérieur d'un triangle 
équilatéral est utilisé pour alerter l'utilisateur de la présence à 
l'intérieur du coffret de “voltage dangereux” non isolé d'ampleur 
suffisante pour constituer un risque d'éléctrocution.

   The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to 
alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance 
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
   Le point d'exclamation à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral est 
employé pour alerter les utilisateurs de la présence d'instructions 
importantes pour le fonctionnement et l'entretien (service) dans le 
livret d'instruction accompagnant l'appareil.

Summary of Contents for Mix 260FX

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Page 2: ...y to noise induced hearing loss but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to su ciently intense noise for a period of time The U S Government s Occupational Safety and Health Administratio...

Page 3: ...uct information here for future reference i e insurance claims tech support return authorization etc CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 Getting Started 4 Introduction 6 Hookup Diagrams 7 MIX FX Series Fea...

Page 4: ...ark for now We ll crank it up later on 9 Now you are ready to set the levels SET THE LEVELS Mic Line Channels 1 Choose one of the microphones or instruments you connected to the mono MIC or LINE input...

Page 5: ...r 0 7 0 7 2 0 4 0 4 6 6 8 4 4 34 2 58 3 58 3 3 52 3 4 6 2 4 3 25 3 D D D D U 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 02 02 54 54 4 1 8 58 3 3 58 2 452 2 452 8 2 452 2 452 054 054 0 6 6 3 3 4 242 242 4 58 58 5 5 3 3 3...

Page 6: ...Solo mode switch PFL AFL Aux Return 1 level control with Main Sub 1 2 assign switch Aux Return 2 FX level control with Return to Aux 1 level control Inter Planetary Space Drive control OK we made tha...

Page 7: ...PHANTOM 48V 48V 1 EQ MIC INPUT INPUT 1 1 LINE BAL UNBAL BAL UNBAL GAIN PHONES FOOTSW AUX RETURN RETURN 2 FX FX 1 MON MON FX RETURN RETURN AUX SEND SEND MON0 MON0 L R L R 75H 75Hz 1 EQ MIC INPUT INPUT...

Page 8: ...tivity of the MIC and LINE inputs This allows signals from the outside world to be adjusted to optimal internal operating levels The GAIN control provides 50 dB of gain with the knob fully up 4 4 10 S...

Page 9: ...ar and bacon frying Turn it down a little to reduce sibilance or hide tape hiss 8 MID EQ Turning this clockwise boosts the level of frequencies at and around 2 5 kHz on the 220FX Turning it counter cl...

Page 10: ...E ALT 3 4 The Mix 260FX has a simple MUTE switch Engaging a channel s MUTE switch provides almost the same results as turning the fader all the way down a pre aux send is not a ected by the channel fa...

Page 11: ...lar channel is up to anytime during a session You can solo as many channels at a time as you like The OL LED 5 lights continuously to indicate when the SOLO switch is active as well as the RUDE SOLO L...

Page 12: ...ndy for quick spot checks of channels especially ones that have their faders turned down With the switch down you re in AFL mode meaning After Fader Listen You ll hear the output of the soloed channel...

Page 13: ...0 and 7 5 on the 220 FX Remember audio meters are just tools to help assure you that your levels are in the ballpark You don t have to stare at them unless you want to AUXILIARY SECTION 28 MASTER AUX...

Page 14: ...main mix or stage monitors The LED next to the BYPASS switch reminds you whenever the processor is bypassed Use BYPASS if you are not using the internal e ects or use it to quickly compare between the...

Page 15: ...on when the mixer s PHANTOM Power 58 switch on the rear panel is turned on FRONT PANEL CONNECTORS 45 AUX SEND OUT 1 and 2 Connect these 1 4 TRS outputs to the inputs of an external e ects processor o...

Page 16: ...signals can also be routed to the CONTROL ROOM 55 and PHONES 50 outputs when the CD TAPE 21 switch is engaged in the CONTROL ROOM SOURCE SELECT section When connecting a mono device just one cord you...

Page 17: ...ave ribbon mics tube mics or dynamic mics that do not require phantom power leave the PHANTOM POWER switch out If you are using both condenser and dynamic mics don t worry Phantom power will not hurt...

Page 18: ...nty Service are spelled out in the Warranty section on page 27 If you think your TAPCO mixer has a problem please do everything you can to con rm it before calling for service Doing so might save you...

Page 19: ...s is VERY IMPORTANT When you call for the Service Request Number please let Tech Support know if you need new packaging You can order new packaging through our parts department TAPCO is not responsibl...

Page 20: ...tereo headphones Balanced Mono 1 4 TRS Balanced Mono wiring Sleeve Shield Tip Hot Ring Cold Stereo Headphones 1 4 TRS Stereo Unbalanced Wiring Sleeve Shield Tip Left Ring Right 1 4 TS Phone Plugs and...

Page 21: ...z Mid 15 dB sweepable from 100 Hz to 8 kHz Low 15 dB 80 Hz Mix 260FX Stereo Channels High 15 dB 12 kHz Mid 15 dB 3 kHz Mid 15 dB 500 Hz Low 15 dB 80 Hz Mixer Rated Output Main Aux Control Room 4 dBu M...

Page 22: ...INPUT 2 LINE BAL UNBAL BAL UNBAL GAIN HIGH 12 12kH kHz LOW 80H 80Hz 75H 75Hz MID PAN 1 1 2 L L R SOL SOLO 3 3 PRE PRE MUTE MUTE EQ 1 MO MON 2 FX AUX SEN SEND MIC INPUT INPUT 3 LINE BAL UNBAL BAL UNBAL...

Page 23: ...S RIGHT MAIN BUS AUX 1 MON BUS AUX 2 FX BUS SOLO L AFL SOLO R AFL SOLO PFL SOLO LOGIC AUX SEND 1 MON AUX SEND 2 FX HEADPHONE OUTPUT LEFT RIGHT CD TAPE TO CTRL RM PHONES ALT 3 4 TO CTRL RM PHONES TAPE...

Page 24: ...SOLO R AFL SOLO PFL SOLO LOGIC AUX SEND 1 MON AUX SEND 2 FX HEADPHONE OUTPUT LEFT RIGHT CD TAPE TO CTRL RM PHONES SUB 1 2 TO CTRL RM PHONES TAPE TO MAIN RUDE SOLO CONTROL ROOM PHONES LEFT MAIN OUT LE...

Page 25: ...4 8 58 3 3 02 02 4 8 58 3 3 8 2 2 2 5 5 1 2 2 2 5 5 8 8 90 33 90 33 8 8 4 0 4 0 4 4 05 054 5405 4 54054 54 54 2 4 0 8 8 4 0 4 4 0 4 3 3 42 2 0 3 6 6 6 6 Z Z 7 7 4 5 5 5 5 2 2 4 2 2 4 4 4 543 54 54 54...

Page 26: ...02 02 54 54 8 58 3 3 K K Z 7 Z Z 1 2 2 2 5 5 1 2 2 2 5 5 1 2 2 2 5 5 1 2 2 2 5 5 34 2 58 3 58 3 58 2 452 2 452 8 2 452 2 452 242 242 4 58 58 3 3 3 3 35 35 8 3 52 3 4 8 8 4 0 4 0 35 35 0 0 8 4 0 4 4 0...

Page 27: ...logies factory authorized service centers and deemed eligible for repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced within thirty days of receipt LOUD Technologies an...

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