MIC PREAMP OWNER’S MANUAL TMP-1 TUBE MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIER
TMP-1 Tube Microphone PreAmplifier Congratulations on your choice of tube mic preamps — you have purchased one of the finest tube mics on the market today. This unit was developed using the expertise of professional sound engineers and working musicians. You will find that your new NADY AUDIO TMP-1 has superior performance and greater flexibility than any other tube mic preamps in its price range. Please read this manual carefully to get the most out of your new unit.
WARNING 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. ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR 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.
INSTALLATION To ensure years of enjoyment from your NADY AUDIO TMP-1 please read and understand this manual thoroughly before using the unit. INSPECTION Your TMP-1 was carefully packed at the factory in packaging designed to protect the units in shipment. Before installing and using your unit, carefully examine the packaging and all contents for any signs of physical damage that may have occurred in transit. (Note: Nady Systems is not responsible for shipping damage.
CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS FRONT PANEL (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (1) Front Panel (5) OUTPUT LEVEL VU METER (1) POWER SWITCH The output level of the TMP-1 can be monitored using the analog OUTPUT LEVEL VU METER. The meter’s 0dB marking repre- Use this switch to power unit ON or OFF. The integrated LED will light when the unit is ON. Before turning on this unit, verify sents +12dB at the XLR output and +6dBu at the 1/4" output.
CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS REAR PANEL (10) (11) (12) Rear Panel (13) (12) OUTPUTS Unbalanced 1/4" (6.3mm) and balanced XLR outputs (10) AC POWER CORD IEC CONNECTOR WITH INTEGRATED FUSE HOLDER This standard IEC power cord receptacle is used to connect the AC power to your unit. It features a built-in fuse holder for a (Note: Only one output (1/4" or XLR) can be used at one time. Do not connect to both at the same time, or the signal will be severely distorted.) 5X20mm, 0.5A/250V slow-blow fuse.
SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response: ............................................................................................... 10Hz—20KHz +/-3dB Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) + Noise: .............................................................. 0.1% S/N Ratio: ................................................................................................................... >94dB Tone Controls Bass: .....................................................................................................
SERVICE FOR YOUR NADY AUDIO PRODUCT (U.S.) Should your NADY AUDIO product require service, please contact the Nady Service Department via telephone at (510) 652-2411, or e-mail 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.
