Operating Manual – TC01 / TC02 Manual Version 1.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: unit. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove the cover or rear panel of this Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. No user serviceable parts inside. Please refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Retain Instructions: Please retain all safety and operating instructions for future reference. Ventilation: Do not impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
TC01 / TC02 Main Features Professional, multi-purpose pre-amplifier channel strip and DI box - High quality microphone/instrument pre-amplifier - hand tested 12AX7 tubes used - Switchable Phantom Power per channel - Switchable Phase reversal per channel - High quality Optical Compressors with adjustable attack and release - Input gain control per channel - -20dB pad per channel - Low cut filter per channel - Master Volume control Foreword Dear Customer, Thank you very much for expressing your confidence in
Table of Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 Main Features and Foreword 3 5 1. Introduction 2. 2.1 2.2 The Design-Concept 5 High quality components and design 5 Inputs and outputs 5 3. 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Installtion What’s included in the box Rack mounting Mains power Audio connections 6 6 6 6 6 4. 4.1 4.2 4.
1. Introduction In purchasing the new SM Pro Audio TC01/TC02, you have acquired a tube microphone preamplifier channel strip of high class that meets many of the demands of the home/pro studio. For your reference in this manual, the TC01 and TC02 units are either single or dual channel designs of the same circuitry. The TC01 is the single channel unit that is half rack size, whereas the TC02 is a dual channel unit, just like 2 x TC01’s side by side.
3. Installation Your SM ProAudio TC01/TC02 was carefully packed in the factory and the packaging was designed to protect the unit from rough handling. Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage, which may have occurred in transit. If the unit is damaged, please do not return it to us, but notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately, otherwise claims for damage or replacement may not be granted.
4. Front Panel Controls The SM TC01/TC02 front panel has a very simple design including input stage, compressor stage, and output level control stage. The front panel of the TC02 4.1 Input stage 80Hz low-cut (high-pass) filter switch The low-cut (high-pass) filter switch enables and disables the 80Hz high-pass filter. Engaging this filter effectively removes low frequency “rumble” and other unwanted noise by attenuating the signal dB below 80Hz.
let more sound through before the compressor engages, resulting in a punchier sound. Rotary release encoder The release control sets the time in seconds it takes for the compressor module gain to return to the point of no gain reduction in the absence of audio program material. Short release times create a more exaggerated effect („breathing“), whereas long release times have a more gradual, natural sound. 4.3 Output stage Rotary output control This controls the master output signal level.
6. Application 6.1 Using the TC01/TC02 It could not be simpler to use and operate the TC01/TC02. Step by step: Make your physical connections ... Simply make your signal connections by either connecting an instrument (guitar, bass, etc) to the instrument input on the front panel, or connecting a microphone to the XLR mic input on the rear of the unit. Connect the output of the unit to your destination device (sound-card, recorder, mixer, etc). Do you need phantom power? ...
7. Specifications Audio Inputs Mic input connector XLR balanced Impedance 3k Ohms Mic input gain 10dB to 60dB Phase reversal switchable Phantom power + 48V, switchable Instrument input con. 1/4“ jack unbalanced Instrument input gain 0dB to 45dB Audio Outputs Connectors XLR & 1/4“ jack Type Balanced & Unbalanced Amplitube Frequency Response Line in 6Hz to 20Hz within 1dB Mic in 8Hz to 20Hz within 2.
8. Warranty 8.1 Warranty card and/or website registration To be protected by this warranty the purchaser of the product must complete an SM Pro Audio product registration procedure. Product registration is available via two methods: - Write a letter or card within 14 days of the date of purchase to SM Pro Audio (see address below). - Complete an online product registration form at the SM Pro Audio website (www.smproaudio.com). 8.
8.4 Warranty regulations - Warranty can only be serviced when accompanying proof of purchase is provided. Dealers invoice and date stamp required. - SM Pro Audio will endeavor to repair or replace any product under the terms of this warranty within 30 days of receipt of the product at SM Pro Audio.
The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording of any kind, for any purpose, without the express written permission of SM Pro Audio.
