User manual KORG TPB2 1

[. . . ] When installing this product, be careful not to cut yourself on any sharp edges or parts of this product or of the device into which this product is being installed. The manufacturer makes no warrantee regarding possible malfunctions or damage that may result from improper use or modification. The manufacturer also will take no responsibility for any damages that may result from loss or disappearance of data. This product has been manufactured according to strict specifications and voltage requirements that are applicable in the country in which it is intended that this product should be used. If you have purchased this product via the internet, through mail order, and/or via a telephone sale, you must verify that this product is intended to be used in the country in which you reside. [. . . ] Using a specially tuned version of our acclaimed Valve Force circuit, the TPB-2 delivers the robust, musical warmth and mid-low region presence typical of vacuum tubes. The optical compression responds quickly and transparently, providing a distinctly full analog body without adversely coloring the sound. In addition, the optical compressor's gain reduction and limiting circuitry allow you to avoid any audio clipping while you're recording. Protrusions Tab Installing the TPB-2 Before you install the TPB-2, make sure that your D32XD/D16XD's operating system is version of 2. 0 or higher. The system version is displayed in the LCD screen when you turn on the power (see the illustration in step 8). For details on how to update the system, refer to page 95 "Updating the system" in the D32XD/D16XD owner's manual. 6. Install the AIB-8 in the D32XD/D16XD. First, insert the front edge (the edge where the cable is located) into the opening that had been covered by the AIB-8 cover (or AIB-8), so that the flat cable is folded inside the D32XD/D16XD. Turn off the power of the D32XD/D16XD, and disconnect all cables. The interior of the D32XD/D16XD reaches high temperatures during operation. Before you perform this operation, turn off the power and wait at least 30 minutes for the interior to cool down. 3. Use the screwdriver to remove the four screws that fasten the AIB-8 cover (or AIB-8). Be careful not to lose these screws; you will need them to install the TPB-2. AIB-8 cover or AIB-8 7. Fasten the AIB-8 in place, using the four screws that you removed and remembered not to lose in step 3. When you are finished, turn on the power and verify that the TPB-2 is installed correctly. Remove the AIB-8 cover (or AIB-8). If the AIB-8 is installed, release the flat cable of the AIB-8 from the connector lock by squeezing in on the tabs on the side of the cable (see the illustration below), and remove it. The flat cable and the AIB-8 will be damaged if you forcibly pull the cable without releasing the lock. If it is installed correctly, the TPB-2 icon will appear in the LCD screen when you turn on the power. If this icon is not displayed, it may be that the TPB-2 was not installed correctly. Immediately turn off the power, and verify that it was installed correctly. Even if the TPB-2 is installed correctly, the TPB-2 icon will not appear if the D32XD/D16XD system version is not 2. 0 or higher. Protrusions Locking connector TPB-2 icon System version 1. If the needle moves into the red area above 0 dB, this indicates that digital clipping is occurring. Set the gain trim knob and the compressor sensitivity knob to prevent the needle from exceeding 0 dB. 1 9. Gain reduction LED This LED will light when gain reduction is being applied by the compressor. 2 3 4 5 10. Compressor sensitivity knob This specifies the audio level where the compressor begins to kick in. Turning the knob toward the right will increase the sensitivity, so that compression will be applied even at low levels. [. . . ] Specifications Input connectors: Input impedance: Nominal level: Maximum level: XLR-3-31 type (+48 V phantom power, switchable), 1/4" TRS phone jack (balanced / unbalanced is Hi-Z) 4 k (XLR-3-31), 10 k (TRS phone Jacks), 1 M (TRS phone Jacks is Hi-Z) ­60 dBu to ­12 dBu @ TRIM=max. -- min PAD ON Source impedance: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600 Vacuum tubes used: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12AX7 Compression method: Vacuum tube compression using a photocoupler Principal specifications Frequency response: 10 Hz - 20 kHz ±1 dB @ fs 44. 1 kHz, +4 dBu, 10 k load 10 Hz - 22 kHz ±1 dB @ fs 48 kHz, +4 dBu, 10 k load 10 Hz - 44 kHz ±1 dB @ fs 96 kHz, +4 dBu, 10 k load S/N: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]