User manual TAPCO LINKUSB

[. . . ] Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 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. [. . . ] If you are connecting an instrument like a guitar directly to the Link. USB, push this switch in. It adjusts the input impedance of the 1/4" input to match the high-output impedance of a guitar pickup. 3. MIX Control This knob adjusts the signal going to your headphones and monitor out. It allows you to blend the direct input signal with the USB signal coming from your computer. In the fully counter-clockwise position, only the USB signal is present in the headphones and monitors. As the MIX knob is rotated clockwise, the input signal is added to the mix. 4. MON LEVEL Control This adjusts the level of the rear panel MONITOR analog outputs. Note: Leave this knob turned down each time you turn on your system, and then increase it to a safe listening volume. 7 LINK. usb INPUT 2 X 2 USB AUDIO INTERFACE 8 POWER PHANTOM 48V 1 LINE INSTR INPUT 2 LINE INSTR MIX MON PHONES 1 MAX 3 MAX 4 MAX MAX GAIN 2 MAX 6 GAIN DIR LEVEL LEVEL 5 19 5. PHONES LEVEL Control This adjusts the level of the PHONES analog output on the front panel. Note: Make sure the PHONES LEVEL control is turned all the way down before plugging in your headphones. PHONES Jack The PHONES jack accepts a 1/4" TRS stereo plug normally used on headphones. If your headphones have a 1/8" mini-plug, you will need a 1/8" to 1/4" stereo adapter, commonly sold in electronics and audio stores. The headphone signals are the same as the Monitor Output signals, except the level is controlled by the PHONES LEVEL control instead of the MON LEVEL control. (The Monitor outputs and the Phones output are both affected by the MIX knob. ) 7. PHANTOM 48V Indicator This red LED lights up when the PHANTOM 48V switch [10] on the rear panel is engaged. 8. There is no power switch, so this LED lights up whenever the Link. USB is connected to the USB port on your computer (and the computer is powered on). 7 LINK. usb INPUT 2 X 2 USB AUDIO INTERFACE 8 POWER PHANTOM 48V 1 LINE INSTR INPUT 2 LINE INSTR MIX MON PHONES 1 MAX 3 MAX 4 MAX MAX GAIN 2 MAX 6 GAIN DIR LEVEL LEVEL 5 20 Rear Panel 9. INPUT These are Neutrik combo connectors, which accept balanced microphone inputs from an XLR connector, or balanced or unbalanced line-level or instrument-level inputs from a 1/4" TRS connector. The XLR inputs are wired as follows: Pin 1 = Shield or ground Pin 2 = Positive (+ or hot) Pin 3 = Negative (­ or cold) The 1/4" inputs are wired as follows: Sleeve = Shield or ground Tip = Positive (+ or hot) Ring = Negative (­ or cold) 10. PHANTOM 48V Switch Push this button in if you are using a microphone that requires 48 VDC phantom power. Note: There are just a few microphones (mostly ribbon mics) that can be damaged by phantom power. Consult your microphone's owner's manual to see if it needs it or not. If it does, always turn off the phantom power switch before connecting or disconnecting your microphone. 11. [. . . ] If we cannot duplicate the problem or establish the starting date of your Limited Warranty, we may, at our option, charge for service time. Ship the product in its original shipping carton, freight prepaid, to the authorized service center. The address of your closest authorized service center will be given to you by Technical Support. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the Service Request Number is plainly written on the shipping carton. [. . . ]