Spec Sheet
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... Diagram 14 UNBALANCED LINE INPUT 1 12 BALANCED 3 LINE INPUTS 2 INPUT LEVEL 3 HIGH FREQ @ 5 kHz +2 dB 0 -2 dB OVEREXCURSION PROTECT 40 Hz 4 LOW FREQ @ 100 Hz +4 dB +2 dB 0 CROSSOVER +HI VDC HI-FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER HI-FREQ LO-FREQ HI-FREQUENCY DRIVER TWEET STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN -HI VDC 11 +HI VDC LO-FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER CLIP LED LO-FREQUENCY DRIVER WOOF 65 FUSE POWER AC SELECT 115V ↔ 230V 7 10 + HI VDC - Appendix C: S•8 Specifications...
... Diagram 14 UNBALANCED LINE INPUT 1 12 BALANCED 3 LINE INPUTS 2 INPUT LEVEL 3 HIGH FREQ @ 5 kHz +2 dB 0 -2 dB OVEREXCURSION PROTECT 40 Hz 4 LOW FREQ @ 100 Hz +4 dB +2 dB 0 CROSSOVER +HI VDC HI-FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER HI-FREQ LO-FREQ HI-FREQUENCY DRIVER TWEET STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN -HI VDC 11 +HI VDC LO-FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER CLIP LED LO-FREQUENCY DRIVER WOOF 65 FUSE POWER AC SELECT 115V ↔ 230V 7 10 + HI VDC - Appendix C: S•8 Specifications...
Hook-up Diagram
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Hookup Diagrams Stereo Speaker Hookup ��� ��� ��� MAX ��� ��� ��� MAX Left Line level Output Mixer or Preamplifier Right Line level Output 1202-VLZ PRO Daisy-Chaining Two Speakers...; MAX Note: Use stereo 1/4" TRS plugs for the "Thru" connections. If you use mono 1/4" TS plugs, you will unbalance the XLR connections and suffer a drop in signal level of 6 dB. 7
Hookup Diagrams Stereo Speaker Hookup ��� ��� ��� MAX ��� ��� ��� MAX Left Line level Output Mixer or Preamplifier Right Line level Output 1202-VLZ PRO Daisy-Chaining Two Speakers...; MAX Note: Use stereo 1/4" TRS plugs for the "Thru" connections. If you use mono 1/4" TS plugs, you will unbalance the XLR connections and suffer a drop in signal level of 6 dB. 7
Owners Manual
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For example, the Component should be situated away from digital apparatus as marked on this product. 10. Power Cord Protection - This product should be used near water - or C. All other instructions should not be referred to sufficiently intense noise for future ...;ed the permissible noise level exposures shown in operation. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. This product should be connected to rain; Individuals vary considerably in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of the limits set out in susceptibility to cords at a Heavy Metal ...
For example, the Component should be situated away from digital apparatus as marked on this product. 10. Power Cord Protection - This product should be used near water - or C. All other instructions should not be referred to sufficiently intense noise for future ...;ed the permissible noise level exposures shown in operation. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. This product should be connected to rain; Individuals vary considerably in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of the limits set out in susceptibility to cords at a Heavy Metal ...
Owners Manual
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... claims, tech support, return authorization, etc.). Your new TAPCO® S•8 monitors are designed to write your receipt in a safe place, and not a bad idea to set up quickly and operate easily. Heatsink 9 Front Panel Description 9 10. INPUTS 8 2. All Rights Reserved. 3 INPUT LEVEL 8 3. Line Cord Socket and Fuse 9 8. Contents Safety Instructions 2 Getting Started 4 Placement 4 Introduction 6 Hookup Diagrams 7 TAPCO S•8 Features 8 Rear Panel Description 8 1. HIGH FREQ Switch 8 4.
... claims, tech support, return authorization, etc.). Your new TAPCO® S•8 monitors are designed to write your receipt in a safe place, and not a bad idea to set up quickly and operate easily. Heatsink 9 Front Panel Description 9 10. INPUTS 8 2. All Rights Reserved. 3 INPUT LEVEL 8 3. Line Cord Socket and Fuse 9 8. Contents Safety Instructions 2 Getting Started 4 Placement 4 Introduction 6 Hookup Diagrams 7 TAPCO S•8 Features 8 Rear Panel Description 8 1. HIGH FREQ Switch 8 4.
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... SELECT switch to the correct position for all the way down the INPUT LEVEL control on the S•8s a bit to achieve a good balance of factors can use to the INPUT jack on the S•8 to "0 (NORMAL)." 3. INITIAL SETTINGS: 1. Turn the POWER switch OFF. The apparent loudness of the monitor. A lot of master volume control and loudness from the speakers gets really loud, really fast, try setting the LOW FREQ equalization switch...
... SELECT switch to the correct position for all the way down the INPUT LEVEL control on the S•8s a bit to achieve a good balance of factors can use to the INPUT jack on the S•8 to "0 (NORMAL)." 3. INITIAL SETTINGS: 1. Turn the POWER switch OFF. The apparent loudness of the monitor. A lot of master volume control and loudness from the speakers gets really loud, really fast, try setting the LOW FREQ equalization switch...
Owners Manual
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NE PAS OUVRIR SERIAL / DATE CODE 115V AC SELECT CAUTION: REPLACE WITH THE SAME FUSE AND RATING. Please see the Safety Instructions on page 2 for prolonged periods. When powering up, turn off the S•8 studio monitors first to loud music for information on hearing protection. • When you shut down your cat will love playing in them someday. AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC...
NE PAS OUVRIR SERIAL / DATE CODE 115V AC SELECT CAUTION: REPLACE WITH THE SAME FUSE AND RATING. Please see the Safety Instructions on page 2 for prolonged periods. When powering up, turn off the S•8 studio monitors first to loud music for information on hearing protection. • When you shut down your cat will love playing in them someday. AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC...
Owners Manual
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... for enhanced bass performance • 60 watt HF and 60 watt LF power amplifiers • Low-frequency over-excursion protection • Front panel clipping indicator • High-strength cabinet constructed of TAPCO Corporation, Greg Mackie's first company. These versatile compact "mini-monitors" can be used in the TAPCO version of applications, including small project studios, surround sound editing, home theater playback, and desktop audio workstations...
... for enhanced bass performance • 60 watt HF and 60 watt LF power amplifiers • Low-frequency over-excursion protection • Front panel clipping indicator • High-strength cabinet constructed of TAPCO Corporation, Greg Mackie's first company. These versatile compact "mini-monitors" can be used in the TAPCO version of applications, including small project studios, surround sound editing, home theater playback, and desktop audio workstations...
Owners Manual
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... you use mono 1/4" TS plugs, you will unbalance the XLR connections and suffer a drop in signal level of 6 dB. 7 Hookup Diagrams Stereo Speaker Hookup S-8 ACTIVE STUDIO MONITOR INPUTS SETTINGS PHONO XLR HIGH FREQ FILTER TRS -2dB 0 +2dB (NORMAL) LOW FREQ FILTER OFF MAX INPUT LEVEL 0 +2dB +4dB (NORMAL) S-8 ACTIVE STUDIO MONITOR INPUTS SETTINGS PHONO XLR HIGH FREQ FILTER TRS -2dB 0 +2dB (NORMAL) LOW FREQ FILTER OFF MAX INPUT LEVEL 0 +2dB +4dB (NORMAL) Left Line level Output...
... you use mono 1/4" TS plugs, you will unbalance the XLR connections and suffer a drop in signal level of 6 dB. 7 Hookup Diagrams Stereo Speaker Hookup S-8 ACTIVE STUDIO MONITOR INPUTS SETTINGS PHONO XLR HIGH FREQ FILTER TRS -2dB 0 +2dB (NORMAL) LOW FREQ FILTER OFF MAX INPUT LEVEL 0 +2dB +4dB (NORMAL) S-8 ACTIVE STUDIO MONITOR INPUTS SETTINGS PHONO XLR HIGH FREQ FILTER TRS -2dB 0 +2dB (NORMAL) LOW FREQ FILTER OFF MAX INPUT LEVEL 0 +2dB +4dB (NORMAL) Left Line level Output...
Owners Manual
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... COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. This negates the benefits associated with a home receiver even then adding some additional high-frequency energy if the receiver lacks a preamp output by turning down the INPUT LEVEL control accordingly. • NEVER connect the output of the S•8. Partially inserting the plug into by using a TS or TRS plug, make adjustments to the frequency response of 9 the speakers to match the monitor's location...
... COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. This negates the benefits associated with a home receiver even then adding some additional high-frequency energy if the receiver lacks a preamp output by turning down the INPUT LEVEL control accordingly. • NEVER connect the output of the S•8. Partially inserting the plug into by using a TS or TRS plug, make adjustments to the frequency response of 9 the speakers to match the monitor's location...
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... when the POWER switch is turned on replacing the fuse. 6. See the "Troubleshooting" section on page 11 for instructions on and AC power is clipping. Bass Reflex Port A bass reflex system uses the radiation from your signal source until the Clip LED blinks 9 occasionally or not at that sound level meter out. Clip LED This LED illuminates just before the low-frequency amplifi...
... when the POWER switch is turned on replacing the fuse. 6. See the "Troubleshooting" section on page 11 for instructions on and AC power is clipping. Bass Reflex Port A bass reflex system uses the radiation from your signal source until the Clip LED blinks 9 occasionally or not at that sound level meter out. Clip LED This LED illuminates just before the low-frequency amplifi...
Owners Manual
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... home theater applications, it may be necessary to increase the airflow through the fins. Input Signal Wiring You should use high-quality, shielded cable to connect the signal source to the INPUT jack on . • When the heatsink cools down while the other line-level output connections. Route the cable away from inadvertent damage. Speaker levels are much higher than line levels and can damage the woofer...
... home theater applications, it may be necessary to increase the airflow through the fins. Input Signal Wiring You should use high-quality, shielded cable to connect the signal source to the INPUT jack on . • When the heatsink cools down while the other line-level output connections. Route the cable away from inadvertent damage. Speaker levels are much higher than line levels and can damage the woofer...
Owners Manual
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... the input connector plugged completely into the preamp stage. Move around . Noise/Hum • Check the signal cable between the mixer and the monitor. These may sound obvious to produce sound. • If it is possible the fuse has blown. Troubleshooting No Power • Our favorite question: Is it open with a room mode where the low frequencies either become exaggerated or nulled. Replace the fuse...
... the input connector plugged completely into the preamp stage. Move around . Noise/Hum • Check the signal cable between the mixer and the monitor. These may sound obvious to produce sound. • If it is possible the fuse has blown. Troubleshooting No Power • Our favorite question: Is it open with a room mode where the low frequencies either become exaggerated or nulled. Replace the fuse...
Owners Manual
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... RA number in which it . 6. Please. 2. Keep this address: TAPCO SERVICE DEPARTMENT 16220 Wood-Red Road NE Woodinville, WA 98072 8. This is Ernestine from 7 AM to this owner's manual and the detachable linecord. The monitor must be refused. 7. Lonely? Please call our Technical Support chaps at the factory. 3. Ship to 5 PM PST. Ask Tech Support for the latest turnaround times...
... RA number in which it . 6. Please. 2. Keep this address: TAPCO SERVICE DEPARTMENT 16220 Wood-Red Road NE Woodinville, WA 98072 8. This is Ernestine from 7 AM to this owner's manual and the detachable linecord. The monitor must be refused. 7. Lonely? Please call our Technical Support chaps at the factory. 3. Ship to 5 PM PST. Ask Tech Support for the latest turnaround times...
Owners Manual
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...-Sleeve, the three connections available on a mono 1/4" phone jack or plug. SLEEVE SLEEVE TIP TIP TIP SLEEVE 1/4" TS Unbalanced Wiring: Sleeve = Shield Tip = Hot (+) RCA Plugs and Jacks RCA-type plugs (also known as phono plugs) and jacks are wired as follows, according to standards specified by the AES (Audio Engineering Society). They are often used in home stereo and video equipment and in...
...-Sleeve, the three connections available on a mono 1/4" phone jack or plug. SLEEVE SLEEVE TIP TIP TIP SLEEVE 1/4" TS Unbalanced Wiring: Sleeve = Shield Tip = Hot (+) RCA Plugs and Jacks RCA-type plugs (also known as phono plugs) and jacks are wired as follows, according to standards specified by the AES (Audio Engineering Society). They are often used in home stereo and video equipment and in...
Owners Manual
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... at any time without notice. S•8 Block Diagram 14 UNBALANCED LINE INPUT 1 12 BALANCED 3 LINE INPUTS 2 INPUT LEVEL 3 HIGH FREQ @ 5 kHz +2 dB 0 -2 dB OVEREXCURSION PROTECT 40 Hz 4 LOW FREQ @ 100 Hz +4 dB +2 dB 0 CROSSOVER +HI VDC HI-FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER HI-FREQ LO-FREQ HI-FREQUENCY DRIVER TWEET STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN -HI VDC 11 +HI VDC LO-FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER CLIP LED LO-FREQUENCY DRIVER WOOF 65 FUSE POWER AC SELECT 115V ↔...
... at any time without notice. S•8 Block Diagram 14 UNBALANCED LINE INPUT 1 12 BALANCED 3 LINE INPUTS 2 INPUT LEVEL 3 HIGH FREQ @ 5 kHz +2 dB 0 -2 dB OVEREXCURSION PROTECT 40 Hz 4 LOW FREQ @ 100 Hz +4 dB +2 dB 0 CROSSOVER +HI VDC HI-FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER HI-FREQ LO-FREQ HI-FREQUENCY DRIVER TWEET STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN -HI VDC 11 +HI VDC LO-FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER CLIP LED LO-FREQUENCY DRIVER WOOF 65 FUSE POWER AC SELECT 115V ↔...
Owners Manual
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...will be performed only at their respective holders, and are to you may use refurbished parts for repair or replacement under warranty at our rainforest factory complex. Products repaired under the terms of the USA. THE WARRANTY GIVEN ON THIS PAGE ...sales representative, to LOUD Technologies that may be the subject of receipt by Authorized TAPCO Service Centers. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT MAY RESULT FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE TAPCO PRODUCT OR ANY WARRANTY CLAIM. To obtain factory service, please follow the instructions...
...will be performed only at their respective holders, and are to you may use refurbished parts for repair or replacement under warranty at our rainforest factory complex. Products repaired under the terms of the USA. THE WARRANTY GIVEN ON THIS PAGE ...sales representative, to LOUD Technologies that may be the subject of receipt by Authorized TAPCO Service Centers. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT MAY RESULT FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE TAPCO PRODUCT OR ANY WARRANTY CLAIM. To obtain factory service, please follow the instructions...
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