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Model number Serial number WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in which case the user will be required to... NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this product may cause radio interference in accordance with the instruction manual, may...
Model number Serial number WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in which case the user will be required to... NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this product may cause radio interference in accordance with the instruction manual, may...
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... electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on the apparatus. •• Do not install this apparatus near any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,...TASCAM LA-80/81MKII 08.12.19 1:07:23 PM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit. •• The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch...
... electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on the apparatus. •• Do not install this apparatus near any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,...TASCAM LA-80/81MKII 08.12.19 1:07:23 PM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit. •• The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch...
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... and Functions of Parts 6 Front panel (LA-80MKII 6 Rear panel (LA-80MKII 6 Front panel (LA-81MKII 7 Rear panel (LA-81MKII 7 Bottom panel (LA-80MKII 8 Bottom panel (LA-81MKII 8 Block diagram (LA-80MKII 9 Level diagram (LA-80MKII 9 Block diagram (LA-81MKII 10 Level diagram (LA-81MKII 10 3-ADA Functions 11 LA-80MKII ADA Functions 11 Example 1 (LA-80MKII 11 Example 2 (LA-80MKII 11 LA-81MKII ADA Functions 12 Example 1 (LA-81MKII 12 Example 2 (LA-81MKII 12 4-Specifications 13 Inputs and Outputs 13 Performance 13 Other specifications 14 Dimensional drawings 14 4 TASCAM LA-80...
... and Functions of Parts 6 Front panel (LA-80MKII 6 Rear panel (LA-80MKII 6 Front panel (LA-81MKII 7 Rear panel (LA-81MKII 7 Bottom panel (LA-80MKII 8 Bottom panel (LA-81MKII 8 Block diagram (LA-80MKII 9 Level diagram (LA-80MKII 9 Block diagram (LA-81MKII 10 Level diagram (LA-81MKII 10 3-ADA Functions 11 LA-80MKII ADA Functions 11 Example 1 (LA-80MKII 11 Example 2 (LA-80MKII 11 LA-81MKII ADA Functions 12 Example 1 (LA-81MKII 12 Example 2 (LA-81MKII 12 4-Specifications 13 Inputs and Outputs 13 Performance 13 Other specifications 14 Dimensional drawings 14 4 TASCAM LA-80...
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... level adjustment of ±12 dB • Rack mount brackets • Three-prong AC power outlet (Not on EUR model) Contact your TASCAM supplier if any of the unit for purchasing a TASCAM LA-80/81MKII. Cleaning the unit Use a soft cloth to be aware that show signal presence • Semi-fixed TRIM controls for the entire unit • Each channel has an INPUT/OUTPUT LEVEL switch...
... level adjustment of ±12 dB • Rack mount brackets • Three-prong AC power outlet (Not on EUR model) Contact your TASCAM supplier if any of the unit for purchasing a TASCAM LA-80/81MKII. Cleaning the unit Use a soft cloth to be aware that show signal presence • Semi-fixed TRIM controls for the entire unit • Each channel has an INPUT/OUTPUT LEVEL switch...
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... using multiple LA-80/81MKII units. q AC IN connector Connect the included power cord. 6 TASCAM LA-80/81MKII E_LA-80-81mkII_RevC.indd 6 08.12.19 1:07:24 PM Rear panel (LA-80MKII) 3 TRIM (UNBALANCED TO BALANCED) 1-8 These semi-fixed trim controls allow output signal levels to connect AC equipment with nominal output levels of input signals. The specifications are connected, a ground loop can cause a hum or other noise. 2-Names and Functions of Parts Front panel (LA-80MKII) 1 POWER switch and LED Turns power...
... using multiple LA-80/81MKII units. q AC IN connector Connect the included power cord. 6 TASCAM LA-80/81MKII E_LA-80-81mkII_RevC.indd 6 08.12.19 1:07:24 PM Rear panel (LA-80MKII) 3 TRIM (UNBALANCED TO BALANCED) 1-8 These semi-fixed trim controls allow output signal levels to connect AC equipment with nominal output levels of input signals. The specifications are connected, a ground loop can cause a hum or other noise. 2-Names and Functions of Parts Front panel (LA-80MKII) 1 POWER switch and LED Turns power...
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... below) Use this power outlet, so the panel here is mounted in a range of ±12 dB. 4 OUTPUTS 1-8 RCA pin jack type output connectors with nominal output levels of -10 dBV (0.3 V). 5 INPUTS 1-8 XLR type input connectors with a maximum power consumption of input signals. q AC IN connector Connect the included power cord. 7 TASCAM LA-80/81MKII E_LA-80-81mkII_RevC.indd 7 08.12.19 1:07:25 PM If this switch is OFF...
... below) Use this power outlet, so the panel here is mounted in a range of ±12 dB. 4 OUTPUTS 1-8 RCA pin jack type output connectors with nominal output levels of -10 dBV (0.3 V). 5 INPUTS 1-8 XLR type input connectors with a maximum power consumption of input signals. q AC IN connector Connect the included power cord. 7 TASCAM LA-80/81MKII E_LA-80-81mkII_RevC.indd 7 08.12.19 1:07:25 PM If this switch is OFF...
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... Functions" for examples.) Bottom panel (LA-81MKII) w INPUT LEVEL switches 1-8 Switches that set whether the signal levels input to the INPUTS 5 are +4 dBu (1.23 V) or -20 dBu (0.0775 V). 2-Names and Functions of Parts Bottom panel (LA-80MKII) w OUTPUT LEVEL switches 1-8 Switches that set whether the signal levels output from the OUTPUTS 5 are +4 dBu (1.23 V) or -20 dBu (0.0775 V). This setting can be routed to be made for each channel independently. e INPUT LINK switches 2-8 These switches allow an input signal to any higher numbered output. This setting...
... Functions" for examples.) Bottom panel (LA-81MKII) w INPUT LEVEL switches 1-8 Switches that set whether the signal levels input to the INPUTS 5 are +4 dBu (1.23 V) or -20 dBu (0.0775 V). 2-Names and Functions of Parts Bottom panel (LA-80MKII) w OUTPUT LEVEL switches 1-8 Switches that set whether the signal levels output from the OUTPUTS 5 are +4 dBu (1.23 V) or -20 dBu (0.0775 V). This setting can be routed to be made for each channel independently. e INPUT LINK switches 2-8 These switches allow an input signal to any higher numbered output. This setting...
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2-Names and Functions of Parts Block diagram (LA-80MKII) UNBALANCED TO BALANCED RCA JACK AGND INPUT LINK RCA JACK S705 AGND 4 8 AMP with TRIM function 3 1 2− VR1 LEVEL SHIFT OUTPUT LEVEL -20dBu S702 +4dBu -20dBu +4dBu R729 47k AGND AGND BALANCED AMP 3 1 2− 5 7 6− AGND 4 8 XLR OUT NC3FAH1 J702 2 1 3 GND LIFT GND SW LIFT SGND Level diagram (LA-80MKII) UNBALANCED TO BALANCED LEVEL +15dB +17dBV +10dB +5dB +4dBV 0dB -5dB -10dB -10dBV -9dBV...
2-Names and Functions of Parts Block diagram (LA-80MKII) UNBALANCED TO BALANCED RCA JACK AGND INPUT LINK RCA JACK S705 AGND 4 8 AMP with TRIM function 3 1 2− VR1 LEVEL SHIFT OUTPUT LEVEL -20dBu S702 +4dBu -20dBu +4dBu R729 47k AGND AGND BALANCED AMP 3 1 2− 5 7 6− AGND 4 8 XLR OUT NC3FAH1 J702 2 1 3 GND LIFT GND SW LIFT SGND Level diagram (LA-80MKII) UNBALANCED TO BALANCED LEVEL +15dB +17dBV +10dB +5dB +4dBV 0dB -5dB -10dB -10dBV -9dBV...
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2-Names and Functions of Parts Block diagram (LA-81MKII) BALANCED TO UNBALANCED XLR IN NC3FAH1 3 J102 2 BALANCED INPUT CIRCUIT 1 GND LIFT LIFT SW GND BALANCED AMP with TRIM function 8 3+ 1 2− 4 VR GAIN SWITCH AMP U805B 5+ 7 6− +4dBu SW −20dBu RCA JACK AGND AGND AGND Level diagram (LA-81MKII) BALANCED TO UNBALANCED LEVEL +15dB +10dB 0dBu=0.775V 0dBV=1V +5dB 0dB -5dB +4dBu +2.1dBu (-7.1dB) -10dB -15dB -20dB -25dB...
2-Names and Functions of Parts Block diagram (LA-81MKII) BALANCED TO UNBALANCED XLR IN NC3FAH1 3 J102 2 BALANCED INPUT CIRCUIT 1 GND LIFT LIFT SW GND BALANCED AMP with TRIM function 8 3+ 1 2− 4 VR GAIN SWITCH AMP U805B 5+ 7 6− +4dBu SW −20dBu RCA JACK AGND AGND AGND Level diagram (LA-81MKII) BALANCED TO UNBALANCED LEVEL +15dB +10dB 0dBu=0.775V 0dBV=1V +5dB 0dB -5dB +4dBu +2.1dBu (-7.1dB) -10dB -15dB -20dB -25dB...
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... other channels and output as desired. 2 Turn INPUT LINK switches 2-8 e ON. 3 The signal input through channel 1 is output through (balanced) OUTPUTS 1-8 5. LA-80MKII ADA Functions By using the LA-80MKII INPUT LINK switches e, the signals input from single connectors can be routed to Example 1 (LA-80MKII) In this example, a stereo pair of signals input through channels 1 and 5 are output in parallel to 4 channels each. 1 Connect the left stereo signal input to channel 1 is output through (balanced) OUTPUTS 1-4 5, and the right stereo signal input to channel 5 is output through (balanced...
... other channels and output as desired. 2 Turn INPUT LINK switches 2-8 e ON. 3 The signal input through channel 1 is output through (balanced) OUTPUTS 1-8 5. LA-80MKII ADA Functions By using the LA-80MKII INPUT LINK switches e, the signals input from single connectors can be routed to Example 1 (LA-80MKII) In this example, a stereo pair of signals input through channels 1 and 5 are output in parallel to 4 channels each. 1 Connect the left stereo signal input to channel 1 is output through (balanced) OUTPUTS 1-4 5, and the right stereo signal input to channel 5 is output through (balanced...
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... the (balanced) INPUT 1 5 and the right stereo signal to channels 1-8. 1 Input a signal through the (balanced) INPUT 1 5. Example 2 (LA-81MKII) In this example, the signal input through channel 1 is routed to the (balanced) INPUT 5 5. other channels and output as desired. 2 Turn INPUT LINK switches 2-8 e ON. 3 The signal input through channel 1 is output through the (unbalanced) OUTPUTS 5-8 4. 1 Outputs 2 ( L ) 3 4 5 6 ( R ) 7 8 E_LA-80-81mkII_RevC.indd 12 08.12.19 1:07:27 PM 3-ADA Functions LA-81MKII ADA Functions By using the LA-81MKII INPUT LINK switches e, the signals input from...
... the (balanced) INPUT 1 5 and the right stereo signal to channels 1-8. 1 Input a signal through the (balanced) INPUT 1 5. Example 2 (LA-81MKII) In this example, the signal input through channel 1 is routed to the (balanced) INPUT 5 5. other channels and output as desired. 2 Turn INPUT LINK switches 2-8 e ON. 3 The signal input through channel 1 is output through the (unbalanced) OUTPUTS 5-8 4. 1 Outputs 2 ( L ) 3 4 5 6 ( R ) 7 8 E_LA-80-81mkII_RevC.indd 12 08.12.19 1:07:27 PM 3-ADA Functions LA-81MKII ADA Functions By using the LA-81MKII INPUT LINK switches e, the signals input from...
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4-Specifications Inputs and Outputs UNBALANCED TO BALANCED (LA-80MKII) Inputs (8 unbalanced RCA pin jacks) Input impedance Nominal input level Maximum input level Indicator detection level (unbalanced input) Outputs (8 balanced XLR type connectors) Output impedance Nominal load impedance Minimum load impedance Nominal output level Maximum output level 23 kΩ (when all INPUT LINK switches are OFF) 2.8 kΩ (when all INPUT LINK switches are ON) -10 dBV ±1 dB +4.8 dBV -38 dBV or more (OUTPUT LEVEL switch set to +4 dB or -20 dB) (Connector holes: 1 = ground, 2 = hot...
4-Specifications Inputs and Outputs UNBALANCED TO BALANCED (LA-80MKII) Inputs (8 unbalanced RCA pin jacks) Input impedance Nominal input level Maximum input level Indicator detection level (unbalanced input) Outputs (8 balanced XLR type connectors) Output impedance Nominal load impedance Minimum load impedance Nominal output level Maximum output level 23 kΩ (when all INPUT LINK switches are OFF) 2.8 kΩ (when all INPUT LINK switches are ON) -10 dBV ±1 dB +4.8 dBV -38 dBV or more (OUTPUT LEVEL switch set to +4 dB or -20 dB) (Connector holes: 1 = ground, 2 = hot...
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... units, their specifications and external appearance may be changed without notification. • Please be aware that, as a result of product improvements, illustrations and other depictions in the Owner's Manual may differ in part from the actual product. Dimensional drawings 432.6mm 9mm 9mm 280mm 280mm 6mm 6mm 432.2mm 482.6mm 465mm 14 TASCAM LA-80/81MKII...
... units, their specifications and external appearance may be changed without notification. • Please be aware that, as a result of product improvements, illustrations and other depictions in the Owner's Manual may differ in part from the actual product. Dimensional drawings 432.6mm 9mm 9mm 280mm 280mm 6mm 6mm 432.2mm 482.6mm 465mm 14 TASCAM LA-80/81MKII...