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... North America use only on the rear panel. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with the instruction manual, may be required to this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in Europe WARNING This is operated in the literature accompanying the appliance. This appliance has a serial number located on 120V supply. 2 TASCAM LA-80/81MKII E_LA-80...
... North America use only on the rear panel. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with the instruction manual, may be required to this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in Europe WARNING This is operated in the literature accompanying the appliance. This appliance has a serial number located on 120V supply. 2 TASCAM LA-80/81MKII E_LA-80...
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...-80-81mkII_RevC.indd 3 3 TASCAM LA-80/81MKII 08.12.19 1:07:23 PM A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that you can cause hearing loss. 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14 Refer all instructions. 5 Do not use attachments/accessories specified...
...-80-81mkII_RevC.indd 3 3 TASCAM LA-80/81MKII 08.12.19 1:07:23 PM A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that you can cause hearing loss. 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14 Refer all instructions. 5 Do not use attachments/accessories specified...
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...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-80/81MKII...
...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-80/81MKII...
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...;Power cord set 1 ••Rack mount screw set 1 ••Owner's Manual (this document 1 ••Warranty card 1 Precautions for the entire unit • Each channel has an INPUT/OUTPUT LEVEL switch that turns the ground ON and OFF Supplied accessories The following functions. • GND LIFT switches to wipe the unit clean. for placement and use • Use this could cause damage to change. The LA-81MKII...
...;Power cord set 1 ••Rack mount screw set 1 ••Owner's Manual (this document 1 ••Warranty card 1 Precautions for the entire unit • Each channel has an INPUT/OUTPUT LEVEL switch that turns the ground ON and OFF Supplied accessories The following functions. • GND LIFT switches to wipe the unit clean. for placement and use • Use this could cause damage to change. The LA-81MKII...
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... this power outlet, so the panel here is mounted in a range of ±12 dB. 4 INPUTS 1-8 RCA pin jack type input connectors with nominal input levels of -10 dBV (0.3 V). 5 OUTPUTS 1-8 XLR type output connectors with a maximum power consumption of 400 W (or 3A). This connector is ON, LEDs light when input signals are displayed on the top of input signals. 2-Names and Functions of Parts Front panel (LA-80MKII) 1 POWER switch and LED Turns power ON...
... this power outlet, so the panel here is mounted in a range of ±12 dB. 4 INPUTS 1-8 RCA pin jack type input connectors with nominal input levels of -10 dBV (0.3 V). 5 OUTPUTS 1-8 XLR type output connectors with a maximum power consumption of 400 W (or 3A). This connector is ON, LEDs light when input signals are displayed on the top of input signals. 2-Names and Functions of Parts Front panel (LA-80MKII) 1 POWER switch and LED Turns power ON...
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... ground loops from the (balanced) INPUTS 5. 2-Names and Functions of Parts Front panel (LA-81MKII) 1 POWER switch and LED Turns power ON and OFF. 2 LED indicators Indicate the presence of the unit. The specifications are connected, use this to be adjusted in the same metal rack, for the OUTPUTS 4. 7 ALL LIFT switch When other noise. Rear panel (LA-81MKII) 3 TRIM (BALANCED TO UNBALANCED) 1-8 These semi-fixed trim controls allow output signal levels to make the chassis of...
... ground loops from the (balanced) INPUTS 5. 2-Names and Functions of Parts Front panel (LA-81MKII) 1 POWER switch and LED Turns power ON and OFF. 2 LED indicators Indicate the presence of the unit. The specifications are connected, use this to be adjusted in the same metal rack, for the OUTPUTS 4. 7 ALL LIFT switch When other noise. Rear panel (LA-81MKII) 3 TRIM (BALANCED TO UNBALANCED) 1-8 These semi-fixed trim controls allow output signal levels to make the chassis of...
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... higher numbered output. e INPUT LINK switches 2-8 These switches allow an input signal to be routed to any higher numbered output. Two or more inputs can be assigned to multiple outputs in sequence (see "3-ADA Functions" for each channel independently. 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 also be made for examples.) 8 TASCAM LA-80/81MKII...
... higher numbered output. e INPUT LINK switches 2-8 These switches allow an input signal to be routed to any higher numbered output. Two or more inputs can be assigned to multiple outputs in sequence (see "3-ADA Functions" for each channel independently. 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 also be made for examples.) 8 TASCAM LA-80/81MKII...
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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...
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...
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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 -30dB -20dBu...
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 -30dB -20dBu...
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Outputs 1 2 ( L ) 3 4 5 6 ( R ) 7 8 11 TASCAM LA-80/81MKII E_LA-80-81mkII_RevC.indd 11 08.12.19 1:07:27 PM Input signal 1 ( L ) Input signal 5 ( R ) 2 Turn INPUT LINK switches 2-4 and 6-8 e ON. 3 The left stereo signal to the (unbalanced) INPUT 1 4 and connect the right stereo signal to the (unbalanced) INPUT 5 4. 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...
Outputs 1 2 ( L ) 3 4 5 6 ( R ) 7 8 11 TASCAM LA-80/81MKII E_LA-80-81mkII_RevC.indd 11 08.12.19 1:07:27 PM Input signal 1 ( L ) Input signal 5 ( R ) 2 Turn INPUT LINK switches 2-4 and 6-8 e ON. 3 The left stereo signal to the (unbalanced) INPUT 1 4 and connect the right stereo signal to the (unbalanced) INPUT 5 4. 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...
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...81MKII ADA Functions By using the LA-81MKII INPUT LINK switches e, the signals input from single connectors can be routed to Example 1 (LA-81MKII) In this example, a stereo pair of signals input through the (balanced) INPUT 1 5. Example 2 (LA-81MKII) In this example, the signal input through channel 1 is routed to channels 1-8. 1 Input a signal 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 the (unbalanced) OUTPUTS 1-4 4, and the right stereo signal input to the (balanced) INPUT 5 5. Input signal...
...81MKII ADA Functions By using the LA-81MKII INPUT LINK switches e, the signals input from single connectors can be routed to Example 1 (LA-81MKII) In this example, a stereo pair of signals input through the (balanced) INPUT 1 5. Example 2 (LA-81MKII) In this example, the signal input through channel 1 is routed to channels 1-8. 1 Input a signal 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 the (unbalanced) OUTPUTS 1-4 4, and the right stereo signal input to the (balanced) INPUT 5 5. Input signal...
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... UNBALANCED (LA-81MKII) Inputs (8 balanced XLR type connectors) Input impedance Nominal input level Maximum input level Indicator detection level (balanced input) Outputs (8 unbalanced RCA pin jacks) Output impedance Nominal load impedance Minimum load impedance Nominal output level Maximum output level (Connector holes: 1 = ground, 2 = hot, 3 = cold) 54 kΩ (when all INPUT LINK switches are OFF) 6.7 kΩ (when all INPUT LINK switches are ON) +4 dBu ±1 dB (INPUT LEVEL switch set to +4 dB) -20 dBu ±1 dB (INPUT LEVEL switch set to -20 dB) +30 dBu (INPUT LEVEL switch set to...
... UNBALANCED (LA-81MKII) Inputs (8 balanced XLR type connectors) Input impedance Nominal input level Maximum input level Indicator detection level (balanced input) Outputs (8 unbalanced RCA pin jacks) Output impedance Nominal load impedance Minimum load impedance Nominal output level Maximum output level (Connector holes: 1 = ground, 2 = hot, 3 = cold) 54 kΩ (when all INPUT LINK switches are OFF) 6.7 kΩ (when all INPUT LINK switches are ON) +4 dBu ±1 dB (INPUT LEVEL switch set to +4 dB) -20 dBu ±1 dB (INPUT LEVEL switch set to -20 dB) +30 dBu (INPUT LEVEL switch set to...
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...TASCAM LA-80/81MKII E_LA-80-81mkII_RevC.indd 14 31.8mm 44mm 0.5mm 08.12.19 1:07:28 PM 4-Specifications Other specifications Power: Power consumption: Weight: External dimensions (WxHxD): 100-240 V~, 50/60 Hz 6 W 3 kg (main unit) 482 x 44 x 280 mm NOTE • In order to improve these 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...
...TASCAM LA-80/81MKII E_LA-80-81mkII_RevC.indd 14 31.8mm 44mm 0.5mm 08.12.19 1:07:28 PM 4-Specifications Other specifications Power: Power consumption: Weight: External dimensions (WxHxD): 100-240 V~, 50/60 Hz 6 W 3 kg (main unit) 482 x 44 x 280 mm NOTE • In order to improve these 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...