DigiTech TALKER User Manual

Note: The Talker allows you to route your effect signal to a guitar amp and
a mixer simultaneously. When the Talker effect is being used, the output of
the Talker is all effect (100% “wet”). When the Talker is Bypassed, the mic
input is passed through to the PA output, and the instrument input to the
Amp output, which makes the Talker “invisible” to your recording or sound
reinforcement setup. If you have selected the Both option for effects routing,
you can balance the levels between the PA and the Amplifier with the PA
Level knob.
Note: If you are using a single output (Amp or PA only), and you don’t hear
any effect sound, check that the Effects Routing Switch is set correctly.
Control Descriptions:
FRONT PANEL
• Mic. In: adjusts the microphone input level.
• Instrument In: adjusts the instrument input level.
• Effect Out: controls the effect amount to the outputs.
Note: The above controls have no effect on Bypass levels.
• Program LEDs: indicate which Program the Talker is set to.
• Mic Clip LED: An LED flashing green with occasional orange
means your input is set properly; red indicates distortion.
• Instrument Clip LED: An LED flashing green with occasional
orange means your input is set properly; red indicates distortion.
• Bypass LED: A red LED means that the effect is bypassed.
• Program Switch: Toggles sequentially between the six Programs.
• Bypass Switch: Switches Bypass on or off.
In Bypass, the inputs are directly connected to their respective
outputs: instrument in > amp out, microphone in > P.A. out.
This is a hardwire bypass, as if the Talker isn’t in the chain
when bypassed. The mic bypass will be at microphone levels.
BACK PANEL
• Power Input: a Harman Pro Group PS-750 power supply is included
with your Talker.
• Effect Routing Switch
Amp: effect out to amplifier only (P.A. output muted).
P.A.: effect out to P.A. system (mixer) (Amp output is muted).
Both: effect to both P.A. and amplifier simultaneously.
• P.A. Level: Active when Effect Routing is in the Both position, this
adjusts the level of effect to the P.A. output. This knob has no
effect when Effect Routing is set to either Amp or P.A.
Inputs:
• Instrument: unbalanced 1/4" connector (mono) - instrument input.
• Mic: balanced XLR connector (mono) - microphone input.
• Pad: switchable Microphone input pad (+4dB/-10dB).
Outputs:
• Amp: unbalanced 1/4" connector (mono) - connects effect to amplifier.
• P.A.: balanced XLR connector (mono) - connects effect to P.A. system.
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DigiTech TALKER Specifications

Audio Specifications

microphone path signal/noise	-91 dB
instrument path signal/noise	-90 dB
frequency response	10 Hz to 14.5 kHz
microphone path input range	-34 dBV-+15 dBV
instrument path input range	-14 dBV-+15 dBV
output range	-∞ to 11.3 dBV
THD+N	0.04%
microphone path input impedance	20 kOhm
instrument path input impedance	500 kOhm
bypass	Hard-wired
input connectors	balanced XLR
output connectors	unbalanced 1/4" mono

Power

adapter output	9.75 VAC @ 820 mA

Weight and Dimensions

size	8" X 2.75" X 7.25"
weight	6 lb. / 2.7 Kg.