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Samson TM300 User Manual

Samson TM300
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OWNERS MANUAL
POWERED
MIXER
TM300
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Samson TM300 Specifications

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BrandSamson
ModelTM300
CategoryMusic Mixer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction / TM300 Features

TM300 Features

Details the key features of the TM300 mixer, highlighting its compact design and capabilities.

Guided Tour - Overview

Channels

Identifies the channel section of the TM300's front panel, showing input and control layout.

Main Section

Identifies the main section of the TM300's front panel, including master controls and outputs.

Guided Tour - Channels

1: Mic inputs

Explains the use of XLR connectors for microphone inputs on the TM300.

2: Line inputs

Details the use of 1/4" jacks for connecting line-level sources to the TM300.

3: Channel Inserts

Describes the use of insert points for external effects processors on channels 1-4.

4: Peak LED

Explains the function of the Peak LED, indicating overload situations on a channel.

5: Trim

Details the Trim control for adjusting input signal level for each channel.

6: Equalizer

Explains the 3-band EQ controls for adjusting frequency response on each channel.

7: Auxiliary sends

Describes the Auxiliary send knobs for routing signals to external devices or internal DSP.

Guided Tour - Channels

8: Pan

Explains the Pan knob for positioning input signals within the stereo field.

9: PFL ("Pre Fader Listen") switch

Details the PFL switch for solo monitoring of individual channels via headphones.

10: Channel Fader

Explains the channel fader for controlling signal level sent to the main output and Aux send 2.

Guided Tour - Main Section

1: Tape input (L, R)

Describes the Tape input jacks for connecting tape or CD players.

2: Aux Returns (1, 2)

Details the Aux Returns for connecting external stereo devices and effects processors.

3: Record outputs (L, R)

Explains the Record outputs for connecting to a two-track recorder.

4: Main Inserts (L, R)

Describes the Main Inserts for inserting external effects processors across the main stereo output.

5: Mono Out

Details the Mono Out for connecting to external monitor mixers or amplifiers.

6: Aux Sends (1, 2)

Explains the Aux Sends for routing signals to external devices or internal DSP.

Guided Tour - Main Section

7: Tape In Level

Details the Tape In Level control for the incoming signal at the Tape Input jacks.

8: Record Out Level

Explains the Record Out Level control for the signal output by the Record Out jacks.

9: Auxiliary Return Level (1,2)

Describes the Auxiliary Return Level knobs for setting input level of stereo auxiliary returns.

10: Auxiliary Send Level (1,2)

Details the Auxiliary Send Level knobs for setting output level of signals routed to auxiliary sends.

11: Meter

Explains the ten-segment bar meter for output or Aux send levels.

12: Power LED

Describes the Power LED, indicating when the TM300 is powered on.

13: Phantom LED

Details the Phantom LED, indicating when phantom power is engaged.

14: Phantom Power switch

Explains the Phantom Power switch for supplying 48 volts to microphone connectors.

15: Meter / Headphone Source switch

Details the Meter/Headphone Source switch for selecting meter/headphone input.

16: Rev To Aux 1 Level

Describes the Rev To Aux 1 Level knob for routing internal DSP signal to Aux Send 1.

Guided Tour - Main Section

17: DSP select switches

Allows selection of three preset reverb effects for the onboard DSP.

18: DSP On/Off switch

Controls routing of internal DSP output to Aux Return 2.

19: Aux 1 / Monitor switch

Enables "split mono" configuration for driving main PA and stage monitors.

20: EQ On/Off switches (L, R)

Activates or deactivates the seven-band graphic master equalizer for left/right sides.

21: Graphic EQ sliders

Details the graphic EQ sliders for adjusting seven frequency areas.

22: Stereo Faders

Explains the stereo faders for controlling the main left/right stereo outputs.

23: Headphone Level

Details the Headphone Level knob for setting the headphone jack signal level.

24: Headphone jack

Describes the Headphone jack for private monitoring of stereo output, Aux sends, or soloed channels.

Guided Tour - Rear Panel

1: Vent

Advises to keep the vent unobstructed for proper cooling of the power amplifier.

2: Fuse holder

Describes the fuse holder and its fuse ratings for 115V and 230V operation.

3: AC input

Explains the AC input for connecting the power cable.

4: Speaker Outputs

Details the speaker outputs for connecting loudspeakers, including impedance and phase.

5: Power on-off switch

Describes the power switch for turning the TM300 on and off.

6: Fan

Explains the variable-speed fan for cooling the power amplifier.

Connecting the TM300

XLR connectors for mono channel mic-level inputs

Shows how XLR connectors should be wired for mono channel mic-level inputs.

Unbalanced cables use standard 1/4" phone connectors

Explains how unbalanced cables use standard 1/4" phone connectors.

Channel and Main insert cables

Describes how channel and main insert cables should terminate in 1/4" TRS jacks.

Setting Up and Using The TM300

Setting the Correct Gain Structure

Grounding Techniques

Using Equalization

Using Pan

Using Aux Sends and Returns

Channel Aux Sends

Explains the two Aux Sends per channel for routing signals to DSP or external processors.

Main section Aux Returns and main Aux Sends

Details master Aux Send knobs and Aux Returns for mixing effects or external signals.

Aux Send jacks

Identifies the unbalanced 1/4" jacks for connecting Aux Sends to external devices.

Aux Return jacks

Describes the stereo Aux Return jacks for bringing in signals from external effects processors.

Using Inserts

Channel Inserts

Describes channel inserts for affecting individual input signals with external processors.

Main Inserts

Describes main inserts for processing the entire mix simultaneously with external gear.

Using the Internal Digital Signal Processor (DSP)

DSP Controls

Explains the DSP controls for selecting and managing reverb effects.

Specifications

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