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Tapco C-12 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTapco
ModelC-12
CategoryMusic Mixer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

INPUT SECTION OPERATION

Input Signal Controls

Trim, EQ, Monitor, Aux, Effects controls.

INPUT SECTION DETAILS

Channel Patching and Output Jacks

Insert points, direct outs, and signal path interruption.

Clip Indicator and Trim Control Function

Gain adjustment and overload indication.

EFFECTS, EQUALIZATION, AND CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT

Equalization Control Details

3-band EQ with adjustable midrange frequency.

OUTPUT SECTION CONTROLS OVERVIEW

CHANNEL AND SUB-GROUP LEVEL CONTROL

SUBMASTER, STEREO MASTER, AND METERING CONTROLS

PATCHING CONNECTORS AND DIRECT OUTPUTS

Using Patching Connectors and Direct Outputs

Enhances flexibility for recording and reinforcement.

INPUTS, OUTPUTS, AND SIGNAL LEVELS DEFINED

STEREO, MONO, AND PHANTOM POWER CONCEPTS

Phantom Power Supply Functionality

+48VDC Phantom Power for condenser microphones.

PHANTOM POWER DETAILS AND MICROPHONE COMPATIBILITY

Phantom Power Operation Explained

Explains power requirements for condenser mics.

Microphone Phantom Power Compatibility List

Lists mics compatible with phantom power.

MICROPHONE COMPATIBILITY AND BASIC SETUPS

Microphone Compatibility Information

Lists phantom power compatible and incompatible mics.

MONO PA CONFIGURATION EXAMPLE

Mono PA Setup Guide

Setup example for a 5-piece band in mono.

EFFECTS BUS OPERATION AND ADDITIONAL EFFECTS

ADVANCED MIXING AND RECORDING TECHNIQUES

Simultaneous PA and Recording Methods

Ways to record mono PA and multi-track simultaneously.

STEREO RECORDING AND PA STRATEGIES

RECORDING PATCHES AND STEREO PA SETUP

Unusual Recording Patch Example

Method for 4-track recording simultaneous with live PA.

Stereo PA System Configuration

Connection and setup for stereo PA systems.

STEREO EFFECTS AND BUS APPLICATIONS

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS AND RECORDING APPROACHES

Recording Patching Techniques

Details on recording with the C-12, focusing on 4 tracks.

RECORDING PROCESS AND MONITORING STRATEGIES

RECORDING SIGNALS AND BASIC TRACK LAYOUT

Getting Signals Onto Tape

Fitting signals into tape recorder's dynamic range.

Basic Track Recording Procedure

Recording initial rhythm tracks for a band.

OVERDUBBING AND MIXDOWN PROCEDURES

Overdubbing Vocals and Solos

Adding vocals and solos to recorded tracks.

Mixdown Process Steps

Combining tracks to create a stereo mix.

ADVANCED MULTI-TRACK RECORDING CAPABILITIES

C-8E/SERIES TWO EXPANDER UNIT FEATURES

C-12 AND C-8E SYSTEM INTERCONNECT GUIDELINES

C-12/C-8E Interconnect Procedures

Connecting the C-8E expander to the C-12 mixer.

C-8E Rear Panel Connections to C-12

Rear panel connections between C-8E and C-12.

INPUT CHANNEL BLOCK DIAGRAM AND SYSTEM NOTES

Typical Input Channel Signal Flow Diagram

Block diagram illustrating input channel signal flow.

C-8E/SERIES TWO SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM

System Block Diagram Overview

Block diagram showing signal flow for C-8E and C-12.

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS AND FUSE INFORMATION

C-12/Series Two Technical Specifications

Technical performance data for the C-12/Series Two system.

SYSTEM OPTIONS AND BALANCED OUTPUTS

COMMON AUDIO SIGNAL TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS

CONCLUSIONS ON AUDIO TRANSMISSION BEST PRACTICES

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