TL Audio VTC User Manual

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OPERATION SECTION – CONTENTS
1. Introduction. Page Number 2
1.1 Input Channel Overview. 3
1.2 Master Section Overview. 4
1.3 Meterbridge. 5
1.4 Options. 5
1.5 Precautions. 6
2. Installation. 7
2.1 AC Mains Supply. 7
2.2 Mic Inputs. 8
2.3 Line Inputs. 8
2.4 Insertion Points. 9
2.5 Monitor Return Inputs. 9
2.6 Tape/Direct Outputs. 9 – 10
2.7 Meter Bridge Connection. 10
2.8 Group Insertion Points. 10
2.9 Group Outputs. 10
2.10 Aux Outputs. 11
2.11 Aux Returns. 11
2.12 Main Stereo Output. 11
2.13 Unbalanced Stereo Output. 11
2.14 Master Insertion Points. 12
2.15 Mix B Output. 12
2.16 Control Room , Studio and Alternate L/S Outputs. 12
2.17 Stereo 2T Returns (2TA and 2TB). 12 – 13
2.18 External Input. 13
2.19 Phones 1 and 2 Outputs. 13
2.20 Meter Bridge Connection. 13
3. Channel Module. 14
3.1 Input Stage. 14 – 15
3.2 Tape Return. 15
3.3 Insert Point. 15 – 16
3.4 Auxiliary Sends. 16 – 17
3.5 EQ Section. 18 – 19
3.6 Mix B Monitor Section. 20 – 22
3.7 Main Channel Output Stage. 23 – 25
4. Master Section. 26
4.1 Auxiliary Master Sends. 27
4.2 Stereo Return Channels. 27 – 28
4.3 Headphone Matrix. 28
4.4 Oscillator. 28
4.5 Mix B Master. 28 – 29
4.6 Talkback Section. 29
4.7 Control Room Monitor Section. 30 – 31
4.8 Studio Monitor Section. 31 – 32
4.9 Group Outputs. 32 – 33
4.10 Master Left/Right Outputs. 33
5. Specifications. 34

TL Audio VTC Specifications

General

Brand	TL Audio
Model	VTC
Category	Music Mixer
Language	English

Summary

Introduction

Input Channel Overview

Details the components and functionality of the input channel, including preamp, EQ, and routing.

Master Section Overview

Outlines the features and layout of the master section, including returns, monitoring, and bussing.

Precautions

Provides essential safety warnings and handling advice for operation and maintenance.

Installation

AC Mains Supply

Covers power connection, voltage selection, fuse requirements, and heat dissipation.

Mic Inputs

Line Inputs

Main Stereo Output

Control Room, Studio and Alternate L/S Outputs

Channel Module

Input Stage

Covers phantom power, mic/line switching, phase reverse, and valve stage.

Tape Return

Auxiliary Sends

Details the six mono and one stereo auxiliary sends, and their pre/post fader options.

EQ Section

Explains the four-band EQ, including high/low shelving and mid parametric sections.

Mix B Monitor Section

Covers pan, mute, signal present, peak LEDs, solo, EQ assign, and fader for Mix B.

Main Channel Output Stage

Details pan, mute, signal present, peak LEDs, solo, and fader for the main channel output.

Master Section

Auxiliary Master Sends

Describes level, solo, and mute controls for the six mono and stereo auxiliary sends.

Stereo Return Channels

Headphone Matrix

Mix B Master

Talkback Section

Control Room Monitor Section

Explains source selection, level control, and monitoring modes (PFL, AFL, Solo In Place).

Studio Monitor Section

Group Outputs

Master Left/Right Outputs

Describes balanced XLR and unbalanced jack outputs, valve stage, and fader.