TARAMPS T0302 Audio Mixer Instruction Manual

Instruction manual

The installation of this product must be made by a qualified professional.

Term of warranty

TARAMPS, located on Abilio Daguano Street 274, Res. Manoel Martins – Alfredo Marcondes, SP – Brazil, ZIP CODE 19180-000, guarantees this product against any defects on terms of project, making, assembling, and/or with solidarity, due to project vices  which cause it improper or inadequate to its original use within 12 months from the date of purchase. In case of defect during the warranty period, TARAMPS responsibility is limited to the repairing or substitution of the device of its own making.
This warranty excludes:

• Damaged products by improper installation, water infiltration, violation by unauthorized individuals;
• Tamper or torn warranty seal;
• Cases in which the product is not used in adequate conditions;
• Defects caused by accessories, modifications or features attached to the product;
• The product with damage from falling, bumps or nature related problems (flooding, lightning, etc.);
• Warranty card is not properly filled or torn;
• Costs involving uninstallation, reinstallation of equipment as well as shipment to the factory;
• Damage of any kind, due to problems in the product, as well as losses caused by discontinued use of the product.

Technical assistance

For international support, check on our website:
www.taramps.com.br/en/rede-de-assistencias- tecnicas or contact direct the factory support: Phones: +55 18 3266-4050 / +55 18 99749-3391 E-mail: [email protected]

Introduction

Read this manual before installing the product. In case of questions contact our technical support:
+55 (18) 3266-4050 or www.taramps.com.br.

At the end of its lifespan, this product must not be disposed of in household waste.
Look for an electronic equipment collection or recycling center for proper disposal.

Safety requirements
To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using the processor. It is specially important that you know the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS contained here.

• The installation of this product must be done by a qualified professional.
• Use the correct tools for installing this product.
• This product is for use with 12V batteries. Always check the voltage before installing.
• Never install the product in places exposed to dust, humidity and water. Pay attention to install it far from fuel tank, fuel lines, heat sources and other parts of vehicle.
• Be sure to install protection fuse or a circuit braker near to battery. Follow the ampere rating as indicated here in this manual. Use of improper fuse or circuit breaker could result in overheat, smoke, damage to product, injury or burns.
• Avoid running wires over or through sharp edges. Use rubber or plastic grommets to protect any wires routed through car’s body.
• Automotive sound systems may produce high sound pressure levels. Avoid continuous exposure to levels over 85dB to prevent permanent hearing loss.

Safety
As you read this manual, pay attention to the safety symbols.
CAUTION
This symbol with “CAUTION” is intended to alert the user to the presence of important instructions. Failure to heed the instructions will result in risk of injury to user or product damage.

Taramps reserves the right to modify the contents of this document at any time without prior notice and does not have the obligation to apply the changes in units which were previously produced.

Presentation

The T 0302 mixer was designed for sound systems allowing the mixing of several types of audio signals with high fidelity, ensuring the original dynamics of the sound. It features a 4band equalizer that allows you to increase or reduce specific ranges of mid-bass and highs, allowing for a professional control in any situation. Its outputs with timed MUTE avoid undesired noises (Pops) when turned on or off, making the sequence of activations unecessary, and easing installation.
The T 0302 features 3 input channels, CHANNEL 1 is balanced with two shared connections, one XLR and one RTS. This is a high-sensitivity, wide-gain input, which allows the use of a Microphone or LINE IN.
CHANNELS 2 and 3 feature shared L+R type RCA inputs with an RTS connector for greater connection flexibility.
All 3 inputs have independent controls for:

• Gain for adjusting the input signal level.
• 4 EQ controls HIGH, MID HIGH. MID LOW and LOW with ±15dB boost/attenuation.
• Level for output control.

The 2 outputs have great amplitude and can deliver up to +18dBu or 6.3Vac of distortion-free signal.

Important recommendations

Use the P4 adapter with terminal that comes with the product to connect the power wires to the vehicle’s 12V battery. Use 1.5mm² gauge wires for both the positive and negative wires. Screw the wires according to the following instruction:
1- Borne on the battery positive
2 – Borne on the battery negative.
As protection, a fuse must be installed close to the positive pole of the battery (1A fuse). check for more details on pag. 16 of this manual. For the REMOTE connection, use 0.5 mm² wire.

The sound mixer must be fixed in an easily accessible and ventilated place. It is not recommended to install the product on the sides of speakers, as vibrations can damage their internal components.
In order to avoid noise captation, use good quality shielded signal cables and connectors.

CAUTION
Check power polarity and recommended gauge.
it is recommended to install a 1 Ampere fuse on the positive supply terminal.

Product overview

On this page you have an overview of the T 0302 sound mixer, you will better understand the commands on the next page. To be able to use all the product commands, carefully read all the commands below.
Install the mixer in an easily accessible place and, if fixing is necessary, use the 4 screwing holes to avoid possible vibrations.

Connections

MIC / LINE 1
Balanced inputs for XLR (Canon) and TRS connectors. ATTENTION: these inputs DO NOT HAVE PHANTON POWER.

LINE 2 3
Unbalanced inputs Inputs for RCA or (TRS 1/4”) connector. They allow you to receive signals from several types of sound gear such as CD/DVD/MP3-player, audio processors, etc… with high level outputs.

AUX OUT
It features an RCA connector in parallel with a connector for TRS. This output mixes all input signals, including L and R.
This output features a phase inversion button and independent level control, but it also responds to the MAIN LEVEL control.
MAIN OUT
It features an RCA connector in parallel with a connector for TRS.
This output mixes all input channels, including R and L.

Functions

Controls

| Adjusts the input signal level. It must be used in case of input saturation, signaled by the CLIP LEDs.
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| Increases or reduces treble by up to ±15dB
| Increases or reduces mid-high by up to ±15dB
| Increases or reduces mid-low by up to ±15dB
| Increases or reduces  Low by up to ±15dB
| Adjusts the audio level of the channel (channel 1, 2 or 3) that will be mixed at the outputs.
| Mutes the channel mixing at the outputs. It is useful for quick channel cutting without changing the gain settings. When  activated, the red CLIP LED will light regardless of the input signal level.
| Red LED shows channel input saturation or MUTE button pressed.
Green LED indicates that the channel is receiving signal at its input.
| Inverts the signal phase of the AUX OUT channel by 180°
| Adjusts the audio output level at AUX OUT
| Indicates the level of the output signal.
| Controls the signal level at the outputs.

Installation

Power and activation

The T 0302 was designed to be used in car audio systems with a 12V battery, but it can also be used with an external 12V plug adapter with a current of at least 2A, which must be purchased separately (in this case, the consumer should pay attention to the  dapter  plug that should be standard P4-2mm) . It has an ON/OFF button that eliminates the REMOTE IN connections.
It can automatically turn on and off by remote activation using the REMOTE IN connection. To do so, keep the ON/OFF key off (unpressed).
The REMOTE OUT connection can be used for powering amplifiers and is timed to minimize transients when turning the system on and off.

REMOTE IN 01
Connection that turns on or off automatically from a remote cable from a CD/DVD player. Use 0.5 mm² cable.
Note: if the ON/OFF button is pressed, the device will not turn off by remote activation.
REMOTE OUT 02
Output for activating other devices. It can be used to turn on amplifiers or other equipment as long as they have a remote input. This output is current limited and not suitable for currents greater than 350mA.
Use 0.5 mm² or higher gauge cables.
12V POWER SUPPLY 03
Standard P4 /12V 2mm power connector. Use the TERMINAL/P4 adapter that comes with the product or a 12V adapter source (adapter source doens’t come with the product).
Use a 0.75mm² cable for the connections and use a 1A fuse on the positive wire as close as possible to the battery, following the marking on the TERMINAL/P4 adapter:
to the battery’s 12V positive terminal.
to the battery’s negative terminal

CAUTION
Check power polarity and recommended gauge.
it is recommended to install a 1 Ampere fuse on the positive supply terminal.

POWER ON/OFF 04
Turns on the sound mixer regardless of the REMOTE IN signal when pressed.
If the REMOTE IN input is active (remote on) this button will not turn off the device until the REMOTE IN input is deactivated.

Connection examples

Technical features

Line (TRS) Min: 620mV ~ Max 7,6mV
Channel 2/3 input sensitivity:| Line (TRS/RCA) Min: 2,55V ~ Max: 60mV
4 EQ bands per channel:| High ±15dB (18KHz)
Mid High ±15dB (2,4KHz)
Mid Low ±15dB (240Hz)
Low ±15dB (30Hz)
Channel 1 input impedance:| Mic (XRL): unbalanced 4K Ohms
Balanced 8K Ohms
Line (TRS): unbalanced  8,5K Ohms
Balanced 17KOhms
Channel 2 input impedance:| Line (TRS): unbalanced 95K Ohms
Line (RCA): unbalanced 95K Ohms
Output impedance:| Main Out (P10/RCA): 47R
Aux Out (P10/RCA): 47R
Max outputs level:| Main Out (P10/RCA): 18 dBu/6,3Vac
Aux Out (P10/RCA): 18 dBu/6,3Vac
Power Voltage (POWER):| 9 ~ 16 Vdc
Max Consumption:| 350 mA
Remote Input (REM Connector):| 9 ~ 16 Vdc
Remote Output (REM Connector):| 350 mA
Dimensions (WxHxD):| 134 x42x220mm
Weight:| 0,70Kg

Taramps reserves the right to modify the content of this manual without prior notice and without any obligation to apply the modifications to previously produced units.

+55 18 3266-4050
Fabricado por / Manufactured by:
TARAMPS ELECTRONICS LTDA
CNPJ / TAX ID: 11.273.485/0001-03
R. João Silvério, 121 • Res. Manoel Martins
Alfredo Marcondes – SP
Indústria Brasileira – Made in Brazil
www.taramps.com.br

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