tc electronic BC208 Vertical 200 Watt 2 x 8 Inch Portable Bass Cabinet with Superior Tone User Guide

: June 6, 2024
: tc electronic

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
LIMITED WARRANTY
BC208 Controls
Cabinet Combinations
Specifications
Important information
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Quick Start Guide

BC208
Vertical 200 Watt 2 x 8″ Portable
Bass Cabinet with Superior Tone

Important Safety Instructions

Terminals marked with this symbol carry an electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with ¼” TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. All other installation or modifications should be performed only by qualified personnel.
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure – voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual.
Caution
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
Caution
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Caution
These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualified service personnel.

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with a dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
Correct disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) and your national law. This product should be taken to a collection center licensed for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the efficient use of natural resources. For more information about where you can take your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office or your household waste collection service.
Do not install in a confined space, such as a bookcase or similar unit.
Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
Please keep the environmental aspects of battery disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed of at a battery collection point.
This apparatus may be used in tropical and moderate climates up to 45°C.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

Music Tribe accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly on or in part upon any description, photograph, or statement contained herein. Technical specifications, appearances, and other information are subject to change without notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Midas, Klark Teknik, Lab Gruppen, Lake, Tannoy, Turbosound, TC Electronic, TC Helicon, Behringer, Bugera, Aston Microphones, and Coolaudio are trademarks or registered trademarks of Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. © Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. 2021 All rights reserved.

LIMITED WARRANTY

For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding Music Tribe’s Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at community.musictribe.com/pages/support#warranty.

BC208 Controls

BC208 uses ¼” speaker connections for both input and link. The ¼” speaker jacks are wired in parallel. To connect the amp to the cabinet, run a speaker cable with ¼” connectors from the amp output to one of the ¼” jacks. Then, link to a second cabinet by running another cable from the remaining ¼” jack to the additional speaker cabinet.
**** Make sure to use SPEAKER CABLES and not instrument cables for all connections between the amplifier and speaker cabinets.

Cabinet Combinations

Though connecting and setting up BC208 speaker cabinets is easy and straightforward, we recommend reading this installation guide before usage.
For the safety of your fellow musicians and your own, please address the stability of stacked cabinets and take proper precautions to prevent the stack from being unstable or tipping over. Also notice that only two cabinets should be stacked vertically.

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2×208 speakers stacked
Tremendous mid-range clarity, cut, and punch for a tight and articulate sound.| 2×210 speakers stacked
Plenty of low-end and power with the precise, fast, and defined tone usually associated with 10″ speakers.| 1×212 + 2×210
For a combination of precision, full-body, and even more low-end from the 2×12″ cabinet.| 410 + 212
Cool combination for full low end, precision, and body

**Make sure to use SPEAKER CABLES and not instrument cables for all connections between the amplifier and speaker cabinets.
Please notice the following:**

Impedance for BC208, BC210, BC212 is 8 Ohm
Impedance for BC410 is 4 Ohm
BC210, BC212, and BC410 use twist-locking professional connectors for both input and link, and so any connection between these cabinets and BC208 will require cables with a ¼” connector at one end, and a twist-locking connector at the other end.
All TC Electronic bass amplifiers can run two TC Electronic 8 Ohm cabinets.
Depending on the TC Electronic amplifier model, a BC410 (4 Ohm) cabinet can be combined with one or two other 8 Ohm cabinets.
NOTE: Should you by accident connect a non-valid combination of cabinets to a TC Electronic bass amplifier, the amp’s protection mode may be invoked.
However, the amplifier will not be damaged.

Specifications

Speakers

Type	2 x 8″ bass enclosure
Frequency range	70 Hz – 4 kHz; ±3 dB

Connections

Inputs	2 x ¼” TS

Physical

Cabinet construction	15 mm (5/8″) plywood, front-ported
Tuning	65 Hz
Dimensions (H x W x D)	545 x 262 x 316 mm

(21.5 x 10.3 x 12.4″)
Weight| 10.4 kg (22.9 lbs)

Important information

1. Register online. Please register your new Music Tribe equipment right after you purchase it by visiting musictribe.com. Registering your purchase using our simple online form helps us to process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently. Also, read the terms and conditions of our warranty, if applicable.
2. Malfunction. Should your Music Tribe Authorized Reseller not be located in your vicinity, you may contact the Music Tribe Authorized Fulfiller for your country listed under “Support” at musictribe.com. Should your country not be listed, please check if your problem can be dealt with by our “Online Support” which may also be found under Support” at musictribe.com. Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at musictribe.com BEFORE returning the product.

Hereby, Music Tribe declares that this product is in compliance with Directive
2011/65/EU and Amendment 2015/863/EU, Directive 2012/19/EU, Regulation
519/2012 REACH SVHC and Directive 1907/2006/EC, and this passive product is not
applicable to EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, LV Directive 2014/35/EU.
Full text of EU DoC is available at https://community.musictribe.com/
EU Representative: Music Tribe Brands DK A/S
Address: Gammel Strand 44, DK-1202 København K, Denmark
UK Representative: Music Tribe Brands UK Ltd.
Address: 6 Lloyds Avenue, Unit 4CL London EC3N 3AX, United Kingdom