Tapco S8 - Manual (Page 9)

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Get that sound level meter out. Decide what level
you’re going to mix at and use the meter to help keep
you mixing at that
level. Your ears will
thank you, and your
mixes will be better
for it.
4. LOW FREQ
Switch
The LOW FREQ
switch tailors the overall
low-frequency response
by +2 dB or +4 dB at
100 Hz and below.
• For most
applications, use
the “0 (NORMAL)”
setting. This takes
the equalization
circuit out of the
signal path.
• If you want or need
just a little extra low-
frequency output,
use the +2 dB setting.
• If you want or
need more low-
frequency output,
use the +4 dB
setting. Remember
how things work in
reverse, so boosting
the deep bass
content on playback may actually decrease it in
the fi nal mix.
5. AC SELECT
Set this switch to the correct voltage setting for the
country you are in, 115 VAC or 230 VAC.
Note: The S•8s are shipped with the AC SELECT
switch set to the 230 VAC position. If you are in a
country that uses 100-120 VAC, set the switch to the
115 VAC position and replace the fuse (located in
the IEC socket) with the 1.6 A fuse included in the
accessory bag. See the “Troubleshooting” section on
page 11 for instructions on replacing the fuse.
6. POWER
Use this switch to turn the active monitors on and off.
7. Line Cord Socket and Fuse
Connect the line cord to this IEC socket securely,
and plug the other end into your AC outlet. Make sure
the AC SELECT switch is set to the correct AC voltage.
The fuse is located behind the fuse cover, at the
bottom of the IEC socket. See the “Troubleshooting”
section on page 11
for information about
replacing the fuse.
8. Bass Refl ex
Port
A bass refl ex system
uses the radiation
from the rear of
the woofer cone
to extend the low-
frequency response of
the speaker. The size
of the port is carefully
designed with respect
to the volume of
the cabinet and the
characteristics of the
woofer to produce low-
frequency extension.
9. Heatsink
The heatsink is
designed to dissipate
the heat generated
by the built-in power
amplifi ers. The cooler
the amplifi ers operate,
the longer their life-
expectancy. The
S•8 uses convection
cooling, where cool air
fl ows through the fi ns of the heatsink and carries the heat
away. Make sure there is at least six inches clearance
between the back of the S•8 monitors and the wall.
FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION
10. Power LED
This illuminates when the POWER switch is turned on
and AC power is available at the line cord socket.
11. Clip LED
This LED illuminates just before the low-frequency
amplifi er reaches its maximum output and begins to clip.
• Occasional blinking of the Clip LED indicates that
the loudest transients are reaching the maximum
output capability of the amplifi er. This is okay.
• Frequent or continuous blinking of the Clip LED
indicates that you have exceeded the maximum
output capability of the amplifi er and that the
amplifi er is clipping. You should reduce the level
from your signal source until the Clip LED blinks
occasionally or not at all.
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