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LM-8ST Line Mixer D01098820A OWNER'S MANUAL Conte nts IMPO RT ANT SAFET Y INSTRUC TI ONS ........ 2 1 − Introduction ......................................... 4 Features ........................................................... 4 Include d item s ................................................. 4 Abo ut this manual .......................[...]
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2 T ASCAM LM-8ST The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uni[...]
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T ASCAM LM-8ST 3 Do not expos e this app aratu s to drips or sp lashe s. • Do not pla ce any obje c ts fil le d w ith liqu id s, suc h • as vase s, on the ap paratu s. Do not ins ta ll this ap pa ra tus in a c onf in ed sp ace • such a s a book c ase o r similar u nit. T h e a p p a r a t u s d r a w s n o m i n a l n o n - o p e r a t i n g [...]
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4 T ASCAM LM-8ST Thank you for your purchase of the T ASCAM LM-8ST Line Mixer . Before connecting and using the unit, please take time to read this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand how to properly set up and connect the unit, as well as the operation of its many useful and convenient functions. After you have finished reading this manual,[...]
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T ASCAM LM-8ST 5 POWER switch and indicator Press to turn power ON or OFF . The POWER indicator lights when the power is ON. MIC/LINE switch Set whether the input source for channel 1 is the microphone input or the line input. MIC trim knob Use this to adjust the microphone input level. MIC input connector Use this balan[...]
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6 T ASCAM LM-8ST Rear panel ST 2/AUX OUTPUTS (XLR connectors) Theses balanced XLR connectors output the ST 2/AUX bus signal. (1: GND 2: HOT 3: COLD) ST 2/AUX OUTPUTS (RCA pin jacks) These unbalanced RCA pin jacks output the ST 2/AUX bus signal. ST 1 OUTPUTS (RCA pin jacks) These unbalanced RCA pin jacks output the ST1 bus signal. [...]
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T ASCAM LM-8ST 7 If you are having trouble with the operation of this unit, please try the following before seeking repair . If these measures do not solve the problem, please contact the store where you bought the unit or a T ASCAM Service Center . Power will not t urn ON. ª Con f i r m th at the p ow er plug is secu r ely ins er ted . • No sou[...]
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8 T ASCAM LM-8ST Audio inputs and outpu ts MI C input Connector XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT , 3: COLD) Input impedance 2.4 kΩ Nominal input level –58 dBu (1 mV) - –12 dBu (195 mV) Maximum input level +10 dBu (2.45 V) STEREO INPUT Connectors 6.3 mm (1/4”) TRS Standard phone jacks (T ip: HOT , Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) Input impedance 16 kΩ Nomin[...]
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T ASCAM LM-8ST 9 Dimensional dr awings TT TT TT TT TT TT TT TT TT TT TT Illustrations and other depictions may differ in part from the actual product. • Specifications and external appearance may b[...]
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10 T ASCAM LM-8ST Block diagram M ASTE R B US S IN STE R EO I NP UTS 1 OL SI G M IC TR IM + 4 - 1 0 ST 1 ST 2/ AUX ST 1- L ST 1- R ST 2 / AU X- L ST 2 / AU X- R . . . . . . STE R EO I NP UTS 2 - 7 STE R EO I NP UTS 1 S T 1 S T 2 / AU X PH ON ES ST 1 OUTP UTS ST 2 / AUX OUTP UTS PH ON ES B US S OUT AUX ST2 AUX ST2 ST 1- L ST 1- R ST 2 / AU X- L ST 2[...]
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T ASCAM LM-8ST 11 Lev el diagr am STE R EO I NP UTS 1-8 ( L / M ON O ) M IC G % Y 67 6 7 $8; P : 2+ 0 G% X 0 ,& ,1 G % X 0 $67( 5% 866 ,1 3+ 21( 6 67( 5( 2 ,13 876 % 866 2[...]
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LM-8ST TE A C CORPORA TION ww w . ta scam.j p Phone : + 81 - 42-356 - 91 43 1 -47 Ochiai, T a ma -sh i, T ok yo 206 -8 530, J apa n TE AC AMERICA , INC. ww w .tascam. com Phone : +1 - 323-7 26- 03 03 7733 T ele gr ap h Road, M onteb ell o, Califor nia 9 0 6 40 USA TE AC CANADA L T D. ww w .tascam. com Phone : +1 9 05 - 8 90 -8 0 08 Fac sim ile : + [...]