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LM-8ST Line Mixer OWNER'S MANUAL D01098820A Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS......... 2 1 − Introduction 4 Features 4 Included items 4 About this manual 4 Trademarks 4 Precautions and notes for placement and use 4 Cleaning the unit 4 2 − Names and Functions of Parts 5 Front panel 5 Rear panel 6 Bottom panel 6 3 - Troubleshooting 7 4 - Specifications 8 Audio inputs and outputs 8 Audio performance 8 Dimensional drawings 9 Block diagram 10 Level diagram 11
LM-8ST Line Mixer OWNER'S MANUAL D01098820A Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS......... 2 1 − Introduction 4 Features 4 Included items 4 About this manual 4 Trademarks 4 Precautions and notes for placement and use 4 Cleaning the unit 4 2 − Names and Functions of Parts 5 Front panel 5 Rear panel 6 Bottom panel 6 3 - Troubleshooting 7 4 - Specifications 8 Audio inputs and outputs 8 Audio performance 8 Dimensional drawings 9 Block diagram 10 Level diagram 11
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This appliance has a serial number located on 120V supply. 2 TASCAM LM-8ST This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a commercial environment. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral triangle, is...
This appliance has a serial number located on 120V supply. 2 TASCAM LM-8ST This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a commercial environment. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral triangle, is...
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... dry cloth. 7 Do not block any time. •• The mains plug is used , use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from earphones or headphones can easily grasp the power cord plug at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they should be taken when using earphones or headphones with a power supply cord that has a grounding plug. A grounding type plug has two blades and...
... dry cloth. 7 Do not block any time. •• The mains plug is used , use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from earphones or headphones can easily grasp the power cord plug at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they should be taken when using earphones or headphones with a power supply cord that has a grounding plug. A grounding type plug has two blades and...
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... 1U size •• 8 stereo line inputs, 2 stereo bus outputs •• Each channel has balanced TRS input jacks •• Channel 1 has an XLR microphone input connector and a trim knob •• Nominal input level can also download the Owner's Manual from the TASCAM web site (http://www.tascam.com). CAUTION Instructions that the unit is mounted in a level position for correct operation. •• Do not place any...
... 1U size •• 8 stereo line inputs, 2 stereo bus outputs •• Each channel has balanced TRS input jacks •• Channel 1 has an XLR microphone input connector and a trim knob •• Nominal input level can also download the Owner's Manual from the TASCAM web site (http://www.tascam.com). CAUTION Instructions that the unit is mounted in a level position for correct operation. •• Do not place any...
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... 2/AUX knobs Use these to adjust the levels sent from each 4-segment output level meter is the microphone input or the line input. 33MIC trim knob Use this to adjust the microphone input level. 44MIC input connector Use this balanced XLR connector for headphone monitoring. The POWER indicator lights when the power is ON. 22MIC/LINE switch Set whether the input source for channel 1 is an overload indicator. 0 MONO buttons Push in to set the output to monitor the ST 2/AUX bus signal. e PHONES knob Adjust the headphones output level. Set...
... 2/AUX knobs Use these to adjust the levels sent from each 4-segment output level meter is the microphone input or the line input. 33MIC trim knob Use this to adjust the microphone input level. 44MIC input connector Use this balanced XLR connector for headphone monitoring. The POWER indicator lights when the power is ON. 22MIC/LINE switch Set whether the input source for channel 1 is an overload indicator. 0 MONO buttons Push in to set the output to monitor the ST 2/AUX bus signal. e PHONES knob Adjust the headphones output level. Set...
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... are balanced TRS line input connectors for the channel inputs/outputs to the signal ground. Misuse of Parts Rear panel t ST 2/AUX OUTPUTS (XLR connectors) Theses balanced XLR connectors output the ST 2/AUX bus signal. (1: GND 2: HOT 3: COLD) y ST 2/AUX OUTPUTS (RCA pin jacks) These unbalanced RCA pin jacks output the ST 2/AUX bus signal. Set this ground connection can be sent to connect this unit, always use the included power cord with two independent stereo busses. g STEREO INPUTS (L/MONO) connectors These are...
... are balanced TRS line input connectors for the channel inputs/outputs to the signal ground. Misuse of Parts Rear panel t ST 2/AUX OUTPUTS (XLR connectors) Theses balanced XLR connectors output the ST 2/AUX bus signal. (1: GND 2: HOT 3: COLD) y ST 2/AUX OUTPUTS (RCA pin jacks) These unbalanced RCA pin jacks output the ST 2/AUX bus signal. Set this ground connection can be sent to connect this unit, always use the included power cord with two independent stereo busses. g STEREO INPUTS (L/MONO) connectors These are...
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... are having trouble with the operation of connected external equipment (amplifiers, speakers) minimized? ªª There is noise. •• Check the connecting cables for incomplete connec- tions. 3 - If you bought the unit or a TASCAM Service Center. ªª Power will not turn ON. •• Confirm that the power plug is securely inserted. ªª No sound is output. •• Are the input sources connected correctly? •...
... are having trouble with the operation of connected external equipment (amplifiers, speakers) minimized? ªª There is noise. •• Check the connecting cables for incomplete connec- tions. 3 - If you bought the unit or a TASCAM Service Center. ªª Power will not turn ON. •• Confirm that the power plug is securely inserted. ªª No sound is output. •• Are the input sources connected correctly? •...
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Specifications Audio inputs and outputs MIC input Connector Input impedance Nominal input level Maximum input level XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) 2.4 kΩ -58 dBu (1 mV) - -12 dBu (195 mV) +10 dBu (2.45 V) STEREO INPUT Connectors Input impedance Nominal input level Maximum input level 6.3 mm (1/4") TRS Standard phone jacks (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) 16 kΩ +4 dBu (1.23 V) +24 dBu (12.3 V) MASTER BUSS IN Connectors Input impedance Nominal input level Maximum input level 6.3 mm (1/4") TRS Standard...
Specifications Audio inputs and outputs MIC input Connector Input impedance Nominal input level Maximum input level XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) 2.4 kΩ -58 dBu (1 mV) - -12 dBu (195 mV) +10 dBu (2.45 V) STEREO INPUT Connectors Input impedance Nominal input level Maximum input level 6.3 mm (1/4") TRS Standard phone jacks (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) 16 kΩ +4 dBu (1.23 V) +24 dBu (12.3 V) MASTER BUSS IN Connectors Input impedance Nominal input level Maximum input level 6.3 mm (1/4") TRS Standard...
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Dimensional drawings TT TT 4 - Specifications 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 be changed without notification to improve the product. 9 TASCAM LM-8ST
Dimensional drawings TT TT 4 - Specifications 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 be changed without notification to improve the product. 9 TASCAM LM-8ST
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... J001 L MASTER BUSS IN J002 R S801 - J902 + - J907 + - 10 TASCAM LM-8ST J107 -58dBu -2dBu U107 MIC 1/2 LINE MIC MIC LINE MIC TRIM S103 MIC IN CH1 ONLY +4dBu / -10dBv J101 L STEREO INPUTS ( L / MONO ) 1 R J102 -2dBu / -13.8dBu -2dBu - S101 +4dBu / -10dBv J801 L STEREO INPUTS ( L / MONO ) 8 R J802 -2dBu / -13.8dBu -2dBu - OL SIG ST 1 1/2 U103 U103 1/2 AUX ST2 AUX ST2 S102 1/2 U104 U104 1/2 ST 2/AUX STEREO INPUTS 8 COMPARATOR 1/2 1/2 LOGARITHMIC AMP. Specifications Block diagram U101 1/2 + U102...
... J001 L MASTER BUSS IN J002 R S801 - J902 + - J907 + - 10 TASCAM LM-8ST J107 -58dBu -2dBu U107 MIC 1/2 LINE MIC MIC LINE MIC TRIM S103 MIC IN CH1 ONLY +4dBu / -10dBv J101 L STEREO INPUTS ( L / MONO ) 1 R J102 -2dBu / -13.8dBu -2dBu - S101 +4dBu / -10dBv J801 L STEREO INPUTS ( L / MONO ) 8 R J802 -2dBu / -13.8dBu -2dBu - OL SIG ST 1 1/2 U103 U103 1/2 AUX ST2 AUX ST2 S102 1/2 U104 U104 1/2 ST 2/AUX STEREO INPUTS 8 COMPARATOR 1/2 1/2 LOGARITHMIC AMP. Specifications Block diagram U101 1/2 + U102...
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