Heritage Audio TT-73 User manual

USER MANUAL
1-CHANNEL CLASS A PORTABLE
MIC/LINE PREAMP WITH D.I.
TABLE TOP
TT-73
August/2022)Rev.)1.0.)

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INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION
GETTING STARTED
APPLICATIONS!
SPECIFICATIONS!
SIGNAL FLOW!
TROUBLE SHOOTING
WARRANTY STATEMENT
REGISTRATION!
RECALL SHEETS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Thank you for choosing the Table top TT-73. Heritage Audio is dedicated to bringing you ´the sound of yesterday for
tomorrow´. We specialize in capturing that unique, enticing sound that everybody has fallen in love with. For years
engineers, producers and musicians have been yearning for that classic vibe. Usually the only option is to search for
old, used original equipment that is almost always in a questionable state of operation. This brings with it a whole lot of
other issues, making the experience less than desirable. Not to mention the very high prices asked for this equipment,
which makes them virtually unobtainable for the great majority. Now it´s possible to obtain that same sound with a
brand new piece that will give you all the problem-free, heavy-duty use you´ll need for years of music making history.
Peter Rodriguez
CEO!
Heritage Audio - Madrid, Spain
INTRODUCTION
© 2022 Heritage Audio S.L. is the sole owner of the copyright of all information and drawings contained in this manual which are not to be copied or
reproduced by any means or disclosed in part or whole to any third party without written permission.
Heritage Audio reserves the right to alter specifications without notice. The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to
be accurate at the time of publication. However, no responsibility is taken by us for inaccuracies, errors or omissions nor any liability assumed for any
loss or damage resulting either directly or indirectly from use of the information contained within it.
TT-73
AC POWER CORD EU & US

DESCRIPTION
One Channel Class A Portable Mic/LinePreamp with D.I.
Standing for TABLETOP 73, it is in essence a reformatted single channel DMA 73 with a very sturdy construction for
portable use in any environment. The TT-73 widens the range of applications to on-stage use, portable systems, hotel
rooms, on-site location recordings, etc. It even has its own handle to make lugging it around as easy as can be.
Now musicians are able to give 73-driven line levels to FOH engineers, using the front panel DI inputs. While on the
road they are able to record at the same studio quality level from hotel rooms, etc. Stage microphones can be brought
up to line level without using long cable runs. These are just some of the possibilities.
Special care has been taken with the internal worldwide power supply, which has been custom engineered to operate
close to audio transformers with no noise induced.
New to the range of tabletop units is the implementation of DI THRU jacks for simultaneous use of instrument amplifiers.
A ground lift switch prevents any ground loops from introducing hum into the audio signal.
The combination of wood and RAF blue gray steel makes the tabletop units aesthetically stand out in any professional
recording environment and will bring your pro or semi pro facility the touch of class your customers are looking for.
Also worth mentioning is the DTT-73. It is a 2 channel version, exactly the same but with twice the power. Instead of
just a single channel, it’s a ´double´ TABLETOP 73. A very attractive option for those that need two inputs
simultaneously.
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GETTING STARTED
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HIGH PASS FILTER
-3 dB at 82 Hz, Discrete Class
A
OUTPUT ATTENUATOR
Attenuates from 0 to Infinity
D.I. INPUT
High Impedance Class A JFET
MIC INPUT IMPEDANCE
1200 Ωor 300 Ωwhen
pressed
LINE
Switches from MIC/D.I. to Line
FRONT
REAR
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POWER INPUT
To Be Connected to a standard
IEC cable for powering
ON/OFF
Switch to activate unit
LINE OUTPUT
Male XLR Connector
LINE INPUT
Female XLR Connector
MIC INPUT
Female XLR Connector
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INPUT GAIN SWITCH
5 dB Steps From 30 to 80
THRU OUTPUT
To also send D.I. signal to Amp,
simultaneously
THRU GND LIFT
Disconnects the ground pin
from the connector
D.I.
Switch to activate the D.I. Input
PHANTOM POWER
Activates 48 V
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MIC PAD
20 dB Reduction Ahead of
Input Transformer
PHASE
Flips phase 180º
+24 V LIGHT
Lights to confirm proper internal
voltage in available
+48 V LiGHT
Lights to confirm proper voltage
for PHANTOM POWER is
available
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All XLRs are:
Pin 1: GND!
Pin 2: Hot!
Pin 3: Cold
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GND!
Hot (+)!
Cold (-)
MALE XLR
FEMALE XLR
D.I. Jack:
Tip: Signal!
Sleeve: Ground!
Tip=Signal
Sleeve=Ground/Shield
Tip
Sleeve

MIC
APPLICATIONS
D.I.
LINE
CONDENSER MIC
ACTIVATE +48 V FOR CONDENSER
LINE INPUT - AUDIO INTERFACE
USB - COMPUTER
USB - COMPUTER
USB - COMPUTER
LINE INPUT - AUDIO INTERFACE
LINE INPUT- AUDIO INTERFACE
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LINE OUTPUT - KEYBOARD
MIC INPUT
OUTPUT
INPUT - BASS AMP
ACTIVATE LINE SWITCH
OUTPUT
D.I. INPUT
OUTPUT

SPECIFICATIONS
•Microphone input impedance: High=1200 Ωminimum; Low=300 Ωminimum. Higher gain positions gradually have
greater impedances, optimum for low gain ribbon mics. Input is transformer balanced and floating.
•Line input impedance: 10 kΩbridging, transformer balanced and floating.
•Output impedance: Less than 75 Ω, transformer balanced and floating, to drive a load of 600 Ω.
•D.I. input impedance: Greater than 2 MΩ, unbalanced.
•Maximum output: Greater than +26,5 dBu into 600 Ω(internally terminated).
•THD: Less than 0,025 % at 1 kHz, Less than 0,05 % at 100 Hz.
•Frequency response: 20 Hz (+0,3 dB) to 20 kHz (-0,2 dB).
•Maximum Gain: Slightly greater than 80 dB.
•Power supply: Internal no-noise PSU, accepting worldwide voltages from 100 V to 240 V.
• Dimensions (W x H x L): 238 mm x 95 mm x 250 mm.
•Weight: 3,020 Kg.
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SIGNAL FLOW
MIC/LINE INPUT
LINE OUTPUT
HIGH PASS FILTER
OUTPUT AMP
INPUT AMP
PAD
LOZ
PHASE
LIFT
THRU
D.I.

TROUBLE SHOOTING
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PROBLEMS
SOLUTIONS
There doesn´t appear to be any signal at all arriving at the
back input XLR.
Make sure the GAIN knob is not in the ´Off´ position.
There still doesn´t appear to be any signal at all arriving at
the back input XLR.
Check to see if a jack cable has been left plugged into the
front panel D.I.
Even at the lowest position on the GAIN knob I still have
too much gain.
When this happens you should activate the PAD button.
This will reduce the input by 20 dB ahead of the input
transformer.
Condenser microphones don´t seem to work with TT-73.
Make sure the red +48 V button is pressed in to activate
the phantom power sent to the microphone.
There doesn´t seem to be any output at all from the unit.
Check to see if the OUTPUT knob is fully turned down as
this will attenuate the signal completely.
Sending a signal to the unit from a DAW overloads it
terrible.
It is necessary to press the LINE button when sending it a
line level source.
If not, it is expecting a Microphone signal with a very
different impedance.
I´d like to use my amp but have connected my guitar to
the TT-73 to send to the FOH engineer.
Simply tap the signal from the THRU output jack. It is
identical to the signal received at the TT-73 input.
There is a ground like noise on my amp.
Try pushing the ´LIFT´ button to see if it helps.
* For any further doubts or questions please get in contact with us at: [email protected]!

LIMITED 2 YEAR WARRANTY
Heritage Audio TT-73 is warranted by Heritage Audio SL to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the
period of 2 years to the original purchaser. In the event of such defects, the product will be repaired without charge or, at
our option, replaced with a new one if delivered to Heritage Audio prepaid, together with a copy of the sales slip or other
proof of purchase date. The warranty excludes problems due to normal wear, abuse, shipping damage or failure to use
the product in accordance with the specifications.
Heritage Audio shall not be liable for damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss of time,
interrupted operation or commercial loss or any other damages, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise.
This warranty is not transferable.
Heritage Audio and the Heritage Audio “H” logos are registered Trademarks owned and/or licensed by Heritage Audio.
REGISTRATION
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Please visit our website:
WARRANTY STATEMENT
https://heritageaudio.net/registration/

RECALL SHEETS
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