Tapco 6306 User manual

Introduction
The 6306 is the rst product in the new TAPCO by
Mackie® family, designed for live sound applications
and an exceptional price/performance ratio.
Its small size belies its many features, including two mic
inputs, two instrument inputs, two stereo line inputs, two
aux sends, a stereo aux return, tape in and out, and
stereo control room and phones outputs in addition to the
main outputs.
The TAPCO 6306 is designed for rugged, 24-hours-
a-day use. Its sturdy construction houses durable
double-sided SMT-plated berglass circuit boards.
Impact-resistant knobs are mounted so they “ride”
just above the steel chassis, absorbing impact to
minimize damage.
The 6306 has two mono mic/line channels with input
gain controls and level-set LEDs. The balanced XLR
mic inputs have switchable phantom power, and the
1/4" TRS instrument input jacks accept balanced or
unbalanced line-level signals. In addition, it has two
stereo line-input channels, accepting balanced or
unbalanced line-level input signals. All the channels
have high and low EQ controls, one monitor aux send
(pre-fader), one effects aux send (post-fader), a pan
control (balance control on the stereo channels), and
a rotary level control.
The channel EQs are comprised of a 12 kHz high-
frequency shelving EQ, and an 80 Hz low-frequency
shelving EQ.
The Aux Return to Mains knob controls how much of
the effects signal to add to the main mix. The Aux
Return to Monitors knob lets you add effects to the
stage monitor mix independent of the the effects
levels added to the main mix.
The outputs on the 6306 include TRS balanced/
unbalanced main outputs, control room outputs,
and aux sends, RCA tape outputs, and a TRS stereo
headphones output.
The control room output can be switched between the
main stereo bus or the stereo tape input. The “Tape to
Main” switch can also route the tape input to the main
stereo bus.
The 8-segment LED meters indicate the signal level at
the control room/phones outputs.
The TAPCO 6306 is designed for continuous operation
in any sound reinforcement and mixing application.
It’s packed with useful features and practical routing
capabilities. Simply stated, this mixer offers more
features, more peace of mind, and more possibilities
than any other mixer in its class.
Features
• Two high-headroom mic preamps
• Two mono mic/line, two stereo line channels
• Pre-fader aux (monitor) send
• Post-fader aux (effects) send
• Effects-to-main control
• Effects-to-monitor control
• Level set gain-setting indicator LEDs
• 2-band EQ, Pan (mono channels) and
Balance (stereo channels) controls on all
channels
• Headphone output with level control
• Control room output with level control
• 8-segment stereo LED metering
• CD/Tape stereo inputs with Tape to Mix
switch and Tape to Control Room switch
• Master +48 V phantom power switch with
LED indicator
• Power LED indicator
Applications
• Live sound mixing for small to medium-
sized clubs
• Live sound mixing for meeting rooms
and churches
• Desktop studio mixing and recording
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NRM
2
EFX
AUX
1
MON
2
EFX
1
MON
2
EFX
1
MON
2
EFX
1
MON
AUX
RETURN
HI
12k
LOW
80Hz
EQ
TAPE TO
MIX
OFF
MAIN
LEVEL
SET
LEVEL
SET
U
+15-15
RL
PAN
LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL MAIN MIX
U
+15-15
GAIN
U
-22dB+25dB
+3 +50
MIC
GAIN
U
-22dB+25dB
+3 +50
MIC
12
2
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INPUT
1
INST IN
(HI-Z) INST IN (HI-Z)
INPUT
OL
LEFT RIGHT
16
12
8
4
0
-4
-12
-24
0 = +4dBu
CD/TAPE
IN TAPE OUT
L
R
PHONES
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MAX
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MAX
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MAX
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MAX
MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
AUX
HI
12k
LOW
80Hz
EQ
U
+15-15
RL
PAN
AUX
EQ
BALANCE
AUX
EQ
BALANCE
U
+15-15
LOW
80Hz
U
+15-15
RL
U
+15-15
HI
12k
HI
12k
LOW
80Hz
U
+15-15
RL
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+15-15
POWER
BAL/UNBAL
L
LINE IN
BAL/UNBAL
L
R R
L
R
L
R
1
2
R
LINE IN
(MONO)
L
(MONO)
(MONO)
AUX SEND
IN OUT OUT OUT
AUX RETURN MAINCTRL ROOM
+48V
PHONES
CTRL ROOM
TO
MON
TO
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SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Response
Mic Input to any Output (Trim at 0 dB):
+0, –1 dB,
20 Hz to 20 kHz
–3 dB,
10 Hz to 80 kHz
Distortion
THD and SMPTE IMD; 20Hz to 20kHz
Mic Input to Main Output:
< 0.025%
@ +4 dBu output
Noise
20Hz to 20kHz BW (150Ω source impedance)
Equivalent Input Noise (EIN): –128 dBu
Residual Output Noise:
Channel & Main Mix levels off
Main, Ctrl Room, Phones: –102 dBu
Aux 1 Monitor out –82 dBu
Aux 2 EFX out –92 dBu
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR)
Mic In: 60 dB @ 1kHz
Gain @ maximum
Crosstalk
Adjacent Inputs or Input to Output:
–85 dB @ 1kHz
Input Gain Control Range
Mic In: +3 dB to +50 dB
Line In: –22 dB to + 25 dB
Phantom Power
+48 VDC
Equalization
Mono Channel EQ:
High ±15 dB @ 12 kHz
Low ±15 dB @ 80 Hz
Stereo Channel EQ:
High ±15 dB @ 12 kHz
Low ±15 dB @ 80 Hz
Mixer Rated Output
Main, Aux, Control Room: +4 dBu
Maximum Rated Output: +18 dBu
Maximum Input Levels
Mic Input: +18 dBu,
Gain @ +3 dB
Inst Input: +18 dBu,
Gain @ –22 dB
Stereo Line Input, Tape Input, and Aux Return:
+18 dBu
Maximum Voltage Gain
Mic Input to:
Main Output: 74 dB
Tape Output: 74 dB
Aux Sends: 74 dB
Control Room Output: 84 dB
Phones Output: 84 dB
Inst Input to:
Main Output: 49 dB
Tape Output: 49 dB
Aux Sends: 49 dB
Control Room Output: 59 dB
Phones Output: 59 dB
Stereo Line Input to:
Main Output: 20 dB
Tape Output: 20 dB
Aux Send: 20 dB
Control Room Output: 30 dB
Phones Output: 30 dB
Tape Input to:
Main Output: 10 dB
Tape Output: 10 dB
Control Room Output: 10 dB
Phones Output: 10 dB
Aux Return to:
Main Output: 20 dB
Tape Output: 20 dB
Aux Send: 20 dB
Control Room Output: 30 dB
Phones Output: 30 dB
Input Impedance
Mic Input: 2.3 kΩ, balanced
Inst Input: 1 MΩ
Stereo Line Input: 20 kΩ, balanced
Stereo Aux Returns: 20 kΩ, balanced
CD/Tape In: 24 kΩ, unbalanced
Output Impedance
Main, Ctrl Room, Aux Sends: 120 Ω
Tape Output: 1 kΩ
Phones Output: 25 Ω
Channel Level Set LED (Sensitivity)
0 dBu (normal operating level)
VU Meters
Main Left and Right
8 segments:
Clip (+16), +12, +8, +4, 0, –2, –4, –12, –24
0 LED = +4 dBu
AC Power Requirements
External Power Supply output:
9.0 VAC @ 1500 mA
(2.5 mm AC coaxial power connection)
External Power Supply AC input
U.S. 120 VAC, 60 Hz
Europe 240 VAC, 50 Hz
Japan 100 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Korea 220 VAC, 60 Hz
Physical Dimensions and Weight
Height: 2.6 in/66.7 mm
Width: 8.3 in/209.6 mm
Depth: 10.5 in/266.7 mm
Weight: 3.5 lb/1.6 kg
Disclaimer
Since we are always striving to make our products better by
incorporating new and improved materials, components, and
manufacturing methods, we reserve the right to change these
specications at any time without notice.
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PHANTOM
MIC IN
+48 VDC
INST IN INST IN LEFT INST IN RIGHT
AUX RETURN LEFT AUX RETURN RIGHT
SHELVING EQ
LEVEL
SET
MONO CHANNELS
1 and 2
GAIN HI
80 12K
LO
SHELVING EQ
HI
80 12K
LO
PAN
LEVEL
LEVEL
AUX 2/EFX
AUX 1/MONITOR
MAIN MIX
STEREO CHANNELS AUX RETURNS
3/4 and 5/6
TAPCO 6306 BLOCK DIAGRAM SSE 11-03-03
L
L
R
R
BALANCE
AUX 2/EFX
SUMMING
SUMMING
AUX RETURN TO MAIN MIX
AUX RETURN TO MONITOR
AUX 1/MONITOR
L
R
L
R
LEFT MAIN BUS
RIGHT MAIN BUS
AUX 1 (MON) BUS
AUX 2 (EFX) BUS
AUX 2 /EFX SEND
AUX 1/MON
SEND
HEADPHONE OUTPUT
LEFT
RIGHT
METERS
CD/TAPE TO
CTRL ROOM
CD/TAPE TO MAIN MIX
CONTROL
ROOM
PHONES
LEFT MAIN OUT
RIGHT MAIN OUT
LEFT CONTROL ROOM OUTPUTS
RIGHT
TAPE OUT
LEFT
RIGHT
CD/TAPE IN
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NRM
2
EFX
AUX
1
MON
2
EFX
1
MON
2
EFX
1
MON
2
EFX
1
MON
AUX
RETURN
HI
12k
LOW
80Hz
EQ
TAPE TO
MIX
OFF
MAIN
LEVEL
SET
LEVEL
SET
U
+15-15
RL RL RL RL
PAN
LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL MAIN MIX
U
+15-15
U
+15-15
U
+15-15
U
+15-15
U
+15-15
U
+15-15
U
+15-15
GAIN
U
-22dB +25dB
+3 +50
MIC
GAIN
U
-22dB +25dB
+3 +50
MIC
2
2
3/4 5/6
INPUT
1
INST IN
(HI-Z) INST IN (HI-Z)
INPUT
OL
LEFT RIGHT
16
12
8
4
0
-4
-12
-24
0 = +4dBu
CD/TAPE
IN TAPE OUT
L
R
PHONES
OO
MAX
OO
MAX
MAX
AUX
HI
12k
LOW
80Hz
EQ
PAN
AUX
EQ
BALANCE
AUX
EQ
BALANCE
LOW
80Hz
HI
12k
HI
12k
LOW
80Hz
POWER
BAL/UNBAL
L
LINE IN
BAL/UNBAL
L
R R
L
R
L
R
1
2
R
LINE IN
(MONO)
L
(MONO)
(MONO)
AUX SEND
IN OUT OUT OUT
AUX RETURN MAINCTRL ROOM
+48V
PHONES
CTRL ROOM
TO
MON
TO
MAIN
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EFX
MON
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CD/TAPE
6306
3/4 5/6
PHANTOM POWER
1MAIN
9 VAC
POWER IN
CONCEIVED AND DESIGNED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC • WOODINVILLE • WA • USA •
MADE IN CHINA • FABRIQUE AU CHINE • COPYRIGHT ©2002 • THE FOLLOWING ARE
TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGNS INC.: "TAPCO",
"MACKIE", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • PATENT PENDING
SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE
POWER
ON
6306
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CSI PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS FOR DESIGNERS, SPECIFIERS, AND CONSULTANTS
(Also known as “A&E Specications”)
The following are “Part 2 Products” CSI-type specications. It is assumed that “Part 1 General – Administrative
and Procedures” and “Part 3 Execution – Installation and Maintenance” will be part of an overall audio system
or project specication.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 Approved Manufacturer/Product
A. TAPCO, 16220 Wood-Red Road NE, Woodinville, WA 98072
B. Model number: 6306
2.02 Design
A. Conguration: 6-channel audio mixer
1. Inputs:
a. Two mono mic/line inputs (two XLR mic-level input jacks and two 1/4" TRS line-level input jacks)
b. Two stereo line inputs (four 1/4" TRS line-level input jacks)
c. One stereo aux return (two 1/4" TRS line-level input jacks)
d. One stereo CD/Tape input (two RCA line-level input jacks)
2. Outputs:
a. One stereo main output (two 1/4" TRS line-level output jacks)
b. One stereo control room output (two 1/4" TRS line-level output jacks)
c. Two mono aux sends (two 1/4" TRS line-level output jacks)
d. One stereo tape output (two RCA line-level output jacks)
e. One stereo headphone output (one 1/4" TRS line-level output)
B. Powering Mode: External AC power supply, 9.0 VAC @ 1500 mA
2.03 Electrical Properties
A. Frequency Response (+0, –1 dB):
20 Hz to 20 kHz
B. Total Harmonic Distortion (20 Hz to 20 kHz @ +4 dBu output):
< 0.025%
C. Noise (20 Hz to 20 kHz BW, 150 ohm source impedance):
1. Equivalent Input Noise (EIN):
–128 dBu
2. Residual Output Noise (channel and Main Mix level controls off @ Main Outputs):
–102 dBu
D. Common Mode Rejection (@ 1 kHz, Gain at maximum):
60 dB
E. Crosstalk (@ 1 kHz, adjacent inputs or input to output):
–85 dB
F. Input Gain Control Range:
1. Mic In: +3 dB to +50 dB
2. Line In: –22 dB to +25 dB
G. Phantom Power: +48 VDC
H. Equalization
1. High EQ: ±15 dB @ 12 kHz
2. Low EQ: ±15 dB @ 80 Hz
I. Rated Output:
1. Nominal Output: +4 dBu
2. Maximum Output: +18 dBu
2.04 Physical Properties
A. Dimensions
1. Height: 2.6 in/66.7 mm
2. Width: 8.3 in/209.6 mm
3. Depth: 10.5 in/266.7 mm
B. Weight
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www.tapcogear.com
16220 Wood-Red Road NE, Woodinville, WA 98072 USA
888.337.7404, fax [phone], [e-mail]
UK +44.1268.571.212, fax [phone], [email protected]
ITALY +39.0522.354.111, fax [phone], [email protected]
FRANCE +33.3.85.46.91.60, fax [phone], [email protected]
GERMANY +49.2572.96042.0, fax [phone], [email protected]
Electronic les for this product available at:
www.tapcogear.com
This Specication Sheet TAPCO6306_SS.PDF
Owner’s Manual TAPCO6306_OM.PDF
CADD les TAPCO6306.DXF
Part No. 0006737 Rev A 03/03
Mackie Designs continually engages in research related to product improve-
ment. New material, production methods, and design renements are
introduced into existing products without notice as a routine expression of
that philosophy. For this reason, any current TAPCO and Mackie product
may differ in some respect from its published description, but will always
equal or exceed the original design specications unless otherwise stated.
©1999–2003 Mackie Designs Inc. All rights Reserved. Mackie and TAPCO are
registered trademarks of Mackie Designs Inc.
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