Tecamp Pleasure Board User manual
Pleasure Board
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Alter Bahnhofsweg 5 · D-35745 Herborn
Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a
TECAMP PLEASURE BOARD. Best results from this
extraordinary device can only be achieved when you use
it appropriately.
Every bass player using In Ear Monitoring is familiar with
the following scenario: There is not enough punch and not
enough low end leading to a lack of control of what he is
doing. Some uncertainties remain such as: How do I sound
like? Am I always playing tight? I cannot hear myself!
The Pleasure Board is the ideal subwoofer platform for
stages, studios, rehearsal rooms and even at home.
Eight LFA (Low Frequency Ass Kick) transducers moving
more than 10 lbs of mass pump the bass into your body.
This is such a great experience which many professional
players don’t want to miss anymore. Nothing else con-
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CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Pleasure Board
We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in
conformity with the following standards or standardization
documents in attention of operation conditions and installation
arrangements according to operating manual:
EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 55013, EN 55020, EN 55022,
EN 60065 according to the provisions of the regulations
89/336/EWG and 73/23/EWG.
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The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that
no objects with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the appa-
ratus. The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device, the discon-
nect device shall remain readily operable.
Warning: the user shall not place this apparatus in the area during
the operation so that the mains switch can be easily accessible.
1. Read these instructions before operating this apparatus.
2. Keep these instructions for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings to ensure safe operation.
4. Follow all instructions provided in this document.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water or in locations where con-
densation may occur.
6. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not use aerosol or liquid cleaners.
Unplug this apparatus before cleaning.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordan-
ce with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat regi-
sters, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produ-
ce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not into your outlet, consult an electrici-
an for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particu-
larly at plug, convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the apparatus.
11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12.Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by
the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tipover.
13.When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/appara-
tus combination to avoid injury from tipover.
14.Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
15.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFOR-
MANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’ s enclosure that may be of sufi-
cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock
to persons.
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
veys the feel for your instrument more intensely. The
additional phones output and the vibration-proof suspen-
sion of the base plate let you practice at home late at
night without disturbing anyone.
BOARD even guitar cables can make nasty noises. Take
good care that the board stands firmly on the ground.
When you drive the board with a lot of power without
anyone standing on it you are likely to hear rattling noi-
ses due to the lack of pressure on the board and hence
insufficient floor adhesion.
1. Edge strip
The surrounding aluminium edge strip protects the PLEA-
SURE BOARD against damages. The bright metal con-
trasts with the black housing of the PLEASURE BOARD
and – in most cases – the dark stage floor thus making
it more visible even at dim light. This will prevent the
PLEASURE BOARD from becoming a pitfall.
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at least one of the feet. On its way to the amp the cable
should be fixed on the ground with a cable crossover, a
rubber mat or gaffer tape.
Come on Board
The PLEASURE BOARD is a subwoofer system with a
vibrating platform thus conveying the low frequencies to
the body of the musician. The heart of the road-rugged
construction consists of eight LFA (Low Frequency Ass-
Kick) transducers with a capacity of 600 watts @ 8 ohms.
The PLEASURE BOARD can be driven by the specially
developed PLEASURE PUMP. This setup gives you a
system which works on its own and fits every occasion.
Of course you can power PLEASURE BOARD with a regu-
lar bass amp, either as a stand-alone subwoofer or as an
addition to your existing speaker cabinet.
For a hassle-free performance don’t place any objects on
the board. Due to the vibrations of the PLEASURE
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2. Handle
Use the recessed bar handle on the bottom for conven-
iently carrying your PLEASURE BOARD.
3. Connector
You will find the connectors in the recessed bar handle
on the bottom of the PLEASURE BOARD. Connect the
PLEASURE BOARD to your amp using a high quality
speaker cable with NL2FC Speakon®connectors. Con-
nect the cable while holding the PLEASURE BOARD
upwards before you put it down.
Care should be taken that the cable does not get trapped
beneath one of the five rubber feet on the bottom. See
to relieve strain from the cable by making a loop around
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4. Positioning
Please stand firmly with both feet on the Pleasure Board,
as can be seen in the picture. Of course you can use a
chair or a stool on the Pleasure Board.
In order not to damage the surface of the board please
take care that the feet of the seating are not too sharp.
In order to avoid rattling noise we advise you to tighten
any loose parts of the chairs or stools.
5. Phone
The stereo output next to the Speakon®socket in the
handle can be used to connect a standard stereo head-
phone with a 3.5 mm mini stereo jack. Please use a high-
impedance device for best results. The impedance of the
headphone should be between 16 to 120 ohms per spea-
ker.
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