Nady TMP-3 Manual - Page 2

TMP-3 Tube Channel Mic PreAmp with Equalizer and Compressor Congratulations on your choice of mic preamps - you have purchased one of the finest mic preamps on the market today. This unit was developed using the expertise of professional sound engineers and working musicians. You will find that your new NADY AUDIO TMP-3 has superior performance and greater flexibility than any other tube mic preamps in its price range. Please read this manual carefully to get the most out of your new unit. Thanks for selecting NADY AUDIO as your choice in mic preamps. FEATURES A great sounding, versatile single rack unit featuring a tube mic preamp, EQ section and compressor, the surprisingly affordable TMP-3 professional channel strip is perfect for enhancing any pro/home/project recordings. • Smooth, warm tube sound with superior clarity and transparency for truest audio • Mic Preamp Input section offers full complement of controls including switchable +30dB gain, 180° I/O phase reversal, +48V phantom power, and a Gain pot with Clip LED indicator selecting the proper incoming signal level • Three-band EQ section with low and high shelving filters and sweepable mids for precise frequency tailoring; Output Level control for adjusting overall volume from the TMP-3 main outputs • Natural sounding optical compressor section with threshold and ratio controls for accurate musical dynamics processing, VU gain reduction meter for monitoring the amount of signal compression, rear panel 1/4" TRS side chain I/O jack for external compression control, and In/Out bypass switch • Servo-balanced XLR and unbalanced 1/4" TS input/output jacks TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES 2 WARNING 3 INSTALLATION 4 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 5 Front Panel 5 Back Panel 6 CONNECTION 6 MIC PREAMP SETTINGS 6 COMPRESSOR SETTINGS 6 USING THE SIDE CHAIN 7 EQUALIZER SETTINGS 7 USING THE PROCESSES TOGETHER 7 SPECIFICATIONS 7 LEGAL INFORMATION 7 Date of Purchase Dealer's Name City State Zip Model Serial 2