SM Pro Audio TC02: Dual channel microphone preamp - Manual (Page 9)

9 Application
6. Application
6.1 Using the TC01/TC02
It could not be simpler to use and operate the TC01/TC02.
Step by step:
Make your physical connections ...
Simply make your signal connections by either connecting an instrument (guitar, bass, etc) to the
instrument input on the front panel, or connecting a microphone to the XLR mic input on the rear of
the unit. Connect the output of the unit to your destination device (sound-card, recorder, mixer, etc).
Do you need phantom power? ... or to change the phase of your input signal?
If you are using a condenser microphone that requires phantom power, select the phantom
power switch to the on position. You can also choose to switch the polarity of your signal at this
stage if required.
Set your input gain control ...
Set your input level. Adjust the input rotary control to an acceptable level. This is a good time to
check the clip indicator to ensure you are not overdriving the tube pre-amp with too much signal. If
your signal is too strong, reduce the amount with the rotary control. If you cannot reduce the signal
enough to stop the clip indicator constantly illuminating, you can enable the -20dB PAD to assist in
reducing the incoming signal gain.
Do you desire compression? ...
You can now choose to add some optical compression to your signal if desired. You can select the
compressor on/off switch to the on position. Set your attack and release encoders to the desired
settings, and adjust the compression ratio rotary control until you are satisfied with the result.
Set your output level ...
Adjust your master output level rotary control to the required amount.