Owner’s Manual
KORG INC.
© 2004 KORG INC. 1508 CTH
Precautions
Location
Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction.
• In direct sunlight
• Locations of extreme temperature or humidity
• Excessively dusty or dirty locations
• Locations of excessive vibration
• Close to magnetic fields
Power supply
Please connect the designated AC/AC power supply to an AC outlet of
the correct voltage. Do not connect it to an AC outlet of voltage other
than that for which your unit is intended.
Interference with other electrical devices
Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience reception
interference. Operate this unit at a suitable distance from radios and
televisions.
THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for U.S.A.)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
• Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.
4015-2 Yanokuchi, Inagi-city , Tokyo 206-0812 Japan
Printed in Japan
Handling
To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the switches or
controls.
Care
If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. Do not use
liquid cleaners such as benzene or thinner, or cleaning compounds or
flammable polishes.
Keep this manual
After reading this manual, please keep it for later reference.
Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment
Never set any container with liquid in it near this equipment. If liquid gets
into the equipment, it could cause a breakdown, fire, or electrical shock.
Be careful not to let metal objects get into the equipment. If something
does slip into the equipment, unplug the AC/AC power supply from the
wall outlet. Then contact your nearest Korg dealer or the store where the
equipment was purchased.
CE mark for European Harmonized Standards
CE mark which is attached to our company’s products of AC mains
operated apparatus until December 31, 1996 means it conforms to
EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC).
And, CE mark which is attached after January 1, 1997 means it
conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), CE mark Directive (93/68/
EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC).
Also, CE mark which is attached to our company’s products of Battery
operated apparatus means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/
EEC) and CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC).
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS
This product has been manufactured according to strict specifications
and voltage requirements that are applicable in the country in which it
is intended that this product should be used. If you have purchased
this product via the internet, through mail order, and/or via a telephone sale, you must verify that this product is intended to be used in
the country in which you reside.
WARNING: Use of this product in any country other than that for
which it is intended could be dangerous and could invalidate the
manufacturer’s or distributor’s warranty.
Please also retain your receipt as proof of purchase otherwise your
product may be disqualified from the manufacturer’s or distributor’s
warranty.
Specifications
Input connectors: XLR-3-31 type (+48 V phantom power, switchable),
1/4” TRS phone jack (balanced / unbalanced is Hi-Z)
Input impedance: 4 k (XLR-3-31), 10 k (TRS phone Jacks),
1 M (TRS phone Jacks is Hi-Z)
Nominal level: –60 dBu to –12 dBu @ TRIM=max. — min PAD OFF
–34 dBu to +14 dBu @ TRIM=max. — min PAD ON
Maximum level: –48 dBu to 0 dBu @ TRIM=max. — min PAD OFF
–22 dBu to +26 dBu @ TRIM=max. — min PAD ON
Hi-Z
– 48 dBu to 0 dBu @ TRIM=max. — min PAD OFF
– 22 dBu to +12 dBu @ TRIM=max. — min PAD ON
Source impedance: ..................................................................................... 600
Vacuum tubes used:................................................................................. 12AX7
Compression method: Vacuum tube compression using a photocoupler
Principal specifications
Frequency response:
10 Hz - 44 kHz ±1 dB @ output +4 dBu, 10 k load
S/N: ............................................................................................. 85 dB (typical)
A/D conversion: .............................................24-bit 64 times oversampling
Sampling frequency: ............................................. 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz
Analog output
Connectors: ................... XLR-3-32 type, 1/4” TRS phone jack (balanced)
Output impedance: ................................................................................. 150
Nominal level:....................................................................................... +4 dBu
Maximum level: .................................................................................. +16 dBu
Source impedance: ................................................................ 10k or higher
Digital output
Connectors: .............................................................................. optical, coaxial
Format: .......................................24bit S/P DIF (IEC60958 / EIAJ CP-1201)
General
Power supply: .......................................... Included AC/AC power supply
Dimensions:
224(W) x 170(D) x 88(H)mm / 8.82”(W) x 6.69”(D) x 3.46”(H)
(including protrusions)
Weight:................................................................................. 1.33 kg / 2.93 lbs
Included items
AC/AC power supply, Owner’s manual
Block diagram
TP-2 [ Tube Preamp ]
INPUT
PHANTOM
+48V
INPUT
PHANTOM
+48V
1
2
HI-Z
HI-Z
PHASE
PHASE
PAD
PAD
HA
HA
LOWCUT
LOWCUT
GAIN
TRIM
GAIN
TRIM
GR
TUBE
COMP
GR
TUBE
COMP
LEVEL METER
SENS
LINK
LEVEL METER
SENS
AD
AD
SAMPLING
FREQUENCY
44 48 96
S/P DIF
TRANSMIT
OUTPUT
LEVEL
OUTPUT
LEVEL
S/PDIF
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUT
1
2