OWNER’S MANUAL
TMP-3
TUBE CHANNEL MIC PREAMP
MIC PREAMP
WITH EQUALIZER AND COMPRESSOR
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
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
• 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
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WARNING
An equilateral triangle enclosing a lightening flash/arrowhead symbol is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure which may be of sufficient
ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
An equilateral triangle enclosing an exclamation point is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and service instructions in
the literature enclosed with this unit.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using this electronic device, basic precautions should always be taken, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using the product.
2. Do not use this product near water (e.g., near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, etc.).
3. This product should be used only with a cart or stand that will keep it level and stable and prevent wobbling.
4. This product, in combination with headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause
permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable.
If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.
5. The product should be positioned so that proper ventilation is maintained.
6. The product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, heat vents, or other devices
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
7. The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the
product. Replace the fuse only with one of the specified type, size, and correct rating.
8. The power supply cord should: (1) be undamaged, (2) never share an outlet or extension cord with other devices so that the
outlet’s or extension cord’s power rating is exceeded, and (3) never be left plugged into the outlet when not being used for
a long period of time.
9. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into, and liquids are not spilled through, the enclosure’s openings.
10. The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel if:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the product.
C. The product has been exposed to rain.
D. The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.
E. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
11. Do not attempt to service the product beyond what is described in the user maintenance instructions. All other servicing should
be referred to qualified service personnel.
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