TC Helicon Blender User manual

BLENDER

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Portable 12 x 8 Stereo Mixer with USB Connectivity

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Getting Started

1. With the power o, connect your audio sources to the input channels and headphones to the
outputs. Connect the power cable to the 5V socket.

2. Switch the power on.

3. Press the headphone button for the rst output that you want to adjust. It will light blue. Most of the
other func tions in this list will be app lied to this output only.

4. Turn the big knob down a bit to ensure that the level won’t be too loud.

5. Begin playing audio into Blender.

6. Press the input but ton for the rst audio source. It will ash blue. If the button ashes red, reduce the
output level of the audio source.

7. Use the big knob to adjust how much of the input ’s signal is sent to the currently-selec ted output.

8. If you want to mix in some ambient room sound, press the Talk button and adjust t he level with the
big knob.

9. Repeat steps 5-8 for any other audio source s until a balanced mix is achieved between t he sources for
the rst pair of headphones.

10. Press the out put button for the nex t set of headphones and repeat steps 4 -9.

11. Visit tc-helicon.com to download the full manual and learn about advanced features such as remote
app control and multitrac k recording.

Note – Due to the nature of unbalanced inputs, it is possible that grounding nois e will be
transmit ted to the outputs. If this happens, tr y the following steps to alleviate the problem:

• Plug the power cables into dierent power sources, espec ially dierent outlets f rom

one another.

• Use the Blender w ith 4 AA batteries ins tead of DC power. Do not expose the unit to excessive

heat when using battery power.

• Use your audio sources with battery power if possible.

Controls

(1) INPUTS - Connect stereo sources via ⁄" TRS cable. Pressing the

associated input but ton causes the button to ash blue, indic ating
that the level of that input can be adjusted for the currently-

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selected headphone channel using the big knob. If the button
lights red, lower the output level of the source audio.

(2) OUTPUTS - Connect a pair of headphone s via ⁄" stereo cable.

Pressing the associated o utput button cause s the button to
light blue, indicating that the headphone volume can be adjusted
with the big knob.

(3) MUTE - Press this button to mute the outputs.
(4) BLUETOOTH - Press this button to make the Blender discoverable

by Android and iOS devices for use with the control app.

(5) RESET - Hold this button for 3 seconds to reset the device to

factory default set tings.

(6) COMPRESS - Pres s this button to compress and boost the

average level for inputs rou ted to the currently-selected ou tput.
Compression c an be engaged and adjusted s eparately for
each output.

(7) LEVEL METER - Indicates the level of the currently-selec ted input,

output, or Talk.

(8) BIG KNOB - Adjusts the level of the currently-selected item.
(9) TALK - Pressing this activates the onboard microphone, allowing

some room sound to be mixed into the outputs. While the Talk
button ashes, the level can be adjusted for the currently-selected
output. If another input or output but ton is pressed, the Talk
button remains lit red, bu t loses the focus of the big k nob. Select
another output channel, then disengage and re-engage Talk so
that it ashes again, enabling the level for that output to
be adjusted.

(10) USB - Connect the included USB cable to a computer for multit rack

recording and rmware updates. Visit tc-helicon.com to download
the USB drivers.

(11) Power - Conne ct the included power cable.
(12) ON/OFF - Power the unit on and o with this switch.

Phones Volume

Select output

Headphone Volume

Input Volume

Select output

Input Volume Rotate to adjust

Other features

Select output

Specications

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS

Inputs

Typ e 6 x ⁄" TRS, stereo unbalanced

Impedance 10 k

Max. input level 8 dBu

Outputs

Typ e 4 x ⁄" TRS, stereo unbalanced

Impedance 16 

Max. outpu t level 27 mW

USB

Connector Type-B mini

Audio 12 in / 2 out

Converter 24- bit

Sample rate 48 kHz

Bluetooth

Frequency range 2402–248 0 MHz

Channel number 79 channels - 2 MHz spacing

Version 4.1 BLE

Compatibility 4.0 or newer

Output power +8 dbm

Power

Power adapter 5 V DC, 1 A

Battery power 4 x AA batteries (not include d)

Physical

Dimensions (H x W x D) 43 x 132 x 124 mm (1.7 x 5.2 x 4.9")

Weight 0.37 kg (0.82 lbs)

COMMISSION COMPLIANCE
INFORMATION

BLENDER

Responsible Party Name: Music Tribe Commercial NV Inc .

Address: 5270 Procyon Street

Las Vesgas, NV89118

Phone Number: [phone]

This equipment has been tes ted and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limit s 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 instruc tions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a partic ular installation. If this equipment doe s cause harmful inter ference to radio or
television reception, which can be deter mined by turning the equipment o and on,
the user is encouraged to tr y to correct the inter ference 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 outle t on a circuit dierent from that to which t he

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This equipment complies wi th Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interf erence received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Caution!

The MUSIC Group is not responsible f or any radio or TV interference caused by unauthor ized
modications to this equipment. Such modications could void the user authority to
operate the equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

(1) This Transmitter must not be co -located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
(2) This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set for th for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a
minimum dist ance of 20 centimeters bet ween the radiator and your bod y.

Important information:

Changes or modications to the equipment not expressly approved by Music Tribe can
void the user’s authority to use the equipment.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER
Music Tribe accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly or in par t upon any description, photograph, or statement contained herein.

Technical specifications, appearances and other information are subject to change without notice. All trademarks are the proper ty of their respective owners. Midas, Klark Teknik,
Lab Gruppen, Lake, Tannoy, Turbosound, TC Electronic, TC Helicon, Behringer, Bugera and Coolaudio are trademarks or registered trademarks of Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd.
© Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. 2018 All rights reserved.

LIMITED WARRANTY
For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding Music Tribe’s Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at musictribe.com/warranty.