TK Audio Transceiver User Manual

Transceiver

The T ransceiver is a four channel universal interface between balanced and unbalanced gear. Each
channel has a send level and a 0-20dB gain for the returns. A polarity switch is also provided on
the return channels.

* Hook up your guitar pedals and old tape-echos to your DAW or consol insert s.
* Use it as a linebox for your bass, keyboard and guitar .
* Also a perfect tool when you like to hook up your bass directly to your favourite pre’ s mic input.
* The transceiver is also a very useful re-amping tool.

* Use your studio gear on stage by using the transceiver as a driver then route the balanced signal
back through the transceiver to get an unbalanced instrument level back again.

Flips the polarity on the return signal

Return gain 6 to +26dB gain

Return jack, 1Mohm impedance

Send level

Send jack

0dB balanced to +6dB unbalanced
0dB unbalanced to +6dB balanced
Max balanced input: +27,5dBu
Max unbalanced send level: +22dBu
Max return input level: +22dB
Return gain: 6-26dB
Return input impedance: 1Mohm
Max balanced output: +27,5dBu
Send frequency response: 10-100kHz +/-0,1dB
Send THD+N @ 1kHz: less than 0,001%
Return frequency response: 10-100kHz -0,2dB (at 10Hz)
Return THD+N @ 1kHz: less than 0,003%

Rear panel has four XLR inputs and four XLR outputs.
Built in power supply , 230V or 1 15V (not selectable).

Hook up a guitar pedal

Adjust the send level so you
don’t overload the pedal, then
use the gain for level make-up
after the pedal.

Re-amping

1. Hook up your guitar and amp with a “Y” splitter
connected to the Transceiver return. Adjust the
amp for your wanted sound and use the Trans­ceiver gain control to adjust the level of the direct
guitar signal that feeds your DA W.

“Y” splitter

Use it as a four channel DI-box

Because of it’s high input impedance it’s a
perfect DI-box for bass and passive
instrument microphones.

2. Lower the send level control and move the
cable that feeds the amp to the send output
instead. Now adjust the send control so you get
the same amp level as you got when the amp
was connected to the “Y” splitter .
See picture to the right.
By connecting the amp this way you can re­create the sound from this set-up to 100% by
feeding the recorded direct signal to the amp
again (as long as the amp is the same and
controls adjusted the same).

Impedance and level matching

Use your balanced studio
gear on stage.

Use it as a driver when
you like to hook up your
instrument direct to a
low impedance input on
an old vintage unit.