Soundcraft Topaz question

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Soundtracs Topaz question

I bought a used Soundtracs Topaz Project 8. Now, the soundcraft website doesn't allow download of .pdf on equipment not in production. They refer to local dealers who can order a user manual which I have to pay for.

I don't need a manual to operate the console, but I do have a few questions that I would appreciate if someone could help me with.

1. The aux/effects returns are on one single jack. Surely it must be a stereo jack, and supposed to be used with a Y-cord for a stereo return from an effects unit. Which is left or right, the ring or the tip ?

2. What level do the ins and outs carry ? -10dB or +4dB ? Is it the same for all in/outs or are, as an exampe, the mains out different ?

3. Something else I should think about ?


Thanks in advance for your kind help.

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Didja mean Soundtracs? Maybe the wrong website, or maybe an inadvertent typing error. Just trying to help.

Pete
 
Come on people, I know there are some Topaz owners out there. Doesn't anyone know these things ?
 
not a topaz but

i have a soundtracs fm...
let me make some guesses as to your questions,

i think the aux returns are mono. do they have a panning knob? if they do then they are almost surely mono. how many returns do you have? if they outnumber the sends by a factor of 2... then they are also likely mono.

as far as the outputs, my board has an amazing collection of different output types. -10, +4 and yes, even 0. the tape output is +4, and the mix out is 0. i think.. cant remember. point is: you may need the manual, or spend some time testing it.

i went ahead and ordered the manual for mine. i think it might be worth it for you as well. sort of expensive $50. but it also was a service manual, so if my console breaks down i can give it to the tech. may save time/money in the future.

i think i got it from this address: vti@soundtracs.com

and let me welcome you to the soundtracs club! great value console. really cheap, undervalued consoles. decent pres, decent eq. tons of features.
 
I think Harvey uses a Topaz in one of their rooms. Send him an email.
 
Well, the aux returns are stereo as I suspected. Patched a Y-cable (1 stereoplug to 2xmono) and connected a rackunit with a pan effect and it worked as I thought.

The only Q left are the -10/+4 levels, but I guess I find that out too.
 
I have the manual

But I just saw your question.
I'll post the answer when I get home from work.
 
I've had this desk several years ago (very good choise btw) and I remember it can be both. You have the option to solder two connections on the mainboard and it switches from -10 to +4.

I hope I recall this correct, if not ,somebody should correct me, and send me another beer.


cheers!
 
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