LP2 INSTRUCTIONS
SETTING-UP PROCEDURE CARE OF C-DUCER
SPECIFICATIONS
Clean the area of the instrument to which the tape is to be attached
and remove the backing strip.
Ensure that the instrument's surface will not be damaged by the
adhesive on the tape by sticking the tape to a portion of the instrument
that does not show and removing it, watching for any disturbance of
the surface. If disturbance does occur, contact your supplier to obtain
a special protective film that is available.
Lightly press the tape onto the instrument in the recommended
position.
Plug the tape lead into the input socket on the pre-amplifier and
connect the output to the amplifier/mixer.
Listen to the sound of the amplified instrument and vary the tape
position until the instrument is faithfully reproduced.
Apply firm pressure to secure the tape in position.
A new length of adhesive should be used for each application of the
tape.
When the tape position is finalised it is recommended that the small
adhesive sponge pad provided is used to firmly secure the plastic
The tape is ruggedly constructed but as with any piece of high-quality
instrumentation, deserves careful treatment to ensure continued
perfect performance.
The tape should not be subjected to mechanical stress.
The tape should be kept dry and not subjected to extremes of
temperature.
Important: If it is found necessary to reconnect the jack-plug (after
shortening the cable, for example) note that there is a layer of conductive
black plastic surrounding the inner conductor insulator. This must be
stripped back and kept clear of the inner conductor.
Frequency response:
Output impedance:
Power requirements:
Current consumption:
Weight:
S/N:
.3dB at 40Hz and 25kHz
SkOhm
1 x 9v battery (PP3/VT3)
3mA (approx)
200g (approx)
Better than 80dB
Note:The output jack-plug is used to turn the pre-amplifier on and should
be removed when the unit is not in use to maximise battery life.
The timbre of the sound varies across the soundboard, the optimum
position will vary from one instrument to another. A guide to those
positions most often found to be best is shown in the diagrams.
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INSTRUMENT TAPE POSITION - Shaded area offers aguide to suggested area of experimentation
POSITION 2
POSITION 1
POSITION FOR CONGAS
POSITION FOR BONGOS
ADHESIVE
CABLE CLIPS
VIEW FROM UNDERNEATH
BRIDGES
18"
(45cm)
18"
(45cm)
CABLE CLIPS
VIEW FROM THE BACK
BRIDGES
Guitar Group
Folk
Classical
Mandolin
Balalaika
Lute etc.
Banjo
Percussion
Timbales
Congas
Bongos
Violin Family
Double Bass
Cello
Violin
Keyboard Instruments
Grand Piano
Upright Piano
Smaller Keyboard Instruments
Harpsichord
Spinet
Clavichord
Celeste etc.
Parallel to bridge
Position 2 gives a brighter
sound than position 1
Parallel to the bridge over
the sound post.
If the back of the
soundboard of the upright
piano is inaccessible,
position the tapes on the
front face which can be
reached via the lower cover
board.
Inside the drum parallel to the
playing head.
Congas: Outside the drum at
the top of shell.
Bongos: Inside the drum at
the bottom of the shell.
