Tauber - Audio accessory Palmer - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Palmer
Model	Tauber
Product type	Passive microphone combiner box
Series	River
Number of channels	1 (2 inputs to 1 output)
Input connectors	2 x 3-pin female XLR balanced
Output connector	1 x 3-pin male XLR balanced
Input impedance	644 Ω (at 1 kHz)
Output impedance	400 Ω (at 1 kHz)
Power supply	Passive (no power required)
Phantom power compatible	Yes, up to ½ power for two condenser microphones
Housing material	Cast aluminum
Dimensions (H x W x D)	140 x 50 x 68 mm
Weight	0.36 kg
Operating temperature range	-20 °C to 70 °C
Maximum relative humidity	< 80 % (non-condensing)
Included accessories	Rubber feet, marking label (tour label)
Intended use	Combining two microphones to mono for stage, studio, broadcast
Maintenance and cleaning	Wipe with a soft dry cloth. Do not use chemicals.
Safety instructions	Do not open, keep out of reach of children, use only as intended.
Repairability	Contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact a professional or the manufacturer.
Manufacturer warranty	See terms on Adam Hall website
Compliance	CE, FCC (Part 15)
Country of design	Germany

Frequently Asked Questions - Tauber Palmer

How to connect two microphones using the Palmer Tauber?

Plug the microphones into the INPUT A and INPUT B (female XLR), then connect the OUTPUT (male XLR) to a microphone input on your mixing desk or audio interface.

Can I use condenser microphones with phantom power?

Yes, the Tauber is compatible with phantom power. However, for two condenser microphones, the maximum power is halved. Avoid mixing a dynamic mic with a condenser mic.

What types of microphones can I combine?

It is recommended to use two identical microphones. Avoid combining a dynamic mic and a condenser mic due to differences in level and sound.

Does the Palmer Tauber require electrical power?

No, it is a passive device. It requires no external power; the signal is processed by a balanced resistor matrix.

How to avoid noise when connecting?

Before connecting or disconnecting cables, mute the input channel on your mixing desk or audio interface. Connection noises may damage equipment.

What are the dimensions and weight of the Tauber?

The housing measures 140 x 50 x 68 mm (H x W x D) and weighs 0.36 kg. It is made of cast aluminum, ideal for touring.

Can I use the Tauber with only one input?

Yes, you can use only one input; the output will then deliver the signal of that single microphone.

How to clean the Palmer Tauber?

Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the surface. Do not use chemical or abrasive products.

Is the Tauber suitable for home use?

No, it is designed for professional use (stage, studio, broadcast). It is not suitable for home use or children.

Where can I find the declaration of conformity?

The CE declaration of conformity can be requested at [e-mail]. For RED products, download it from www.adamhall.com/compliance/.

USER MANUAL Tauber Palmer

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This device complies with 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 interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation

Let your signals flow, naturally and powerfully like a river! The River Series embodies this claim down to the last detail: Featuring high-precision circuits, designed by our award-winning engineers to ensure your sound reaches its destination unadulterated – the hearts of your listeners.

That's exactly what Palmer® stands for. We have been manufacturing audio tools for professional use on stage, in broadcasting and in the studio since 1980. Musicians and sound engineers around the world value our solutions developed in Germany for their unhindered signal flow and pure sound – as crystal clear and vibrant as water! So what was more logical than naming the River Series models after German rivers?

On the map of Germany you can see where the Tauber flows: 105 kilometres between Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria.

Thank you for purchasing the tauber! We hope you enjoy this piece of German engineering. Be true to your sound!

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INTENDED USE

This product is a device for event technology, as well as studio, TV and broadcast!

This product has been developed for professional use in the field of event technology, studio, TV and broadcast. It is not suitable for household use!

Furthermore, this product is only intended for qualified users with specialist knowledge of event technology, as well as studio, TV and broadcast!

Use of the product outside the specified technical data and operating conditions is considered inappropriate! Liability for damage and third-party damage to persons and property due to inappropriate use is excluded!

This product is not suitable for:

▶ Persons (including children) with limited physical, sensory or mental abilities or lack of experience and knowledge.
Children (children must be instructed not to play with the device).

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Please read these instructions carefully.
2. Keep all information and instructions in a safe place.
3. Follow the instructions.
4. Use the device in the prescribed manner only.
5. Do not open the device and do not perform any modifications.

CHOKING HAZARD! KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN! THE PRODUCT CONTAINS SMALL PARTS AND PACKAGING MATERIAL THAT CAN BE SWALLOWED! PLASTIC BAGS MUST BE KEPT OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN!

INTRODUCTION

Use the tauber microphone merge box to connect two microphones to a balanced input on a mixer or audio interface if, for example, the number of available channels is not sufficient. Because the decoupling takes place via a balanced resistance matrix, the merge box can be used with phantom power, which means that condenser microphones can also be used (two condenser microphones: phantom power P max 1/2). Avoid connecting a dynamic and a condenser microphone together on the summing mixer, as the microphone types have very different levels and sound characteristics.

Tip: Use two identical microphones.

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CONNECTIONS AND OPERATING ELEMENTS

1. INPUT A

Balanced microphone input with a female 3-pin XLR socket. The microphone signals of the two inputs INPUT A and INPUT B are output mono summed via OUTPUT.

2. INPUT B

Balanced microphone input with a female 3-pin XLR socket. The microphone signals of the two inputs INPUT A and INPUT B are output mono summed via OUTPUT.

3. OUTPUT

Balanced audio output with a male 3-pin XLR socket. Use a balanced microphone cable to connect the summing mixer to a balanced microphone input on a mixer or audio interface.

ATTENTION: Connecting signal cables can cause a lot of noise. Make sure that the input channel (mixer, audio interface, etc.) is muted when plugging in. Otherwise, noise levels may cause damage.

WIRING EXAMPLES

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TECHNICAL DATA

GENERAL

Product number PTAUBER

Product type

microphone summing mixer

No. of channels 1

Type passive

Transformer isolated No

No. of inputs 2

Input type balanced

Input connections XLR

No. of outputs 1

Output type balanced

Output connections XLR

Housing

Aluminium continuous casting

Dimensions (H/W/D)

140 x 50 x 68 mm

Weight

0.36 kg

Ambient temperature for operation

-20°C...70°C

Relative air humidity

<80%, non-condensing

Included accessories

Rubber feet, label (tour label)

AUDIO

Input impedance (1 kHz)

644 Ω

Output impedance (1 kHz)

400 Ω

All measurements were taken with a generator with 600 Ω output impedance (incl. open inputs) and 1 kΩ balanced load.

DISPOSAL

PACKAGING:

1. Packaging can be fed into the reusable material cycle using the usual disposal methods.
2. Please separate the packaging in accordance with disposal laws and recycling regulations in your country.

DEVICE:

1. This device is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive in the currently valid version. WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. Old appliances do not belong in household waste. The old device must be disposed of via an approved disposal company or a municipal disposal facility. Please observe the applicable regulations in your country!

2. Observe all disposal laws applicable in your country.

3. As a private customer, you can obtain information on environmentally friendly disposal options from the seller of the product or the appropriate regional authorities.

BATTERIES:

1. Batteries should not be disposed of in household waste. Batteries and rechargeable batteries must be disposed of via an approved disposal company or a municipal disposal facility.
2. Observe all disposal laws applicable in your country.
3. As a private customer, you can obtain information on environmentally friendly disposal options from the seller of the product or through the relevant regional authorities.
4. Devices with batteries that cannot be removed by the user must be taken to a collection point for electrical appliances.

MANUFACTURER'S DECLARATIONS

Manufacturer's warranty & limitation of liability Adam Hall GmbH

Adam-Hall-Str. 1

61627, Neu-Anspach, Germany

E-mail: [e-mail] / +49 (0)6081 / 9419-0.

Our current warranty conditions and limitation of liability can be found at:

https://cdn-shop.adamhall.com/media/pdf/Manufacturers-Declarations-PALMER_DE_EN_ES_FR.pdf

Contact your distribution partner for service.

CE conformity

Adam Hall GmbH hereby confirm that this product meets the following guidelines (where applicable): Low-Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU)

EMC Directive (2014/30/EU)

RoHS (2011/65/EU)

RED (2014/53/EU)

EC Declaration of Conformity

Declarations of conformity for products that are subject to the LVD, EMC, RoHS Directives, can be requested at [e-mail]. Declarations of conformity for products that are subject to the RED Directive can be downloaded at www.adamhall.com/compliance/

FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with 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 interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation

SUBJECT TO MISPRINTS AND ERRORS, AS WELL AS TECHNICAL OR OTHER MODIFICATIONS!

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CONNESSIONI ED ELEMENTI DI COMANDO

1. INPUT A

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CONNECTEURS ET ÉLÉMENTS DE COMMANDE

1. INPUT A (ENTRÉE A)

Directive CEM (2014/30/UE)

RoHS (2011/6 5/UE)

RED (2014/53/UE)

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https://cdn-shop.adamhall.com/media/pdf/Manufacturers-Declarations-PALMER_DE_EN_ES_FR.pdf

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PRZYŁĄCZA I ELEMENTY OBSŁUGI

1. INPUT A