T4S/T8S ToneMatch® Mixer Owner’s Guide
Important Safety Instructions Please read and keep all safety and use instructions. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Contents Introduction Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Using Global Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Selecting a Reverb Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Using the Prefs Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Product Overview Take control of your music with T4S and T8S ToneMatch® mixers, compact 4 and 8 channel interfaces designed for performers. Engineered with powerful DSP engines and intuitive user controls, they offer studio-quality EQ, dynamics and effects processing. Sound great with integrated Bose® ToneMatch® processing and zEQ, especially when connected to a Bose L1 or F1 system for full end-to-end tonal control.
Control and Connection Panels T4S ToneMatch® Mixer Control Panel Figure 1. T4S Control Panel q w d e s r t a y u f o i q INPUT SIGNAL/CLIP LEDs (1-4) – Displays the input signal status in color: Green: Indicates the presence of an input signal Red: Indicates input source clipping w TRIM CONTROLS (1-4) – Adjusts the input sensitivity for the respective channel. e DISPLAY – Provides function menus and system information.
Control and Connection Panels Connection Panel Figure 2. T4S Connection Panel w e r USB AUDIO MONO t y ( ) q M o i u q POWER SWITCH – Turns the mixer on or off. w USB 2.0 TYPE-B – A USB interface that allows you to connect the mixer to your computer. e USB 2.0 TYPE-A – A USB interface that allows you to stream audio from your flash drive. r ANALOG L/R OUTPUT – Main analog output. Accepts 1/4" TRS balanced or TS unbalanced cables. t AUX OUTPUT – Two user-definable analog outputs.
Control and Connection Panels T8S ToneMatch® Mixer Control Panel Figure 3. T8S Control Panel q w e r t f d s a y u o i g q INPUT SIGNAL/CLIP LEDs (1-8) – Displays the input signal status in color: Green: Indicates the presence of an input signal Red: Indicates input source clipping w TRIM CONTROLS (1-8) – Adjusts the input sensitivity for the respective channel. e DISPLAY – Provides function menus and system information.
Control and Connection Panels Connection Panel Figure 4. T8S Connection Panel q w e r t y USB AUDIO MONO ( ) MAIN OUT M o i u q POWER SWITCH – Turns the mixer on or off. w USB 2.0 TYPE-B – A USB interface that allows you to connect the mixer to your computer. e USB 2.0 TYPE-A – A USB interface that allows you to stream audio from your flash drive. r ANALOG L/R OUTPUT – Main analog output. Accepts 1/4" TRS balanced and TS unbalanced cables. t AUX OUTPUT – Four user-definable analog outputs.
System Setup Removing/Attaching the Cover The T4S/T8S ToneMatch® mixer comes out of the carton with a cover installed on the top panel. The cover is designed to protect the control panel while transporting or storing the mixer. To remove the cover: 1. Place thumbs on notches on front of cover and slide cover forward. 2. Grab cover by the back and lift to remove it. To attach the cover: 1. Slide cover over the mixer, from back to front. 2.
System Setup Mounting Options The T4S/T8S comes with a 1/4" (6 mm) mounting screw insert. This enables it to be mounted onto a number of available products that include a 1/4" (6 mm) mounting screw, including a camera tripod stand. Mounting the T4S/T8S on a Camera Tripod Stand 1. Extend the camera tripod legs and secure at desired height. 2. Remove the bracket from the top of the camera tripod stand and secure the bracket to the bottom of the T4S/T8S with the screw.
System Setup Connecting the T4S via Digital Connection 1. Make sure the L1 Model 1S/II and T4S are powered off and the T4S Master volume control is set to minimum. 2. Plug one end of the ToneMatch® cable into the Power port/Digital Main Output R on the T4S. Plug the other end of the ToneMatch cable into the ToneMatch port on the power stand. Note: To connect the T4S to two L1 Model 1S/II power stands, connect a second power stand to the Digital Main Output L port on the T4S using a ToneMatch cable. 3.
System Setup Connecting the T4S/T8S via Analog Connection 1. Make sure the device you are connecting to and the T4S/T8S are powered off and the T4S/T8S Master volume control is set to minimum. 2. Using XLR balanced cables, connect one or two devices to the XLR Stereo Outputs of your T8S (see Figure 10). Note: The T4S/T8S can be connected to a device via the Analog R Output port using a 1/4" TRS cable (sold separately). Plug the other end of the TRS cable into the Analog Input port of the device.
System Setup Connecting the ToneMatch® Power Supply The ToneMatch power supply provides power for the T4S/T8S mixer. 1. Plug the power supply cable into the T4S/T8S Power port. 2. Plug one end of the AC power cord into the power supply. 3. Plug the other end of the power cord into a live AC power outlet. 4. Switch the T4S/T8S power switch to the ON position. Note: Power supply included with T8S is required for operation of the T8S.
System Setup Connecting the T4S/T8S to Your Computer The T4S/T8S provides a USB port for connecting it to a computer. This allows you to download performance scenes to a computer or install system updates. Visit www.Bose.com/livesound for details on updating your system. When connected to a computer, you also can use the T4S/T8S as a general-purpose USB audio device for recording/playback. Note: The T4S/T8S operates at 48 kHz/24-bit.
Operation Reading the T4S/T8S Display The display provides you with an interface for operating the mixer. Figure 14 shows a sample of display information and the basic operating conventions. The content of the display depends on the rotary selector position. Figure 14. Sample display and operating conventions Indicates that pressing the control toggles between parameters Identifies the selected channel Ch 1 Delay Type Digital Fdbk.
Operation Optimizing Input Gain and Output Volume Getting a quality volume level from your system relies on the combined adjustments of input channel gain, master volume, and channel volume. Do the following for each channel used. 1. Make sure the Master volume, Trim, and channel volume controls are set to minimum. 2. Adjust input channel Trim. A. If applicable, adjust the volume of your instrument/source to the desired level. B. Play your instrument/source at a performance level. C.
Operation Using the Master Volume Control The Master volume control adjusts the overall output level of the T4S/T8S ToneMatch® output and analog Master output. During normal operation, it is recommended to keep the Master control set at the 12 o’clock position. Once you have set volume levels for all channels, you can adjust the Master volume up or down from this position. Muting a Channel The Mute buttons silence the audio for the respective channel. • To mute a channel, press the Mute button once.
Operation Using the Rotary Selector The rotary selector provides access to the functions of the ToneMatch® mixer output. Figure 15 provides a summary of the nine channel-related functions and the three global functions. The following pages describe how to adjust each function. Figure 15. Rotary selector e r w t q y d u s i o a Channel Functions q Pan/Aux – Provides access to pan, aux ins, and aux outs. w Tuner – Provides tuning information for an instrument playing into the selected channel.
Operation Editing the Sound of a Channel The CH Edit functions allow access to settings that affect selected channels. The CH Edit functions are Pan/ Aux, Tuner, ToneMatch®, zEQ, Para EQ, Comp/Gate, Mod, Delay, and Reverb. To edit a channel: 1. Press the CH Edit 1, 2, 3, 4, (T4S and T8S) 5, 6, 7, or 8 (T8S only) button. The selected channel will be viewable in the upper-left corner of the display. 2. Select one of the CH Edit functions using the rotary selector. 3.
Operation Routing Input Signals to the Aux Outputs The Aux function allows you to route signals to two Aux outputs (T4S only) or four Aux outputs (T8S only) for various signal processing, recording, and sound reinforcement applications. The signal level is adjustable for each of the available Aux outputs: Note: To mute the Aux output, press the Level control. Press it again to unmute. Aux 1 Output Ch 1 Menu Aux 1 Level 50% Tap Pre 1. Press or rotate the Menu control and select an Aux Send. 2.
Operation Selecting a ToneMatch® Preset The ToneMatch function allows you to select a ToneMatch preset for your instrument or microphone. This proprietary technology optimizes system equalization to preserve the natural sound of your specific instrument or microphone. They are organized into categories and independently selected for each channel. 1. Rotate the Category control to access the list of categories and highlight your choice.
Operation Adjusting Para EQ The Para EQ function provides three parametric equalizations centered on a user-specified frequency within the range of 50 Hz to 16 kHz. Note: To bypass the Para EQ settings, press the Select control. Press it again to activate. 1. Press or rotate the Select control and select Para EQ band 1-3. 2. Rotate the Level control to adjust the boost/cut level from -15 dB to +15 dB. 3. Rotate the Freq control to adjust the center frequency from 50 Hz to 16 kHz. 4.
Operation E. De-Esser – Side-chained compressor featuring a preset compression ratio with variable threshold and gain parameters. Designed to reduce sibilance on vocals. F. Noise Gate – Noise gate with a fast preset attack time, variable threshold, and variable speed (release time). Well-suited for eliminating unwanted noise from microphones and instruments. G. KickGate 1: Regular – Gate featuring a preset attack time, and variable threshold and tightness (release time) parameters.
Operation Using Modulation Effects The Mod function allows you to apply modulation effects. Note: To bypass the Mod settings, press the Type control. Press it again to activate. Ch 1 Type Chorus1 1. Modulator Mix 50% Speed Depth 50% Rotate the Type control to access the list of modulator types and highlight your choice: A. Chorus 1: Brite – Wet, shimmering chorus that works well with acoustic instruments. Includes adjustable mix, depth, and speed parameters. B.
Operation Adding Delays The Delay function allows you to apply a digital-, analog-, or tape-style delay. Note: To bypass the Delay settings, press the Type control. Press it again to activate. Ch 1 Type Digital 1. Delay Time 250ms Fdbk. Mix 30% Rotate the Type control to access the list of Delay types and highlight your choice. A. Digital Delay – Straight digital delay effect where the repeats remain uncolored. Features adjustable mix, time, and feedback parameters.
Operation Using Global Functions The Global functions allow access to settings that affect the overall operation of the mixer and all of its channels. Selecting a Reverb Type The Reverb Type function allows you to select the type of reverb that is applied to all input channels. The decay time (Time) and balance (Bal) are adjustable. Balance controls the ratio of early-to-late reflections. Note: To mute the Reverb, press the Type control. Press it again to unmute.
Operation Using the Prefs Utilities The Prefs function allows access to several system utilities. 1. Select Prefs with the rotary selector. 2. Rotate the Menu control to scroll through the list and highlight the desired utility. Press the Select control to display the utility: • Status – Displays the effects assigned to input channels (viewable only).
Operation • Master Out EQ – The Master Out EQ is a 6-band graphic equalizer put on the master mix output. With the middle control, select the frequency range you want to boost or attenuate and use the Level control to adjust the level +/–18 dB. Master EQ +18 +12 +6 0 -6 -12 -18 Menu Preferences 125Hz Level • USB B to PC – Allows you to send a selected source to your computer through USB left and right output channels.
Operation • Versions – Displays revision levels of DSP Firmware. Versions Preferences T4S v1.0.0 Menu • ToneMatch – Displays the list of ToneMatch preset banks stored in the T4S/T8S. Refer to www.Bose.com/livesound for the latest preset banks. ToneMatch Preferences A: Taylor Guitars B: Audix Mics. C: Ovation Guitars Menu • L1 Power Stand – When connected to an L1® Model 1S/II power stand, Connected appears on the screen.
Operation The T4S/T8S includes three types of scenes: • (5) Bose scenes: Read-only factory-preset scenes. You cannot edit and overwrite them. • (10) User Scenes: User-definable scenes for saving and recalling all your favorite settings. You can update these scenes by overwriting them as many times as you want. • (1) Shared Scene: A user-definable scene for saving settings you want to share with other T4S/T8S ToneMatch® mixer users.
Operation 3. If you pressed Select, use the Rename screen to edit the scene name, or press Save to use the name as displayed and go to Step 4. Scenes Rename My Save S c e n e Cursor 0 1 Select To change the scene name before saving: You can use the following editing options to change the scene name. After changing the name, press the Save control and go to Step 4.
Operation 4. When the question “Are You Sure?” is displayed, press the Yes control to save the scene, or press the No control to exit without saving the scene. Are You Sure? Yes No Sharing a Scene If you create a scene that you would like to share with another T4S/T8S ToneMatch® mixer user, you can save that scene as a Shared Scene by saving it to the [To Shared Scene] slot.
Operation 5. Press the Save control to store the scene as a Shared Scene. 6. When the question “Are you sure?” is displayed, press the Yes control to save the scene, or press the No control to exit without saving the scene as a Shared Scene. Note: The display returns to the Scenes screen if you do not press the Yes or No control within 10 seconds. No change occurs, and the currently loaded scene appears on the screen. 7. Press the Shared control to confirm the scene saved as a Shared Scene.
Operation Bose Scenes The five Bose scenes are provided as examples for you to use as a starting point. After loading a Bose scene, you can modify the settings and then save the settings as a My Scene or Shared Scene. Factory Settings This scene restores the mixer to the settings it had when it left the factory. Loading this scene erases any changes you previously made to the currently loaded scene.
Operation Singer/Songwriter This scene is designed for a singer/songwriter playing keyboard or guitar and sometimes accompanied by an MP3 track. Figure 16.
Pan/Aux Reverb Delay Mod Comp/ Gate Para EQ zEQ ToneMatch 50% 50% Reverb Type Keyboards Bypass Digital Bypass Chorus3 Bypass Comp2 Bypass Bypass 0 dB High Center 50% Pre: With EQ & Fx Aux 1-2 Medium 50% 50% Type Time Bal Post Master Volume Left/Right:Master Master Out Left/Right:Master USB from PC Status USB to PC Active screen 0 dB Mid Active Medium (Global) 0 dB Low General Keys Global Settings Pre: With EQ & Fx Aux 1-2 Preferences Pre: With EQ & Fx Aux 1-2 Cen
Operation DJ/Playback The DJ/Playback scene is designed for a DJ event or any audio playback need. This setup uses two microphones and either a mobile device, mixer, or laptop computer. Figure 17.
Pan/Aux Reverb Delay Mod Comp/ Gate Para EQ zEQ ToneMatch 50% Reverb Type Vocal Mics Bypass Digital Bypass Chorus3 Bypass Comp2 Bypass Bypass 0 dB High Center 50% Pre: With EQ & Fx Aux 1-2 Medium 50% 50% Type Time Bal Post Master Volume Left/Right:Master Master Out Left/Right:Master USB from PC Status USB to PC Active screen 0 dB Mid Active Medium (Global) 0 dB Low Handheld Mics Global Settings Pre: With EQ & Fx Preferences Pre: With EQ & Fx Aux 1-2 Right 50% Left
Operation Full Band This scene is set up for a drum kit, bass guitar, electric guitar, vocals, and MP3 player. Figure 18.
Pan/Aux Reverb Delay Mod Comp/Gate Para EQ zEQ ToneMatch 50% Dry: After Preamp Aux 1-4 50% Dry: After Preamp Aux 1-4 Center Bypass Bypass Center Digital Digital Medium (Global) Bypass Bypass 0 dB H Medium (Global) Bypass Chorus1 Bypass Chorus1 Comp2 Kick 1 Bypass 0 dB Bypass 0 dB M Active 0 dB L Bypass 0 dB 0 dB H Active M Active L Percussion General Overhead Active Active Percussion CH 2 CH 1 Kick, General Overhead Kick Drum Bypass Digital Bypass Ch
Factory Settings Factory Settings This section describes the settings in the T4S/T8S mixer when it left the factory. To restore your T4S/T8S at any time to these factory settings, load the Bose Factory Settings scene. Comp/Gate Factory Settings Delay Factory Settings Type Thresh Gain Type Mix Time Feedback Compressor 1: Light –16.0 dB 3.0 dB Digital 30% 150 ms 30% Compressor 2: Medium –16.0 dB 5.0 dB Analog 30% 275 ms 20% Compressor 3: Heavy –16.0 dB 8.
Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting If you experience problems while using this product, try the following solutions. If you still cannot solve the problem, seek online help at www.Bose.com/livesound. If you cannot find answers to your questions there, please call the Bose Product and Technical Support Team directly at (877) 335-2673. Problem What to do T4S/T8S is plugged in, power switch is on, but no power. • Make sure you have power at the AC outlet.
Care and Maintenance Problem What to do Poor quality sound from a microphone or instrument connected to the T4S/T8S. • Make sure there is no unwanted zEQ or Para EQ equalization applied. • Verify that you have selected an appropriate ToneMatch® mixer preset for your microphone/instrument. If you do not want to use a ToneMatch mixer preset, make sure ToneMatch is set to Flat. • Make sure there are no unwanted effects (Comp/Gate, Mod, Delay, Reverb) on your input channel.
Care and Maintenance Problem What to do Microphone is encountering feedback. • Orient the microphone so that it is not pointing directly at its respective loudspeaker. • Try a different microphone. • Try a different position for the L1 system and/or vocalist on stage. • Increase the distance from the L1 system to the microphone. • Reduce the HIGH frequencies by adjusting the zEQ on the microphone channel.
Care and Maintenance Problem What to do Unable to send audio from a computer to the T4S/T8S via USB connection. • Check that the USB cable is properly connected to the mixer and computer. • Try a different USB cable. • Make sure mixer is turned on. • Verify the computer is playing and that the audio setting is not disabled in your computer. • Check that the USB signal is assigned to the desired mixer inputs. See “PC to USB” in the Prefs menu.
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