Technical Specifications TK-40D
Power Supply : 9 Volt
Pick-up input : Dual
EQ Control :
MIDDLE(400Hz) : ± 3dB (Mid Switch OFF)
MIDDLE(800Hz) : ± 6dB (Mid Switch OFF)
MIDDLE(400Hz) :
MIDDLE(800Hz) :
TREBLE(10KHz) : ± 13dB
Low Battery : 6.7 Volt
Notch Frequency : 65~105Hz
Auto chromatic Tuner
Tuning Range : C1(32.703Hz)~B7(3951.07Hz)
Tuner auto off time : 3 minutes
Tuner switch :
Publication Number:
Output : 200 mV
BASS (60Hz) : ± 10dB
± 13dB (Mid Switch ON)
± 8dB (Mid Switch ON)
Current : 5mA (tuner on 18mA)
Accurary : ±1 Cent
TUNER ON / OFF
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Owner’s Guide
TK-40D
Preamp
Table of Contents for Takamine TK-40D:
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TK-40D Preamp Owner’s Guide Technical Specifications TK-40D Power Supply : 9 Volt Output : 200 mV EQ Control : BASS (60Hz) : ± 10dB MIDDLE(400Hz) : ± 3dB (Mid Switch OFF) MIDDLE(800Hz) : ± 6dB (Mid Switch OFF) MIDDLE(400Hz) : MIDDLE(800Hz) : ± 13dB (Mid Switch ON) ± 8dB (Mid Switch ON) TREBLE(10KHz) : ± 13dB Notch Frequency : 65~105Hz Low Battery : 6.7 Volt Current : 5mA (tuner on 18mA) Auto chromatic Tuner Tuning Range : C1(32.703Hz)~B7(3951.07Hz) Accurary : ±1 Cent Tuner auto off time : 3 minutes Tuner switch : TUNER ON / OFF P
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g a b c d e f g h i TK-4OD Get the Most from Your Guitar The Takamine TK-40D acoustic guitar preamp is designed specifically for your Takamine guitar to provide the flexibility and control you need in almost any performance or recording environment. The no-nonsense approach to functionality results in an amazingly transparent, responsive, and easy-to-use preamp that will let you “dial in” your sound in moments. The Takamine TK-40D preamp is designed t
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The Takamine TK-40D acoustic guitar preamp is designed specifically for your Takamine
guitar to provide the flexibility and control you need in almost any performance or recording
environment. The no-nonsense approach to functionality results in an amazingly transparent,
responsive, and easy-to-use preamp that will let you «dial in» your sound in moments.
The Anatomy of the TK-40D
The Takamine TK-40D preamp is designed to be easy to use, yet flexible enough any application.
Please refer to the figure below which will provide you with an easy reference for the function
and use of each control and feature.
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Battery Tray Releses: Pinching the tabs of battery cover toward each other to remove.
This provides access to the battery compartment. When inserting new batteries align
the battery’s polarity with the markings inside the battery compartment.
b
Tuner: This button controls the built-in tuner’s on/off function.
Simply press the button once to activate the tuner (even if the guitar is not plugged in)
c
and the tuner display
will light. The sound will be muted when the tuner is in operation.
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b
d
e
f
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When you play a string the tuner will display the note name of the pitch you’re playing.
Then, simply adjust the pitch of your strings in the direction of the flashing left or right
arrow to both sides of the chosen note.
As you approach the correct pitch, the flashing speed slows until you are in tune and
both arrows illuminate in green.
To save battery power, the tuner will automatically turn off after about three minutes of
operation and may be reactivated by pushing the tuner button again. If you finish tuning
before the tuner automatically turns off, you may turn off the tuner manually by simply
pressing the tuner button.
d
Low Batt LED:
A circuit within the TK-40D tracks the life of your battery.
When your battery voltage becomes low enough the begin to affect the quality
of your sound, this LED will illuminate.
e
Volume: Turning this control clockwise increases the output level of the preamp.
f
Notch Filter:
This control allows you to tune a sharp built-in filter that will eliminate
an undersirable feedback note. Push the in/out switch
to activate the filter if you experience acoustic «feedback.» Then tune the filter until
the feedback disappears. The rich sound of your guitar will not be affected.
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EQ Controls:
A three-band equalizer allows tonal adjustment with a maximum of
12dB of boost or cut in a designated spectrum. The «Low» controls works in the
bass range, the «High» works in the treble range, while the «Mid» control will allow
you to adjust the boost/cut at a mid band center frequency especially chosen to give
the most appropriate harmonic control possible. The EQ Bypass switch, to the right,
allows you to take the equalizer out of the signal processing chain for an unaltered
«direct» sound, ideal for external equalization. The Mid Contour circuit, if selected,
will remain active (see below).
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Mid Contour:
This switch, when engaged, will activate a preset EQ curve that will
offer a great starting point for «dialing in» your sound. All other EQ controls (unless
bypassed) will still act normally in tandem with this circuit.
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to the down position
В 1978 году компания Takamine стала производить электро-акустики. Начиная с этого времени по настоящий момент, во всех гитарах Takamine (кроме гитар с нейлоном) стоят датчики запатентованной системы Palanetic.
Все преампы у японских Takamine можно разделить на преампы до 1990 года и после 1990 года.
До 1989 года включительно мы имеем дело с преампами старого типа. Их особенность — батарейка (крона 9В) располагается внутри корпуса и меняется через розетку. То есть вы ослабляете струны и только поле этого меняете батарейку.
Преампы старого типа:
После 1989 года, начиная с 1990 Takamine стали устанавливать на свои гитары взаимозаменяемые преампы. Батарейка в них стала располагаться в батареечном блоке, для ее замены не требуется ослаблять струны. Используются батарейки крона 9В и АА 1,5В (пальчиковые).
Parametric EQ:
N4B:
Accuracouctic:
Transit:
Graph-Ex:
CT-4II:
AD-1:
CTP-1 и CTP-2 — ламповые, отличаются временем работы батареек.
CT4-DX:
Инструкция по преампам нового типа:
До и после 1989года.
С 1989 года Takamine стали ставить на свои гитары новую конструкцию преампа. Новые преампы Takamine представляют собой пластиковую коробочку, которая крепится на двух зажимах. Подогнув эти 2 пластиковых зажима, преамп легко вытаскивается из корпуса гитары. С наружной стороны находится панель настроек, внутри к преампу подсоединяется провод от датчика и провод от гнезда джека. Батарейка находится в особом контейнере и легко может быть извлечена со стороны наружной панели управления. Минус новой системы: преамп можно заменить только на продукцию Takamine, так как размеры проема, в которое он вставляется, больше, чем у преампов других фирм. Можно, конечно, сделать деревянные или пластиковые вставки, но это значительно сложнее, чем отогнуть 2 пластиковых зажима.
Минусы электроники старого образца:
1. Батарейка меняется через розетку, т.е. для смены батарейки нужно ослабить струны.
2. Как правило, в гитарах 3 или 4 фейдера, в новых темброблоках больше настроек (хотя это спорный минус).
Плюсы электроники старого образца:
1. Очень надежна!
2. Звучит не хуже, чем новая электроника. Но по своему.
3. Гитары с электроникой старого образца немного дешевле и немного качественнее (если сравнивать одну и ту же модель разных годов, то старые инструменты звучат чуть лучше)
4. Темброблок можно поменять на темброблок различных фирм (например, Fishman), так как он значительно меньше по размерам, чем современные квадратные.
Ctp-3 Cooltube™
The CTP-3 CoolTube™, the first and only onboard tube preamp for acoustic guitar, produces a rich, full sound. It takes its name from innovative Takamine™ technology that runs its 12AU7 dual-triode vacuum tube at very low voltages—so low that it stays cool to the touch—with variable tube tone that can be adjusted from bright and brilliant to thick and warm.
The full-range EQ section uses shelving filters to sculpt bass and treble frequencies, with semi-parametric shaping control over the midrange. A control knob adjusts the frequency from 250Hz to 5kHz, and a pinpoint-precise onboard chromatic tuner is standard equipment. Other features include Mid and High cut switches for a second pickup.
Control
- Volume
- Low/Mid/High
- Mid-Frequency
- Cool Tube
- Notch
- Aux Pu Mix Volume
- Aux Pu Gain
Switch
- Cool Tube Standby
- Tuner Power On-Off(With Mute)
- Tuner Pitch Change
- Notch Cut Level Select(-6Db/-1 2Db)
- Main Pu Gain(Stee14-Nylon)
- Aux Pu Eq(Mid Cut/High Cut)
The Takamine Ct4B II Pre Amp
The CT4B II Preamp is designed for use only in Pro Series Takamine guitars made in Japan. It is not compatible with G Series guitars and electronics.
CT4B II Preamp Features
The CT4B II preamp is designed for ease of use and purity of tone. The CT4B II consists of 3 bands of graphic EQ tone control, a volume control slider and a built-in chromatic tuner.
The 3 band EQ provides control over the bass (LOW), midrange (MID) and treble (HIGH) frequency response. With the sliders set at the midpoint (0) the electric signal from the guitar is evenly balanced across the frequency range. The desired tone is then dialed in by using the sliders to add or subtract frequency response as desired. Each frequency control slider will raise or lower the band response by +/-5db.
The volume slider adjusts the output volume of the preamp.
The convenient built-in chromatic tuner is extremely accurate and very easy to use. The tuner is activated by pressing the TUNER POWER button. To tune your instrument, simply pluck any open string. The tuner will then display the name of the note that has the closest frequency of the string played. The amount of deviation from the note (higher or lower) is displayed by red arrows indicating sharp or flat. When only the green center light illuminates, the note indicated in red has reached precise tuning. When the guitar is unplugged, the TUNER POWER switch acts as on and off.
Your CT4B II tuner is also capable of being calibrated to frequencies other than standard A440. When the PITCH button is pressed, the frequency that is currently set will be shown by a flashing red light above the frequency number. While the reference light is flashing, press the Pitch repeatedly to set the desired reference pitch. With each press of the button, the reference pitch will increase by 1Hz increments from 440Hz to 445Hz. Once the pitch has reached 445Hz, the next press will decrease the pitch to 438Hz. When the button operation is stopped, the reference pitch is set and the tuner will stand by for tuning.
To facilitate silent on-stage tuning, the TUNER POWER button also acts as a mute switch when the guitar is played amplified. If you wish to be able to tune with your signal amplified, simply press the TUNER POWER a second time. Press a third time to shut off the tuner function. The tuner will shut off automatically when there is no signal for a couple of minutes.
The Takamine Ct4-Dx Pre Amp
Introducing the CT4-DX
The two-channel CT4-DX offers the ultimate in preamp flexibility. Used with the Palathetic under- saddle pickup, it offers four-band EQ (low, low mid, high mid, high) and two notch filter controls to reduce feedback.
Add a second pickup (the Takamine Tri-Ax, for example), and the CT4-DX gives you independent control over both pickups, each of which will then have two-band EQ and a notch filter control. You can also alter the mix levels of each of the pickups. Other features include volume control and onboard tuner.
CT4-DX Features:
- Two channels
- 4-band EQ (low, low mid, high mid, high)
- Two notch filters to control feedback
- Connection for second pickup source
- Mix control for use with second pickup
- Built-in digital tuner
The Takamine TLD-2 Pre Amp
Introducing the TLD-2
The Takamine line driver preamp (TLD-2) is a simple circuit designed to buffer the pickup and boost the current of the signal to eliminate any degradation with long cables. It is clean and quiet with a minimal amount of wiring and is discreetly mounted within the output jack assembly providing no outward sign of on-board electronics. The TLD-2 does have 3 simple tone shaping controls if you care to extract and tinker. But you are likely to find the preset TLD-2, combined with our renowned Palathetic pickup, as Takamine’s warmest and most natural acoustic – electric tone yet — and that’s saying something.
The Takamine G Series Tk-40 Pre Amp
The Takamine TK-40 Preamp found on G Series guitars features volume control, bass, middle and treble frequency slider controls, EQ bypass, a Notch Filter, Tuner and a Mid Contour Switch. The preamp is switched on by plugging a standard 1/4″ mono instrument cable into the endpin strap pin/jack. These last four features are described in greater detail below:
Also available, the Takamine TK-40D preamp is a double pickup version of the TK-40 preamp. This version has two pickup elements to accommodate each piece of the split saddle bridge design on specific G Series guitars.
EQ Bypass: This push button enables the user to engage or defeat the EQ section. When the switch is in the depressed position, the EQ is active. Return the switch to the “up” position and the EQ circuit is bypassed. The bypass of the EQ circuit is desirable in some studio or live environments where external EQ is preferable. The user can also use this defeat switch to quickly check the results of the EQ adjustments relative to the original sound.
Notch Filter: A Notch Filter is a very special kind of EQ, an extremely narrow and deep cut of an audio frequency band. The TK-40 has a «tunable» notch filter which empowers the user to select the specific frequency band that will be affected by the notch. With this tunable notch filter the user can «surgically» remove troublesome feedback frequencies that occur due to the natural resonance of the guitar and interaction with the environment.
The notch control provides control of the center frequency of the notch effect. When the monitor or stage levels are too high, and the user hears the guitar starting to feed back, the player can engage the notch circuitry by pushing the «In/Out» button under the «Notch Filter» knob, and simply tune the filter (actually changing the center frequency of the notch) by slowly rotating the notch control until the feedback is eliminated.
Mid Contour: By pushing (activating) the Mid Contour button, the user is selecting a pre-shape EQ that emphasizes the frequencies normally found to be «desirable» in an acoustic guitar (400 Hz). With the Mid Contour button is depressed, the mid EQ is effectively controlling «nasal» tone qualities while in the up position, the mid control can add punch in upper mids or help «round off» the attack present in this frequency spectrum. The user should experiment with the button and the «Middle» control to determine their sound preference.
Tuner: The tuner in the TK-40 is fully chromatic and automatic. The battery drops into the top of the preamp under the battery cover. There are «+» and «-» markings at the bottom of the compartment. Press the tuner switch to activate it. The note played is shown in the digital display. Up and down arrows will appear, when both are on and not flashing, the note is in tune. If the «up» arrow is flashing the string must be tuned higher, and if the «down» arrow is flashing the string must be tuned lower. The slower the arrow flashes, the closer the string is to being in tune to the note displayed. The tuner does not mute the output and turns off automatically after one minute. It can’t be turned off manually.
The Takamine G Series Tp-4T Pre Amp
The TP-4T preamp is designed for use only in G Series model guitars and are not compatible with Pro Series Takamine guitars made in Japan.
TP-4T Preamp Features
The Takamine TP-4T preamp found on G Series guitars features a gain knob, a tuner, an active shelving system EQ with bass, middle, and treble frequency slider controls, and a low battery light. The preamp is switched on by plugging a standard mono instrument cable into the endpin/strap pin jack. Unplugging the cable switches the preamplifier off. The TP-4T Preamplifier is powered by a single 9 volt battery.
Also available, the Takamine TP-4TD preamp is a double pickup version of the TP-4T preamp. This version has two pickup elements to accommodate each piece of the split saddle bridge design on specific G Series guitars. This preamp features a gain knob, a tuner, an active shelving system EQ with bass, middle, and treble frequency slider controls, and a low battery light.
Gain Control: The gain knob controls the volume of the preamp. Turning this knob all the way to the left will effectively silence the preamplifier. Turning it all the way to the right will produce the maximum output.
The Takamine G Series Tp-E Pre Amp
The Takamine TP-E preamp is an easy way to get great amplified acoustic sound. Found exclusively on Takamine G-Series models, the TP-E features a simple, easy-to-use control layout that allows you to quickly dial in great sound, so you can concentrate on the most important part of your gig – the performance.
On the control panel you’ll find a Gain control, master Tone control, a Mid-Cut switch, and a built-in chromatic tuner. The Gain knob controls the overall volume of the preamp. The Tone knob controls the overall tonality of the sound, while the Mid-Cut switch allows you to reduce the mid frequencies for the popular “scooped-mid” sound. The onboard electronic tuner ensures you’re always in tune and ready for the next song.
Removal And Installation Of Takamine Pre Amps
To release the preamp from the preamp frame.
Step 1
First, to release the preamp from the preamp frame, you must depress the two clips located on the inner wall of the preamp frame. This is done by inserting a sturdy paperclip through the preamp slots as shown on the illustration. The clips are plastic and should release easily. Do not use excessive force as too much pressure can break the clips.
Slide the preamp out of the guitar body
Step 2
Once released from the frame, slide the preamp out of the guitar body. Disconnect plugs attached to the jacks on backside of the preamp. Note: to avoid damage to the wiring, do not pull the plugs out by the wire. Instead remove by grasping the plastic plug body. Install the plugs into the new preamp jacks. Takamine preamps use two different types of plugs for input and output — so an incorrect connection cannot be made.
When installing the new preamp
Step 3
When installing the new preamp, position it so that the battery compartment on the preamp is located on the side closest to the guitar neck. Slide the new preamp down into the preamp frame, until it snaps into the frame clips. Install battery and you are ready to play.
The Cool Tube and CT4B II preamps are both designed for use only in Pro Series Takamine guitars made in Japan. These are not compatible with G Series guitars and electronics.
The TK-40 and TP-4T preamps are both designed for use only in G Series model guitars and are not compatible with Pro Series Takamine guitars made in Japan.