Tapco ivp owners manual

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

INTERSOUND'S instrument voicing preamplifier, the IVP, is
a versatile control device suitable for most applications re-
quiring advanced sound control concepts. The unit has been
designed with sufficient headroom and interfacing flexability
to accommodate virtually every normal instrument and output
requirement found in the industry today.

Extensive effort has been placed on providing maximum
control flexability, features, and functional ease of operation.
Control knobs most frequently used are located on the top row
of the unit for easy access and readability. These knobs have
been carefully selected for readability in the poor stage light-
ing conditions often found by musicians and soundmen. No dis-
tracting chrome has been used. The chassis is cold rolled
steel designed for free standing use or unsupported rack mounting.
Illumination of LED and power switch indicators have been selected
for readability under typical performing conditions.

The IVP contains provisions for multiple inputs with select-
able input gain. This enables the IVP to accommodate levels
found with mics or transducers all the way up to powerful key-
boards and synthesizers. The equalization section offers a
great deal of control with six different bands of equalization;
this enables the musician to achieve the sound he wants.

Two separate effects loops have been provided to accommodate
any choice of effects. The second effects loop is located after
the unique tube voice circuit for those effects which are enhanced
by more complex signals.

Perhaps the most interesting feature of the IVP is the
TUBE VOICE. This provides an authentic dynamically responsive
tube sound. The range of sound available from this circuit is
amazing - soft velvet clipping to hard compressed overdrive
effects are possible for the musician. The TUBE VOICE or the
CLEAN VOICE can be selected by the front panel switch which
controls a quiet FET electronic switching circuit. An external
footswitch jack is provided for your additional convenience.

The output stage of the IVP provides three output choices
to meet varying requirements. The need for a direct box has
been eliminated.

Overall, the IVP is an extremely sophisticated instrument
control center. It is the result of many months of research,
market analysis, development, and field testing. Every feature
has been carefully chosen to meet the demands of musicians and
other sound professionals. INTERSOUND is proud to bring you this
outstanding product.