TC Electronic BC208 Quick Start Guide

Vertical 200 Watt 2 x 8" Portable Bass Cabinet with Superior Tone

Important Safety Instructions

Please read and follow all safety instructions carefully to ensure safe operation and prevent damage to the equipment or injury.

? Terminals marked with a symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with 1/4" TS or twist-locking plugs. All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel.
? This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure – voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.
? This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual.
⚠️ To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
⚠️ To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
⚠️ These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualified service personnel.
✅ Read these instructions.
✅ Keep these instructions.
✅ Heed all warnings.
✅ Follow all instructions.
❌ Do not use this apparatus near water.
? Clean only with dry cloth.
?️ Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
? Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
? Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
? Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
?️ Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
? Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
⚡ Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
? Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
? The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
? Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
♻️ Correct disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) and your national law. This product should be taken to a collection center licensed for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the efficient use of natural resources. For more information about where you can take your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, or your household waste collection service.
? Do not install in a confined space, such as a book case or similar unit.
?️ Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
? Please keep the environmental aspects of battery disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed-of at a battery collection point.
?️ This apparatus may be used in tropical and moderate climates up to 45°C.

Product Description

The TC Electronic BC208 is a portable bass cabinet designed to deliver superior tone. It features two 8" Turbosound custom drivers and offers 200 Watts of continuous power handling.

Specifications

Category	Detail
Speakers Type	2 x 8" bass enclosure
Frequency range	70 Hz – 4 kHz; ±3 dB 50 Hz – 6 kHz; -10 dB
Power handling (IEC)	200 W continuous, 800 W peak
Impedance	8 Ω
Sensitivity	93 dB (1 W @ 1 m)
Maximum SPL	116 dB continuous, 122 dB peak
Components	Turbosound custom drivers 2 x 8"
Connections Inputs	2 x 1/4" TS
Physical Cabinet construction	15 mm (5/8") plywood, front ported
Tuning	65 Hz
Dimensions (H x W x D)	545 x 262 x 316 mm (21.5 x 10.3 x 12.4")
Weight	10.4 kg (22.9 lbs)

Connections

The BC208 uses 1/4" speaker connections for both input and link. These jacks are wired in parallel.

⚠️ Important: Always use SPEAKER CABLES (not instrument cables) for all connections between the amplifier and speaker cabinets to prevent damage.

To connect the amp to the cabinet, run a speaker cable with 1/4" connectors from the amp output to one of the 1/4" jacks.
To link to a second cabinet, run another cable from the remaining 1/4" jack to the additional speaker cabinet.

Cabinet Combinations

Connecting and setting up BC208 speaker cabinets is straightforward. For safety, ensure stacked cabinets are stable and take precautions to prevent tipping over. Only two cabinets should be stacked vertically.

Visual Description of Cabinet Combinations:

2 x 208 speakers stacked: This configuration provides tremendous mid-range clarity, cut, and punch for a tight and articulate sound.
2 x 210 speakers stacked: This setup offers plenty of low-end and power, with a precise, fast, and defined tone typically associated with 10" speakers.
1 x 212 + 2 x 210: This combination delivers precision, full body, and enhanced low-end from the 2x12" cabinet, creating a powerful sound.
410 + 212: This is a cool combination for full low-end, precision, and body, offering a rich and complete sound profile.

Important Notes

Impedance for BC208, BC210, BC212 is 8 Ohm.
Impedance for BC410 is 4 Ohm.
BC210, BC212, and BC410 use twist-locking professional connectors for input and link. Connections between these cabinets and the BC208 require cables with a 1/4" connector at one end and a twist-locking connector at the other.
All TC Electronic bass amplifiers can drive two TC Electronic 8 Ohm cabinets.
Depending on the amplifier model, a BC410 (4 Ohm) cabinet can be combined with one or two other 8 Ohm cabinets.
WARNING: Connecting an invalid combination of cabinets may activate the amplifier's protection mode, but the amplifier will not be damaged.

Legal Disclaimer & Warranty

Music Tribe accepts no liability for any loss suffered by reliance on this document's content. Specifications and information are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are property of their respective owners.

For applicable warranty terms and conditions, visit community.musictribe.com/pages/support#warranty.

Compliance

This product complies with relevant EU Directives (2011/65/EU, 2015/863/EU, 2012/19/EU, 519/2012 REACH SVHC, 1907/2006/EC). Full text of EU DoC is available at https://community.musictribe.com/.

EU Representative: Music Tribe Brands DK A/S, Gammel Strand 44, DK-1202 København K, Denmark

UK Representative: Music Tribe Brands UK Ltd., 6 Lloyds Avenue, Unit 4CL London EC3N 3AX, United Kingdom

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