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Table of Contents ENGLISH Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Hartke KM60 and KM100 Keyboard Amplifier Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Guided Tour - Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Guided Tour - Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction For players with multiple keyboards and sound modules, an additional mixer isn’t needed because the KM60 and KM100 have one built-in. The mixer features a Mic/Line input, as well as three additional inputs, giving you a total of 4 channels, plus a stereo Aux in. The KM60 and KM100 also feature a powerful 7-band Graphic Equalizer allowing you to set a customized frequency response contour that’s perfect for your sound and helps you hear yourself better on stage.
ENGLISH Hartke KM60 and KM100 Keyboard Amplifier Features L O L O The Hartke KM60 and KM100 keyboard amplifiers offer all the newest concepts in Keyboard amplification. Here are some of their main features: • Four Channel Keyboard mixer amplifier with 2-way speaker system. • Microphone input, plus 3 additional mono input channels. • The KM60 features 60 Watts of clean Hartke power while the KM100 provides 100 Watts, delivered to thier 2-way internal speaker system.
Guided Tour - Front Panel L O 1. Channel 1 MIC IN - XLR input connector for connecting to Channel 1’s Low-noise Microphone Pre-amp. 2. UX IN/CD - Your KM Series amplifier features a CD input which you can use with a porA table CD player, cassette, mini disk or MP3 player. You can use the CD input to jam with prerecorded tracks or to learn a riff from a favorite recording. 3. Channel 1 Volume - Control knob is used to control the overall level of the Channel 1 input. 4.
ENGLISH Guided Tour - Rear Panel " ! & ' ( # $ ) * % A. AC INLET - Connect the supplied standard IEC power cable here. B. Direct Output XLR - This connector carries the Balanced signal from the KM60 or 100's mixer output and can be used to connect to the main PA mixer. C. Channel 3 Input - 1/4-inch phone jack for connecting line level inputs. Use this input if you are connecting a mono signal source. D.
Setting Up and Using Your Hartke KM60 and KM100 Keyboard Amplifier Setting up your Hartke KM60 or Km100 Keyboard amplifier is a simple procedure which takes only a few minutes: 1. Remove all packing materials (save them in case of need for future service) and decide where the amplifier is to be physically placed. To avoid potential overheating problems, be sure that the rear panel is unobstructed and that there is good ventilation around the entire unit. 2.
ENGLISH Setting Up and Using Your Hartke KM60 and KM100 Keyboard Amplifier 6. Set the output of your keyboard to about 3/4’s the way up and then, while playing, slowly turn the main Volume control up until the desired level is achieved. If you hear distortion even at low amplifier Master volume settings, back off the output of your Keyboard (or check for a faulty cable). 7. Next, experiment with the KM60 or KM100's graphic equalizer.
Using the KM60 and KM100's Set-ups Using the Direct Output KM60 or KM100 Stereo Set-up You can use two KM60's or KM100's for stereo operation by simply connecting the left output of your keyboard to one KM60 or KM100 and the right output of your keyboard to the second KM60 or KM100. You can repeat this set-up for up to four stereo keyboards or drum machines using channel 1 - 4 on each KM series amplifier.
ENGLISH About Equalization The Hartke KM60 or KM100 Keyboard amplifier gives you enormous control over shaping the sound of your keyboard rig, using a process called equalization. To understand how this works, it’s important to know that every naturally occurring sound consists of a broad range of pitches, or frequencies, combined together in a unique way. This blend is what gives every sound its distinctive tonal color.
About Equalization In many instances, the best way to deal with equalization is to think in terms of which frequency areas you need to attenuate, as opposed to which ones you need to boost. Be aware that boosting a frequency area also has the effect of boosting the overall signal; specifically, too much low frequency EQ boost can actually cause overload distortion or even harm a connected speaker.
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