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iK81 / iK42
Quick start
The iK81 and iK42 are not only powerful amplifiers but have extremely comprehensive processing ability allowing complex
systems to be designed to suit any application for many applications however, all you need to do is recall the appropriate Preset,
connect your speakers and source and away you go. This section shows you how to achieve the quickest, most straightforward
set up using an iK42.
Loading XE500 (or XE300 Bi-amp) Presets
1.
Connect the amplifier. The iK42 requires mains connected to its 32Amp PowerCon inlet, an input feed, either balanced
analogue to the input XLRs, AES3 to the dedicated AES XLR, or Dante to the Dante RJ45 port. XE500 and any of the other
monitors run in bi-amp mode can be connected directly to output Speakon 1 and 3 as these also have channels 2 and
4 respectively connected to pins 2+/- specifically for bi-amp operations. See the chapters on mains, input and output
connections for more details.
2.
Power up the amplifier, once it has completed its power-up cycle press "Input" and press the down arrow once to show
the Preset recall for Channel A-
3.
Use the Adjust control to scroll round to the required XE500 Preset;-
4.
Press "Enter" you will see the following message;-
5.
The Enter button will be flashing, press it and you will see the following;-
6.
Input A will now feed output 1 with the XE500 LF Parameters and output 3 with XE500 HF parameters. Press "Input"
again;-
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