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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. To reduce the hazard of electrical shock, do not remove cover or back. No user serviceable parts inside. Please refer all servicing to qualified personnel.The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsu- lated "dangerous voltage"...
ATTENTION: Pour éviter tout risque d’électrocution ou d’incendie, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité. Pour éviter tout risque d’électrocution, ne pas ôter le couvercle ou le dos du boîtier. Cet appareil ne contient aucune pièce remplaçable par l'utilisateur. Confiez toutes les réparations à un personnel qualifié. Le signe avec un éclair dans un triangle prévient l’utilisateur de la présence d’une tension dangereuse et non isolée dans l’appareil.
Introduzione ..............37 Amplificatori per tastiere Hartke KM60 e KM100 ......38 Caratteristiche .
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Congratulations on purchasing the Hartke KM60 or KM100 Keyboard Amplifier! The KM60 and KM100 are perfect solutions for just about any keyboard player who needs a flexible mix /moni- tor system to handle a sophisticated instrument rig, and who demands a high quality ampli- fier that faithfully reproduces the sound, nuances, and soul, of their performance.
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• 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. • For rocking lows, the KM60 employs a 10-inch, custom designed Hartke Aluminum Cone Low Frequency Drive Unit and the KM100 emlpoys a 12-inch, custom designed Hartke Aluminum Cone Low Frequency Drive Unit.
Hz, 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 1 kHz, 2.5 kHz, 5 kHz, and 10 kHz), affecting the main output signal of the KM100. When a slider is at its center detented (“0”) position, the selected frequency area is unaffected (it is said to be flat). When a slider is moved up (above the “0” position, towards the “+12”...
When a plug is inserted into the headphone jack, the speaker output is disconnected, allowing you to use your KM60 or KM100 as a practice amplifier. The level of the signal sent to the headphones is determined by the setting of the Output knob—at the point where a connected speaker would clip, the headphones will clip.
Setting Up and Using Your Hartke KM60 and KM100 Keyboard Amplifier KM200 Basic Operation 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.
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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. Begin by setting each of the seven sliders to their flat “0”...
Using the KM60 and KM100's Set-ups Using the Direct Output The KM 60 and KM100 feature a Direct Out jack for connencting to the main PA systems. Use this electronically balanced XLR jack to route signal from the KM60 or KM100 to a professional mixing console or as a tap to a main PA system via a mic input on the console.
The KM60 or KM100 provides you with one most effective tool for shaping the overall tone of your Keyboard sound; a Graphic Equalizer providing 12 dB of cut or boost in seven narrow frequency bands.
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(you’d be amazed how easy it is to for- get these things!). Finally, as you experiment with the EQ controls of the KM60 or Km100, don’t forget that your key- board probably provides EQ control, so experi- ment by using both.
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