Summary of Contents for Taylor Guitars K4
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- Page 2 You should read these important safety instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place. your K4, carefully read the applicable items of these operating instructions and safety suggestions: Mid Frequency controls 1. Obey all warnings on the K4 and in this User Guide.
- Page 3 Please make an effort to experiment and re-study the manual from time to time in order to fully understand the K4 Equalizer and what it can do for your tone. –...
- Page 4 This is We designed its voicing for the Dynamic Sensors™ that are an essential, usually achieved when plugging into a mixer or amplifier. The K4 is not a and exclusive part of the Taylor ES. And then we perfected the additional source for ground because it is a DI (direct interface).
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Page 5: Chapter 2: Front Panel Controls
ChApTEr 2: frONT pANEl CONTrOlS frONT pANEl CONTrOlS PHAsE REvERsE buTTon The normal selection for this button would be the OUT position – which designates the output will be in phase with your guitar. In some situations it may be advantageous to use this button in the IN position – reversing the phase in order to help reduce feedback. - Page 6 MAIn voluME ConTRol (no effect). This controls the main output volume of your K4. The center detent position is usually enough level to drive any equipment “downstream” from the K4. C HAPTER...
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Page 7: Headphone Output Jack
[10] MuTE buTTon When pressed IN this button mutes the main output so you can tune discreetely or make private adjustments to your sound. The Headphone and Tuner outputs are not affected so you can still listen to what you are doing. [11] HEAdPHonE voluME lEvEl ConTRol The volume level control produces independent control of the level going... -
Page 8: Rear Panel Controls
PoWERIng THE k4 Your K4 was designed to be powered primarily by the external DC power supply (wall wart). But in case you forget to take your power supply to a gig, we’ve included the ability to temporarily power the K4 with batteries. -
Page 9: Battery Compartment
Whether you’re feeding an amp, a mixer, a stage box (snake), or a stadium’ s to become unbalanced since they are connected internally. PA, your K4 has got the right outputs for you. EFFECTs looP This is the place to connect your volume pedal, and/or any effects you’d like to hear on your guitar. - Page 10 InPuTs tion, you can select where the Effects Loop is located within the circuit by This is the input for your K4. It will accept a wide range of signals and levels, using the Pre/Post EQ button. and it has been optimized for use with Taylor Expression System-equipped guitars.
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Page 11: Using The Effects Loop
The dual function Input jack of the K4 allows you to plug in many Note regarding microphones different types of instruments and even some types of microphones. Your K4 may be used as microphone preamp like those found in high-end recording studios. [23] The TRS input is optimized for high-gain input sources such as a Taylor There are some limitations, however. - Page 12 Disengage the Effects Loop by using the loop button on the front of the K4. Listen to the output level and make a mental note of the volume. Push the loop button in to activate the Loop and then use the output level controls on your effects to match the level when the Loop is not active.
- Page 13 31.5 63 125 250 500 1 31.5 125 250 500 Center "ouT" "In" sWEEP RAngE sWEEP RAngE loWER voICIng uPPER voICIng A d b E 82.4 329.6 246.9 Fundamental Frequency 146.8 of each guitar string Full RAngE Center frequency — the frequency (pitch) where the boost/cut will have the most effect range —...
- Page 14 Once you have a grip on these terms, using a parametric EQ is fairly easy. sAMPlE sETTIngs / PlACEs To sTART The Low EQ and High EQ of the K4 are shelving-type filters. Their We’ve included these sample settings as a helpful resource to give you a vari- upper knee frequencies are fixed at 125Hz (low) and 8Khz (high), ety of different tones.
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Page 15: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting And Maintenance
• No power Using wrong input or output. • Make sure the dC power supply is connected to the K4 and • low output level to a functioning outlet. Make sure the K4’ s Power button is pushed in (ON position). -
Page 16: Maintenance
More than just a simple direct box, a To clean the K4 we recommend that you use a slightly damp, soft cotton gear, i.e. a TRS/TRS cable or a standard direct interface features EQ, multiple cloth to remove any smudges or dirt, then wipe dry with a soft cotton guitar cable. -
Page 17: Performance Specifications
PERFoRMAnCE sPECIFICATIons Typically defined as the number of amplifies a low gain (level) signal. beats (cycles) per second, i.e. 440 Hz. Preamps may also include EQ and other gain – making a signal larger. useful features. gAIn Input – where signal enters a device range –... - Page 18 XlRM output Frequency Response This output is paralleled off the main transformer and padded in order to feed low level to a Measured with all EQs set flat (zero detent position) console or other equipment that normally only accepts microphone levels. VOLUME control at line-up (center detent).
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Page 19: Power Supply Specifications
Taylor Guitars (TAYLOR) provides warranty coverage of the Taylor Guitars K4 Equalizer The K4 may be powered from any DC source from 3 volts to 15 volts. Tip (center) is positive. (Taylor K4) for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase. Should you experience any The lower the supply voltage, the higher the current needed by the K4. - Page 20 In the event it is determined that the asserted defect is not covered by or is excluded from this Limited Warranty, the Taylor K4 shall be returned with- out repairs or replacement, shipping and insurance to be paid by the purchaser.
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