Kamesan KS-342 Operating Manual

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KS-342
4-channel mixer
Operating manual
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  • Page 1 KS-342 4-channel mixer Operating manual � ��� � ��� � � � � �� �� ��� ��� � � �� ���� �� �� �� �� �� �� � � ��� ��� ���� ���� ���� ���� �� ��� �� ��� ����...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    KS-342 Introduction Thank you for the purchase of the Kamesan KS -342 4-channel portable mixer. This mixer is designed to provide you with the most flexible and powerful features available in a small, easily portable package. Key points include: A wide range of input options, including +48V phantom...
  • Page 4: Notes On The Operating Environment

    KS-342 Notes on the Operating Environment Avoid using this unit in places with high heat or high humid- ity as damage or malfunction may result. When using in an exceptionally cold environment, battery service life may be shortened, and there may be a drop in performance. If at all possible, use this unit in the temperature range as indicated in the specifications.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    KS-342 Contents Introduction ...3 Notes and warnings ... 3 Notes on the Operating Environment ... 4 Connection of Microphones... 5 About the manual ... 6 Batteries and power ...6 Accessories, etc..7 About the case ... 7 Features and panel items ...9 Left side (viewed from front) ...
  • Page 6: About The Manual

    KS-342 Before operating the Kamesan KS -342, you should be aware of the following points: All XLR-3 connectors (male and female) are wired with the fol- lowing pinouts: 1=ground, 2=hot, 3=cold. The AC adaptor jack is a tip-negative connection. DO NOT at- tempt to make any connection to this jack except using AC adaptors authorized by Kamesan.
  • Page 7: Accessories, Etc

    Even so, you should not drop the mixer, or subject it to violent shocks or vibration. Always keep the mixer in its case to avoid any possible damage.
  • Page 8 Also note that if the KS - 6001 sub-mixer or the KS - 6002 EQ/ compressor is fitted, cushioning material is supplied, allowing the extra units to fit snugly, and minimizing any possible dam- age caused by shock or vibration.
  • Page 9: Features And Panel Items

    Features and panel items For the most part, the explanations given for the individual parts of the KS -342 will allow you to operate the mixer effec- tively. You should therefore read this part of the manual care- fully in order to understand the many features and operations possible with the unit.
  • Page 10: Right Side (Viewed From Front)

    The routing switch sends the aux signal to the L and R main out- put busses (AUX MIX) or to the monitor bus only (AUX MONI) or completely off (center position). Right side (viewed from front) This section is chiefly the outputs from the mixer: ���� ������������� ������...
  • Page 11 KS-342 used as direct outputs from channels 3 and 4). The wiring is: 1 = ground, 2=L+, 3 = L–, 4=R+, 5=R–. There is a choice of output levels: –20 dB or –60 dB, selectable by the switch immediately below this connector. ST OUT This unbalanced 3.5 mm stereo jack output provides another stereo output for feeding unbalanced inputs (on a...
  • Page 12: Front Panel

    MS mode (with a stereo microphone, for example). Both the 1 and 2 channels must be set to MS, and various other features of the mixer also change. These are detailed in the section later referring to the MS mode.
  • Page 13 KS-342 time, but in this case, the level and right VU meter indication will be lower than the actual values. Channel faders The nominal position is at about the 2 o’clock position, when the fader is pointing to the channel number. NOTE In MS mode, faders 1 and 2 have a slightly different meaning, as explained in the appropriate section.
  • Page 14 KS-342 Turn the power on (up), and then turn the oscillator switch on (down). To monitor both channels together, set the monitoring selection switch to the L/R setting (for an explanation of the monitoring switch settings). Adjust the level of the outputs so that the meter reads 0 dB (or the equivalent, depending on the meter.
  • Page 15: Ms Operation

    KS-342 VU scale These meters conform to the VU standard, providing an averaged level reading. 0 VU marks the reference position. BBC scale Developed by the British Broadcasting Corporation, this peak meter standard goes from 1 to 7 (each step repre- sents 4 dB) with a fast rise and slow fall time.
  • Page 16: Expansion

    KS-342 Expansion The KS -342 may be used together with the KS - 6001 sub mixer, which provides a further four channels of input feeding the AUX bus, and/or the KS - 6002 compressor/EQ module, which pro- vides sweepable 2-band EQ and compression facilities for each channel.
  • Page 17: Specifications

    KS-342 Specifications Audio specifications Input levels (all continuously variable LINE and electronically balanced) Input impedance LINE Headroom MAIN Analog output levels UNBAL MONI MAIN Maximum output levels UNBAL MONI Digital output –70 to –30 dBs –20 to +4 dBm –20 to +4 dBm 3.0 kΩ...
  • Page 18: Other Parameters

    KS-342 Other parameters Microphone power P-48V (maximum power 10 mA) A-B 12V (maximum power 30 mA) LCF (low-cut filter) 20 Hz — 200 Hz, continuously variable, –12 dB/ octave Oscillator 1 kHz (±10%) Compressor Threshold level Attack time Release time Ratio Audio performance MAINOUT...
  • Page 19: Power And General Specifications

    KS-342 Power and general specifications Internal power supply External power supply Current Nominal Digital output on Battery life (normal Manganese cells temperature, no Alkaline cells additional modules, NP-1 NiCd digital output off) Dimensions (excl. w x d x h protrusions) Weight (approx) inc.
  • Page 20: Block Diagram

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  • Page 22: About Kamesan

    KS-342 About Kamesan Sigma Systems Engineering was started in 1972 to develop and design professional mixers for studio and remote broadcast applications. Today, following the “slow and steady” principle of the tortoise, we have built up our sales and our reputation to the extent that we now enjoy 95% of the Japanese portable mixer market.
  • Page 24 Sigma Systems Engineering Co. Ltd. 3 -5-2 Okubo Shinjuku-ku Tokyo 169- 0072 JAPAN Tel: +81 3 3204 2611 Fax: +81 3 3204 2250 e-mail: sales@kamesan.co.jp...

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