KRK KNS6400 User Manual

KRK KNS6400 User Manual

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KNS SERIES
PROFESSIONAL HEADPHONES
KNS6400
KNS8400
USER MANUAL

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  • Page 1 KNS SERIES PROFESSIONAL HEADPHONES KNS6400 KNS8400 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Regulatory Certification

    Anti-Microbial/Bacterial cleaning cloth KNS-8400 type contains an additional in-line volume control REGULATORY CERTIFICATION KRK declare under our sole responsibility that this product, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards: The Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from: 382 Ave.
  • Page 3 SAFETY The possible results of incorrect use are marked by one of the two symbols “WARNING” and “CAUTION”, depending on the imminence of the danger and the severity of the damage. WARNING: Ignoring these warnings may cause severe injury or death as a result of incorrect operation.
  • Page 4 SAFETY LISTENING GUIDANCE WARNING: LISTENING TO AUDIO AT EXCESSIVE VOLUMES CAN CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING DAMAGE. USE AS LOW A VOLUME AS POSSIBLE. Over exposure to excessive sound levels can damage your ears resulting in permanent noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Please use the following guidelines established by the Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) on maximum time exposure to sound pressure levels before hearing damage occurs.
  • Page 5: Warranty

    WARRANTY Please refer to the warranty card shipped with your product. Please also on KRK developments. DISPOSAL This symbol on the product, in the instructions or on the packaging means that your electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed at the end of its life separately from your household waste.
  • Page 6 The KNS headphones feature key design elements that continue to make the KRK sound a “studio standard”. The series was created using stringent design philosophies applied to all of our products.
  • Page 7: Design Philosophy

    – but there are times when portability, are the priority. The KNS Series from KRK is becoming the headphone of choice for mix analysis. After all, hearing what is wrong with your mix is just as important...
  • Page 8 FEATURES monitors, developed with 25 years of years of experience in studio sound. circum-aural dynamic headphones. class leading performance in both reproduction and isolation. of use, designed to avoid feeling uncomfortable especially during long periods of use. The special foam conforms to the ear to help ensure an detail and clarity.
  • Page 9 FEATURES copper wires during performance. The volume control also uses a high quality long-life fader and comes in a sturdy enclosure. engineers, or storage when not in use. portable media players.
  • Page 10: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS System / Design Nominal Headband Pressure Dynamic 4 N (based on average head size) Operating System Headband Type Closed-back Adjustable / Sprung steel skeleton Head Coupling Ear Cushion type Circumaural (Isolating) Acoustic cellular foam [KNS-6400] Acoustic memory foam [KNS-8400] Voice Coil Copper-clad aluminum wire Headpad Finish...
  • Page 11: Accessories And Part Numbers

    ACCESSORIES AND PART NUMBERS Part Numbers: KNS-6400 KNS 6400 HEADPHONE KNS-8400 KNS 8400 HEADPHONE CUSK00001 CUSHION EAR KNS6400 CUSK00002 CUSHION HEAD KNS6400 CUSK00003 CUSHION EAR KNS8400 CUSK00004 CUSHION HEAD KNS8400 CBLK00027 CABLE COILED 2.5 M KNS CBLK00028 CABLE STRAIGHT 2.5 M KNS...
  • Page 12 WEARING/ADJUSTING GUIDE Place the headphones on the head guided by the markings which identify the left and right driver enclosures. Adjust the headband as shown comfortably around your ears. The driver enclosure is connected using optimum performance. There should not be excessive pressure when the headband is adjusted correctly.
  • Page 13 CONNECTING The KRK KNS series headphones connect with almost any professional and consumer audio device such as Professional Live, Recording and computers, personal media players, CD/DVD/Blu-Ray players. of headphones. In this instance, the headphones are ready to use as Personal computers, media players and some consumer devices utilize an 1/8”...
  • Page 14 CABLE CONNECTION GUIDE 1. Insert 1/8” connector into socket (from cable or headphone volume control) 2. When properly inserted you will feel it “click” into place. 3. Now turn the plug clockwise in the socket to secure the cable VOLUME CONTROL CONNECTION GUIDE...
  • Page 15: Replacing The Ear Cushions

    CUSHION REMOVAL/FITTING GUIDE REPLACING THE HEAD CUSHION under small tabs located around the inside rim of the headband. If a head way around the head cushion. REPLACING THE EAR CUSHIONS under small tabs located around the inside rim of the driver enclosure. If place all the way around the ear cushion.
  • Page 16: Storage And Protection

    STORAGE AND PROTECTION To ensure your headphones are well protected during travel there is a specially designed soft bag included in the package. and that it is tied securely to prevent anything from entering the bag which could cause damage.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem What to do No audio Ensure your device is plugged in correctly Ensure your device is connected to the correct socket Ensure the source is sending audio and the output level is good. Excessive bass Turn off any bass boost features on the source device Distorted bass Make sure that the driver enclosure ports are not blocked, if they become blocked, please clean as directed.
  • Page 18: Contact Details

    CONTACT DETAILS POSTAL: KRK Systems, LLC. 772 S. Military Trail WEB: www.krksys.com SALES EMAIL: salesorders@krksys.com TELEPHONE: +1 954-949-9600, option 1 FAX: +1 954-949-9590 CUSTOMER SUPPORT EMAIL: service@krksys.com TELEPHONE: +1 954-949-9600, option 3 FAX: +1 954-949-9590 REPAIRS/RETURNS EMAIL: returns@krksys.com TELEPHONE: +1 954-949-9600, option 2...
  • Page 19 NOTES...
  • Page 20 LITK00063 - REV B - KNS USER MANUAL...
  • Page 21 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Record. Mix. Monitor. Enjoy. KRK Headphones provide a precise listening experience that takes you from personal studio to commercial studio to on-the-go track evaluations -- and they allow you to accurately enjoy your music with the consistent voicing philosophy and honest reproduction top producers, studio musicians, performers and engineers have come to trust.
  • Page 22 Listen Up. This is How Your Music is Supposed to Sound. Whether you are listening to some tracks, or tracking your next recording, the KNS6400 gives you the famous KRK sound independent of your monitors. This closed-back around-the-ear design brings you closer to your music, and the highly isolated surround pads give you the freedom to immerse yourself in the sound without help you achieve just what the artist intended -- especially if the artist is you.
  • Page 23 KNSSERIES PROFESSIONAL HEADPHONES ACCESSORIES Ear Cushion for KNS-8400 (pair) Ear Cushion for KNS-6400 (pair) Head Cushion for KNS-8400 CUSK00003 CUSK00004 Head Cushion for KNS-6400 KNS Protective Bag for travel/storage 10m straight headphone extension cable CUSK00002 BAGK00009 2.5m straight headphone cable 1.5m headphone cable for laptop or portable use 3m straight headphone extension cable 2.5m coiled headphone cable...
  • Page 24 - Headphone.com “I found parallels between the KNS phones’ sound and the traits that are often associated with KRK’s monitors. For people who feel that headphones isolate the two sides of the stereo image unrealistically, the KRKs will be something of a revelation. Both phones are incredibly light—7.4 and 8 ounces—and this light weight greatly extended the comfortable listening period.

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