Summary of Redline KMT12
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Kmt12/kmt18 user’s manual english.
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Kmt12/kmt18 rev. A 2.
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Rev. A kmt12/kmt18 3 contents symbols 5 1. Introduction 7 2. Applications 7 3. Key features 7 4. Unpacking 8 5. Warranty 8 6. Safety 8 7. Physical 9 8. Amplifier 11 8.1 ac power connector 11 8.2 voltage requirement 11 8.3 current requirement 11 8.4 rear panel 12 8.5 touch screen functions 14 8.6 aud...
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Kmt12/kmt18 rev. A 4.
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Rev. A kmt12/kmt18 5 this symbol alerts the user to the presence of recommendations about product’s use and maintenance. This symbol alerts the user to the presence of recommendations about the product’s use and maintenance. Warning! Dangerous voltages: risk of electric shock. K-array declares that ...
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Kmt12/kmt18 rev. A 6.
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Rev. A kmt12/kmt18 7 1. Introduction the k-array kmt12 and kmt18 are full-featured audio systems featuring a powered subwoofer, programmable on- board dsp and multiple analog and digital inputs and outputs for creating a wide array of speaker configurations. The kmt12 features a 12” subwoofer, while...
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Kmt12/kmt18 rev. A 8 4. Unpacking each k-array loudspeaker is built to the highest standard and thoroughly inspected before leaving the factory. Upon arrival, carefully inspect the shipping carton, then examine and test your new loudspeaker. If you find any damage, immediately notify the shipping co...
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Rev. A kmt12/kmt18 9 7. Physical 32.5 cm 43.5 cm 33.5 cm 12.91” 17.13” 13.19” weight: 15.6 kg (34.39 lbs) kmt12.
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Kmt12/kmt18 rev. A 10 61 cm 46.5 cm 47.5 cm 24.02” 18.31” 18.70” weight: 27.6 kg (60.85 lbs) kmt18.
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Rev. A kmt12/kmt18 11 8. Amplifier 8.1 ac power connector 8.2 voltage requirement 8.3 current requirement the amplifier module and any audio equipment connected to it (mixing consoles, processors, etc.) must be properly connected to the ac power distribution, preserving ac line polarity. All groundi...
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Kmt12/kmt18 rev. A 12 for best performance, voltage drops should not exceed 10% at 115v or 5% at 230v. The minimum electrical service amperage required by a k-array loudspeakers system is the sum of their maximum continuous rms current. We recommend allowing an additional 30% above the minimum amper...
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Rs485 xlr link usb connection from a pc rs485 xlr link rs485 xlr link rs485 xlr link rev. A kmt12/kmt18 13 1) ch1 line input. Xlr line level input with +4 dbu sensitivity. 2) ch2 mic/line input. Xlr input, with selectable sensitivity for mic (-30 dbu) or line (+4 dbu). 3) ch1 parallel line out. Xlr ...
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Kmt12/kmt18 rev. A 14 the output page allows users to independently control the amplitude of the signal routed to the subwoofer, the speaker output and the xlr dsp output. Two preset pages allow users to load presets stored on-board. The arrow buttons on the top right corner of the screen provide ac...
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Rev. A kmt12/kmt18 15 the delay page allows users to independently set the delays for the speaker system (subwoofer and speaker out). This delay is summed with the delays from the routing pages of subwoofer and speaker out. The coarse and fine controls allow users to change the delay in larger and s...
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Kmt12/kmt18 rev. A 16 9. K-framework 9.1 system requirements 9.2 installation and set up system requirements: operating system: windows xp / vista / 7 cpu: intel pentium dual core memory: 2 gb required components: microsoft .Net framework 4: http://www.Microsoft.Com/download/en/details.Aspx?Id=17718...
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Rev. A kmt12/kmt18 17 4) when asked to allow the online search, select “not now” and click “next.” 5) when asked for the driver’s location, select “install from a list or specific location.” 6) in the search and installation options window, select “search for the best driver in this location” and ch...
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Kmt12/kmt18 rev. A 18 img. A a2 a4 a3 a1 a1) connected devices indicator shows the number of detected connected devices. N.B.: at startup, the indicator will show 0 devices, even if one or more units are connected. To detect all connected devices, click the “connect” button (a2). A2) connect button ...
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Rev. A kmt12/kmt18 19 img. B img. C b1 b2 b3 b1) connected device name. B2) device menu button shows and hides the device menu. B3) device menu displays the basic information about the device and the shortcuts to open all available editing tabs. 9.3 user tabs: home from the home window, users can ac...
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Kmt12/kmt18 rev. A 20 input tab allows users to independently manage the eq and gain of the four input channels. Img. D d1 d2 d3 d4 d1) frequency response display. Shows the frequency response curve resulting from the filters set in the input eq window (below). D2) input eq window button. Opens the ...
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Rev. A kmt12/kmt18 21 e1 f2 f1 f3 routing tab delay tab e1) routing switch button. When lighted, the signal coming from the corresponding input on the left column is routed to the corresponding output on the top row. Img. E img. F allows users to independently manage the delay applied to the three o...
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Img. G kmt12/kmt18 rev. A 22 output tab g1 g2 g3 g4 g5 g1) frequency response display. Show the frequency response curve resulting from the filters set in the input eq window. G2) output eq window button. Open the output eq window, where users can set up to six parametric filters for each output cha...
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Rev. A kmt12/kmt18 23 10. Service to obtain service: 1) contact the official k-array distributor in your country. Your local distributor will direct you to the appropriate service center. 2) if you are calling for service, please have the serial number(s) of the unit(s) available for reference. Ask ...
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Kmt12/kmt18 rev. A 24 notes for data 1. Maximum rms applicable power for a musical signal, the reference signal is the one proposed by eiaj standard. 2. Measured @4 mt then scaled @1 mt 3. Amplifier wattage rating is based on the maximum unclipped burst sine wave rms voltage that the amplifier will ...
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Rev. A kmt12/kmt18 25 notes for data 1. Maximum rms applicable power for a musical signal, the reference signal is the one proposed by eiaj standard. 2. Measured @4 mt then scaled @1 mt 3. Amplifier wattage rating is based on the maximum unclipped burst sine wave rms voltage that the amplifier will ...
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Kmt12/kmt18 rev. A 26 manufacturer/importer: k-array srl unipersonale brand: k-array address: via paolina romagnoli - 50037 s. Piero a sieve firenze italy date of issue: 10 / 01 / 2012 model code: kmt12 / kmt18 declaration: complies with essential protection requirements of council directive 89/336/...
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Rev. A kmt12/kmt18 27 the contents of this manual are furnished for informational purposes only. Hp sound equipment s.R.L. Assumes no responsibility for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual. Hp sound equipment s.R.L. Reserves the right to make modifications without prior notice..
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K-array s.R.L. Unipersonale via paolina romagnoli - 50037 san piero a sieve (firenze) - italy tel. +39 055 8487222 - fax. +39 0558487238 e-mail: info@k-array.Com www.K-array.Com umc031aa01ena.