KAM KMD10 Product Manual - page 3
[10] EQ.
The mic channels (1-6) and line channels (7-10) feature
different types of EQ system.
The Mic Channels
- feature 3 band EQ with a swept mid control. The
Hi control applies +/-15dB of cut and boost to all frequencies above
12kHz. The Lo control applies +/-15dB of cut or boost to all
frequencies below 80Hz. The mid section has two controls; the upper
control sets whether you cut or boost by +/-15dB. The lower control
lets you choose which mid range frequency you cut/boost. As with
all mid range EQ systems you are effectively adjusting a 'notch' or
'band' of frequencies above and below the selected 'centre'
frequency.
The Line Channels
- feature 4 band EQ. The Hi control applies +/-
12dB of cut and boost to all frequencies above 12kHz. The Hi Mid
control applies +/-15dB of cut or boost to a 'band' of frequencies
above and below 3kHz. The Lo Mid control applies +/-15dB of cut or
boost to a 'band' of frequencies above and below 500Hz.
The Lo control applies +/-12dB of cut or boost to all frequencies
below 80Hz.
[11] Aux 1 'Aux'
- use this control to set the amount of signal sent to
the line level audio output marked 'Aux Send' in the master
connections section. How to set up the Aux Send & Return system is
explained below under Master Connections.
[12] Pre button
- this button relates to the Aux control. When the
button is 'down' the signal from this channel is sent to the Aux output
connection before it reaches the channel level fader - so adjusting
the channel level fader has no impact on the Aux Send level. When
the button is in the 'up' position the signal from the channel is routed
to the Aux Send connection after it has passed through the channel
level fader - so when the button is 'up' turning down the level fader
also turns down the signal sent to the Aux Send. This is useful when
using the Aux Send system to set up an on stage monitor mix as it
enables creation of a separate mix with levels that differ from those
of the main mix.
[13] Aux 2 'FX
' - use this control to adjust the signal level sent to the
on board effects processor. To aid versatility the KMD10 also provides
a line level output marked 'EFX Send' in the master connections
section. This output can be used to connect an external effects
processor instead of the on board processor. The 'EFX Send' is wired
'Post Fade' so adjusting the channel level fader also adjusts the EFX
Send level (to both the on board Effects Processor and the external
EFX Send connection).
[14] Pan
- when this control is in the central position equal
proportions of the channel signal is sent to the Left and Right
channels of the main mix. Turn the control left and more signal will
be sent to the Left channel of the main mix. Turn the control to the
right and more signal will be sent to the Right channel of the main
mix.
[15] PFL/Solo
- this button sends the channel audio signal to the
PFL/Solo system (described in the PFL/Solo section of this manual).
The signal is sent 'Pre Fade' and pre EQ so the measured signal is not
changed by the position of the channel level fader or the EQ
controls… but the signal IS taken immediately after the
channel Gain control (and thus the Insert Sockets), so you are
essentially measuring the input signal level after you have adjusted it
with the input Gain control.
[16] Peak LED
- this LED illuminates when the channel signal level is
approaching a level at which it may distort. It is there to act as a
warning to you that you may need to reduce the particular
channels level fader to avoid distortion.
[17] Mute/Alt 3&4
- this button performs two tasks at once when
pressed.
1. It mutes (silences) the channel from the main mix.
2. It routes the signal to the Alt 3&4 System
(as described in the 'Alt 3&4' section of this manual).
[18] Alt 3&4 LED
- when the Alt 3&4 button is engaged this amber
LED illuminates to remind you that you have routed this particular
channel into the Alt 3&4 system.
[19] Channel Fader
- use this 60mm fader to adjust the relative level
of the channel in the main mix.
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Mic
Channel
Line
Channel
Alt 3&4
The Alt 3&4 System is a powerful 'routing system' that enables you to
set up a second separate mix to the main mix that can be used for
recording or setting up stage monitors or simply as a traditional
'Sub Mix'. The classic use for a traditional sub mix is to route all of the
microphones on a drum kit, or all the microphones for a brass
section, or all the microphones used for backing vocals to a single
fader; so that you can adjust the entire group with one
fader movement.
Any channel that is routed to the Alt 3&4 System via its Alt 3&4
button is removed from the Main Mix and sent instead to a set of
line level 1/4” jack connections on the rear panel marked
'Alt 3& 4
Outputs' [48]
.
Before the signal gets to those rear panel outputs it goes via the
fader in the master section marked
'Alt 3&4' [49]
- you use this fader
to adjust the combined level of all of the channels you have
currently selected to route to the Alt 3&4 system.
There is a button above the fader marked
Alt 3&4 to Mix [50]
that
simultaneously routes the 'Alt 3&4 Mix' back to the main mix (Post
Fader) so that you have the option of routing the selected channels
to this additional 'Sub Mix' and sending it onwards to the Alt 3&4
outputs but without also losing it from the Main Mix.
There is a button marked
'Alt 3&4 PFL' [51]
that routes the entire
Alt 3&4 Mix to the PFL/Solo System & Main Level Meter for
measurement etc.
There is a button beside the Control Room Level
[45]
that routes the
combined Alt 3&4 Mix to the Control Room System.
[52] Alt 3&4 Insert connections
- these TRS 1/4” jack sockets are Insert
connection points for the Alt 3&4 output connections. They function
in exactly the same manner as the Channel Inserts
[6]
.
[53] Phones
- use this standard headphone connection socket to
attach a set of headphones for monitoring purposes.
The Amplifier
[54] Amplifier Mains Power switch
- use this switch to turn the
Amplifier on & off independently of the mixer section.
[55] Mains Voltage selector
- use this recessed switch to select the
appropriate mains operating voltage for your country.
[56] Input connectors
- use these line level 1/4” jack sockets to
connect an input audio signal to the built in Amplifier.
If you want to Amplify the signal from the KMD10 mixer you will need
to use a pair of cables to connect one of the various audio output
connections (usually one of the various 'Main Mix' output
connections) to these Amplifier Input connectors.
[57] Amplifier Input Level controls
- use these L&R rotary Level
controls to adjust the overall listening level of any speakers
connected to the KMD10 Amplifier Speaker Outputs.
[58] Speakon Type Speaker Output connectors
- use appropriate
cables to connect these Speakon Type Speaker Output connectors
to the Input Connections of your speakers. Speakon is the industry
standard connection method for connecting speakers to power
amplifiers; it is safe, secure and delivers superior audio fidelity.
[59] Binding Post Speaker Output connectors
- use appropriate
cables to connect these Binding Post Type Speaker Output
connectors to the Input Connections of your speakers. Binding Posts
are designed to accommodate bare wire ends of speaker cables;
this is a legacy speaker connection method which although safe
and reasonably secure when handled correctly and capable of
delivering good quality audio fidelity… and undeniably convenient
in the sense that any speaker cable can rapidly be turned into a set
of bare wires in an emergency… is not our recommended
connection method. We really would prefer you used Speakon.
NOTE* The KMD10 has a rated power output that delivers the
following;
2 x 200W RMS @ 8 Ohms
2 x 350W RMS @ 4 Ohms
Be sure to match the rated power handling capacity of your
speakers to the KMD10 power output to avoid damaging your
speakers.
Rack Mounting
To rack mount the KMD10 remove the * screws on the outside edge
of each of the plastic side cheeks. Slide the handle and side cheeks
off to reveal the rack ears.
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Rear Panel
Amplifier Panel
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