Kamesan KS 6001_operating Manual

KS-6001
Sub-mixer
Operating manual
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KS-6001
Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the Kamesan KS - 6001. This sub 
audio  mixer  provides  a  flexible  and  powerful  solution  to  your 
portable  mixing  needs,  accepting  up  to  four  balanced  micro-
phone inputs, and mixing them into two before passing them to 
another  mixer  via  a  dedicated  hardware  connector  integrated 
into the case design, or through a separate cable.
Power  is  supplied  from  an  outside  source,  either  through  the 
mating connector or a...

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exceptionally  cold  environment,  batter y  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.
When connecting this unit to external devices, be sure to read 
all related operation manuals and connect the devices correctly 
to each other. If there are mistakes in the connections, it is pos-
sible  that  either  the  KS - 6001  or  the  other  unit(s)  will  be...

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Attaching the KS-6001 as a sub mixer 
Locking  pins  (bottom)  and  sockets  (top) These  locking 
pins and sockets locate the KS - 6001 in position when connect-
ing  it  to  another  unit.  They  are  secured  and  released  with  the 
locking levers 
Multipurpose connector This multipurpose connector carries 
signals to and from the KS - 6001 to the other unit.  It is usually 
recessed,  but  may  be  released  by  sliding  the  small  silver  lever 
(marked RELEASE)  using  a  small...

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Side view of KS-342 with KS-6001 fitted, in case with cushion (gray)
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Carrying the unit In situations such as news reporting where 
the unit is to be carried during use, we recommend that the KS -
342  carr ying  case  be  used.  It  can  be  attached  to  your  belt  on 
the carr ying case and used together with the KS -342. 
If  the  unit  is  used  with  any  other  type  of  carr ying  case,  make 
sure that all units are firmly affixed in the appropriate specially -...

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Parts of the KS-6001
Since the operation of the KS - 6001, once it has been fitted as 
a sub - mixer, is a relatively simple matter, this section contains 
the information you need to get up and running with the unit in 
most  cases.  Later  sections  contain  more  detailed  information 
covering special circumstances.
Side view
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Side locking lever (explained above) 
Power switch (the...

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Side view
The four XLR male connectors are used to connect appropriate 
microphones  (or  line - level  sources)  to  the  unit.  Always  ensure 
that  microphones  or  line  sources  are  correctly  selected  using 
the front panel selection switch, in order to avoid possible dam-
age to the sources or to the KS - 6001.
The XLR connectors are wired in the standard 1= ground, 2=hot, 
3 = cold configuration.
There  is  also  a  locking  lever  visible  on  this  side  which  should 
be used...

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but  in  this  case,  the  level  and  left  VU  meter  indication  (on  the 
KS -342) will be lower than the actual values.
Channel  fader Turn  clockwise  to  increase,  and  counterclock-
wise to decrease, the output level of this channel.
Output  bus  assignment Use  this  to  send  the  output  of  the 
channel to the left (L), right (R) or center (C – left and right) out-
put busses.
Input selector Use this to select between:
P48 Condenser  microphones  requiring  +48V  phantom  power-...

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If  this  (and/or  the  equivalent  indicator  on  the  KS -342)  flashes 
read, you should immediately replace the batteries.
Using the unit—some notes
Before  starting  to  use  the  KS - 6001,  or  connecting  any  equip-
ment  to  it,  make  sure  that  the  unit’s  power  switch  is  turned 
OFF.
Before  actually  connecting  microphones  or  other  sources  to  it, 
make sure that the input selector switch is turned to the appro-
priate position for each channel. There is a risk of...