Kustom KMA16/16R User Manual

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1.) Mic/Line Input Jack 1 - this is a 1/4 2 conductor input jack for plugging in your instrument. It is

intended for keyboards or Hi-Z microphones but will accept other instruments as well.

2.) Mic/Line Input Jack 2 - this is a 1/4 2 conductor input jack for plugging in your instrument. It is

intended for keyboards or Hi-Z microphones but will accept other instruments as well.
3.) Volume 1 - this control is the output volume control for the Input #1. Slowly increase the control to

increase the volume. If you are using a keyboard with a preamp, set its level for a mid position before

increasing this control otherwise distortion may occur. Both inputs follow the same tone circuit as the

other input.
4.) Volume 2 - this control is the output volume control for the Input #2. Slowly increase the control to

increase the volume. If you are using a high impedance microphone, be careful when increasing the

volume. Depending on mic position, it may feedback if mic is in front of speaker. Both inputs follow the

same tone circuit as the other input.
5.) Low - this control is the bass control. It is active and set to boost or cut frequencies at 55 Hz. This

will effect the low frequency signals. Turning it fully clockwise, the signal is boosted 18 db. Turning it

counterclockwise, the low will be rolled off -18db. Especially good for cleaning up preset patches or

making thin patches sound fuller.
6.) Lo Mid - this control is the Low Midrange control. It is active and set to boost or cut frequencies

at 350 Hz. This will effect the mid-low frequency signals. Turning it fully clockwise, the signal is boosted

12 db. Turning it counterclockwise, the low-mids will be rolled off -12db. Especially good for cleaning

up preset patches.
7.) Hi Mid - this control is the High Midrange control. It is active and set to boost or cut frequencies

at 2.5KHz. This will effect the mid-high frequency signals. Turning it fully clockwise, the signal is boosted

12 db. Turning it counterclockwise, the low-mids will be rolled off -12db. Increasing this will add punch

to keyboard patches or vocal presence.
8.) High - this is the high frequency tone control. It is active and set to boost or cut frequencies at 8KHz.

This will effect the high frequency signals. Turning it fully clockwise, the signal is boosted 18 db. Turning

it counterclockwise, the low-mids will be rolled off -18db. This will add or subtract the high end shimmer

and clarity.
9.) Reverb Level - (only on the KMA16R). This control adds the spring reverb and mixes it into the

main signal buss. Reverberation creates a trail like effect with the sound. It lets the notes hang in the

air longer, extending the sound.
10.) Headphone Jack - this is a 1/4 3 conductor jack for plugging headphones. It will sum the signal

and put the sound in both ears, thereby creating a pseudo-stereo sound. Volume will be determined

by the volume control on the channel you are on. It will disconnect the internal speaker when plugged

in. This will allow quiet practicing.
11.) Jewel Light - this jewel light lets you know that the amplifier is on.
12.) Power - this switch turns on and off the AC power to the amp.

Back Panel - this is a 2 conductor 1/4 speaker output jack. This will disconnect the internal speaker

and allow an external speaker cabinet to be employed. Rating is 8 ohms.

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