Kustom KAA30 manual

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SPECIFICATIONS

 

 

 

Model

Power

Equalizer

Channels

Impedance

Effects

Amplifier Type

Dimensions

Weight

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KAA30

30 W

4 Band

Two

8 Ohms

Reverb

MOS-FET Transistor

14.97”x18.2”x9.7”

31 lbs.

 

 

 

 

 

Chorus

 

38x46x24.5cm.

14.06 kg.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DANGER

EXPOSURE TO EXTREMELY HIGH NOISE LEVELS MAY CAUSE A PERMANENT HEARING LOSS. INDIVIDUALS VARY CONSIDERABLY TO NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS BUT NEARLY EVERYONE WILL LOSE SOME HEARING IF EXPOSED TO SUFFICIENTLY INTENSE NOISE FOR A SUFFICIENT TIME.

THE U.S. GOVERNMENT'S OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) HAS SPECIFIED THE FOLLOWING PERMISSIBLE NOISE LEVEL EXPOSURES:

DURATION PER DAY IN HOURS

SOUND LEVEL db FLOW RESPONSE

8

90

6

93

4

95

3

97

2

100

1

103

1/2 HR. or LESS

110

ACCORDING TO OSHA, ANY EXPOSURE IN THE ABOVE PERMISSIBLE LIMITS COULD RESULT IN SOME HEARING LOSS. EAR PLUGS OR PROTECTORS IN THE EAR CANAL OR OVER THE EARS MUST BE WORN WHEN OPERATING THIS AMPLIFICATION SYSTEM IN ORDER TO PREVENT A PERMANENT HEARING LOSS. IF EXPOSURE IN EXCESS OF THE LIMITS AS PUT FORTH ABOVE, TO INSURE AGAINST POTENTIALLY HARMFUL EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ALL PERSONS EXPOSED TO EQUIPMENT CAPABLE OF INDUCING HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS, SUCH AS THIS AMPLIFICATION SYSTEM, BE PROTECTED BY HEARING PROTECTORS WHILE THIS UNIT IS IN OPERATION.

IMPORTANT

1.Read all safety and operating instructions before using this product.

2.All safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference.

3.Obey all cautions in the operating instructions and on the back of the unit.

4.All operating instructions should be followed.

5.This product should not be used near water i.e. bathtub, sink, swimming pool, wet basement, etc.

6.This product should be located so that its position does not interfere with proper ventilation. It should not be placed flat against a wall or placed in a built-in enclosure that will impede the flow of cooling air.

7.This product should not be placed near a source of heat, such as a stove, radiator, or another heat producing amplifier.

8.Connect only to a power supply of the type indicated on the back of the amplifier near the power supply cord.

9.Do not break off the ground pin of the power supply cord.

10.Power supply cords should always handled carefully. Never walk or place equipment on power supply cords. Periodically check cords for cuts or signs of stress, especially at the point where the cord exits the unit.

11.The power supply cord should be unplugged when the unit is unused for long periods of time.

12.If this product is to be mounted in an equipment rack, rear support should be provided.

13.Metal parts and vinyl covering may be cleaned with a damp rag.

14.Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the unit through the ventilation ports or any other openings.

15.This unit should be checked by a qualified service technician if: A. The power supply cord or plug has been damaged. B. Anything has fallen or been spilled into the unit.

C. The unit does not operate correctly.

D. The unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.

THIS APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING. NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT DISASSEMBLE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONAL ONLY!

16.The user should not attempt to service this equipment. All service work must be done by a qualified service technician for warranty repairs.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE CHASSIS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR.

THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED “DANGEROUS VOLTAGE” WITHIN THE PRODUCT’S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.

THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE UNIT.

CAUTION

THIS AMPLIFIER HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE POWER RESERVE FOR PLAYING MODERN MUSIC WHICH MAY REQUIRE OCCASIONAL PEAK POWER. EXTENDED OPERATION AT ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM POWER IS NOT RECOMMENDED SINCE THIS COULD DAMAGE THE ASSOCIATED LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT MAXIMUM POWER CAN BE OBTAINED WITH VERY LOW SETTINGS OF THE MASTER VOLUME CONTROLS IF THE INPUT SIGNAL IS VERY STRONG.

Kustom Inc., 4940 Delhi Pike, Cincinnati, OH • USA (800) 999-5558 Fax: (513) 347-2192 / www.kustom.com

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Contents KAA30 KAA30 Back Panel not pictured Suggested Settings

KAA30 specifications

The Kustom KAA30 is a powerful amplifier designed for musicians seeking a reliable and versatile performance tool. This compact and lightweight amplifier packs a punch, making it an ideal choice for practice sessions, small gigs, and recording applications. With its innovative features and robust design, the KAA30 stands out in the crowded amplifier market.

One of the main features of the KAA30 is its 30-watt output power, which ensures ample volume for various performance settings without compromising sound quality. It's equipped with a 10-inch speaker that delivers a balanced tone, providing clarity across all frequencies. The amplifier's frequency response ranges from deep lows to bright highs, allowing musicians to capture the full spectrum of their sound.

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