Samson KM60, 100 manual Introduction

Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing the Hartke KM60 or KM100 Keyboard Amplifier! The KM60 and KM100 are perfect solutions for just about any keyboard player who needs a flexible mix /moni- tor system to handle a sophisticated instrument rig, and who demands a high quality ampli- fier that faithfully reproduces the sound, nuances, and soul, of their performance. The KM60 achieves this goal by delivering a solid 60 watts of power, driving a custom designed Hartke 10” aluminum cone low frequency drive unit, working with a ceramic tweeter, fit in a rugged enclo- sure. The KM100 handles the job by delivering 100 watts of power, driving a custom designed Hartke 12” aluminum cone low frequency drive unit, working with a 1” titanium compression driver, enclosed in an innovative kickback cabinet, giving you a powerful full-range 2-way pro- fessional monitoring system.

For players with multiple keyboards and sound modules, an additional mixer isn’t needed because the KM60 and KM100 have one built-in. The mixer features a Mic/Line input, as well as three additional inputs, giving you a total of 4 channels, plus a stereo Aux in. The KM60 and KM100 also feature a powerful 7-band Graphic Equalizer allowing you to set a customized fre- quency response contour that’s perfect for your sound and helps you hear yourself better on stage. The KM60 and KM100 are easy to transport and the solid construction makes them reli- able performers from night-to-night and venue-to-venue.

Although these units are designed for easy operation, we suggest you first take some time to go through these pages so you can fully understand how we’ve implemented a number of unique features. In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the many features of the KM60 and KM100 keyboard amplifiers, as well as a guided tour through it's front and rear panels, step-by- step instructions for setting up and using the product, detailed discussions about equalization and compression, and full specifications. You’ll also find a warranty card enclosed—please don’t forget to fill it out and mail it so that you can receive online technical support and so we can send you updated information about these and other Hartke and Samson products in the future.

With proper care and adequate air circulation, your KM60 or KM100 will operate trouble free for many years. We recommend you record your serial number in the space provided below for future reference.

Serial number: __________________________________

Date of purchase: ________________________________

Should your unit ever require servicing, a Return Authorization number (RA) must be obtained before shipping your unit to Samson. Without this number, the unit will not be accepted. Please call Samson at 1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) for a Return Authorization number prior to shipping your unit. Please retain the original packing materials and if possible, return the unit in the original carton and packing materials.

2

KM60100_ownman_v1.indd 2

11/21/05 10:38:36 PM