Kustom KMA16/16R - Manual (Page 4)

Suggested Settings
(These settings are general starting points. They
are designed to get you close to the sound you are
looking for. If the control is not shown, then it doesn’t
apply to this particular sound. )
Standard Dual Instrument Setup - in this setup two keyboards or instruments are
plugged into Inputs 1 & 2. (Remember, if you are using pre-amplified keyboards or a
drum machine, we suggest that you turn their output levels to about mid way up and this
will give you a cleaner sound as well as giving you available headroom for leads.) You
can also plug in any combination of keyboards, microphones or guitars. The two guitar
setup is especially useful for teaching studios.
Of course, you can adjust the tone controls to any desired sound but in this setup, we
suggest these tone control settings. It will deliver a clear, clean sound that has enough
top end clarity to cut through. Add low and low mid for a beefier presence but be careful
as this can “muddy up” the sound.
If you have the KMA16R, adjust the reverb to suit the music or to your taste.
Standard Dual Microphone Setup - in this setup two Hi-Z microphones are
plugged into Inputs 1 & 2. This is a basic mini-PA system. This can be also be used for
plugging in a CD player or cassette decks and a microphone for karaoke, teaching
studios, small public address or even DJ work. It can be used for singing over prerecorded
tapes with mixing capabilities.
As mentioned earlier, you can adjust the tone controls to any desired sound but in this
setup, we suggest these tone control settings. Of course it depends on the listening
environment. It will deliver a clear, clean sound that has enough top end clarity to let the
voices cut through.
If you have the KMA16R, adjust the reverb to suit the music or to your taste. In public
a d d r e s s w o r k , y o u u s u a l l y d o n ’ t u s e r e v e r b u n l e s s y o u a r e s i n g i n g .