K-array Capture-KMC50, User Manual

Page 1: ...Capture KMC50 50 cm line array microphone with Pure Array Technology USER GUIDE ...

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Page 3: ...unit microphone assembly 7 Connecting 9 XLR power connector assembly 10 Service 12 Cleaning 12 Mechanical Drawings 12 Capture KMC50 12 K FLYM5 flybar 13 KMC50 JOINT 13 K PREMC01 preamplifier 13 K PREMC02 preamplifier 14 Technical Specifications 15 Vertical Polar Pattern 15 Horizontal Polar Pattern 15 Capture KMC50 User Guide ...

Page 4: ...s Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time This microphone is intended for professional use Before connecting the microphone to other devices turn off any power supply or phantom power In order to operate the microphone the unit ...

Page 5: ...cardioid capsules aligned in a line array configuration the KMC50 has been designed for voice and instrument amplification as well as for capturing environmental sound with the precision of a perfect directive microphone Thanks to the Pure Array Technology the KMC50 polar response is cardioid in the horizontal plane and very narrow in the vertical plan which allows for a precise and clean concentr...

Page 6: ...ckage Capture KMC50 Microphone basic kit A 1x Capture KMC50 line array microphone B 2x Foam brackets C 4x Screws K PREMC01 single unit preamplifier kit D 1x K PREMC01 single unit preamplifier E 1x KMC50 top cap F 1x KMC50 female adapter with cable and MiniXLR connector K PREMC02 multiple units preamplifier kit G 1x K PREMC02 multiple units preamplifier H 1x KMC50 top cap I 1x KMC50 female adapter ...

Page 7: ...phone assembly and set it on the Rycote InVision INV 1 adapter Surface mounting applications slip the Capture KMC50 microphone on the foam brackets four screws are provided for fixing the foams to the surface 5 Plug the microphone to the input device and switch on the Phantom power see Connecting page 9 Multiple units 1 Assembly the Capture KMC50 microphones and the KMC50 JOINT according to the de...

Page 8: ...fier kit comprises the top cap and the bottom adapter with cable and MiniXRL connector Follows the images below to assemble the microphone The connectors on top and at the bottom of the microphone are shaped according to the unit orientation Set the microphone cap and the adapter with cable at the opposite ends of the unit Plug the miniXLR connector to the K PREMC01 preamplifier Capture KMC50 User...

Page 9: ... of the microphone array The connectors on top and at the bottom of the microphones are shaped according to the unit orientation Connect two microphone units to the KMC50 JOINT accessory and gently tighten the 2x M2 screws In order to plug the first unit to the K FLYM5 flybar the Capture KMC50 microphone shall be oriented upside down with the plug connector on top Capture KMC50 User Guide 2 1 FRON...

Page 10: ...bar Gently tighten the flybar M2 screw to secure the assembly You can possibly angle the joint in order to achieve the desired microphone array pick up coverage 2bis 3 Capture KMC50 User Guide unit 1 top unit 1 top unit 2 middle top unit 2 middle joint 1 joint 1 10 max joint 2 joint 2 joint 3 unit 3 middle bottom unit 3 bottom 1 5 m 5 ft microphone line array 3x Capture KMC50 units 2 m 6 5 ft max ...

Page 11: ... audio A further 5VDC 500mA power supply unit not provided is needed to guarantee proper microphone operating The auxiliary DC power supply can be connected to the K PREMC02 preamplifier either via a MicroUSB connector or using a XLR connector When the phantom power is supplied the LED on the K PREMC01 preamplifier lights up When more than one Capture KMC50 microphone unit is employed in line arra...

Page 12: ...rce and wait at least one minute before making any modifications to the DC connector 2 Cut away the DC connector Capture KMC50 User Guide Microphone input Auxiliary power LED 5VDC PSU 5VDC PSU Phantom power LED Auxiliary power MicroUSB port Auxiliary power XLR inlet Preamplifier Output K PREMC02 powered via the MicroUSB K PREMC02 K PREMC02 powered via the XLR connector 5 10 cm 2 4 in 1 2 Phantom P...

Page 13: ...ne is drawn on the lead carrying the positive voltage 5 Solder the leads to the contacts 1 and 2 of the XLR 3 M connector as show below XLR connector Power cable pin 1 Negative pin 2 Positive 5VDC pin 3 not connected chassis not connected Capture KMC50 User Guide XLR connector rear side Power cable 3 4 ...

Page 14: ...or service In this instance you will be provided with an RA Return Authorization number which should be included on all shipping documents and correspondence regarding the repair Shipping charges are the responsibility of the purchaser Any attempt to modify or replace components of the device will invalidate your warranty Service must be performed by an authorized K array service center Cleaning U...

Page 15: ...in 509mm 20in 39mm 1 5in 6mm 0 24in 60mm 2 4in 15mm 0 6in R 5mm 0 2in 30mm 1 2in 30mm 1 2in 22mm 0 8in 28mm 1 1in 111mm 4 38in 19mm 0 75in 14mm 0 53in K FLYM5 flybar KMC50 JOINT K PREMC01 preamplifier Capture KMC50 User Guide ...

Page 16: ...14 145mm 5 71in 88mm 3 46in 50mm 1 97in K PREMC02 preamplifier Capture KMC50 User Guide ...

Page 17: ...94 dB SPL Maximum SPL 110 dB SPL 1 kHz 10 THD Signal to Noise Ratio 57 dB 1 kHz A weighted Connector XLR M Polar pattern Cardioid line array Power supply Preamplifier Single unit wired preamplifier Multiple units preamplifier box requiring external 5 VDC 500 mA power supply Phantom Supply Voltage 36 to 52 VDC pins 2 and 3 Handling and Finish IP Rating IP54 Dimensions WxHxD Weight 10 x 10 x 510 mm ...

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