KRK KNS KNS6400, User Manual

Page 1: ...KNS SERIES PROFESSIONAL HEADPHONES USER MANUAL KNS6400 KNS8400 ...

Page 2: ...lume control REGULATORY CERTIFICATION KRK declare under our sole responsibility that this product to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards The Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from 382 Ave de la Couronne B 1050 Brussles Authorized European representative Phone 3226450500 Fax 326450505 WARNING This product contains a chemical known to the State of Cal...

Page 3: ...an cause overheating possibly resulting in personal injury such as burns et WARNING Do not use headphones when driving or operating any kind of mechanized transport Safety of yourself and pedestrians is put at risk as you are prevented from hearing external warning noises CAUTION The character of external warning sounds can be affected during headphone use Ensure you can still recognize these soun...

Page 4: ...E RISK OF PERMANENT HEARING DAMAGE CONTINUOUS SPACE SHUTTLE LAUNCH THEORETICAL LIMIT IN AIR CYMBAL STRIKES HIGH HATS FULL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA JACK HAMMER AT 1m BUSY ROAD TRAFFIC QUIET OFFICE QUIET RESIDENTIAL CALM BREATHING LEAVES RUSTLING NORMAL OFFICE HOME THEATRE TV PERSONAL AUDIO SYSTEMS RECORDING STUDIO 87dB EXPOSURE LIMIT 85 dB UPPER EXPOSURE ACTION 80 dB LOWER EXPOSURE ACTION 140 dB PEAK EXP...

Page 5: ...UHF FODEOH DQG FDQ EH UHXVHG We advise keeping the packaging for shipping but if you choose to dispose of it please do so in accordance with your local authorities regulations CARE AND MAINTENANCE KNS Series headphones do not require a service schedule Please follow the cautions below when cleaning your product CAUTION Only use the provided anti microbial bacterial cloth to clean your headphones t...

Page 6: ...re making critical mixing decisions or need to capture the VXEWOH QXDQFHV RI D XQLTXH VRXQG RX OO TXLFNO GLVFRYHU WKDW WKH 16 Series deliver a new level of audio performance This manual is intended to inform you of the many features of your new KNS headphones We encourage you to take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with this manual Thank you once again for choosing KRK USAGE GUIDANCE The KNS...

Page 7: ...udio is ideal for recording mixing and mastering but there are times when portability VRXQG LVRODWLRQ DQG IUHHGRP IURP RXU HQYLURQPHQW V DFRXVWLF OLPLWDWLRQV are the priority The KNS Series from KRK is becoming the headphone of choice for mix analysis After all hearing what is wrong with your mix is just as important as hearing what is right At KRK our passion is monitoring and accurately reproduc...

Page 8: ...isolation QHZ VWDQGDUG LQ KHDGSKRQH FRPIRUW HYHQ RYHU H WHQGHG SHULRGV of use designed to avoid feeling uncomfortable especially during long periods of use The special foam conforms to the ear to help ensure an LPSURYHG W FHHGLQJO DFFXUDWH QDWXUDO DQG ZLGH IUHTXHQF UHVSRQVH DUJH G QDPLF UDQJH ZLWK H WUHPHO FRQVLVWHQW ORZ GLVWRUWLRQ detail and clarity WHQGHG ORZ IUHTXHQF GH QLWLRQ HQVXUHV WKH EDVV ...

Page 9: ...olume control also uses a high quality long life fader and comes in a sturdy enclosure GMXVWDEOH IROGDEOH GULYHU HQFORVXUHV SURYLGH FRPIRUW DQG SRUWDELOLW 5HSODFDEOH FDEOH KHDG DQG HDU FXVKLRQV WR HQVXUH ORQJ SURGXFW OLIH 6RIW FDUU LQJ FDVH HPERVVHG ZLWK WKH 5 ORJR IRU WUDYHOOLQJ engineers or storage when not in use ó MDFN SOXJ FDQ EH XQVFUHZHG WR UHYHDO D SOXJ IRU ODSWRSV DQG portable media playe...

Page 10: ... Long Term Maximum Power Handling 1000mW 500mW per side as per IEC 60268 7 Earcup Rotation 90 degrees Nominal Headband Pressure 4 N based on average head size Headband Type Adjustable Sprung steel skeleton Ear Cushion type Acoustic cellular foam KNS 6400 Acoustic memory foam KNS 8400 Headpad Finish Leatherette KNS 6400 Premium leatherette KNS 8400 Headphone Finish Black impact resistant plastic Ca...

Page 11: ...S 6400 KNS 8400 CUSK00001 CUSK00002 CUSK00003 CUSK00004 CBLK00027 CBLK00028 CBLK00029 CBLK00030 CBLK00031 CBLK00032 BAGK00009 CONK00007 KNS 6400 HEADPHONE KNS 8400 HEADPHONE CUSHION EAR KNS6400 CUSHION HEAD KNS6400 CUSHION EAR KNS8400 CUSHION HEAD KNS8400 CABLE COILED 2 5 M KNS CABLE STRAIGHT 2 5 M KNS CABLE STRAIGHT 3M EXTENSION KNS CABLE STRAIGHT 10M EXTENSION KNS VOLUME CONTROL KNS CABLE STRAIG...

Page 12: ...s Adjust the headband as shown EHORZ VR LW UHVWV JHQWO RQ WRS RI RXU KHDG DQG WKH HDU FXVKLRQV W comfortably around your ears The driver enclosure is connected using DQ DGMXVWDEOH RNH ZKLFK ZLOO QDWXUDOO WXUQ WR HQVXUH SURSHU WWLQJ DQG optimum performance There should not be excessive pressure when the headband is adjusted correctly ...

Page 13: ...aptor safely so that it can be used when necessary Insert the headphone plug securely into the audio jack of the selected audio device NOTE KRK recommends turning off all sound enhancements special effects present in some consumer devices before use This processing can prevent you from getting the best performance from your headphones WARNING The KNS headphones when driven by high powered KHDGSKRQ...

Page 14: ...1 Insert 1 8 connector into socket from cable or headphone volume control 2 When properly inserted you will feel it click into place 3 Now turn the plug clockwise in the socket to secure the cable VOLUME CONTROL CONNECTION GUIDE ...

Page 15: ...SUHVV DURXQG WKH HGJH RI WKH PRXQWLQJ ÀDQJH PDNLQJ VXUH LW VQDSV LQ SODFH DOO WKH way around the head cushion REPLACING THE EAR CUSHIONS 7KH HDU FXVKLRQV DUH KHOG LQ SODFH E D PRXQWLQJ ÀDQJH ZKLFK VQDSV under small tabs located around the inside rim of the driver enclosure If DQ HDU FXVKLRQ EHFRPHV ORRVH VLPSO SXVK WKH PRXQWLQJ ÀDQJH RI WKH HDU FXVKLRQ EDFN LQWR WKH GULYHU HQFORVXUH 8VLQJ RXU QJHU...

Page 16: ...e well protected during travel there is a specially designed soft bag included in the package 3OHDVH HQVXUH WKH KHDGSKRQHV DUH WWHG LQWR WKH EDJ DV VKRZQ EHORZ and that it is tied securely to prevent anything from entering the bag which could cause damage ...

Page 17: ...essive bass Turn off any bass boost features on the source device Distorted bass Make sure that the driver enclosure ports are not blocked if they become blocked please clean as directed Distorted sound Ensure that the driver enclosure ports are not blocked if they become blocked please clean as directed If any problem persists contact Customer Service See the phone number for your area included i...

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Page 22: ...mbre and tone helps you to get it right every mix every take every performance Isolating memory foam in the ear cushions delivers improved low end response and because they gently conform to your unique head shape you ll be comfortable wearing them all day Operating System Closed back Head Coupling Circumaural Isolating Voice Coil Copper clad aluminum wire Driver Type RZ ZHLJKW QHRG PLXP Driver Di...

Page 23: ... storage BAGK00009 Head Cushion for KNS 6400 CUSK00002 10m straight headphone extension cable 1 5m headphone cable for laptop or portable use 2 5m straight headphone cable 2 5m coiled headphone cable 3m straight headphone extension cable KNS In Line volume control 1 8 to1 4 Screw in adapter 21 KNSSERIES PROFESSIONAL HEADPHONES ACCESSORIES ...

Page 24: ...sting much more Recording Magazine The comfort on these is quite impressive The mids were very good Vocals were crystal clear and easy to hear Imaging is very good I think these are possibly one of the most revealing headphones I own It s fun to listen to them Head Fi org I found the KNS 8400 to be good for tracking offering minimal fatigue on the top end slightly scooped out low mids around 200 t...