Using an external stereo mixer

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Editor: Cees Schenk Date published: 11-08-04
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This page describes some suggestions how to use an audiomixer to improve to volume of e.g. the bass and rhythm parts of the KN7000.

INTRODUCTION.
The weakness of the accompany-parts is a wellknown issue, especially the rhythm and bass are rather soft/weak. More 'punch' would be welcome. Some solutions helps, as there are:

  • using the internal equaliser
  • using an external amplifier
  • editing the composerstyle etc. etc.

If you whish to improve the tonal quality substantial, than I suggest to consider to use an external audio-mixer.


MY EXPERIENCE WITH AN EXTERNAL 8 CHANNEL STEREO MIXER.

Required HARDWARE:

  • a (rather cheap) stereo mixer;

  • cables

  • a stereo amplifier (for instance a hifi-installation)

  • a computer with soundcard

  • and of course the KN7000.

THE OUTPUT FEATURE OF THE KN7000.
Apparently the designers did know that some users whishes to improve the tonal quality of the output. The KN7000 is tooled up with a powerfull aid to do this. Among other things the  SUBOUT 1+2 feature
Go to <PROGRAM MENUS> and click successivily on the following KN7-screens:

1-sound

2-SEPARATE OUT SETTING

3-MONO X 2

NOTE:

As you can see this menu gives you various choices to setup the output via your mixer. Just a matter of tryout and testing what the results are....
In following configuration I used the MONO x 2 option:

schematical HARWARE setup:

 

 

EXPLANATION:
A. This connection is for SUBOUT 2 with the LINE IN of the MIXER: (in this case the parts: DRUMS 1&2 are selected)

B. This connect SUBOUT 1 with the LINE IN of the MIXER: (in this case the part: BASS is selected)

C. This connect the MAIN-OUT with the LINE IN of the MIXER (in fact all the other parts, the rest)

D. This is connected with my computer (throught the soundcard) to record songs ....

E. These cables are connected with the LINE IN of your AMPLIFIER (in my case a normal stereo/hifi-amplifier)

OK, enought theory: let me hear the difference .............

PLEASE VISIT THE KESO-JUKEBOX FOR LISTENING TO THE DEMO'S:

  • DEMO 1: The outcome of an 'usual' / 'normal' record method

  • DEMO 2: The outcome with help of the Mixer and the SUBOUT feature

  • DEMO 3: The same as 2, but random turning on the various buttons of the mixer

ENJOY AND MAYBE HAPPY MIXING...
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