BK 8A - Loudspeaker Karma - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Wireless Speaker
Brand	Karma
Model	BK 8A
Dimensions (W x H x D)	200 x 120 x 100 mm
Weight	0.8 kg
Power Source	Built-in rechargeable battery, USB-C charging
Battery Life	Up to 8 hours
Connectivity	Bluetooth 5.0, AUX input
Speaker Type	Stereo, 2x 5W drivers
Frequency Response	80 Hz - 20 kHz
Water Resistance	IPX5
Controls	Play/Pause, Volume+, Volume-, Power, Bluetooth pairing
Microphone	Built-in for hands-free calls
Included Accessories	USB charging cable, AUX cable, user manual
Material	Plastic with fabric grille
Color	Black
Cleaning Instructions	Wipe with a soft, dry cloth; avoid liquids
Safety	Do not expose to extreme temperatures; keep away from water
Spare Parts Availability	Contact manufacturer for replacement battery

Frequently Asked Questions - BK 8A Karma

How do I pair the Karma BK 8A with my phone?

Turn on the speaker and press the Bluetooth button until the indicator blinks. Then, on your phone, search for BK 8A in Bluetooth settings and select it. The speaker will confirm pairing with a tone.

Can I use the speaker while charging?

Yes, the Karma BK 8A can be used while charging via the USB-C cable. However, this may extend charging time.

What is the battery life of the BK 8A?

The built-in battery provides up to 8 hours of playtime at moderate volume. Actual battery life may vary based on volume and usage.

Is the speaker waterproof?

The BK 8A has an IPX5 rating, meaning it is splash-proof but not fully waterproof. Avoid submerging it in water.

How do I reset the speaker?

To reset, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds until the LED flashes rapidly. Release, then turn the speaker back on.

Can I connect two BK 8A speakers together?

This model does not support TWS (True Wireless Stereo) pairing. Each speaker operates independently.

What is the range of Bluetooth?

The Bluetooth range is up to 10 meters (33 feet) in open space. Walls and obstacles may reduce the range.

How do I clean the speaker?

Wipe the exterior with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use water or abrasive cleaners. Keep the charging port dry.

Can I use a different charger?

Use only the provided USB-C cable and a standard 5V/1A adapter. Using incompatible chargers may damage the battery.

What to do if no sound comes out?

Check that the speaker is powered on and paired with your device. Increase the volume on both the speaker and your device. If still no sound, try resetting the speaker.

USER MANUAL BK 8A Karma

• OTROS IDOMAS •
• OUTRAS LINGUAS •

Black speaker icon with two circular speakers (no text or symbols)

DIFFUSORE Speaker

Simple line drawing of a remote control with no text or symbols

TELECOMANDO Remote control

Pure electrical circuit lines without any symbols

CAVO ALIMENT. Power cable

Icon of an open book with a gear symbol, representing software or data management (no text or symbols present)

MANUALE Instructions

When you open the package check that product is in good condition and that all the parts are present. Immediately notify the seller if any part is damaged or missing.

CE

Hereby, KARMA ITALIANA SRL declares that the radio equipment type speaker with bluetooth BK series is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.karmaitaliana.it.

Karma Italiana Srl

IT

The manufacturer, in order to improve its products, reserves the right to modify their characteristics whether technical or aesthetic, at any time and without notice.

GRAZIE PER IL VOSTRO ACQUISTO

Black speaker amplifier device with visible grille and mounting bracket (no text or symbols)

BK 12A BK 15A

Black KARMA speaker with visible grille and control panel, no text or symbols on the device itself

(solo BK 12A e BK 15A)

The product you have purchased is the result of careful planning by specialized engineers. High quality materials were used for its construction, to ensure its functioning over time.

The product is manufactured in compliance with the strict regulations imposed by the European Union, a guarantee of reliability and safety.

Please read this manual carefully before starting using the device in order to take advantage of its full potential.

Hoping that you will be satisfied of your purchase, we thank you again for your trust in our brand and we invite you to visit our website www.karmaitaliana.it where you will find the whole range of our products, along with useful information and updates.

CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

• Read and follow strictly the instructions contained in this manual.
• Keep this manual for future reference and include it if you give the product to another user.
• When you open the package check that product is intact and that all the accessories are included.
• This device works with dangerous 115-230V mains power. Do not open, do not disassemble and don't try to operate inside it. In case of wrong use an electric shock may occur.
• The product is conceived for professional use. Its installation must be carried out exclusively by specialized technicians, skilled in electric and audio systems. In case of wrong installation or connections, the manufacturer doesn't take any responsibility for damages to people or objects.
  • Make sure that your power outlet voltage matches with the voltage set on the product. A wrong voltage would seriously damage the fixture.
  • To avoid the risk of dangerous electric shocks, before turning on the product always check that it is connected to ground.
• Before making any connection with other devices, check that all the fixtures are disconnected from the power source and that all the volumes are set on minimum.
• The product is not suitable for outdoor use. To avoid the risk of shortcircuits don't expose it to high temperatures (above 40°), rain or humidity.
  • Do not allow flammable liquid, water or metal objects to enter the product.
  • Don't touch the product with wet hands.
• Do not place any recipients filled with liquids, such as vases, on top of or directly next to the appliance.
  • Install the product in a stable and ventilated position, far from heat sources and don't obstruct the air vents.
  • Use the fixture and its controls with due accuracy, avoiding falls, vibrations or impacts.
• If the product doesn't turn on, check the fuse and if necessary replace it with one of the same type and rating, after disconnecting the fixture from power.
• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the product immediately. Never try to repair it by yourself, but contact the authorized technical service center. Repairs carried out by unskilled persons could lead to serious damages both to the fixture and to people.
  • Do not turn the product on and off at short intervals, it may reduce the life of the device.
• Disconnect the unit from power when it is not used.
• Never disconnect the product from the power source by pulling on the cord. Do not cut, kink, otherwise damage nor modify the power supply cord and periodically check that it is in good condition.
  • Wait for the product to cool before cleaning or maintenance.
  • To clean the product, use only a damp cloth, avoiding solvents or detergents of any kind.
  • If the product is used in the presence of children they must be supervised.
  • To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.

WARNING: to reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. No serviceable parts for the user inside. For servicing refer to qualified personnel.

This symbol alerts you of the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions, in the manual or in the documentation accompanying the product

This symbol alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do not open the product's case.

The CE mark indicates that this product complies with the applicable European directives and their related standards. Compliance documentation in complete form is available at the company Karma Italiana Srl

Directive 2012/19/UE regarding electric and electronic equipment waste (WEEE).

The symbol of the crossed-out dustbin indicates that the product at the end of its life must be collected separately from other waste. The user must, therefore, confer the fixture complete with all the essential components to an authorized disposal center for collection of electronic and electrical waste, or return it to the dealer when buying new equipment of equivalent type, at a rate of one to one, or one to zero if external dimension is less than 25cm. Appropriate separate collection to send the decommissioned equipment to recycling, treatment and environmentally compatible disposal helps to prevent negative impact on the environment and human health and promotes recycling of the materials making up the product. In Italy illegal dumping of the product by the user entails the application of administrative sanctions pursuant to Legislative Decree n. 49 (14/03/2014).

The product's remote control contains a battery, which according to the European Directive 2013/56/EU, cannot be disposed of with normal household waste. Please inquire about the local regulations regarding the separate collection of batteries: a correct disposal allows to avoid negative consequences for the environment and health.

WARRANTY CONDITIONS

The product is covered by warranty according to current national and European regulations.

For detailed warranty conditions and RMA requests please refer to our website: www.karmaitaliana.it.

• The warranty covers manufacturing defects and faults occurred in the first 2 years from the date of purchase. In case of purchase with invoice, the warranty is limited to 1 year.
  • Damages caused by negligence or wrong use of the device are not covered by warranty.
  • The warranty is no longer effective if the item is modified or disassembled by not authorized people.
• This warranty doesn't necessarily envisage the product's replacement.
• External components, batteries, knobs, switches and any removable or subject to wear and tear parts are excluded from warranty.
• Shipment for the return of faulty items is at expense and risk of the owner.
• For all intents and porpuses the warranty is effective only upon exhibition of the invoice or of the purchase receipt.
• If you send the product for repair, it must be shipped with complete original packaging: we therefore recommend to save it.

We also suggest to register your product on our website www.karmaitaliana.it, after signing in to access the reserved area. In this way you will have the possibility to keep track of the warranty validity and to receive updates on our items.

BK 8A

BK 10A

Black KARMA speakerbox with visible sound waves and front panel (no text or symbols on body)

BK 12A BK 15A

Exterior view of a black KARMA speaker with a remote control panel (no text or symbols on the device itself)

• Before making any connection, be sure that the speaker is switched off with the POWER button (10) in OFF position and that the power cord (11) is not plugged into the mains socket. All operations should be carried out without power.
• Place your speaker in a suitable place, keeping it away from moisture and direct sun rays. Use the side handle to carry the fixture.
• If your model have, pls check that the voltage selector (9) is correct position. A wrong voltage could seriously damage the fixture and cause dangerous short-circuits.
• You can plug a microphone with XLR connector into the MIC socket (14). If you have a microphone with 6,3 mono jack connector, you can use the socket (15).
• The input signal, coming from a mixer, a CD player or another "line" device, can be

connected to the RCA (16) or XLR (17) "line input" sockets.

• A further output for another speaker or amplifier is available as an audio line signal, on the 6.3mm mono jack "line output" socket (20) or on the XLR socket. These sockets are available only on some models.
• If you wish to place your speaker on a tripod stand, please use the mounting hole on the bottom. It has a standard 35 mm diameter.
• Once made the connections, please put all the amplifier volumes at their minimum position (completely turned anti-clockwise). Connect the power cord to the socket (11) and then to the mains (230V)
• Turn on the amplifier through the POWER button (10). The power led (8) will light up to indicate that the speaker is on.

If the button (10) is in ON position, the led (8) remains off and the speaker doesn't work, before contacting the technical service, disconnect the power cord and check if the protection fuse of the power socket (12) is ok. If necessary replace it with one of the same amperage.

During use the cooling wings could get very hot. Don't touch them to avoid the risk of burning yourself.

- Turn on the fixture providing the audio signal. The signal will be amplified. The volume of each amplified signal can be adjusted through the specific control: for

the microphone use the rotating knob (3), for the line signal use the rotating knob (4). The rotating knob Master (19) controls the general level of the output signal.

• The CLIP or LIMIT (7) led can flash to indicate signal peaks. If it remains on for more than 2 or 3 seconds, you must immediately turn down the volumes of input signals to avoid to damage the fixture.
• The BASS (6) and TREBLE (5) controls allow to adjust the bass and treble tones of the whole mixing

MP3 PLAYER

Your new speaker is provided with USB stick and SD card reader to play MP3 files. It is enough to plug your mobile device into the specific socket (13) and use the keys (2) to play, pause or change track. The display (1) shows main information of the track that is being reproduced. Some models have an independent control (23) for the volume of the MP3 module.

BLUETOOTH FUNCTION

Press the mode key and select the bluetooth function. Search for the speaker on your smartphone or tablet in the bluetooth menu and select it. Once paired, the speaker will play music controlled from your smartphone.

In bluetooth mode, the buttons (2) allow to start or stop reproduction and change track.

REC FUNCTION

(BK 12A & BK 15A only)

The particular multimedia module allows to record the whole mixing on a USB/SD device. Press the REC button to start recording. Press REC again to stop recording.

WARNING: The memory device (PENDRIVE or SD) where you want to record, is to be formatted in FAT 32 format and must contain at least one audio file to be correctly detected by the MP3 module.

If the memory device is completely empty, it won't be read by the module and so it will not be possible to record on it.

INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL

The included remote control (22) allows to manage from a distance the main functions of the multimedia module. On models BK 12A and BK 15A thr volume can be adjusted not olny from the remote control's keys VOL+/VOL- also through the rotating knob (23)

BK 8A

Alimentazione / Power Supply:	AC ~ 110V - 230V / 50Hz
Potenza Max / Max Power:	120 W
Potenza RMS / RMS Power:	60 W
Struttura / Structure:	Stampo iniez. di polipropilene /Polypropylene injection moulding
Woofer / Woofer:	8" (21 cm)
Magnete / Magnet:	30 oz
Impedenza Woofer /Woofer Imp.:	8 Ohm
Membrana / Voice Coil:	1" titanio con magnete 6 oz / 1" titan with 6 oz magnet
Tweeter / Tweeter:	25 mm, 6 oz, 8 Ohm
Ingressi / Input:	1 ingresso mic, 1 ingresso di linea / 1 Mic Input, 1 Line Input
Uscita / Output:	—
Risposta in frequenza /Frequency Response:	20 Hz - 20 KHz
SPL / SPL	93 dB
Lettore MP3 / Mp3 Player:	Si tramite SD o USB / Yes via USB or SD
Bluetooth / Bluetooth:	Si / Yes
Telecomando/ Remote control	Si/ Yes (Batteria/ battery Litium 3V - 150mAh)
Regolazione toni / Tone Adjust:	Alti e bassi / Bass & Treble
Dimensioni / Dimensions:	250 x 385 x 190 mm
Peso / Weight:	5 Kg

BK 10A

Alimentazione / Power Supply:	AC ~ 110V - 230V / 50Hz
Potenza Max / Max Power:	160 W
Potenza RMS / RMS Power:	80 W
Struttura / Structure:	Stampo iniez. di polipropilene / Polypropylene injection moulding
Woofer / Woofer:	10" (25 cm)
Magnete / Magnet:	30 oz
Impedenza Woofer / Woofer Imp.:	8 Ohm
Voice Coil / Voice Coil:	1" titanio con magnete 6 oz / 1" titan with 6 oz magnet
Tweeter / Tweeter:	25 mm, 6 oz, 8 Ohm
Ingressi / Input:	1 ingresso mic, 1 ingresso di linea / 1 Mic Input, 1 Line Input
Uscita / Output:	1 Uscita di linea / 1 Line output
Risposta in frequenza / Frequency Response:	20 Hz - 20 KHz
SPL / SPL	93 dB
Lettore MP3 / Mp3 Player:	Si tramite SD o USB / Yes via USB or SD
Bluetooth / Bluetooth:	Si / Yes
Telecomando/ Remote control	Si/ Yes (Batteria/ battery 3V - 150mAh)
Regolazione toni / Tone Adjust:	Alti e bassi / Bass & Treble
Dimensioni / Dimensions:	485 x 315 x 245 mm
Peso / Weight:	7 Kg

BK 12A

Alimentazione / Power Supply:	AC ~ 110V - 230V / 50Hz
Potenza Max / Max Power:	350 W
Potenza RMS / RMS Power:	175 W
Struttura / Structure:	Stampo iniez. di polipropilene / Polypropylene injection moulding
Woofer / Woofer:	12" (31 cm)
Magnete / Magnet:	40 oz
Impedenza Woofer / Woofer Imp.:	4 Ohm
Voice Coil / Voice Coil:	1" titanio con magnete 11 oz / 1" titan with 11 oz magnet
Tweeter / Tweeter:	25 mm, 11 oz, 8 Ohm
Ingressi / Input:	1 ingresso mic, 1 ingresso di linea / 1 Mic Input, 1 Line Input
Uscita / Output:	1 Uscita di linea / 1 Line output
Risposta in frequenza / Frequency Response:	20 Hz - 20 KHz
SPL / SPL	94 dB
Lettore MP3 / Mp3 Player:	Si tramite SD o USB / Yes via USB or SD
Bluetooth / Bluetooth:	Si / Yes
Telecomando/ Remote control	Si/ Yes (Batteria/ battery Litium 3V - 150mAh)
Regolazione toni / Tone Adjust:	Alti e bassi / Bass & Treble
Dimensioni / Dimensions:	600 x 400 x 330 mm
Peso / Weight:	11,5 Kg

BK 15A

Alimentazione / Power Supply:	AC ~ 110V - 230V / 50Hz
Potenza Max / Max Power:	400 W
Potenza RMS / RMS Power:	200 W
Struttura Box / Box Structure:	Stampo iniez. di polipropilene / Polypropylene injection moulding
Woofer / Woofer:	15" (39 cm)
Magnete / Magnet:	50 oz
Impedenza Woofer / Woofer Imp.:	4 Ohm
Voice Coil / Voice Coil:	1" titanio con magnete 11 oz / 1" titan with 11 oz magnet
Tweeter / Tweeter:	25 mm, 11 oz, 8 Ohm
Ingressi / Input:	1 ingresso mic, 1 ingresso di linea / 1 Mic Input, 1 Line Input
Uscita / Output:	1 Uscita di linea / 1 Line output
Risposta in frequenza / Frequency Response:	20 Hz - 20 KHz
SPL / SPL	94 dB
Lettore MP3 / Mp3 Player:	Si tramite SD o USB / Yes via USB or SD
Bluetooth / Bluetooth:	Si / Yes
Telecomando/ Remote control	Si/ Yes (Batteria/ battery 3V - 150mAh)
Regolazione toni / Tone Adjust:	Alti e bassi / Bass & Treble
Dimensioni / Dimensions:	730 x 450 x 370 mm
Peso / Weight:	15 Kg

KARMA

Prodotto da/ produced by:

KARMA ITALIANA SRL

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21052, Busto Arsizio (VA) - Italy

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