CM 800 - Microphone Karma - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Public Address Microphone with Condenser Cartridge
Model	CM 800
Brand	Karma
Microphone Type	Condenser microphone cartridge with goose-neck pliable sleeve
Power Supply	DC 15V 400-500mA via voltage transformer (240V/50Hz, 120V/60Hz, or 230V/50Hz)
Chime	Four-stage musical chime at 440, 554, 659, 880 Hz
Unbalanced Output	110 mV ±10 mV (6.3Φ MONO jack)
Balanced Output	230 mV ±10 mV (XLR jack)
Output Signal Wire	6.3Φ MONO x 5 feet
Dimensions (W x D x H)	132 mm x 155 mm x 380 mm
Weight	0.8 kg (1.82 lb)
Panel Material	Aluminum alloy die cast
Front Panel Controls	TALK button, CHIME VOL., MIC VOL., microphone neck LED
Connections	DC input, balanced XLR output, unbalanced 6.3Φ output, 2 microphone inputs
Operation	Push TALK button for chime before broadcasting; LED twinkles for chime, steady for microphone on; microphone neck LED indicates speak ready
Application Areas	Airport, restaurant, school, canteen, supermarket, etc.
Maintenance	Clean with slightly wet rag; do not use volatile fluids
Safety Notes	Install in well-ventilated, humidity-resistant location; keep away from high temperature or fire
Recommended Cable Length	Unbalanced: within 5 m; Balanced: over 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions - CM 800 Karma

What type of microphone is the Karma CM 800?

The Karma CM 800 is a condenser microphone with a goose-neck pliable sleeve, designed for public address systems.

How do I power the CM 800?

It requires a DC 15V power supply via the included voltage transformer. The transformer supports 240V/50Hz, 120V/60Hz, or 230V/50Hz depending on region.

What outputs does the microphone have?

It has both unbalanced (6.3Φ MONO jack, 110 mV) and balanced (XLR jack, 230 mV) outputs.

What is the chime function?

The chime plays a four-stage musical tone (440, 554, 659, 880 Hz) before and after broadcasting. It is controlled by the TALK button.

How do I operate the microphone?

Push the TALK button once: the LED blinks to signal a chime before speaking. When it stops blinking and stays lit, you can speak. Push again to end with a chime. The microphone neck LED indicates when the mic is active.

What are the dimensions and weight?

Dimensions: 132 mm (W) x 155 mm (D) x 380 mm (H). Weight: 0.8 kg (1.82 lb).

Can I clean the microphone?

Yes, clean with a slightly wet rag. Do not use volatile fluids like solvents.

What environments is the CM 800 suitable for?

It is designed for airports, restaurants, schools, canteens, supermarkets, and similar public address applications.

What cable length is recommended?

For unbalanced output, keep cable length under 5 meters. For balanced output, over 5 meters is recommended to reduce interference.

Is the microphone repairable or are parts available?

The manual does not specify spare parts, but the aluminum alloy panel is durable. For repairs, contact Karma support or a qualified technician.

USER MANUAL CM 800 Karma

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1.PREFACE

Welcome to purchase our pre-microphone, the microphone platform is designed for amplifiers specially. And allows the user to work with the quality of microphone with indication condenser cartridge and goose-neck pliable sleeve. The unit features a clear sound and low feedback, etc.. There is simple operation of single key, and also feature pre-sound function. You can be reminded by four stage musical before and after display. Make LED of Panel and goose-neck cycle loop can decrease send wrong massage. Microphone jack work with 6.3Φ mic wire outlet, it can use balanced outlet when connecting in advance, and which can connect with broadcasting equipment.

Panel cover is made of aluminum alloy, die cast is artistic and it is durable and lasting. It's apply to airport, restaurant, school, canteen and supermarket, etc..

Note:

Install unit in well ventilated and humidity-resistant locations.

Avoid close high temperature equipment or fire.

When the unit needs a cleaning, you can clean it with slight wet rag. You must not use volatility fluids.

2. FRONT PANEL CONTROL AND CONNECTION TERMINAL ILLUSTRATION

1. TALK----broadcasting SW control button
2. MICROPHONE----broadcasting speak microphone
3. DC INPUT----work with DC15V power which voltage transformer
4. CHIME VOL.----adjust volume of prelude musical
5. MIC VOL.----adjust volume of microphone
6. BALANCED OUT----balanced output socket
7. UNBALANCED OUT----unbalanced output socket

3. OPERATION

Push down the button and its inner light twinkles represents chime before broadcasting, and it stops twinkle and lights up represent speak with microphone. If you push down the button again, light twinkle represent prelude musical before finish broadcasting, light off and turn off the unit.

Microphone neck LED lights up represent you can speak with microphone, Microphone neck LED lights off represent microphone is turned off.

4. CONNECTION WIRE

4.1 unbalanced

Output jack use with MONO 6.3Φ signal plug connection wire, it outputs to AUX of amplifier as amplify signal output. We advise length of assembly wire within 5M.

4.2 balanced

Output jack use with XLR balanced signal plug connection wire, it outputs the signal to LINE of amplifier as amplify signal output. We advise use this output jack as signal output if length of assembly wire over 5M.

1. SPEC.

Power voltage	Voltage transformer 240V/50Hz/DC 15V 400mA120V/60HZ/DC15V 400mA/230V/50Hz/DC15V 500mA
chime	440, 554, 659, 880HZ four stage musical
Microphone	Condenser microphone cartridge
Unbalanced output	110mV 10mV
Balanced output	230mV 10mV
Appearance size	132(W)X155(D)X380(H)mm
Weight	5.2"(W)X6.1"(D)X15"(H)0.8Kg(1.82b)
Output signal wire	6.3Φ x5x6.3Φ(MONO)X5 feet