Kick 15 - Speaker ALTO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Kick 15 ALTO

• 4-channel mixer with stereo line inputs on each channel and an XLR input on Channel 1

• 400 Watts of peak power, 200 Watts continuous

• 15” low-frequency transducer, 1” compression driver

• Custom-tuned electronic crossover provides superb frequency response

• True bi-amped design provides dedicated power to high and low drivers

• Built-in Alesis digital effects processor with reverb, delay, chorus, and more

• 256 effect presets: 16 effects with 16 variations each

• Integrated folding steel kickstand provides the ideal monitoring angle instantly

• Level, effects, and high & low EQ controls on all four channels

• Stereo RCA input for connecting MP3 players and other audio devices

• Footswitch input allows instant activation or bypass of effects

• 1/4" headphone output with dedicated volume control

• Angled speaker baffle for optimized throw

• Dual XLR and 1/4" Mix outputs

Use the kickstand on the amplifier's rear panel to support the unit at an ideal monitoring angle. See next page. *Note: Any items not mentioned under Box Contents are not included. Microphone* Power Subwoofer* Synthesizer* Power Power Footswitch* Loudspeaker* Loudspeaker*3 KICKSTAND Use the kickstand on the amplifier's rear panel to support the unit at an ideal monitoring angle.

1. POWER SWITCH – Turns the amplifier on/off. Make sure the MAIN VOL and

HEADPHONES VOLUME knobs are set to "zero" before turning it on. The LED above this switch illuminates when the amplifier is on.

2. HEADPHONES OUTPUT – Connect your 1/4" stereo headphones here.

3. HEADPHONES VOLUME – Turn this knob to adjust the level of the HEADPHONE

4. MAIN VOL – Turn this knob to adjust the amplifier's main volume.

5. CHANNEL LEVEL – Turn this knob to adjust the level of the corresponding channel.

6. CHANNEL HIGH EQ – Turn this knob to adjust the level of the channel's high frequencies

7. CHANNEL LOW EQ – Turn this knob to adjust the level of the channel's low frequencies

8. CHANNEL FX – Turn this knob to adjust how much of the currently selected effect is

applied to the channel.

9. EFFECT PRESETS – Turn this knob to select an effect.

10. EFFECT VARIATIONS – Turn this knob to select different variations of the selected effect.

11. FX LEVEL – Turn this knob to adjust how much of the currently selected effect is applied

to the entire mix.4 REAR PANEL

1. POWER INPUT – Connect the included power cable to this input and connect the other

end of the cable to a power source. Make sure the top panel's POWER SWITCH is set to "off" when plugging and unplugging the cable.

2. COOLING FAN – Keep the area in front of this vent clear from obstructions. The fan

behind the vent cools the amplifier, preventing overheating.

3. MIX OUT – Use standard balanced XLR cables

or balanced 1/4" mono TRS cables to connect these outputs to the inputs of your active loudspeakers.

4. SUB OUT – Use a standard balanced 1/4"

mono TRS cable to connect this output to the input of an optional powered subwoofer.

5. LINK OUT – Use a standard unbalanced 1/4"

stereo TRS cable to connect this output to the LINK IN of an optional second Kick amplifier (sold separately). When using this output, this amplifier will be the "master"; it controls the audio, volume, etc. sent to the "slave" amplifier connected to this output (each amplifier will output the same signal in parallel). Alternatively, you may use a 1/4" stereo TRS splitter cable to connect this output to two separate loudspeakers (left and right), two channels (left and right) of an external mixer, etc.

6. LINK IN – Use a standard unbalanced 1/4" stereo TRS cable to connect this input to the

LINK OUT of an optional second Kick amplifier (sold separately). When using this input, this amplifier will be the "slave"; its levels will be controlled by the "master" amplifier connected to this input (each amplifier will output a summed mono signal).

7. MIC IN – Use a standard XLR cable to connect a microphone to this input.

8. LINE IN – Use standard 1/4" TRS cables to connect line-level instruments or sound

sources to these inputs. When connecting a mono sound source, use only the "L/MONO" input.

9. AUX IN – Use a standard stereo RCA cable to connect a line-level sound source to these

10. FOOT SW – You can connect a standard 1/4" TRS latching footswitch (sold separately) to

this input. A connected footswitch will allow you to activate/deactivate the amplifier's built- in effects processor.

11. GROUND SWITCH – Depressing this switch grounds the amplifier, which can reduce hum

Tip (left channel) Ring (right channel) Sleeve (ground) TRS connector5 GUÍA DEL USUARIO (ESPAÑOL)

• Ground lift-schakelaar

Tip (linkerkanaal) Ring (rechterkanaal) Mantel (aarding) TRS-connectorSPECIFICATIONS Output Power: 400 W Peak (270 W LF @ 8 Ω + 130 W HF @ 8 Ω) 200 W Continuous RMS (135 W LF @ 8 Ω + 65 W HF@ 8 Ω) Headphone output: 105 mW, 75 kΩ Crossover: 3 kHz Frequency Response: 65 Hz – 19 kHz (+ 3 dB) Low Frequency: 15" (381 mm) woofer, 2" (51 mm) voice coil High Frequency: Compression driver, 1" (25 mm) Input Level: XLR (Mic, Ch. 1): -10 dBu max 1/4": -10 dBV nominal, 0 dBV max RCA: -10 dBV nominal, 0 dBV max Channel Gain: -∞ to +10 dB (Ch. 1 to Ch. 4) Output Gain: -∞ to +10 dB (main mix output) Maximum Available Gain: XLR (Mic, Ch. 1): 40 dB Line: 30 dB (including fixed preamp gain) Connectors: Inputs: One XLR Eight 1/4" TRS (4 stereo pairs) One RCA stereo pair One 1/4" TRS link One 1/4" TS footswitch Outputs: Two XLR (L/R) Two 1/4" (L/R) One 1/4" TRS subwoofer One 1/4" TRS link One 1/4" TRS headphone Effects: Alesis DSP, 16 effects, 16 variations per effect Vocal: Vocal 1, Vocal 2 Reverb: Large Hall, Small Hall, Large Room, Small Room, Plate Reverb, Tape Reverb, Spring Reverb Delay: Mono, Stereo Modulation: Flanger, Chorus Combination: Reverb+Delay, Reverb+Flanger, Reverb+Chorus Power supply: 100 VAC (-10%/+15%), 120 VAC (-10%/+15%), or 240 VAC (-10%/+15%); 50/60 Hz; IEC connector Inrush current at initial switch-on: 1.01 A Inrush current after power supply interruption: 1.81 A Enclosure: Composite wood; perforated steel grille; 2 side handles, 1 top handle Dimensions (H x W x D): 21.5" x 19" x 14.6" (546 mm x 483 mm x 371 mm) Weight: Net (unit): 43.6 lbs.; 19.8 kg Gross (shipping): 50.2 lbs.; 22.8 kg