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Traynor - K2

Description

Background:
In the 1970s, Yorkville Sound was the first company we know of to design and build dedicated keyboard amplification. That was their ground-breaking "RVS" line. Since then their introduction of the Traynor Bloc-100K in the early 1980s, Stage 100K in the later 80s and a succession of influential keyboard amplifier models since then has established Yorkville as a premier innovator in this field. The Traynor K series makes this amply clear.

Model K2 Details:
The all-new ultra-compact 200-watt Traynor K2 is the newest addition to the popular Keyboard amplifier line. Designed to outperform anything in its class, the K2 is the smallest keyboard amplifier to offer the innovative Traynor tube/solid-state input and proprietary Voicing circuitry first introduced on its big brother, the K4. This unique input design makes the Traynor K2 more than a monitor, but part of the keyboard players tone pallet.

Channel One offers dual inputs and will accept two instruments. There is also 3-band EQ and the innovative Voicing circuit with several pre-set user selectable tone shapes to add overall presence for enhancement of specific synth sounds. Button-selectable Tube or Solid State input stages allow the player to select a clean, pristine, high-headroom response for vintage keyboard instruments or samples, or a warmer, slightly compressed tube response for digital synths and modern samples.

Channel Two includes a Mic/Line/Instrument balanced/unbalanced input using an XLR/1/4-inch (TRS) combi-jack, also L&R RCA media inputs for insertion of recorded music. There is also a dedicated three-band EQ and Gain control.

The innovative Channel Three is a completely independent input located on the back panel with its own Gain control that allows an additional signal to be fed to the power amplifier and speaker system without going to the Line Output. As a result, sources like a monitor feed from the PA or recording desk, a drum machine click track or cues can be near-field amplified for the musician, without coming out in the mix.


Compact and lightweight, the K2's rugged cabinet functions as a convenient and powerful wedge monitor, designed for the live stage and fits easily under almost any keyboard rig. The 3-way speaker system then delivers a full 200 Watts to the stage, more than enough for most live applications.

Features:
* Ultra compact 200-watt wedge format keyboard amplifier
* Three input channels including Post-Master Monitor input
* 3-way speaker system features a 170-watt 10" LF, a 4" 30-watt MF and a 2.5" HF driver
* Innovative tube / solid-state switchable input
* Proprietary 5-position Voicing circuitry on Channel 1
* 3 band EQ on both Channel 1 and Channel 2
* Metal bar handles
* Rubber feet on bottom and sides for convenient, compact storage
* Full punched metal grille
* Headphone and 1/4" Balanced Post-EQ, Pre-Master Line Outs
* Quality component selection including the use of glass epoxy circuit boards
* Solid plywood cabinet construction, not MDF or particle board
* Covered by our famous 2 year unlimited* "Even if you break it" warranty

Specifications:
* Applied Power (Cont.Watts) - 200
* Speaker Complement - 10-inch, 170-Watt woofer, 4-inch, 30-Watt mid driver, 2.5-inch, 20-Watt Tweeter
* Amplifier Frequency Response - 20-20kHz +/-3dB
* Channel 1 Inputs - 2 x 1/4-inch, independant
* Channel 1 Controls - Gain, 3 band EQ +/-15dB, Voicing Pre-Set Select (4 options + bypass)
* Channel 1 Switches - Tube/Solid State preamp select
* Channel 2 Inputs - 1/4-inch/XLR mic/line combi input, dual RCA media inputs
* Channel 2 Controls - Gain, 3 band EQ +/-15dB
* Channel 3 Input (back panel) - 1/4-inch line-level
* Channel 3 Control - Gain, feeds Ch. 3 input signals directly to the power amp section. Does not go to the Line out, that way PA/recording desk monitor feeds can be amplified without gain loops
* Master Volume Control - regulates Ch.1 & 2 levels going to the power amplifier and speaker section, also the Phones level and the Line output level.
* Phones Output - 1/4" TRS disconnects the speaker system for silent practicing
* Input Sensitivity - 250 mV
* Line Out - 1/4-inch TRS (Post EQ, Pre Master)
* Line Out Level - 1Vrms
* LED Indicators - Power, Clip, Master Clip
* Protection - Thermal & Overcurrent
* Cabinet Construction - 12mm multi-ply
* Dimensions (DWH, inches)- 14 x 19 x 16
* Dimensions (DWH, cm)- 35.5 x 48 x 40.6
* Weight (lbs / kg) - 44.1 / 20