lntroduction
The oldest continent in the world and the last of the true pioneering countries, Australia is without doubt the
most arduous, toughest testing ground in the world for any sophisticated 'state of the art' electro-mecha n ica I
equipment.
Around 3000 miles coast to coast Australia offers an incredible variety of true 'a ll terrain'touring conditions.
From hot tropical rainforests, to the vast open spaces and rocky dusty roads of the western deserts. Night after
night, town after town, anything can and does happen: t 15% main's voltage swings, ultra high humidity or an
incredible + 45" C temperature. This is Australian concert touring at it's most extreme and the birthplace of
Austra lian Monitor a m p lifiers.
With a heritage as tough as it gets Australian Monitor has developed a powerful range of amplifiers designed to
survive not only the severity of the 'Diesel and Dust' touring environment, but also to provide the 'Reference
Standard' of transparent sonic integrity demanded by the industry's foremost international audio recording studios.
Whatever your requirements Australian Monitor can help you. Our products are equally well suited to a variety
of applications :- Broadcast facilities, CD mastering Lab's, Cinema's, Concert halls, Olympic stadiums, Houses of
worship, Night clubs. and Theatres. ln fact Australian Monitor equipment can be found in over 38 countries around
the world.
The K-SERIES is a pure example of Australian Monitor's design philosophy. Quality without compromise, the
combination of solid mechanical construction, high performance electronics and comprehensive functionality.
K-SERIES Features
I 2 Unit, heavy duty custom alloy chassis
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Modular construction easy
ma intena nce
Symmetrical layout - even weight
d istribution
High efficiency toroida I
mains transform er
Well reg u lated, high i
energy linea r power
supply
B ind ing post or Spea kon
output con nectors
Stereo, bridged and mono
operation
Balanced inputs and buffered attenuators
Optional plug in EQ, Limiter and filter modules
Calibrated 21 position detented attenuators
Fault and status LED indicators
Su per efficient cooling system
Twin dual speed fans
Protection Network
Sonic Performance
Exhibiting allthe main criteria required in today's
exceptionally demanding recording process, the
Australian Monitor K-5ERlES has fast established itself
as a proven audio standard in world class ultra critical
studio monitoring amplif iers. The main component of
any monitoring situation the K-SERIES demonstrates
the ultimate in sonic accuracy, super fast transient
response, solid imaging and subtle. open, crystalclear
reprod uction.
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Construction
The K SERIES is also built to last. The 2 unit fully
modular construction is crafted from custom
a lloy extrusions. Multiple po int
intercon nection of the
modules and the
ha rdened steel pan,
create a robust and
highly rigid chassis
a ble to withstand the
extremes of
mishandling and abuse
experienced in
intern ationa I concert
touring systems. The
symmetrical and open layout
yields even weiqht d istribution
and total accessibility shou ld
ma intenance ever be required.
Australian Monitor provides a multi-point
maximum protection network for both the K-SERIES
amplifier and loudspeaker system. The eight point
network consists of :- Mains circuit breaker,
lndependent rear panel t power rail fuses, lnput
muting at turn on, Short circuit protection with LED
indication, lnput over voltage protection, R.F
Interference suppression, Thermal overload protection
with LED indication, Mains inrush current suppression
and LED indication. All K-SERIES circuit designs, layout,
grounding, decoupling. and componentry have been
optimised to provide stability, reliability and of course
longevity, no built in obsolescence from Australian
Monitor.
