K&K Sound PURE PIANO User manual

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PRODUCT MANUAL
PURE PIANO
INSTALLATION
On an upright piano, the three transducer heads are mounted on the back of the sound-board. On a grand piano,
the transducers are mounted to the bottom. There are two installation options:
1. QUICK-MOUNT / REMOVABLE ATTACHMENT
For this method, attach the transducers with a well-sized strip of fabric tape or duck tape (not supplied). The gold
side of the pickup should be in contact with the instrument. Press the tape thoroughly around the disc’s edge.
This installation is ideal if you wish to use the Pure Piano with different pianos.
2. PERMANENT ATTACHMENT
This method attaches the Pure Piano permanently with superglue gel. Important: Before mounting the
transducer please determine the optimal transducer positions (described below) to pick up your piano or grand
piano! The permanent mounting technique results in the most direct and high volume transmission and is best
for stationary instruments in clubs or studios.
INSTALLATION TECHNIQUE
First, determine the exact position for the three transducer heads by locating the bridges within the piano. The
location of the bridges will be audible by knocking on the soundboard. If the sound is muffled, you are directly
on the inner bridge. If it sounds hollow, you are over the "free" soundboard.
Next, mark the location of the bridges with tape or a pen. You can also measure out the bridges' positions and
transfer the sketch to the backside of the soundboard. If the bridges are screwed on, simply locate them by
where the screws are.

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PICKUP POSITION
Check the diagrams (below) for the recommended pickup positions for upright (image #1) and grand pianos
(image #2). The small (12.5mm or 1/2") transducer head is located towards the front of piano. The two larger (20
mm or 3/4") transducer heads are located towards the rear.
Move the transducers around within a 1-inch radius of their optimal positions to find the best position for your
specific piano. This will result in a nicely balanced sound, tailor-fit to the specific instrument.
Backside of a standard piano with location of the bridges and marked positions for the three transducer heads.
A final sound check recording a good supplementary procedure when installing your Pure Piano. Simply record
each transducer via direct >line in<. The complete keyboard should be played to test the balanced transmission
of all notes.
If the final sound check sounds good, you are ready to attach the pickups with glue.
Important: Complete all installation procedures before permanently attaching the pickups! Removing them later
might destroy the transducer!