Gear4music SIDEKIK Musicians Monitor User Manual

: June 17, 2024
: Gear4music

Table of Contents

WARNING
INTRODUCTION
OVERVIEW
FUNCTIONS
USING BLUETOOTH
SPECIFICATIONS
References
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MUSICIANS MONITOR
sideKIK

Gear4music SIDEKIK Musicians Monitor

USER MANUAL

WARNING

Do not open cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel Do not place the product in a location near a heat source such as a radiator, or in an area subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock
The product must not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the product No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the product Allow adequate air circulation and avoid obstructing vents (if present) to prevent internal heat build-upThe ventillation must not be impeded by covering the appliance with items such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains etc.
The mains plug is used to disconnect the appliance from the mains supply. Ensure that the mains outlet is easily-accessible and remove the plug from the mains outlet if you notice any abnormality with the appliance.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the sideKIK musician’s monitor by Gear4music. To get the most out of your product, please read this manual carefully.
CONTENTS

sideKIK Musician’s Monitor
UK 3-Pin Plug
EU 2-Pin Plug
User Manual

FEATURES

Elegant and compact design, suitable for practice and small performance applications.
Angled 3.5” tweeters and 6” woofer for maximum audio dispersion and authentic sound immersion.
2x XLR/Jack combination inputs and 1x 3.5mm minijack input.
Bluetooth enabled for wireless input connectivity.
2-band EQ.
40W RMS output.

OVERVIEW

CONNECTIONS PANEL

Gear4music SIDEKIK Musicians Monitor - CONNECTIONS
PANEL

CHANNEL 3 INPUT
Insert a TRS 3.5mm minijack connector in to this socket.
CHANNEL 2 INPUT
Insert an XLR or TRS 6.5mm jack connector in to this socket.
CHANNEL 1 INPUT
Insert an XLR or TRS 6.5mm jack connector in to this socket.
IEC MAINS SOCKET
Plug the included mains cable in to this socket.
FUSE
If you need to replace the fuse, only replace with a like-for-like rating, as indicated on the product and on the fuse.
POWER SWITCH
Use this switch to turn the device on and off without having to disconnect the device from the mains power supply. Always ensure that the switch is in the off position when removing from or connecting to the mains power supply.
CONTROL PANEL
CHANNEL 1
Adjust the volume input of channel 1 (combination XLR/Jack input connection). Ensure this dial is set to “MIN” before connecting anything into the input socket.
Note – for unfiltered volume from the input device, set to “MAX”.
CHANNEL 2
Adjust the volume input of channel 2 (combination XLR/Jack input connection).
Ensure this dial is set to “MIN” before connecting anything into the input socket.
Note – for unfiltered volume from the input device, set to “MAX”.
CHANNEL 3
Adjust the volume input of channel 3 (3.5mm minijack and Bluetooth input connections). Ensure this dial is set to “MIN” before connecting anything into the input socket.
Note – for unfiltered volume from the input device, set to “MAX”.
Note – channel 3 bypasses the EQ dials and therefore the sound signal will be unaffected by the EQ.
LINK (+ LED INDICATOR)
Turns the Bluetooth connectivity on and off, and is indicated as such with the LED indicator. See page 9 for more details.
TREBLE
Adjust the high frequencies of channel 1 and channel 2.
Frequency adjustment: 7.5KHz, ±12dB.
BASS
Adjust the low frequencies of channel 1 and channel 2.
Frequency adjustment: 150Hz, ±12dB.
MASTER
Adjust the overall output from the speaker.
Note – setting this dial to “MAX” for extended periods of time may cause unwanted effects or damage to the speaker.
POWER INDICATOR
This light will illuminate when there is mains power connected to the device and the power switch is in the on position.
CLIP
This light will illuminate when the speaker is reaching the maximum volume. The light may flicker on and off during performance. For best results, it is advised that this light should only illuminate very infrequently. If the light illuminates regularly, turn the channel or master volumes down until it stops.

FUNCTIONS

ELECTRONIC DRUM KIT

Gear4music recommends placing the speaker under the horizontal bar of your electronic drum kit for the best results. This will allow the speaker to replicate the low frequencies (such as kick drum and floor tom) to disperse just like an acoustic kit, and allow the high frequencies (such as cymbals and snare drum) to travel directly towards the performer.

ACOUSTIC GUITAR AND MICROPHONE

Gear4music SIDEKIK Musicians Monitor - ACOUSTIC GUITAR AND
MICROPHONE

The speaker can either be used as a handy reference monitor or can be used for intimate performances to a small audience. For best results, use a dynamic microphone and acoustic guitar with a preamp. The speaker can be placed on the floor for easy monitoring or placed on a raised surface for better projection towards a small audience.

STAGE PIANO / KEYBOARD

Gear4music SIDEKIK Musicians Monitor - STAGE PIANO

Gear4music recommends placing the speaker on the floor under the keyboard stand (or just to the side of the stand if not possible) for best results. This will allow the lower octaves to resonate authentically while allowing the high octaves to penetrate through, just like an acoustic piano.

USING BLUETOOTH

Connecting your device is quick and easy to do.

Ensure that your Bluetooth transmitting device (such as a phone or tablet) has Bluetooth switched on and is not paired to any other device.
Tap the “LINK” button on the sideKIK control panel. The LED indicator will start flashing blue.
On your Bluetooth device, search for “SIDEKIK” and click pair.
Once pairing is successful, the LED indicator will stop flashing, and show solid blue colour.

For best results, ensure that the volume on your output device is turned up sufficiently, and that the channel 3 volume on the control panel is turned to MAX.

SPECIFICATIONS

Low Frequency
Speaker Size …………. 6.5”, 1.4” voice coil, 20oz magnet
High frequency
speaker size ………….. 2x 3”, 0.5” voice coil,
2oz magnet
Output Power ………… 25W (LF) + 15W (HF) RMS
Amplifier class …………class D
Impedance …………..8Ω (LF), 4Ω (HF)
Sensitivity (dB/W/M) ……90dB
Frequency Response ……65Hz – 20KHz
Crossover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Active, 2KHz
Cabinet Material ……….Polypropylene plastic
Grill Material ………….1.0mm steel mesh
Input power …………..220-240VAC, 50/60Hz
Fuse ………………..250V 1A
Power consumption …….55W max
Weight ………………8.05kg
Dimensions ………….. 270mm(W) x 447mm(H) x 250mm(D)