Hartke KM200

This amp is a solid state setup. The power coming out of this thing is fairly strong at 180w. The connections are actually pretty sweet on this amp. This amp has a built in 4 channel mixer which offers stereo 1/4" jacks for each channel and also an XLR input on channel 1 and finally an RCA input. The outputs include stereo 1/4" and XLR connections and of course a headphone output. This amp was also designed to be part of a larger setup. You also have the input/output options to stereo link the amp with another KC model amp and also a Subwoofer too. As for settings, well, it has a three band EQ with a "Shape" button that kind makes the sound a little more punchy in my opinion. It also comes with a ground loop switch which can come in very handy when you get that awful humming sound. As for effects there are no built in options.


UTILIZATION

I would say that the general config/setup is very simple. If you have ever used even the most basic mixer and the most basic combo amp, then you should be totally fine. If you zero all the knobs (12 o'clock) the sound is pretty decent. It only takes a little tweaking of the highs and lows for me to get the sound I like. I purchased my KC 550 used and didn't get the manual. However, I have never come across anything on this amp that would make me need it.


OVERALL OPINION

I have had this amp for 1 1/2 years. What I like most? It has stereo connections for a single speaker. That comes in very handy when you want to use this amp as a PA speaker but only have one (good for DJs). I also like how light it is for its size. Its not a feather but its the same size as some other solid state amps I own but weighs a good 20 or so lbs. less. What I don't like? It could be my speaker is going bad, but I feel the amp cannot handle low end frequencies very well. It starts to make some bad distorted sounds on some of my "bass" keyboard patches. Overall, this is a pretty decent amp for someone who wants the power and the simple mixing options with out having to lug around a whole PA. If thats not you, spend your $600 on a nice powered PA speaker, and when you can spend that much again, get the other one for the pair. I also own a really nice set of EV powered PA speakers and they suit me much better. In fact, I might be selling my KC 550 just because I never use it any more.

If you want opinions on this amp, you probably already know the technical specifications of the beast ...
200 watt amp transistor
4 input channels (or rather four pairs of inputs), each with a knob for adjusting the output level of this channel
Channel 1 has 2 knobs "bass" and "Treeble" effective
7 Band Equalizer, effective as
Button to adjust the overall volume
A DI with its own volume knob
a bowl of 15-inch aluminum and a tweeter
Dimensions: approximately 60x60x50cm, for 34 pounds. A big thank you to the guy at Hartke who had the idea to put wheels (solides!) to this receiver.
All this is a super strong box.
At the rear, the body has a cutaway that allows the amp to put in an inclined position. Practice.

UTILIZATION

Configuration could not be more simple. Having bought this amp new, I have the manual, but I do not remember having opened ...

At the first use with my keyboard, knobs "bass" and "Treeble" at noon and EQ flat, I had moments of doubt muffled, stifled ... But honestly, in less than 30 seconds found the correct setting and sounds. Equalization is really effective! And all the buttons "bass" and "Treeble" channel 1 as the graphic equalizer general! Turning a knob, the sound changes. This is what I call an equalizer, do not you?

Four years later, I began to play bass ... and I say "Hartke amps they produce rather low, so it must be the case" ... so before buying a bass amp, I try to connect my bass this amp ...
And indeed, it works great on bass too. I tried two different basses over (a jazz bass and an Ibanez SR600), the receiver keeps well the character of the instrument! Obviously, it takes a little push bass EQ, but it's what is asked. I've even served several times as a bass amp on stage, and several bassists have told me things like "pu * ain, it has a sacred potato your little combo!" ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use this amp for 6 years. And not a failure to report.
At the time of my purchase, I tried several ways to boost my keyboard combo, Peavey, Yamaha powered speakers, direct connection to the sound ... without being convinced by either the sound or the look.

the +:
AND keyboard amp Bass
user-friendly
good quality sound
4 inputs
beefy

The -:
34 kilos, it rhymes with back pain.

I bought this amp a long time ago now (in 2006 or 2007, I remember well ...) to € 650 (I think I remember the price). If I had to find an amp for now my keyboard, with the same budget, I would buy the same. Without hesitation. It sounds good and strong, it is solid (not any malfunction in over 6 years), what more??? As a useful bass amp? Yeah, he does too!
Admittedly, this is not the best bass amp, but it was enough to play variétoche, and now I just have to play in a rock band "too hairy for girls anyway" .. . It took me two years of practice bass with this amp to start telling me that perhaps that I should find myself a real bass amp ... But in the meantime, I still play on this one! And the day I have a big tube amp for my bass, I will keep this amp for the keyboard. Keyboardists friends, you have no excuse not to put yourself in the bass!

Anyway, in summary:
1 - I purchased new
2 - I do not regret one point (but really not)
3 - I would be willing to purchase the same at the same price
4 - I do not plan to part with it

HARTKE KM200 200W
MOUNTED BATTERY ELECTRONIC ROLAND

UTILIZATION

Relatively simple configuration
EXCELLENT SOUND CONNECTIONS FIRST (REST to be refined)
English manual (it does not exist DAMAGES IN FRENCH)

OVERALL OPINION

PURCHASED FROM A WEEK
Earlier stages, I use a ROLAND KC100 (GOOD BUT ITS JUST A LITTLE POWER)
FOR NOW NOT LEAST FOR THIS UNIT
EXCELLENT SOUND IN LOW AS IN ACUTE
PURCHASE A NEW, pricey / OPPORTUNITY BOUGHT 340 EUROS = very good value for Q / P

So it's a transistor amp two channels, a power of 200 watts.
It possde for 4 pairs of jacks that can be used to connect mono or stro.Chaque is a pair of channel (from number 1 to number 4 ^ ^). It can also connect a CD player with Stereo for example (or any other sound source of the same type ...) which is handy for rpter home, a mixer. And if you have two, you can connect, to a two Stereo speaker.
The Km200 dipose do not Intgr multi-effects, but a legalization possde 7 bands of varying efficace.Le numro channel has about him a deus knobs: bass and treble that can r Gler effectively rendered.
Small dark spot: the monster PSE 34 pounds, but is fitted with wheels (whew!), which unfortunately does not help climbing stairs ^ _ ^.

UTILIZATION

The configuration could not be simpler. One branch is lighted, a ring.
The sound is neutral, some rglages, and sound are perfect (at least for the keyboard, can be also low ...).
Personally, I ordered it on the net, so I got the manual in English, but it is sufficient and clear, even in the language of Shakespeare.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a few months dja, and still not tired of this tool very practical.
What I like most: four stro between the ease of use, the sound.
What I like least: the weight, size (at least 60 * 60 * 50 cm) but in my room I made my choice: c'tait the amp or the bed ^ ^
I had a 480 la'ai but even at its original price (680), the ratio quality price is excellent (even when it is a Hartke.)
I would do without a doubt the choice if I had to buy, just log in Piura in Stereo 2