Operating

Instructions
200MV
Operating Instructions 200MV
Your new G-K vocal monitor represents the very latest advances (9,10,11) Auxiliary Level. Bass and Treble Controls
technology has to offer. It was designed to give you full control of your These control the level and tone of the signals coming in the AUX. 1
voice over other voices and instruments in the monitor mix without and 2 jacks (#14) to go through the internal power amplifier. They do
affecting the mix or anyone else's monitors. With level, bass and treble not affect what goes out the AUX. Out. (#15).
controls for the auxiliary in (monitor send from PA), built-in echo and a (12) Master Volume Control
7-band graphic equalizer all on the 200MV, the user can not only do his This is the main control for what goes to the internal amplifier (as well
own personal monitor mix but can also cut out any unwanted monitor as to the headphones)from CH. 1, CH. 2, and AUX. 1 and 2. (#14).
feedback again without affecting anyone else. (12) Headphone Jack
The 200MV can also be used as a kind of "Mini PA" for the one man This jack accepts a 1/4'' stereo phone plug (do not use a plug that is not
show situation. The auxiliary inputs on the rear panel can be used for stereo) for the use of stereo headphones. The signal sent out of this jack
drum machines or bass line machines while the two regular inputs on is the same as that being delivered to the speakers but at a lower level.
the front panel can be used for vocals and a guitar or keyboards.The (13) Auxiliary In 1&2
200MV can be used in many different monitoring and recording These jacks accept 1/4'' phone plugs and can be driven by sources such
situations (see sample setups) depending on your needs. A careful as a 'PA' mixing board (monitor send), a drum machine, an electric
examination of this manual will help you to get the most from your new unit. guitar (with effects or an active preamp), another GK 200MV, a stereo
cassette deck, etc. The two inputs are summed internally and are
(1) Channel 1. Balanced input controlled by the front panel controls (#9,10,11). Note : AUX. 1 should
This jack accepts a 3 conductor microphone cable and has a detent to be used when only one AUX. Input is required.
hold the cable firmly in place. It is designed for use with microphones (14) Auxiliary Out Jack
or other low impedance, balanced inputs. It can also provide +15V This jack puts out the sum of AUX. In 1&2 (#14) at unity gain (same
phantom power if needed for condenser mics. This can be turned on by level). It is not affected by any of the front panel controls. If you have
a switch located under top cover near the jack. a monitor send from a 'PA' board going into the AUX. In (#14), you can
(2) -10dB Pad use this jack to 'daisy chain' to other 200MVs or monitoring devices so
This switch provides 10dB attenuation of the input signal if the signal is everyone in the 'chain' gets the same signal.
too "hot"(ie, active electronics etc.). A signal that is too "hot" will cause (15) Line Out Jack
distortion in the unit even at low volumes. The line out jack sends out the signals from CH. 1&2 (#1,4) post level
(3) Channel 1. Level Control controls, EQ and Echo. This signal is the same as what is heard in the
This provides control of the signal coming in the balanced input jack. It internal amplifier minus the AUX. In (#14). This can be used for over-
controls the level going to the internal amplifier as well as the level dubbing in a home recording situation to record just the voice or
going out the 'line out' jack (#16) and also the level going out the instrument from CH. 1&2 (#1,4) while listening to prerecorded music
balanced output jack (#17)(when switch #18 is in). It does not affect the from the AUX. In. (#14).
level going out the CH. 1. Direct jack (#19). (17,18) Balanced Output/Switch Combination
(4) Channel 2. Input This is a dual purpose output jack. With the switch in the 'out' position
This jack accepts a 1/4'' phone plug and can be driven by high or low the output is just a balanced output of what is going in the CH> 2 (#4)
impedance microphones or instruments such as guitars, electronic input times a gain of 5. This is not affected by the CH. 2 level control
drums, electronic keyboards, etc. (#5). When the switch is pushed in, the output becomes a balanced ver-
(5) Channel 2. Level sion of exactly what is on line out. Thus it carries both CH> 1 and CH.
This controls the level going into CH. 2 as knob #3 did for the CH. 1 2, which are controlled by their respective level controls, with EQ and
input. It also does not affect the level going out the Ch. 2 direct when Echo. This control allows special equalization and Echo to be added to
switch #18 is left out. the vocals or instruments before they are sent to the main mixing board.
(6) Peak LED (19) Channel 1 Direct
This is a dual function LED. When the individual channel levels are This jack provides the same signal that is being fed into the CH. 1 input
down all the way, this acts as a clipping indicator. If a signal is too (#1). It is not affected by the level control (#3), however, it is affected
"hot", the LED will light even with the levels down. This indicates that by the -10dB pad (#2). This output should go into a true balanced input
the input signal must be brought down to a useable level before it goes at the other end.
into the amplifier. This can be done by pushing in the -10dB pad(#2) or (20) Internal Speaker Switch
by turning down the instruments volume. This LED also acts as a peak The internal speakers are on when this switch is in and can be turned off
detector - lighting when there is only 10dB of headroom remaining for private headphone listening or in order to send all the internal power
before clipping occurs. to an external speaker load.
(7) 7-Band Graphic Equalizer (21) External Speaker Jack
This provides up to ±12dB control of seven frequency bands over a This jack accepts a 1/4'' phone plug and can send 100W RMS to 4 OHM
nearly eight octave range. This is a very useful tool for eliminating speaker load if the internal speakers are turned off or 50W RMS to an 8
feedback by reducing the gain in the problem frequency range. It is also OHM speaker load with the internal speakers on.
useful for enhancing certain frequencies in vocals and other acoustic Note : A 4 OHM load should not be connected unless the internal
and electric instruments. It affects the signal going to the internal speakers are off or the amplifier may fail.
amplifier and to the 'line out'.
(8) Echo Mix Control
This provides control over the amount of echo present in the internal
amplifier and in the 'line out' signal. The amount of echo can range from
none at all, to a very subtle doubling, to a very heavy reverberation.
THE DIRECT OUTS PROVIDE BALANCED VERSIONS OF THE INPUT SIGNALS, CH. 1
DIRECT IS CH. 1 X 1 AND CH. 2 DIRECT IS CH. 2 INPUT X 5. NEITHER OUTPUT IS
AFFECTED BY THE LEVEL CONTROLS OR THE EQ OR THE ECHO. HOWEVER, CH. 1
DIRECT IS AFFECTED BY THE -10dB PAD.

THIS ALLOWS A SINGER TO LISTEN TO TWO TRACKS (VIA AUX. 1&2) AND RECORD
ONLY VOCALS (WITH EQ AND ECHO IF DESIRED) ON THIRD TRACK. IT IS ALSO
POSSIBLE TO ADD TWO INSTRUMENTS TO A THIRD AND FOURTH TRACK USING
THE CH. 1 AND CH. 2 DIRECT OUTS. THESE, HOWEVER, WITHOUT EQ OR ECHO.
200 MV Operating Instruction
Power Switch Specifications
The power switch on the 200MV is located on the rear panel
above the fuse holder. Power @ 400Hz
100 Watts into 4 Ohms @ .1 THD
Power Cord 72 Watts into 8 Ohms @ .1% THD
The power cord is detachable and plugs into a socket located on Signal - to - noise Ratio :>80dB
the rear panel. If a replacement cord is used or needed it should Max Distortion :.35%
be UL rated at 10amp, 125V; or if using 240V, the cord should Frequency Response :Less than ± 1dB 20- 20K Hz
be UL rated at 5amp, 240V. Line out :+ 1.6dBV (Nom)
Direct Outs - into 1K OHM Balanced input
Fuse CH. 1 = CH. 1 input Level
The fuse holder is located on the rear panel. Never operate this CH. 2 (Switch Out) = CH. 2 Input Level - 6dB
amplifier with any other than the recommended fuse type. CH. 1 & 2 Post Effects (Switch In) - 20dBV (Nom)
115V operation - type TSC3A Auxiliary Output :Equal to AUX. In 1 & 2 Levels
240V operation - type TSC2A Channel 1 Input
Input Impedance - 5.6K OHM
Maintenance Max input Level - 95mV RMS
Your new amplifier is rugged. It was built to give you a life- W/-10dB Switch in - 300mV
time of trouble free operation. If it is operated with care, your Input Sensitivity - 2.4mV
only maintenance problems should be cleaning. We recommend Channel 2 Input
a soft, damp cloth and mild soap for cleaning the outside sur- Input Impedance - 1M OHM
faces. A road case is advised for further protection from travel Max input level - 2.4V RMS
and handling. If you should need service, please call us or your Input Sensitivity - 30mV
local GK dealer to find out where the nearest certified GK Auxiliary Input
repair station is. Input Impedance - 1M OHM
Max input Level - .9V RMS
Input Sensitivity - 8mV

Sample Setups

OPTIONAL : YOU CAN ADD THE 7-BAND GRAPHIC AND ECHO TO THE
MON. SIGNAL FROM THE PA BOARD BY SENDING THE MONITOR SIG-
NAL INTO THE CH. 2 INPUT OF THE AUX. IN.
OPTIONAL : YOU CAN ADD DIGITAL DELAY OR OTHER EFFECTS TO
MIC AND INSTRUMENT BY GOING FROM 'LINE OUT'. INTO EFFECT AND
BACK INTO AUX. IN. (NOTE: THIS IS NOT AN IN LINE EFFECTS LOOP SO
THE RETURN SIGNAL IS SIMPLY ADDED TO THE MAIN SIGNAL.)

200MV Mic Stand Bracket