Karma Microphone User Manual
****For K6 (ribbon) ****
Thank you for purchasing Karma microphones. You are sure to enjoy years of trouble free
use with proper care and maintenance.
All Karma condenser microphones require the use of a 48v phantom power supply.
This is not an option, you must use a 48v supply which can be found in many mixing boards
as a feature that can be turned off or on as needed. The mic will not work without a 48v
phantom power supply.
Another source for a 48v supply is a stand-alone mic pre-amplifier. It is also highly
recommended that a quality, stand alone, mic-pre be used for best results, enhanced sound
and performance with all Karma microphones.
If phantom power is being supplied and still there is no signal, be sure to check all cables
you are using to make sure they are operational.
Once you have your 48v power supply turned on and your mic is plugged in, you may now
adjust your gain. Please also note that gain staging is very important and if not gain staged
properly, you can overdrive an input stage and produce unwanted distortion. It is critical to
set the gain correctly. See your mixer and or mic- pre’s manuals for more details.
A 12:1 ratio is recommended for the K6 Phantom Powered Ribbon microphone, so 12
inches from the single sound source.
Mic placement and pattern selection are also variables that can produce a variety of results
when recording acoustic instruments or voice. Feel free to experiment for best results.
Thank you again for purchasing Karma Microphones and we wish you many hours of
wonderful recordings.