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-DESCRIPTION-

The 

Motion Sound

 

KBR-3D

 is a state-of-the-art amplifier for keyboard providing all of the

features necessary to reproduce stereo and rotary sound independently.  The two channels employ
technology that is specifically targeted to reproduce and enhance the sound of instruments
normally associated with each channel.  Hi-Fidelity stereo = piano, strings and synthesizer.
Rotary = organ.  If your keyboard has multiple outputs, you can send stereo piano and strings,
etc., to the stereo channel from the standard left and right outputs of your keyboard.  Organ
sounds (be sure to turn off the rotary simulator in your keyboard) may be assigned to an auxiliary
output and plugged into the KBR-3D’s rotary channel.  Left/right line level inputs on the rear
panel allowing mixing boards for microphone and other instruments to be fed directly to the
KBR-3D’s power amplifiers.  The rear panel has left and right XLR outputs and a mixer for the
rotary channel stereo horn microphones.  There are two 10” 250-watt Eminence Beta speakers
and two 3.5X3.5” 80-watt Ferro cooled horns driven by 100/100-watt amplifiers provide stunning
clarity and transient response.  A 12AX7EH tube pre-amp and 45-watt amplifier driving a 80-
watt MS-1.2 diaphragm for the rotary horn in conjunction with the enhanced stereo low rotor
simulator provide rich liquid REAL rotary sound.

-QUICK START-

1.

 

Set all controls to the default number indicated on each control.

2.

 

Set keyboard to 50% volume; plug into the KBR-3D’s appropriate channel.

3.

 

Fine tune volume and tone controls to suite your taste.

-ROTARY CHANNEL-

The KBR-3D employs Motion Sound’s acclaimed PRO-3T rotating horn technology, including a
12AX7EH pre-amp circuit and the MS 1.2 proprietary diaphragm.  The low rotor simulator is
specifically designed for the KBR-3D’s speaker cabinet and provides rich, liquid stereo
simulation.

Inputs:

1.

 

Input “1” is designed for use with a single keyboard or organ module.

2.

 

Input “2” when used alone (without input 1) attenuates the incoming signal by 50%.  This
input impedance is reduced to 33K ohms.

3.

 

Analog volume pedals are not recommended.

Summary of Contents for KBR-3D

Page 1: ... Power Amplifiers 100 100 watt RMS main full range amplifiers 45 watt RMS 800 Hz horn amplifier Frequency Response Full Range speakers 50 15 kHz 5 dB Horn driver 600 Hz 8 kHz Speakers 2 10 Eminence Beta 250 watt 8 ohms 2 80 watt 3 5X3 5 Ferro cooled horns 8 ohms 1 80 watt MS 1 2 proprietary diaphragm horn driver 8 ohms Dimensions 24 W 21 H 16 Weight 68 lbs Power Fuse Slo Blow US 117 VAC 50 60 Hz 3...

Page 2: ...annel stereo horn microphones There are two 10 250 watt Eminence Beta speakers and two 3 5X3 5 80 watt Ferro cooled horns driven by 100 100 watt amplifiers provide stunning clarity and transient response A 12AX7EH tube pre amp and 45 watt amplifier driving a 80 watt MS 1 2 diaphragm for the rotary horn in conjunction with the enhanced stereo low rotor simulator provide rich liquid REAL rotary soun...

Page 3: ...e a 147 tube output stage when overdriven This design provides silky smooth sound until pushed into clipping at first crunchy and at extremes provides a gnarly massive tube grind A combination of keyboard volume X volume pedal X pre gain settings determines the overall drive of the 12AX7EH Post Gain This control allows silky smooth clean tube sound with settings of 8 10 and utilizes the full outpu...

Page 4: ...applied it is routed to the tone controls global and to the power amplifiers The right mono input will send a mono source to the tone controls and both amplifiers Input 1 and 2 can also operate as independent amplifiers with global tone and volume controls Expand This circuit operates on input 1 only The expand switch and corresponding yellow indicator selectively enhance the difference between th...

Page 5: ...signal source 420 mV RMS nominal Volume must be controlled by the signal source Dry Rotary Output This signal is tapped just after the 12AX7EH post gain control before the low rotor simulator volume and bass controls It provides a line level output to drive reverbs and other effects where the rotary effect is not desirable Many classic organ speakers used non rotary reverb in conjunction with rota...

Page 6: ...peaker from the front Disconnect the two crossover wires note polarity to allow removal from cabinet Amplifier Tube Belt Diaphragm Removal Access 1 Remove the 4 screws on each grill cover and remove both grill covers 2 Carefully remove the two 10 speakers and disconnect the spade lugs note connection polarity when removing the wires then remove the two tweeters 3 Remove the 3 screws on the round b...

Page 7: ... a proprietary MS 1 2 diaphragm DO NOT USE other diaphragms You can purchase the MS 1 2 through Motion Sound Internal User Adjustments The dynamics and speeds of the KBR 3D s horn motor and low rotor simulator are calibrated at the factory to simulate a 147 type rotary speaker that is well used but maintained Three parameters of the horn and low rotor simulator may be adjusted to user preference a...

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