KLANG:kontroller | Quick Start

Groups

When the :kontroller is assigned to a mix on a KLANG immersive mixing processor, it switches to the GROUPS view by default. Press the GROUPS button anytime to switch to the Group Mix mode. Use the rotaries beneath the displays to change the level of the group.  

If you need “more me” in your mix, simply go to Group Mix mode and increase the relative level of your own instrument group. The overall volume stays the same by lowering everything but your own instrument or voice. 

You can deactivate the Relative Group mixing via KLANG:app (connected to :kontroller) > CONFIG > INFO > Set Menu > Relative Group Mixing

You can also adjust the default mix bank via KLANG:app (connected to :kontroller) > CONFIG > INFO > Set Menu > Default Mix Bank after Boot

KLANG:app will show fader values in dB only if KLANG:app (connected to this :kontroller) > CONFIG > INFO > Set Menu > Show Decibels is enabled (default: ON)

Channel Banks

By using the CH 1-8, CH 9-16 & CH 17-24 buttons, you can step through three channel banks, giving you control over all individual channels. If a channel has already reached its maximum volume, turn the rotary even further and all other channels will be reduced in volume and the master level will be adapted automatically.

Mute & Solo

This is only available if you enable KLANG:app (connected to this :kontroller) > CONFIG > INFO > Set Menu > Mute/Solo Control

1. Pressing the SOLO / MUTE button switches the behavior of the rotary push. 
2. Pushing the rotary on any channel activates Solo/Mute for that channel.
3. To clear SOLO or MUTE press and hold the respective button for 2 seconds.
4. If a channel or group is muted and the level is increased, it will be automatically unmuted. (This can be changed via KLANG:app (connected to :kontroller) > CONFIG > INFO > Set Menu > Auto Unmute on Level Increase.)

Ambience & Aux Input

This is only available if you enable KLANG:app (connected to this :kontroller) > CONFIG > INFO > Set Menu > Amb/Aux Mix Control

AMB/AUX allows to blend in the local binaural ambience mics and the 3.5mm stereo aux input.

1. To adjust your ambience microphones (AmbMic), or your Aux In, press the AMB/AUX button.
2. Use the rotaries to adjust them to your preferred level or toggle between MUTE/SOLO and use the push buttons to mute or solo them. 
3. In this menu, you can also adjust the Mix Volume of your associated mix on the KLANG immersive processor.

Channel Configuration and Immersive Panning

The Channel Configuration functionality can be disabled/enabled via KLANG:app (connected to :kontroller) > CONFIG > INFO > Set Menu > Channel Config.

1. When you are on a Channel Bank, press the CONFIG button and it switches to Channel Config mode and starts blinking.
2. Push any Rotary of a channel to tweak the channels settings.
3. Adjust the values by using the rotaries. Use the push button to apply pre-defined values.
4. Signal placement, assigning to a different group, or changing the color can all be done here.

These three parameters control the position around your head, the HEIGHT or elevation of a source and the stereo WIDTH if it is a stereo channel. Use the push buttons: Panning will cycle clock wise by +90 degrees, HEIGHT will set the source to the horizon, WIDTH will spread the stereo signal to 100%.

You can add your channel to another group. It will be added at the end of the channel list. Press the COLOR button to copy the color of the group to this channel.

Dante Follow is a feature on the KLANG:kontroller that automatically connects its Dante interface to the appropriate mix on a KLANG processor. When enabled, the :kontroller’s control section identifies the processor it’s connected to and subscribes to a Dante transmitter with the same device name, updating the subscription whenever you switch mixes, so you don’t need to manually route audio through Dante Controller.

We have a dedicated step-by-step guide to enable this feature:

Press and hold CONFIG for 3 seconds to enter the config menu. Use the CONFIG button to navigate back in the menu. A press on the GROUPS or CHANNEL banks (CH 1-16, …) immediately exits the CONFIG menu.

ASSIGN

This menu shows all mixes of all KLANG processors seen on the network. Select any of the mixes to login your :kontroller to this mix. Exit this Config menu by pressing the CONFIG button again.

NET

Check IP address, assign static / fixed IPs, configure VLANs via Expert Network…

IPcore :kontrollers (Serial KRB… approx 2023+)

A KLANG:kontroller with IPcore needs an IP address for its control interface to communicate with the immersive processor and by default, it shares the same IP address with Dante. In case a different IP address for Dante is required or Dante and Control need to be separated, VLANs need to be configured on :kontroller.

Ultimo :kontrollers (Serial KRA…)

A KLANG:kontroller with Ultimo Dante chip consists of two separate network devices with two separate MAC addresses, and it requires two IP addresses. Both Dante and the control interface run a DHCP client and will receive IP addresses provided by a DHCP server on the network. If there is no server, they will self-negotiate a link-local (zeroconf) IP address. Both interfaces can also be configured with static IP addresses. Press and hold CONFIG for 3 seconds and go to NET to change the network configuration for the control side.

If a fixed/static IP is required, click on the submenus to edit IP address, subnet mask and Gateway. Use the rotaries to adjust the values. Press the Rotaries for default values. The Gateway setting will automatically follow the IP address and mask setting. Apply the settings in the NET menu by pressing on the blinking SET FIXED IP knob.

AUDIO

Go to AUDIO to change the gain of immersive ambient mics (0dB default, +20dB) or Dante Follow for automatic Dante routing once a mix is assigned.

Adapt the headphone amp to the sensitivity of the headphones. By default it is set to -12dB for IEMs. Increase the maximum output voltage by setting it to 0dB or even +12dB if required.

KOS

Provides basic info, e.g. KOS version.

USB

Turn the rotary to select between Export, Import, Log. Then push the rotary to exchange presets with a USB pen drive inserted to the USB port at the rear of your :kontroller. Wait for 5 seconds before unplugging the USB drive.

DELETE/SAVE/LOAD Personal Presets

Turn the rotaries to select one of the 64 preset slots. The date of the last saved state will be shown. Push the rotary to perform the actions delete, save or load. Showfiles mix settings (level, position/pan, channel names and order, groups) mix settings for the assigned mix into kontroller’s internal memory slots.

Open KLANG:app.

Make sure you are in Admin mode. Click and hold CONFIG for 3 seconds and select Admin.

Assign a Mix remotely

Remotely assign your :kontroller to a mix with the CONFIG > CONNECT > ASSIGN MIX dropdown list.

Change Output Routing

The routing to the headphone output is fixed and this is always the immersive mix, plus the blend of the local ambience mics and aux input.

By default, the XLR outputs receive the same signal as the headphone out, and the Dante output contains the full level mix incl. aux in and ambience mics.

Go to CONFIG > ROUTING to choose the XLR and Dante output signals. The routing direction is from left (source) to the top (receiver).

Available sources are:

• Aux In: Local line level input at the rear of the :kontroller (pre-fader)
• Amb Mic: Local :kontroller immersive ambience mics (pre-fader)
• Pre Master: Immersive Mix (Dante input of kontroller) mixed with Aux In and Amb Mic. Without EQs and pre master headphone volume.
• Post EQ: Same as Pre Master but post master headphone volume and including :kontroller output EQ setting.

Available receivers:

• Dante Out: Send signal back to the Dante network, output of the :kontroller Dante module
• XLR Out: Send signal to Line level XLR output on the rear of the :kontroller

Expert Customization

Go to KLANG:app > CONFIG > INFO > Set Menu to remotely adjust all settings from the :kontroller CONFIG menu and even more advanced custom settings.

Expert Network Settings

Configure a VLAN for Control data. This setting is also available via the local :kontroller CONFIG menu.

Headphone Gain

Choose one of the following gain settings:

• Headphone Gain -12dB (IEMs)
• Headphone Gain 0dB (regular)
• Headphone Gain +12dB (load)

This setting is also available via the local :kontroller CONFIG menu.

Default: -12dB.

Amb Mic Boost

Boost the Amb Mic signal by +20dB. This setting is also available via the local :kontroller CONFIG menu.

Default: OFF

+12dB Digital Mix Boost

Boost the signal by +12dB before sending it to the analog outputs and headphone amps. Useful if the gain structure is not optimal and the signal arrives with too low volume or the headphones require even more signal.

Default: OFF

Auto Unmute on Level Increase

If the gain of a muted channel or group is increased, it will be automatically unmuted.

Default: ON

Relative Group Mixing

When the gain of one DCA group is increased, the other groups will be turned down by the same amount to maintain the overall level.

Default: ON

Restrictions

If you have accidentally disabled CONFIG Menu access and need to enable it on the :kontroller directly: Reboot the :kontroller. Within the first 60s after boot, long press AMB/AUX for 3 sec to enable it again.

Groups Bank Available

Enables or disables the Groups Bank entirely.

Default: ON

Lock to Groups Bank Only

When enabled, the :kontroller cannot access the Channel banks, only GROUPS and AMB/AUX.

Default: OFF

Press and Hold CONFIG for 3 seconds to disable Group Bank Lock locally on your :kontroller.

Config Menu

When enabled, you can access the local menu on your :kontroller via the CONFIG button.

Default: ON

Mute/Solo Control

Enable or disable the Mute / Solo buttons. If disabled, channels or groups cannot be soloed or muted. Useful to prevent unintended usage.

Default: ON

Save/Load Menu

If disabled, users cannot store or load personal presets from this kontroller.

Default: ON

Amb/Aux Mix Control

If disabled, it prevents users from changing the mixing of the Ambience and Aux Input.

Default: ON

Channel Config

If disabled, users can no longer change advanced mixing parameters (panning, width, stereo/3D).

Default: ON

Warnings & Precautions

• To reduce the danger of electrical shock, DO NOT remove covers. There are no user serviceable parts inside KLANG products. Please refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. DO NOT handle the power cord with wet or moist hands! Class I device: Connect only to main socket outlets with protective earth. Unplug main power cord to ensure an all-pole disconnection. Keep main power socket easily accessible at all times.
• DO NOT expose this device to rain, water or other types of liquid or moisture (incl. splashing or dripping, dew or fog). Never place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, bottles or glasses on or near the device.
• Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F). Avoid exposing this device to sources of heat.
• Using any audio system at high volume levels can cause permanent damage to your hearing. Set your system volume as low as possible. Avoid prolonged exposure to excessive sound pressure levels.

Compliance

This device has been tested and found to comply with the requirements defined in: EN55103-1:2009, EN 55103-2: 2009, EN 55022:2006/CISPR 22:1997, CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22:02 and FCC 47 CFR, Part 15.

Safety

EN 60065, 7th Edition, Rev.: 09/21/2012; CAN/CSAC22.2 No. 60065:03 (R2012). RoHS Compliant and Pb-Free.

WEEE – Recycling

According to RL2002/96/EG (WEEE – Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) electronic equipment has to be recycled and does not belong in the standard waste. If you are unsure how to recycle this product please contact us and we will recycle the device for you.

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