Audix B60 Wireless microphone Bodypack Transmitter User Manual

Audix Corporation Wireless microphone Bodypack Transmitter

User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSSafety Instructions & Certifications 2Introduction 3Quick Set Up Guide 4 R41 Receiver Front Panel 8 R41 Receiver Back Panel 9 R41 LCD Display 10 H60 Handheld Transmitter 11 B60 Bodypack Transmitter 13 Receiver Menu Functions 14 Using the H60 Handheld Transmitter 17 Using the B60 Bodypack Transmitter 19Performance Tips 21Troubleshooting 22 Group/Channel Charts 23Specifications 24
3INTRODUCTIONCongratulations on the purchase of the Performance Series Wireless from Audix! Your system is jam packed with features that will enable you to fine-tune the system as needed. However, the best part of our design is that the system is simple to use. For most applications, simply refer to the Quick Set Up Guide to get up and running (pg 4-7). Please take a few minutes and read through this manual in order to familiarize yourself with the system components and the menus. The menus are very intuitive and most questions about operating the system will be answered by understanding the structure of the menus. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSPlease read this instruction manual to ensure proper use and care of your system.Quick Safety TipsUnplug the receiver from the wall socket when not in useUse only with the power supply providedKeep away from water, moisture, heat generating devices and direct sunlightClean only with dry clothDo not block the receiver from ventilationUse only with accessories produced by AudixOperate and store in a safe temperature range 0°C (32°F) - 43°C (110°F)CERTIFICATIONSThis product complies with FCC Part 74 regulations and conforms to CE standards. Documentation available upon request. Operation of wireless devices may require a license in your area. Please comply with regulations pertaining to your area. Users of wireless microphones in the USA, on frequencies listed under FCC part 74.801, must comply with eligibility and licensing requirements under FCC Part 74.834. 2
52. Attach antennas to the back of the receiver. Keep antenna straight while screwing it into the connector (2a). After attached, bend antennas into position (2b).3. Connect power supply. Loop cable through the metal strain relief as shown prior to connecting power supply to receiver.2a332b4QUICK SET UP GUIDEFollow these instructions to get up and running in very little time. 1. Install 2 AA batteries in the handheld transmitter and bodypack. Refer to the diagrams on the equipment to ensure batteries are positioned correctly.1a 1ba.) Handheld transmitter: Unscrew bottom portion of the transmitter to expose battery holder. Push the first battery up through the housing with negative side up. Place the second battery below the first with negative side up. The batteries are spring loaded and will settle into place. Screw the cover back into place.b.) Bodypack: With bodypack face down, push the spring release to the right to open. Place left battery negative side up, and the right battery negative side down. Snap the battery cover to close.
76. Turn on receiver. 7. On receiver, press and hold the Up or Down button to trigger SCAN for a clear group/channel. After 8-20 seconds a group/channel will appear on the receiver.6788. Sync handheld transmitter to receiver. Unscrew the battery cover and locate the window housing infrared device. From a close proximity (6 inches) point the infrared window (located on the opposite side of the batteries) towards the infrared sensor next to the SYNC button and press the SYNC button. Within a few seconds the transmitter group/channel and frequency will match the receiver. 9. Sync bodypack transmitter to receiver. From a close proximity (6 inches) point the window below the LCD screen on the bodypack towards the infrared sensor next to the SYNC button and press the SYNC button. Within a few seconds the transmitter group/channel and frequency will match the receiver. 64. Connect receiver to mixer or amplifier. Make sure audio levels on the mixer are muted or off. For guitar, use the 1/4" AF output (line level unbalanced, 4b). For all other applications use the XLR output (mic level, 4a).5. Turn on transmitter. 554a 4bQUICK SET UP GUIDE
R41 RECEIVER BACK PANEL1 2 3 4 5671 BNC connector for Antenna B. 2 Ground lift switch to help eliminate ground loops or noise from other sources. 3 Mic level balanced XLR output for connecting receiver to an audio mixer.4 Unbalanced ¼ inch output for connecting receiver to an amplifier.95 Metal strain relief. Allows power cable to loop through for added security. 6 DC Power Jack for external power supply (12V). 7 BNC connector for Antenna A.R41 RECEIVER FRONT PANEL1 2 3 4 5671 Power switch. Press for instant on. Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn system off. 2 Sync button. Automatically synchronizes the transmitter to the receiver. 3 Infrared sensor. Sends data from receiver to transmitter when sync function is engaged.4 High contrast LCD display. See Menu Functions on page 14 for more details.5 Up button. Only active in menu mode. Scrolls forward through menus. Also acts as “hot” key for autoscan when pushed and held. 86 Down button. Only active in menu mode. Scrolls backwards through menus. Also acts as “hot” key for autoscan when pushed and held. 7 Set button. Press and hold to enter the menu mode. Also used to save settings, exit the menu mode and toggle between "Frequency" and "Group/Channel" for quick reference.
8911H60 TRANSMITTER - HANDHELD12346751 Grill ball. Protects capsule. Replaceable part. 2 Capsule housing. Threads on to body of the transmitter housing. Interchangeable part. 3 Transmitter housing. Contains PCB boards and electronics for RF transmission. 4 LCD display. Indicates group/channel, frequency and battery status. 5 Power on/off and mute button.6 Battery cover. Must be opened to replace batteries or change transmitter power selection. 7 Transmitter antenna housing.8 Power dip switch (pg 12).9 Battery compartment.1010 Infrared sync circuit. The H60 is a 64MHz wide spectrum transmitter. It covers both A and B frequency groups (pg 23).10R41 LCD DISPLAY1 2 34 5 86 71 RF (Radio Frequency). Displays RF signal strength. 2 AF (Audio Frequency). Displays audio signal strength. 3 Indicates whether receiver is unlocked or locked for security. 4 Indicates active group when display is in Channel mode. Indicates active frequency when display is in Frequency mode. 5 Indicates active channel when display is in Channel mode. Indicates active frequency when display is in Frequency mode. 6 Displays Level (receiver gain) or Squelch (see Menu Functions, pg 14). 7 Battery level. 4 bars = 14 hours 3 bars = 9 hours 2 bars = 7 hours 1 bar = 3 hours 0 bars = 1 hour8 Active antenna indicator (A or B).
2345678911 Infrared panel. Point towards the Sync button on the receiver when locking the transmitter to the receiver.2 3-pin connector for microphone cable or guitar cable.3 LCD Display. Indicates group/channel, frequency and battery status. 4 Power on/off and mute button. Bottom Top5 Antenna. Plug into bodypack and thread on and off. Replaceable part. 6 Set button. Use to enter menu and save settings.7 Up button. Scrolls forward through menu.8 Down button. Scrolls backwards through menu.9 Battery compartment. 13B60 BODYPACK - FRONT PANEL4295The B60 is a 64MHz wide spectrum transmitter. It covers both A and B frequency groups (pg 23).12H60 TRANSMITTER - BATTERY COMPARTMENTH60 TRANSMITTER - TOP111 Houses AA batteries (see quick guide for installation instructions).1 Dip switch with choice of 3 output gain settings for capsule (0 dB, -6 dB, -12 dB). 2 Dip switch to choose between 40 Milliwatt (HI) and 10 Milliwatt (LO) power transmission. 2
available in your system (see Appendix A). The SCAN function takes the guesswork out of finding the best available frequency and is also handy for adding more systems into the mix. Group/Channel can also be controlled manually from the menu. Activate the menu (see previous page). When GROUP appears, press SET. The current GROUP will be displayed. Press either the UP or DOWN button to scroll to another GROUP and then press SET. The new GROUP will be saved and will appear on left side of the display. Hint: The word “Channel” will appear to the upper right of the number. This means the display is in Channel mode. The menu displays Group/Channel as the default. Press the SET button (quickly) and the Frequency will appear on the screen. After 5 seconds it will default back to Group/Channel. To set frequency as the default display see "Display" (pg 16).To change the channel, go to CHAN in the menu (it’s next in line after GROUP) and press SET. The current channel will be displayed. Scroll through the channels and select the one you want, then press SET. The same applies if "Frequency" has been selected as the default.LEVEL This setting allows for additional gain control over the receiver. The factory setting is +6, a good gain setting for Audix dynamic microphones. The VX5 condenser has much more output than a dynamic mic and is better suited in the -6 or -9 range. Hint: The key to a good sound with the least amount of noise and distortion is finding the balance between the mixer, the receiver and the capsule gain. A soft singer, for example, will require more gain on the mixer and receiver which could potentially add some noise into the system. Fine tuning the receiver setting can be helpful in these cases. A loud singer, on the other hand, will require less gain and possibly a gain reduction on the transmitter itself for control over distortion. SQUELCHSquelch is an important design facet of a wireless circuit. It mutes or suppresses noise from the receiver in the absence of a desired signal. Typically, the lower the squelch, the less signal it takes to activate the receiver. The higher or “tighter” the squelch, the higher the signal required. Squelch also affects operating distance. Unless you run into extreme conditions where you need more or less operating range than normal, we recommend keeping the squelch around the factory setting of +15. 15RECEIVER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSActivate Menu: To activate the menu, press the SET button until GROUP appears on the display. Scroll Through Menu: Each of the menu functions are displayed on the screen in the order they appear in the grid above. To scroll through the menu press the UP button. Use the Down button to scroll in reverse. For example, if you are on GROUP and want to quickly get to T-LOCK, press the down button once. MENU FUNCTIONSGROUP/CHANNELThese two functions work hand in hand as they represent preselected frequency coordinates. See Appendix A for a table of coordinated frequencies. Each time a SCAN is performed (by pressing and holding the UP or DOWN button), a clear group/channel will be chosen and appear on the display. It will be one of the 106 predesignated frequencies By understanding the menu structure it is easy to operate and make adjustments to the system.GROUP (1-10)PILOT (ON, OFF) T-LOCK (ON, OFF) SQUELCH (5 – 45) CHANNEL (1-7)SCAN (SCAN FOR OPEN FREQUENCY) DISPLAY (FREQUENCY, CHANNEL, SQUELCH, LEVEL)LEVEL (-12 TO +9) LOCK (ON, OFF)14
17TLOCKTransmitter lock. This functions disables the power and mute button on the handheld transmitter. This helps prevent the transmitter from accidentally being muted or turned off during a performance. Hint: The bodypack has this feature built into the menu. IMPORTANTAfter making a change to one of the menu settings above, it is important to RE-SYNC the microphone to the receiver in order to clear the previously saved information.USING THE H60 HANDHELD TRANSMITTER POWER ON/ MUTEThe button below the display powers up the transmitter. To power off the transmitter, press and hold the button for 2 seconds. A quick touch of the power button will mute the transmitter. Another quick touch will restore signal. This is a noiseless function and is very convenient for applications where a vocalist or presenter wants complete control of the microphone. LCD DISPLAYThe display indicates the frequency of the transmitter along with group/channel. In order for the microphone to work, the frequency of the mic must match that of the receiver. If they do not match, go into the SYNC mode (see Quick Start Guide, pg 4).The same rules of acoustics that apply to a wired microphone also apply to the handheld transmitter.OM SERIESThe OM Series capsules are designed to maximize gain before feedback on stage. The hypercardioid pickup pattern of the mics are designed to reject sound from instruments on stage. For best results sing within a few inches of the microphone.DISPLAYThere are two default options for the LCD screen: FREQUENCY or CHAN. Additionally, you have a choice of displaying either SQELCH or LEVEL settings. Activate the menu screen and scroll to DISPLY. Press SET and “Frequency” will flash. Press the UP button and “Channel” will flash. Press the UP button and “SQ” (squelch) will flash. Press the UP button and “Level” will flash. Once you decide whether you want Frequency or Channel, as the default, press SET to save it. If you choose Frequency, the receiver frequency will be displayed as the default. If you choose Channel, then Group/Channel will be displayed as the default. Hint: If “Frequency” is selected as the default, then by pressing the SET button quickly, the Group/Channel info will be displayed for a few seconds. If “Channel” is selected as the default, then by pressing the SET button quickly, the “Frequency” will be displayed for a few seconds. The option of showing either “Level” or “Squelch” is also available. Whatever settings are chosen for those items will be displayed once selected and saved. “Level” is the factory default. LOCKYou can lock the receiver to prevent someone from accidentally pressing SCAN, SYNC or the Power button. Once everything is set and working, this is recommended. PILOT This is an inaudible tone generated by the transmitter to the receiver as additional insurance to keep the receiver from generating noise when there is no signal present. The Pilot should be left on and only be turned off temporarily if troubleshooting the system for problems. SCANThe option to perform a scan for a clear channel. The Audix Performance Series scan feature performs a scan to find clear and open frequencies as well as compatible frequencies when using multiple systems.16
19SETUP (forward)DOWN (reverse)USING THE B60 BODYPACK TRANSMITTERThere are three buttons that control the menu functions—SET, UP (forward) and DOWN (reverse). The functions controlled by the buttons are RF AMP, GAIN and LOCK.There are 3 menu functions: RF AMP, GAIN, LOCK. RF AMP This controls the level of the RF output. Lo = 10 Milliwatts or High = 40 Milliwatts.TO SET OUTPUT LEVEL Press and hold the SET button until “RF AMP” appears on the display. Press the SET button and the current setting will display (High or Lo). Press the UP button to toggle between High = 40 milliwatt or Lo = 10 milliwatt. Press SET to save the setting. Hint: The "Lo" gain setting is helpful on a smaller stage with direct line of sight or in areas with a lot of wireless congestion. It also improves battery life.GAIN There are 3 relative gain settings: 0, -6, -12. -12 and -6 are for microphones and 0 for guitar or bass. For active guitar or bass pickups a lower setting may be preferable. TO SET GAINPress and hold the SET button until “RF AMP” appears on the display. Press the UP button once and “Gain” will appear on the screen. Press SET and the current setting will appear. Use the UP or DOWN button to scroll through the settings. Press SET to save the one you want. SETTING OUTPUT LEVELChoice of 10 Milliwatt or 40 Milliwatt RF transmission levels (pg 12).VX5The VX5 condenser has a more open supercardioid pickup pattern. The extended on-axis reach is ideal for singer/songwriters, keyboard players and vocalists who want more freedom to work the mic from a distance. INTERCHANGEABLE CAPSULES It is very easy to change a capsule assembly. Simply unscrew the capsule assembly at the ring above the Audix logo.Hint: Do not unscrew the grill ball as it is a separate threaded piece intended to be removed separately from the capsule housing. CONTROLLING DISTORTION Audix capsules are designed to handle very high sound pressure levels without distortion. If distortion is detected, try to minimize or eliminate it from the mixing console by turning down the trim and gain controls. If distortion persists, there is a gain setting at the capsule. First remove the capsule assembly. Locate the dip switch on the green PCB inside the housing. Use a miniature screwdriver to move the switch from 0dB to -6 or -12. Hint: Padding the sensitivity of the capsule at the source is the most effective way to control distortion without changing the natural sound quality or response of the microphone.18DIP SWITCH
21CONNECTOR The bodypack uses a mini 3-pin XLR connector for all microphones. Other brands of microphones can be used with the Audix Performance System Wireless; however, it will be necessary to rewire the microphone connector to a mini 3-pin XLR(f). In this case note the following pin configuration: PERFORMANCE TIPSThe best position for a wireless receiver is within line of sight whenever possible. For more complex set ups, consider extending the antenna range by using either the AB4161 antenna boosters or DA4161 active antennas. High quality batteries will provide the best results for handheld and bodypack transmitters. Rechargeable batteries typically have a shorter usage span. It is not possible to use two sets of transmitters simultaneously on the same frequency. It will not work! In fact, each time a scan is performed, the transmitter will always be tuned to the current frequency on the receiver. When using dual systems, always scan each channel independently from each other. Pin 1: GroundPin 2: Bias (voltage) Pin 3: Hot (signal) LOCK This disables the POWER button from being active. This prevents the bodypack from being accidentally turned off or muted. TO SET LOCK Press and hold the SET button until “RF AMP” appears on the display. Press the UP button twice and “Lock” will appear on the screen. Press the SET button and the current setting will appear. Use the UP or DOWN button to scroll through “On” or “Off.” Press SET to save the one you want. THERE ARE THREE USES FOR THE BODYPACK TRANSMITTER: 1. Lavalier microphones 2. Headworn microphones (ADX10, L5) (HT2, HT5, HT7) 3. Sax, brass, flute and guitar 20 All microphones are available individually as well as with complete systems.
R41A GROUP/CHANNEL CHART (522 - 554)123456789101 545.625 541.475 547.475 554.125 553.300 553.625 553.600 553.450 550.500 551.725 2 544.500 541.075 547.075 549.675 551.625 547.350 552.975 549.700 547.875 550.500 3 543.575 540.450 546.450 548.650 544.925 543.475 552.150 548.775 546.425 549.575 4 542.350 539.625 542.850 548.125 541.600 542.400 551.750 547.325 545.500 548.125 5 535.075 538.500 535.475 529.475 540.450 538.350 551.025 544.700 541.750 545.500 6 533.625 537.575 534.450 529.075 527.325 535.500 527.625 543.475 538.925 544.275 7 531.575 536.850 532.500 528.450 526.075 533.950 526.500 534.625 537.475 535.425 8 530.850 536.350 530.350 524.850 525.525 528.075 525.575 532.750 534.150 533.550 9 524.350 524.525 526.375 523.475 530.675 532.600 531.475 10 522.100 525.800 523.075 530.250 530.500 531.050 11 522.450 525.150 528.100 525.950 12 522.350 523.750 523.150 13 522.525 GROUPCHANNEL23R41B GROUP/CHANNEL CHART (554 - 586)1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101 583.475 585.575 584.500 584.675 584.400 584.825 583.350 584.675 585.375 584.400 2 583.075 584.850 578.125 582.600 582.350 579.125 581.600 582.600 584.500 582.350 3 582.450 559.600 571.450 579.400 581.475 578.625 573.825 581.750 581.150 581.475 4 581.625 558.975 565.600 571.600 579.125 574.475 572.800 579.400 580.600 579.125 5 580.500 557.750 564.975 570.975 577.600 567.550 571.550 578.375 579.200 578.100 6 579.575 557.025 564.150 570.150 576.975 566.000 570.775 577.150 578.125 577.100 7 578.350 555.675 563.025 569.750 576.150 561.100 569.050 576.650 577.450 576.375 8 554.650 561.675 569.025 575.025 557.075 565.700 575.300 576.100 575.850 9 560.125 567.675 573.675 555.300 561.075 574.450 575.250 574.825 10 566.125 572.125 571.450 572.250 573.475 11 564.700 565.500 572.850 12 562.600 563.400 570.050 13 561.050 561.850 564.525 14 556.275 557.075 562.450 15 554.250 560.575 GROUPCHANNEL*NOTEFrequencies in the above chart may be selected by changing GROUP and CHANNEL options from the menu (pg 14).22TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTIONReceiver won’t power up Bad connectionCheck your power cord to make sure it's plugged into the outlet and receiver correctlyTransmitter will not power up BatteriesMake sure they are installed correctly (pg 4) Check the battery life indicator on the transmitterLock mode may be on If T-Lock is on, change to off (pg 16)Transmitterlocked up Software glitch Re-load batteries in order to clear memoryNo RF signal Transmitter is not synced to receiverSync transmitter to receiver (pg 7)Receiver is out of range Reduce the distanceRF signal is weak Antennas may not be connected correctly Adjust antennas or use remote antennasPossible frequency interference from another Wireless deviceRe-scan and sync to another frequency (pg 7) or try a lower power setting if on a smaller stage or venue (pg 12, 19)No AF Transmitter muted Check transmitter on/off buttonTransmitter battery low or dead Replace batteryReceiver not hooked up properly Check cable connections on both receiver and console also check cable for continuity with a cable tester AF Signal distorted Transmitter sensitivity setting is too high Reduce output level on transmitter (pg 12-13)Reposition vocal or instrument micReceiver level too high Change gain level of receiver(pg 15)
FCC Caution:This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct theinterference by one or more of the following measures:-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which thereceiver is connected.-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.The SAR limit of USA (FCC) is 1.6 W/kg averaged over one gram of tissue. Device types B60 (FCC ID: UC7B60) has also been tested against this SAR limit. The highest reported SAR values for 1g body-worn Tissue is 0.10 W/kg, respectively. This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the handset kept 5mm from the body. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, use accessories that maintain a 5mm separation distance between the user's body and the back of the handset. The use of belt clips, holsters and similar accessories should not contain metallic components in its assembly. The use of accessories that do not satisfy these requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, and should be avoided.

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