Declaration of Conformity EC - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CE MARKING We, the Manufacturer SABINE, INC. 13301 NW US HIGHWAY 441 ALACHUA, FLORIDA USA declare that the product RECEIVER SABINE MODEL SWM7000 Is in conformity with Council Directive: 73/23/EEC and 89/336/EEC (EMC Directives) Standards to which conformity is declared: EN 60065: 2001 EN 55022: 1998 Class B EN 50082-1: 1998 Manufacturer Signature: __________________________ Date: 28 April, 2003 __________ Doran Oster, President Name: __________________________ © 2007 Sabine, Inc. 1 Sabine 2.4 GHz Smart Spectrum® Wireless LIT-SWM7000-OG-EN-070615.pmd - rr Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. Section Contents 2. PRODUCT VIEWS 2.1. Receivers 2.1.1. Front panel views 2.1.2. Back panel Views 2.2. Transmitters 2.2.1. Handheld 2.2.2. Beltpack 2.3. Components 3. QUICK SETUPS 3.1. Receiver & Transmitter Quick Setup 3.2. FBX Quick Setup 3.3. Tips for Good RF Performance 3.4. Common Sources of RF Interference 4. TRANSMITTER OPERATION 4.1. First step 4.2. Displays and Settings 4.2.1. LCD Display 4.2.2. Accessing Transmitter Controls 4.2.3. Adjusting Transmitter Settings 4.2.4. Transmitter Battery Management 5. RECEIVER OPERATION 5.1. LCD Display. 5.2. Parameter Control & LCD Display 5.2.1. One set of Controls for 1 or 2 Channels 5.2.2. Channel Select / Contrast Button. 5.2.3. Special LCD Display Messages. 5.3. RF Channel Select 5.4. Output Level 5.5. Channel Mixing 5.5.1. How to toggle channel mixing mode 5.5.2. Controlling the reciever in channel mixing mode 5.6. Guitar Cord Simulating 5.7. Receiver Antenna Placement 5.7.1. Multi-path Interference 5.7.2. Receiver & Antenna Placement Tips 6. MIC SUPERMODELINGTM 6.1. Introduction 6.2. Emulation Choices 6.3. Mic Modeling Front Panel Control 6.4. Future Microphone Modeling Choices 6.4.1. Mic Model Upgrade Instructions 7. FBX FEEDBACK EXTERMINATOR® 7.1. FBX Introduction 7.1.1. FBX Fixed Filters 7.1.2. FBX Dynamic Filters 7.1.3. Balancing Fixed & Dynamic Filters 7.1.4. FBX Filter Width 7.2. FBX Set Up 7.2. FBX Bypass Button 8. COMPRESSOR/LIMITER OPERATION 8.1. Basics of Compression 8.2. Using the Compressor 8.3. Suggested Compression Settings 8.3.1. Vocal Settings 8.3.2. Guitar Settings 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 10 10 12 12 12 12 13 14 15 18 18 20 20 20 21 21 21 21 21 22 22 22 22 22 24 24 24 24 25 25 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 27 28 28 28 29 29 29 9. DE-ESSER 9.1. De-mystifying De-essers 9.2. The Sabine De-esser 9.3. Using the De-esser 10. PROGRAM SAVE & RECALL 10.1. Saving a Preset 10.2. Loading a Preset 10.3. Naming a Preset 10.4. Power Off Memory 11. MULTIPLE SYSTEMS OPERATION 11.1. Overview 11.1.1. Multiple System Interference 11.1.2. Setup Complexity 11.2. Antenna Distribution Amplifier 11.3. Antenna Distribution Amplifier Connection 12. EXTENSION ANTENNAS 12.1. Overview 12.2. Antenna Cabling & Cable Loss 13. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION 13.1. Overview 13.1.1. Single vs. Multiple Receiver Control 13.1.2 Features & Controls Added Software 13.1.3. Software Multiple Unit Control 13.2. Software Installation 13.2.1. Requirements & Recommendations 13.2.2. Connections 13.2.3. Installing the Software 13.3. Launching the software 13.3.1. Off-Line Edit/Demo 13.3.2. Connecting Receivers. 13.4. Remote Control Operation 13.4.1. Two Views, Two Sets of Controls 13.4.2. Menus, Icons & Hot Keys 14. TIPS & TROUBLESHOOTING 14.1. Tips for Maximum Performance 14.2. Troubleshooting 14.3. Common Sources of RF Interference 14.3.1 RF Sources 15. FBX THEORY & PRACTICE 15.1. Introduction to FBX® 15.2. The Advantages of FBX Filters 15.3. Parametric Filters and FBX 15.3.1. The FBX & True Mobility® Advantage 14.3.2. FBX Fixed & Dynamic Filters 14.3.3. FBX Filter Width 14.3.4. Who Benefits from FBX? 31 31 31 31 32 32 32 32 32 33 33 33 33 34 35 36 36 36 38 38 38 38 40 40 40 40 41 41 41 41 42 42 42 46 46 46 47 47 49 49 49 50 51 51 52 52 15. APPENDICES 53 Appendix A: Beltpack Connector Wiring Diagrams 53 Appendix B: Antenna System Diagrams 53 Appendix C: Specifications 54 Appendix D: Dip Switch Settings 55 Appendix E: Frequency Chart 55 Appendix F: Battery Endurance Tests (Typical) 56 Appendix G: Changing Audix Mic Capsules (SW70-H) 56 16. CAUTIONS & WARRANTY INDEX 57 59 © 2007 Sabine, Inc. This operating guide written for receivers using Sabine SWM7000 Remote Control Software version 2.0 and above. Sabine 2.4 GHz Smart Spectrum® Wireless 2 Introduction 1. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing a Sabine 2.4 GHz Smart Spectrum True MobilityTM Wireless System. True MobilityTM Wireless Systems give you all the built-in processing you need on every microphone, and offer unique and powerful features unavailable with any other wireless microphone 1.1. Section Contents Section 2 Section 3 Product Views -- illustrates system components (front & back panel views, transmitters, accessory lists and part numbers). Quick Setup -- gives the Quick Setup procedures for Receiver & Transmitter Operation and using the FBX Feedback Exterminator®. Note that there is also a quick-start label on top of your True Mobility receiver for the Sabine FBX Feedback Exterminator®, Compressor/Limiter and De-Esser functions. Transmitter Operation -- details transmitter setup and operation. Receiver Operation -- details receiver installation and setup. Mic SuperModelingTM -- explains the use of the Sabine Mic SuperModelingTM and lists the microphones modeled. FBX Feedback Exterminator® -- explains how to set up your FBX filters. Compressor/Limiter -- explains the use of the Compressor. De-Esser -- details operation of the adaptive De-Esser. Program Save & Recall -- explains how to save and recall individual program settings. Multiple Systems -- how multiple systems interface, computer control of multiple systems, suggestions for maximizing the number of collocated systems. Extension Antennas -- how to get maximum performance using a Sabine Extension Antennas (Antenna Distribution Amplifier also available for multi-receiver installations). Sabine Remote Control Software -- how to control up to 70 channels from one PC. Tips & Troubleshooting -- gives tips on how to get the best performance from your Sabine Wireless, and describes some possible operating problems and their solutions. Appendices -- wiring diagrams, frequency charts, specifications, typical system diagrams and dip switch settings for Sabine 2.4 GHz Wireless systems. Cautions & Warranties -- states caution and warranty information for your True MobilityTM Wireless system. Section 4 Section 5 Section 6 Section 7 Section 8 Section 9 Section 10 Section 11 Section 12 Section 13 Section 14 Section 15 Section 16 Index © 2007 Sabine, Inc. 3 Sabine 2.4 GHz Smart Spectrum® Wireless LIT-SWM7000-OG-EN-070615.pmd - rr Product Views 2. PRODUCT VIEWS 2.1. Receivers 2.1.1. Front panel views Ch. A Channel Select, Contrast Antenna 1 Front Mount Ch. A Display FBX Mic DeModel esser Compressor Limiter RF Ch. Output Select Level Program Ch. B Channel Select, Contrast Ch. B Display Power Antenna 2 Front Mount Fig. 2a - SW72-NDR & SW72-R Two-channel Receivers Fig. 2b - SW71-R One-channel Receiver 2.1.2. Back panel Views Antenna 2 AES3 Sync Digital Output Input AC Power & Fuses RS485 Network RS232 Serial USB Port, Dip Switches Mic/Line Balanced Output B Mic/Line Balanced Output A Antenna 1 Fig. 2c - SW72-NDR Two-channel Receiver w/Network & Digital Interface Fig. 2d - SW72-R Two-channel Receiver Fig. 2e - SW71-R One-channel Receiver See Page 55 for the chart of DIP Switch Settings © 2007 Sabine, Inc. Sabine 2.4 GHz Smart Spectrum® Wireless 4 Product Views 2.2. Transmitters Product Views 2.2.1. Handheld 2 Transmitter Controls 1 Select Button 2 Up Button 3 Down Button 1 3 Switch LCD Battery SWC-POWR plug-in charger jack Shown with cable attached. Requires assembly. Fig. 2h - SWC70CL - SW70-H13, SW70-H15 & SW70-H19 Mic Clip with Built-in Charger 2.2.2. Beltpack Antenna Switch TA4 Mini-XLR Connector Top view SWC-POWR plug-in charger jack Belt clip 1 ON ON ON OFF MUTE ON 2 SELECT 2.4 GHZ SMART SPECTRUM UP DOWN 3 Battery Fig. 2i - SW75-T Beltpack Transmitter 2.3. Components Receivers SW72-NDR: 2-Ch. Receiver w/Network & Digital Interface SW72-R: 2-Ch. Receiver SW71-R: 1-Ch. Receiver Antennas SWA700: TNC Front to Rear Converter Kit (Set of 2) SWA6SS: 2.4 GHz Antenna Distribution Amp for 6 systems SWASS-EXT-2: 2.4 GHz Extension Antenna Kit (Set of 2) SWAANT-2.4: 2.4 GHz Antennas (2) SWATNC-N: RF Adaptor cable, Set of 4, TNC to NB SWATNC-MCA: TNC Male Crimp Connector 2.4 GHz SWACA15(or 30)-TNC: RF Cables, RG58, TNC, One Pair Microphones SWT31L-TA4: Cardioid Lavalier Mic SWT56W-TA4: Headworn Mic SVT70BW-TA4: Voice Technologies Omni Headworn Mic (Black) SVT70LW-TA4: Voice Technologies Omni Headworn Mic (Tan) SVT80BW-TA4: Voice Technologies Cardioid Headworn Mic (Black) SWTVT50-TA4: Voice Technologies Miniature Omni Lavalier SVT40L-TA4: Voice Technologies Sub-Mini Omni Lavalier SWT70G-TA4: Instrument Input w/cable Batteries SWBAA2: Rechargeable NiMH AA set for SW75-T & H1 Mic & Transmitter Accessories SWCRJ45: RS485 Serial Cable for ND Receivers SWC70CL-1: SW70-H Mic Holder w/Built-in Charger SWC70CL-12: Stage clip for SW70-H SWCPOWR-EXT: Charger extension cable (3 meters) SWCPOWR: Plug-in charger for SW70 Series Transmitters SWC4P-TA4: Standard Mini-XLR Connector Transmitters SW75-T: Beltpack Transmitter SW70-H13: Handheld Mic w/Dynamic Element (Audix OM3) SW70-H15: Handheld Mic w/Dynamic Element (Audix OM5) SW70-H19: Handheld Mic w/Condenser Element (VT) ! ALKALINE BATTERY CAUTION ! Alkaline batteries must be one of following types: © 2007 Sabine, Inc. NEDA: 14A ANSI: 14A IEC: LR14 -- DO NOT USE RECHARGEABLE ALKALINE BATTERIES -- 5 Sabine 2.4 GHz Smart Spectrum® Wireless LIT-SWM7000-OG-EN-070615.pmd - rr Quick Setups 3. QUICK SETUPS 3.1. Receiver & Transmitter Quick Setup Please read Section Four Transmitter Operation and Section Five Receiver Operation for a complete understanding of how to set up your Sabine 2.4 GHz Smart Spectrum True MobilityTM System. 1 Selecting RF Channels: It is best to keep the system's channels close together at the low or high end of the spectrum, i.e. channels 1, 2,3,4,5 or channels 65, 66, 67, 68. If there is another 2.4 GHz source in the room, grouping the channels reduces the chances of an overlap. Do not start by spreading your channels throughout the 70 channel range of the system ­ you are more likely to encounter interference this way. Transmitter range is 100 meters line-of-sight Use Sabine's SWASS-EXT Extension Antenna Kit when line-of-sight path is not possible from receiver location. Be sure that all transmitters are off. Position receiver so that the antennas are within visual range of the intended transmitter locations. Transmitter range is about 100 meters, but structural objects in the transmission path can reduce that range. For best results, maintain a line-of-sight path between receiver antennas and transmitters (see Section 12). Use the TNC Rear-to-Front Kit (SWA700) included with the receiver to move antennas to front if necessary. See Appendix B for more information on multiple-system connection. 2 Turn the OUTPUT LEVEL of the 2.4 GHz receiver and mixer gain to the minimum settings. 3 Connect the output (¼-inch or XLR jack) of your 2.4 GHz True MobilityTM receiver to the mic or line input of your mixer or amplifier (the receiver output gain can be adjusted to match the mixer input). Mixer Balanced Input (XLR) Mixer Unbalanced Input (TRS) 4 1. Turn on the receiver. 2. Tap the Channel Select/Contrast button to edit a receiver channel. (Not necessary on 1-channel SW71-R & SW71-NDR receivers). 3. Turn the RF Channel Selector knob to the desired channel. RF Channel Selector Channel Select/ Contrast button (selects receiver channel to edit) Power Switch NOTE: Dual channel receivers will not allow you to select the same RF channel for both channels. © 2007 Sabine, Inc. NOTE: Front panel RF Signal display will only register Sabine transmitters. It will not show RF interference. Use the RF Scan function in the software to scan for potential RF interference. Sabine 2.4 GHz Smart Spectrum® Wireless 6 Quick Setups Transmitter Controls Beltpack Opening/Closing Instructions 2 1 Select Button 2 Up Button 3 Down Button 1 To Open: Pull down on both battery door releases and then pull door open. To Open: Unscrew lower portion of microphone. Pull down as you continue to turn the housing. To Close: Turn the housing and push up until it meets the threads, then screw on. To Close: Push door up and snap closed. 3 1 ON ON ON OFF MUTE ON 2 SELECT 2.4 GHZ SMART SPECTRUM UP DOWN 3 5 1. Turn on the transmitter. 2. Use the SELECT button until CHANNEL appears in the LED. NOTE: the transmitter is muted during editing. SELECT 3. Use the UP or DOWN button until the desired channel appears above CHANNEL. 4. Check that the receiver's RF SIGNAL display n ...