OPERATING GUIDE Version 4 Models: SWM3000 SWM1600 WARNING : DON'T WORRY! Every other wireless microphone manual has to warn users about the perils of feedback with wireless mics. Welcome to Sabine True Mobility Wireless Systems, where the only feedback we get is how good it sounds! Declaration of Conformity DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directive: 73/23/EEC and 89/336/EEC Standards to which conformity is declared: EN 60065: 1993 EN 60950: 1992 EN 55103-1: 1997 EN 55022: 08:94 + a1:05:05 EN 55103-2: 1997 ETS 300445 (VHF) ETS 300442 (UHF) Manufacturer's Name: Manufacturer's Address: Sabine, Inc. 13301 Highway 441 Alachua, FL 32615 USA Wireless microphone/receiver True Mobility Wireless Systems Type of Equipment: Model No.: Serial No.: Year of Manufacture: 1999 following I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive and Standard. Place: Alachua, Florida, USA Signature: Date: January 4, 2002 Full Name: Doran Oster, Sabine President Table of Contents Table of Contents SECTION ONE : INTRODUCTION ....................................................................... 6 1.1 Using this Operating Guide ........................................................................................... 6 1.2 System Description ........................................................................................................ 6 1.3 System Features ............................................................................................................. 7 SECTION TWO : FRONT & BACK PANEL VIEWS ............................................. 8 2.1 Back Panel View ............................................................................................................. 8 2.2 UHF Front Panel View .................................................................................................... 8 2.3 VHF Front Panel View .................................................................................................... 8 SECTION THREE : SYSTEM COMPONENTS ..................................................... 9 3.1 Handheld Microphone ................................................................................................... 9 3.2 Beltpack Transmitter ...................................................................................................... 9 3.3 Model Numbers and Accessory Part Numbers ............................................................ 9 SECTION FOUR : QUICK SETUP ...................................................................... 10 4.1 Receiver & Transmitter Quick Setup ........................................................................... 10 4.2 FBX Quick Setup ........................................................................................................... 10 SECTION FIVE : RECEIVER & TRANSMITTER SETUP ...................................11 5.1 Multiple Units ................................................................................................................ 11 5.1.1 Number of Simultaneous Systems ..................................................................................................... 11 5.1.2 Antenna Dividers & Extension Antennas ........................................................................................... 11 5.2 Receiver Placement and Connections ....................................................................... 11 5.2.1 Power Cords & Antennas ........................................................................................................................... 11 5.2.2. Receiver Placement .................................................................................................................................... 11 5.2.3 Audio Output Connection ........................................................................................................................... 12 5.2.4 Beltpack Headset/Lavalier Microphone connection .................................................................... 13 5.3 Transmitter & Receiver Operating Procedures .......................................................... 13 5.3.1. Start-up Procedures .................................................................................................................................... 13 5.3.2. Transmitter LED Indicators ....................................................................................................................... 14 5.4 Group & Channel Selection ......................................................................................... 15 5.4.1 Selecting Transmitter/Receiver Groups/Channels ....................................................................... 15 5.4.2 Group/Channel Selection (Multiple Receivers/Transmitters) ..................................................... 15 5.5 Audio Output Settings .................................................................................................. 16 5.5.1 Unbalanced Audio Output ........................................................................................................................... 16 5.5.2 Balanced Audio Output ................................................................................................................................ 16 5.6 Transmitter Battery Installation ................................................................................... 16 5.6.1 Battery Usage ................................................................................................................................................ 16 5.6.2 Handheld Microphone (SW30-H, SW16-H) ....................................................................................... 17 5.6.2 Beltpack Transmitters (SW30-TX, SW16-TX) ................................................................................. 17 5.7 Dual Battery Charger ................................................................................................... 18 4 Table of Contents SECTION SIX : FBX FEEDBACK EXTERMINATOR ......................................... 19 6.1 Introduction to FBX ...................................................................................................... 19 6.2 Two FBX Advantages ................................................................................................... 20 6.2.1 Advantage #1 .................................................................................................................................................... 20 6.2.2. Advantage #2 ................................................................................................................................................... 20 6.3 Who Needs The FBX? .................................................................................................. 21 6.4 FBX Setup & Ready Mode ........................................................................................... 21 6.4.1 FBX Fixed & Dynamic filters ..................................................................................................................... 21 6.4.2 Default FBX filter settings .......................................................................................................................... 22 6.4.3 FBX filter width ................................................................................................................................................ 22 6.5 How To Set Up The FBX Section Of Your True MobilityTM System.......................... 22 6.6 Bypass Button .............................................................................................................. 23 SECTION SEVEN : DE-ESSER SET UP ............................................................ 24 7.1 The Essence of De-essing ............................................................................................ 24 7.2 Using the De-esser ........................................................................................................ 24 SECTION EIGHT : COMPRESSOR SET UP...................................................... 25 8.1 Basics of Compression ............................................................................................... 25 8.2 Using the Compressor ................................................................................................. 25 8.3 Suggested Compressor Settings ............................................................................... 26 8.3.1 Vocal Compression ...................................................................................................................................... 26 8.3.2 Guitar Compression ..................................................................................................................................... 26 8.3.2 Additional Settings .......................................................................................................................................... 26 8.4 Possible Compression Trouble Areas ........................................................................ 27 SECTION NINE : TIPS AND TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................... 28 9.1 Tips for Maximum Performance of your True Mobility Wireless System ................. 28 9.2 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... 28 SECTION TEN : MULTIPLE FREQUENCY & USE CHARTS ............................. 29 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 UHF Frequency Code U922A [USA] ......................................................................... 29 UHF Frequency Code U808C [Export] .................................................................... 30 UHF Frequency Code U794A [Export] ..................................................................... 30 VHF Frequencies [USA] ............................................................................................. 31 VHF Frequencies [Export] ......................................................................................... 32 FBX Configuration DIP Switch .................................................................................. 33 Beltpack Transmitter Connector Wiring Diagrams .................................................. 34 XLR Connector ............................................................................................................ 35 Beltpack Transmitter Schematic ................................................................................ 35 Engineering Specifications........................................................................................ 36 SECTION ELEVEN : APPENDICES ................................................................... 33 SECTION TWELVE : CAUTIONS & WARRANTY .............................................. 38 INDEX ................................................................................................................... 40 Sabine True Mobility Wireless Operating Guide Version 4 Models: SWM3000 & SWM1600 © 2003 Sabine, Inc. B1-SWM-Op-Guide-v4.pmd 030108-hto 5 Section One : Introduction SECTION ONE : INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing a Sabine True MobilityTM Wireless System. True MobilityTM Wireless Systems give you all the built-in processing you need on every microphone. 1.1 Using this Operating Guide This operating guide covers all Sabine True MobilityTM Wireless Systems -- model numbers SWM3000 and SWM1600 -- and contains full explanations for everything you need to operate your True MobilityTM Wireless system. Section 2 shows front and back panel views for your True Mobility Wireless receiver. Section 3 lists system components. Section 4 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. Section 5 details receiver and transmitter installation and setup. Section 6 explains the how and why of Sabine's FBX technology, and gives a complete understanding of how to set up your FBX filters. Section 7 details the True Mobility's De-Esser. Section 8 explains the use of the Compressor. Section 9 gives tips on how to get the best performance from your Sabine Wireless, and describes some possible operating problems and their solutions. Section 10 has frequency charts for all currently available Sabine Wireless systems. Section 11 contains information on how to modify your True Mobility's FBX filters (NOTE: these procedures are to be performed by qualified personnel only), transmitter wiring schematics, and engineering specifications for your Sabine Wireless. Section 12 states caution and warranty information for your True MobilityTM Wireless system. 1.2 System Description Sabine True MobilityTM Wireless Systems come in UHF and VHF models, with many accessories to complete your system p ...