Nady Systems DKW-1 Operating Instructions
Congratulations on your purchase. The Nady DKW-1 is the perfect entry level professional wireless, and delivers clear,
transparent audio for a variety of singing and speech applications. Although offered at a breakthrough new low price for a
professional wireless, this system is loaded with features:
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High-band VHF (170-216 MHz) operation for interference-free performance
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Companding circuitry for a wide dynamic range (no overloading for loud inputs or background hiss during quiet use)
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Full frequency response from 40 –20,000 Hz
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250 ft. typical, up to 500 ft. line-of-sight operating range
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Choice of transmitters:
• WHT-14 Handheld mic with a powerful neodymium cartridge that delivers unsurpassed audio, low handling
noise and enhanced feedback rejection
• WLT-14 Bodypack for lavalier/lapel headworn mic
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DKW-1receiver with unique vertical space-saving mini portable design and jumbo LED indicators for power ON,
transmitter ON and audio peak. Special added circuitry eliminates transmitter ON/OFF"pop" noise.
DKW-1 WIRELESS MICROPHONE SYSTEM
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
DKW-1 WIRELESS MICROPHONE SYSTEM
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATION
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DKW-1
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WHT-14
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A.
DKW-1 RECEIVER
1.
Plug the AC/DC adapter (provided) into the 12VDC INPUT JACK (3)
on the back of the receiver. Then plug the power supply into an AC
outlet. Slide the POWER SWITCH (1) to the ON position. The
POWER ON LED (6)
will now light and the receiver is operational.
2.
Rotate and extend ANTENNA (7) to the full vertical position.
3.
The 1/4” AUDIO OUTPUT JACK (2) provides a fixed, unbalanced
MIC level audio output for connection to your mixer with the 3 ft.
1/4” to 1/4” cord supplied. As when making any connection, make sure the
mixing board’s volume is at the minimum level before plugging in the
receiver to avoid possible sound system damage.
B.
WHT-14 HANDHELD MIC TRANSMITTER
1.
Unscrew the BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER (8) and remove,
exposing the BATTERY HOLDER (11). Insert a fresh 9V BATTERY (9),
observing correct polarity as marked, and screw the cover back on to the
microphone. To ensure proper battery contact, the cover must be screwed
on completely.
2.
Turn on the WHT-14 by sliding the OFF/MUTE/ON SWITCH (10)
to the MUTE position (transmitter on, audio muted) or the ON position
(transmitter and audio both on). The BATTERY INDICATOR LED (12)
will give a single quick flash, indicating usable battery strength. In the case of
a dead or low battery, the LED will either not go on at all or will stay on
continuously, indicating that the battery should be replaced with a fresh one.
3.
The microphone is now ready to use. The TRANSMITTER SIGNAL
RECEIVED LED (5)
on the DKW-1 receiver should now be lit. When ready
to speak, slide the transmitter switch to the ON position and adjust the mixing
board volume level as needed. The AUDIO PEAK LED (4) will flicker on the
receiver with the audio peaks of the microphone input. This is normal. If the
indicator lights continuously, it means the signal is too loud and there is the
possibility of overload distortion. Back off from the microphone until the
indicator only flickers on peaks.
[Note: Observe care in selecting P.A. volume,
transmitter location and speaker placement so that acoustic feedback (howling
or screeching) will be avoided. See also Section C 3 below.]