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SABINE SWM1600 Operating Manual

Manual is about: True Mobility Wireless Systems

Summary of SWM1600

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    Version 4 operating guide 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! Warning : don’t worry! Models: swm3000 swm1600

  • Page 3: Declaration of Conformity

    Manufacturer's name: sabine, inc. Manufacturer's address: 13301 highway 441 alachua, fl 32615 usa type of equipment: wireless microphone/receiver model no.: true mobility wireless systems serial no.: year of manufacture: 1999 following i, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified ...

  • Page 4: Table of Contents

    4 table of contents table of contents section one : introduction ....................................................................... 6 1.1 using this operating guide ........................................................................................... 6 1.2 system description ................

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    5 b1-swm-op-guide-v4.Pmd 030108-hto table of contents sabine true mobility wireless operating guide version 4 models: swm3000 & swm1600 © 2003 sabine, inc. Section six : fbx feedback exterminator ......................................... 19 6.1 introduction to fbx ......................................

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    6 section one : introduction section one : introduction congratulations on purchasing a sabine true mobility™ wireless system. True mobility™ 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...

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    7 b1-swm-op-guide-v4.Pmd 030108-hto section one : introduction sabine offers a different approach: on-board processing at no extra cost, all dedicated to one microphone. We call this targeted input processing. With targeted input processing, no mic gets more processing than it needs, and every mic g...

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    8 section two : front & back panel views section two : front & back panel views 2.1 back panel view antenna b balanced out unbalanced out unbalanced output level switch dc power in squelch adjustment ac power in antenna a mic level only 2.2 uhf front panel view rf signal indicator lights dual-batter...

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    9 b1-swm-op-guide-v4.Pmd 030108-hto section three : system components 3.3 model numbers and accessory part numbers swm3000 uhf system swm3000-h uhf handheld package (sw30-r, sw30-h) swm3000-lx uhf lavalier package (sw30-r, sw30-tx, swt42l-4px) swm3000-dx uhf headset package (sw30-r, sw30-tx, swt25w-...

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    10 section four: quick setup 4.2 fbx quick setup please read section 6.6 how to set up the fbx sec- tion of your true mobility system for a complete un- derstanding of the fbx function and control. 1. Patch the sabine receiver into your mixer or amp and position the speakers; then turn on the receiv...

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    11 b1-swm-op-guide-v4.Pmd 030108-hto section five: receiver & transmitter setup caution: do not use third party receivers or transmitters as part of, or in conjunction with your sabine wireless system. Some third party microphone and pickups can be configured to work with the sabine true mobility. S...

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    12 cautions - since the installation of the antennas influ- ences the operating efficiency of the receiver, the most important rule is to minimize the dis- tance between receiving antenna and trans- mitter for better reception and performance. - keep the system away from electrical-noise sources (el...

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    13 b1-swm-op-guide-v4.Pmd 030108-hto section five: receiver & transmitter setup 5.2.4 beltpack headset/lavalier microphone connection plug the headset or lavalier connector into the 4-pin threaded connector located on top of the uhf of vhf beltpack transmitter. Be careful to align the notch on the i...

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    14 section five: receiver & transmitter setup 4. Turn on your sabine wireless microphone or beltpack transmitter. Select the same group/channel as the receiver (see section 5.4 group & channel selection). Under normal circumstances, the rf signal indicator on the receiver will light up when a transm...

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    15 b1-swm-op-guide-v4.Pmd 030108-hto section five: receiver & transmitter setup figure 5l - receiver group/channel group & channel selectors input level leds rf signal leds output level control figure 5n - beltpack group/channel selectors note: swm1600 vhf systems do not have a group selector 5.4 gr...

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    16 5.5 audio output settings 5.5.1 unbalanced audio output follow these steps to adjust unbalanced audio output from your true mobility re- ceiver (refer to section 5.2.3. Audio out- put connection for information on bal- anced/unbalanced audio connection). 1. Switch the level switch on the re- ceiv...

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    17 b1-swm-op-guide-v4.Pmd 030108-hto push in with thumb and index fingers. Section five : receiver & transmitter setup 5.6.2 handheld microphone (sw30-h, sw16-h) 1. Grip the microphone capsule as shown in figure 5p. Unscrew the top of the microphone (counter- clockwise direction). 2. Insert a 9-volt...

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    18 5.7 dual battery charger the battery charging system incorporates a proprietary built-in intelligent battery charger system on the receiver. It accommodates either one or two 7.2 volt rechargeable batteries. A red indicator light means that the charger is in a rapid-charge state. A green light me...

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    19 b1-swm-op-guide-v4.Pmd 030108-hto section six : fbx feedback exterminator 6.1 introduction to fbx why fbx? Feedback is certainly the most embarrassing, most pervasive challenge to the audio industry. The potential appearance of sudden, loud, out-of-control feedback is every sound engineer’s and m...

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    20 6.2 two fbx advantages there are two reasons why the true mobility tm system from sabine is able to eliminate feedback while maintaining a high quality audio signal. 6.2.1 advantage #1 first, an fbx filter represents a direct hit on feedback! The fbx targets feedback without taking a big chunk ou...

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    21 b1-swm-op-guide-v4.Pmd 030108-hto 6.3 who needs the fbx? Virtually every sound system will be improved with the sabine true mobility tm wireless system. Singers and speakers who do not have sound technicians can now increase their monitor or house system volume so they can hear themselves clearly...

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    22 6.5 how to set up the fbx section of your true mobility tm system follow these steps to obtain the maximum gain and protection from feedback. 1. Place the speakers in the positions where they will be used during the program. 2. If there is any equipment with a noise gate in the signal path, you m...

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    23 b1-swm-op-guide-v4.Pmd 030108-hto 5. Now you are ready to set fbx filters. Press and hold setup (far left button) on the wireless receiver, until the leds flash four times, then release it (the setup led will come on). This will clear any fbx filters already in place. You should do this each time...

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    24 section seven : de-esser set up 7.1 the essence of de-essing certain consonant sounds produced by the human voice have the potential to overload a microphone capsule, and to end up as disproportionately harsh and loud when amplified through a sound system, and/or recorded to analog or digital sto...

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    25 b2-swm-op-guide-v4.Pmd 030108-hto section eight : compressor set up 8.1 basics of compression the dynamic range (how loud we can hear to how quiet a sound we can detect) of the human ear is far greater than the capacity of sound systems to reproduce. Although some of this equipment limitation is ...

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    26 8.3 suggested compressor settings 8.3.1 vocal compression the renowned expressiveness of the human voice is due in large part to its dynamics. A vocal that varies from a whisper to a scream has a strong emotional impact, but those same dynamics present a challenge to the sound engineer. Ideal voc...

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    27 b2-swm-op-guide-v4.Pmd 030108-hto section nine : compressor setup 8.4 possible compression trouble areas like any signal processing, compression can be misused, and cause undesirable problems in the audio signal. Some of these problems include: 1. Noise. If the threshold for compression is set to...

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    28 9.1 tips for maximum performance of your true mobility wireless system · keep a clear and unobstructed path between transmitter and receiver. · position receiver antennas at least one meter off the performance floor level. · avoid placing receiver antennas near large metallic or other dense mater...

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    29 b2-swm-op-guide-v4.Pmd 030108-hto section ten : multiple frequency & use charts section ten : multiple frequency & use charts 10.1 uhf frequency code u3 [usa] swm-3000 uhf transmitters and receivers have both group and channel selector knobs. The channels within each group have been arranged so t...

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    30 section ten : multiple frequency & use charts 10.2 uhf frequency code u2 [export] swm-3000 uhf transmitters and receivers have both group and channel selector knobs. The channels within each group have been arranged so that you can use up to 10 wireless units at a single location without having t...

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    31 b2-swm-op-guide-v4.Pmd 030108-hto section ten : multiple frequency & use charts 10.4 vhf frequencies [usa] v1 200.350~202.600 mhz (tv channel 11 - 198~204mhz) ch.1 ch.2 ch.3 ch.4 ch.5 ch.6 ch.7 ch.8 200.35 200.65 200.95 201.25 200.5 200.8 201.1 201.4 ch.9 ch.10 ch.11 ch.12 ch.13 ch.14 ch.15 ch.16...

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    32 section ten : multiple frequency & use charts 10.5 vhf frequencies [export] the following frequencies are offered for the export market. Note: frequencies offered are subject to change. Please consult the back of your vhf receiver for the frequency group number and frequency chart. V3 202.250 - 2...

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    33 b2-swm-op-guide-v4.Pmd 030108-hto section eleven : appendices refer to section 6.5 how to set up the fbx section of your true mobility sys- tem for a description of fixed versus dy- namic fbx filters. 1. Remove receiver top cover take out four screws on each side and two from the top of the back ...

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    34 section eleven : appendices 11.2 beltpack transmitter connector wiring diagrams two-wire electret condenser microphone capsule three-wire electret condenser microphone capsule line-in (impedance 8k ohm att. 10 db) dynamic microphone electric guitar.

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    35 b2-swm-op-guide-v4.Pmd 030108-hto 1. Shield 2. Positive 3. Negative section eleven : appendices 11.3 xlr connector 11.4 beltpack transmitter schematic.

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    36 sw30-r uhf receiver carrier frequency range: uhf band 794-930 mhz frequencies: 30 pre-programmed oscillation mode: pll synthesized receiving mode: true diversity sensitivity: 6 dbv at s/n over 70 db image rejection: >63 db spurious rejection: >76 db stability: +/- 0.005% maximum deviation: +/- 40...

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    37 b2-swm-op-guide-v4.Pmd 030108-hto section eleven : appendices swa4u uhf antenna divider filter bandwidth: 750~960 mhz +/- 3 db 3rd order interception: (+) 22 dbm noise figure: input/output gain: (+)1.6db (center band) output port isolation: 32 db minimum connector: tnc type power supply: dc 12~18...

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    38 section twelve: cautions and warranties warning! This equipment must be earthed. Caution! Risk of electric shock. Do not open. Caution! Shock hazard. Do not remove covers. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Warning! To reduce the risk of fire or elec...

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    39 b2-swm-op-guide-v4.Pmd 030108-hto section twelve : cautions and warranties limited warranty caution fbx and fbx feedback exterminator are registered trade- marks of sabine, inc., and are the brand names of its line of automatic feedback controllers. Covered by u.S. Patent no. 5,245,665, australia...

  • Page 40: Index

    40 index index symbols 1/10-octave filter 32 1/3 octave filter 19 1/3-octave filter 20 1/4-inch jack 10, 12 1/5-octave filter 32, 33 a accessory 9 amplifier 10, 22 antenna 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 28, 30 antenna accessories 9 antenna booster 7, 9 antenna boosters 28 antenna connections 11 antenna converter k...