Pack Transmitters, To the polarity marks

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3.5Inserting and 1. Depress the snap hook on the battery compartment lid (14)/(21). Testing Batteries in 2. Pull the battery compartment lid (14)/(21) off the transmitter in the di-

the Handheld/Body- rection of the arrow.

pack Transmitters	3. Insert the supplied battery into the battery compartment conforming
Refer to fig. 8 on page 2.	to the polarity marks.
	The transmitter will not function if you insert the battery the other way
	round.

4.Set the on/off switch (11)/(16) to "ON" to switch power to the trans- mitter on.

If the battery is in good condition, the status LED (12)/(17) will be lit green.

If the status LED (12)/(17) is lit red, the battery will be dead within about two hours. Replace the battery with a new one as soon as possible.

Note:

3.6Setting Up the Handheld Transmitter

Also refer to section 4 Microphone Technique.

3.6.1Replacing the Color Code Clip

Refer to fig. 9 on page 2.

3.7Setting Up the Bodypack Transmitter

If you use a rechargeable battery, the LED will switch to red 15 min- utes before the battery will be dead!

If the status LED (12)/(17) fails to illuminate the battery is dead. Insert a new battery.

5.To close the battery compartment, slide the battery compartment lid (14)/(21) onto the battery compartment from below to the point that the snap hook will engage.

1.Switch power to the receiver on.

2.To switch power to the transmitter on, set the on/off switch (11) to "ON". Since the HT 40 PRO handheld transmitter has been designed specif- ically for the integrated microphone element, there is no need to set gain on the handheld transmitter. Therefore, the handheld transmitter has no level or gain control.

3.Switch power to your sound system or amplifier on.

4.Talk or sing into the microphone and set the levels on your mixer or amplifier referring to the appropriate instruction manual, or by ear.

1.Pull the color code clip (13) off the transmitter case in the direction of the arrow.

2.Slide the supplied semitransparent replacement clip onto the trans- mitter to the point that it snaps into place with an audible click.

The PT 40 PRO bodypack transmitter has been designed for use with the CK 55 L, C 417 L, C 420 L, and C 444 L microphones from AKG. If you wish to connect other microphones from AKG or other manufacturers to the PT 40 PRO, please note that you may have to rewire the existing con- nector of your microphone or replace it with a 3-pin mini XLR connector.

Audio input (18) pinout:

Pin 1: shield

Pin 2: audio inphase (+)

Pin 3: supply voltage

A 4-V positive supply voltage for condenser microphones is available on pin 3.

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WMS 40, HT 40 PRO, WMS 40 PRO, PT 40 PRO specifications

AKG Acoustics has long been recognized as a premier brand in the professional audio industry, particularly in the realm of wireless microphone systems. Among its celebrated offerings, the WMS 4000, WMS 400, and WMS 40 series stand out for their advanced technology and robust performance, catering to a range of applications from live performances to studio recordings.

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All of these systems benefit from AKG's heritage in sound engineering, incorporating advanced audio processing technologies that ensure superior sound fidelity. They also come with a variety of microphone options, including handheld, lavalier, and headworn microphones, providing flexibility to meet different performance needs. Whether for a professional stage or an intimate setting, the AKG WMS series delivers outstanding performance, reliability, and user-friendly features that cater to a wide range of audio applications.

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