Trying Out the System: A Typical Setup:
Now that you have been introduced to the basic functions of the WMS 61 and 81 units, let’s proceed with a typical setup. We’ll choose the bodypack and use it with a
Mount the small microphone element onto the lapel clip by gently pushing the wire just below the microphone capsule into one of the notches on the lapel clip. Make sure that the microphone is oriented so that it points upward toward the user’s mouth. Plug the other end of the microphone cable into the appropriate jack on the bodypack, making sure that it is locked in place. Clip the microphone onto your lapel, and select a transmission frequency on the bodypack. (Note that these numbers/letters are slightly recessed and are best seen in a fairly bright light.) Select a channel. For now, adjust the gain setting on the bodypack for
Now, going to the receiving unit,
Next, choose your output option at the back of the receiver. Let’s pick the balanced “mic” option. Set the output switch to “mic” and plug in an XLR F cable for feeding the
Using the screwdriver, advance the
This is basically all there is to it. As you experiment with other microphones in conjunction with the bodypack you will find that some will have more output than others, requiring that you reduce the output level of the bodypack. You can easily tell when you are close to overdriving the bodypack by observing the red LED status light at the top of the bodypack; the LED will dim slightly on peaks, indicating that you should reduce the gain.
You should also be aware that the AF level indicating LEDs on the receiver are independent of the setting of the output volume control. The volume control is primarily for adjusting the signal feed level downstream, while the LEDs indicate the audio level at the output of the demodulator. If it appears excessive, reduce the setting of the gain control on the bodypack.
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