System Applications - Audio Technica M2 Set Up And Operation Manual

P52001_M2-System_OM 2/13/08

System Applications

The nature of in-ear monitoring allows for endless experimentation; the
M2 Wireless In-Ear Monitor System can be easily configured to meet
your individual needs. While there are countless ways to use the system,
we have illustrated some typical setups below.
Note: In conjunction with these setups, follow instructions for system
operation. ( See page 8. )
3 Receiver Modes: Personal Mix Control, Stereo, Mono
The M2 Wireless In-Ear Monitor System offers three receiver modes:
Personal Mix Control: The signals from L/1 and R/2 are mixed.
The user hears the combined signal in both ears—and controls the
mix (by adjusting the relative strength of the L/1 and R/2 signals)
via the M2R Receiver's balance control.
This is most often used when the transmitter receives two very
distinct mixes—such as band and vocal. During the performance,
the user can control how much vocal is heard relative to the band mix.
Stereo setup: The signals from L/1 and R/2 are separate (not
mixed). The user hears L/1 through the left earphone, and R/2
through the right earphone. The user adjusts the relative level of
each signal via the M2R Receiver's balance control.
Mono setup: The mono setup is used when only a single mono
mix is available. The user hears that mix through both ears. When
two-signal transmission is not required, use Mono Mode for
improved signal-to-noise performance.
Stereo setup. See image A on page 10.
Basic stereo setup
1. Inside the M2R Stereo Receiver:
Set DIP switch 2 to STEREO Output (Down);
Set DIP switch 4 to STEREO Mode (Down). (See page 7)
2. Create separate left and right band mixes using two aux channels
from your mixing console.
3. Connect one of these aux outputs from your mixing console to the
L/1 input on your M2T Stereo Transmitter; connect the second aux
output from your mixer to the R/2 input on your M2T Stereo
Transmitter.
4. Monitor the LED indicators on front of transmitter to make certain
signal is not clipping. (Signal is clipped when the peak light is on
constantly.)
5. If necessary, use the trim control to adjust input level.
6. Use the balance control on your M2R Stereo Receiver to control
the left/right stereo image. (Turn the balance control to the left to hear
more of L/1; turn the balance control to the right to hear more of R/2.)
7. Adjust volume control to a comfortable, safe level. Note: Use
volume levels as low as possible.
8. (Optional). Use M2T Stereo Transmitter's loop output to connect
L/1 and R/2 to a recording device.
9. (Optional). Insert optional Audio-Technica lavalier microphone
(available separately) into M2R Stereo Receiver to increase
awareness of ambient sound.
10. Any number of additional M2R Stereo Receivers can be set to the
same frequency and receive the same mix.
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Personal Mix Control. See image B on page 10.
Typical two-channel operation using Personal Mix Control
1. Inside the M2R Stereo Receiver:
Set DIP switch 2 to MIX Ouput (Up);
Set DIP switch 4 to STEREO Mode (Down).
2. Create a band mix with an aux channel of your mixing console.
3. On a separate aux channel of your mixing console, create a second
mix featuring vocals. (Alternatively, this second mix could feature
guitars, drums, keyboards, etc.)
4. Connect the band mix aux output to the L/1 input on your M2T
Stereo Transmitter.
5. Connect the vocal mix aux output to the R/2 input on your M2T
Stereo Transmitter.
6. Monitor the LED indicators on front of transmitter to make certain
the signal is not clipping. (Signal is clipped when the peak light is
on constantly or distortion is heard.)
7. If necessary, use the trim control to adjust input level.
8. Turn the M2R Stereo Receiver's balance control toward the left to
hear more vocal (L/1) in both ears; turn the receiver's balance
control to the right to hear more band (R/2) in both ears.
9. (Optional). Use M2T Stereo Transmitter's loop output to connect
L/1 and R/2 to a recording device.
10. (Optional). Insert optional Audio-Technica lavalier microphone
(available separately) into M2R Stereo Receiver to increase
awareness of ambient sound.
11. (Optional). Connect click source (for drummers) to your belt
pack's Aux Input.
12. Any number of additional M2R Stereo Receivers can be set to the
same frequency and receive the same mix.
Advanced two-channel setup (Personal Mix Control) Using direct
outputs and multiple M2 systems. See image C on page 11.
Inside the M2R Stereo Receiver:
Set M2R Stereo Receiver DIP switch 2 to MIX Ouput (Up);
Set M2R Stereo Receiver DIP switch 4 to STEREO Mode (Down).
This setup enables each individual band member to control his/her
relative mix levels using the balance control on his/her M2R Stereo
Receiver. Turn the M2R Stereo Receiver's balance control toward the
left to hear more vocal or instrument of choice level (L/1) in both ears;
turn the receiver's balance control to the right to hear more band, (R/2)
in both ears.
Advanced two-channel stereo setup. See image D on page 11.
Multiple auxiliary sends and ambient audience microphones
Note: Do not feed ambient microphones to main output of PA.
This setup enables you to create custom stereo mixes for each band
member using individual auxiliary outputs and IEM systems for each
band member.
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