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- Page 1 PERFORMANCE SERIES WIRELESS AP41 & AP42 USER GUIDE...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions & Certifications Introduction Quick Set Up Guide R41 and R42 Receiver Front Panel R41 and R42 Receiver Back Panel R41 and R42 LCD Display H60 Handheld Transmitter B60 Bodypack Transmitter Receiver Operating Instructions / Menu Functions Using the H60 Handheld Transmitter Using the B60 Bodypack Transmitter Performance Tips... -
Page 4: Safety Instructions & Certifications
Keep away from water, moisture, heat generating devices and direct sunlight Clean only with dry cloth Do not block the receiver from ventilation Use only with accessories produced by Audix Operate and store in a safe temperature range 0°C (32°F) - 43°C (110°F) CERTIFICATIONS This product complies with FCC Part 74 regulations and conforms to CE standards. -
Page 5: Introduction
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of the Performance Series Wireless system from Audix! Your system is jam packed with features that will enable you to fi ne-tune the system as needed. However, the best part of our design is that the system is simple to use. For most applications, simply refer to the Quick Set Up Guide to get up and running (pgs 6-9). -
Page 6: Quick Set Up Guide
QUICK SET UP GUIDE Follow these instructions to get up and running in very little time. 1. Install 2 AA batteries in the handheld transmitter and bodypack. Refer to the diagrams on the equipment to ensure batteries are positioned correctly. a.) Handheld transmitter: Unscrew bottom portion of the transmitter to expose battery holder. - Page 7 3. Connect power supply. Loop cable through the metal strain relief as shown above prior to connecting power supply to receiver. Plug into power outlet. 4. Connect receiver to mixer or amplifi er. Make sure audio levels on the mixer are muted or off .
- Page 8 QUICK SET UP GUIDE 6. Turn on receiver. 7. On receiver, press and hold the UP or DOWN button to trigger Scan for a clear Group/Channel. After 8-20 seconds a Group/Channel˝ will appear on the receiver. 8. Sync handheld transmitter to receiver.
- Page 9 MULTIPLE SYSTEMS Setting up multiple systems utilizes the Scan – Sync functions described to the left. In general, compatible channels for synchronized use are organized by Group. (See the Group/Channel chart on page 30.) Be sure all receivers and transmitters are powered OFF. 1.
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Page 10: R41 And R42 Receiver Front Panel
FRONT PANEL R41 SINGLE RECEIVER R42 DUAL RECEIVER POWER switch. Press for instant ON. DOWN button. Only active in Menu Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn mode. Scrolls backwards through system OFF. menus. Also acts as hot key for autoscan when pushed and held. -
Page 11: R41 And R42 Receiver Back Panel
BACK PANEL R41 SINGLE RECEIVER R42 DUAL RECEIVER BNC connector for Antenna B. Metal strain relief. Allows power cable to loop through for added security. Ground lift switch to help eliminate ground loops or noise from DC power jack for external other sources. -
Page 12: R41 And R42 Lcd Display
R41 & R42 LCD DISPLAY RF (Radio Frequency). Displays RF Displays Level (receiver gain) or signal strength. Squelch (see Menu Functions, pg 14). Battery level. AF (Audio Frequency). Displays audio signal strength. 4 bars = Up to 14 hours 3 bars = 9 hours Indicates whether receiver is 2 bars = 7 hours unlocked or locked for security. -
Page 13: H60 Handheld Transmitter
H60 TRANSMITTER - HANDHELD The H60 is a 64 MHz wide spectrum transmitter. It covers both A and B frequency groups (pg 28). Grill ball. Protects capsule. Power ON/OFF and MUTE button. Replaceable part. Battery cover. Must be opened to Capsule housing. - Page 14 H60 TRANSMITTER - BATTERY COMPARTMENT Houses AA batteries (see Quick Set Up Dip switch to choose between Guide for installation instructions, pg 6). 30 Milliwatt (HI) and 10 Milliwatt (LO) power RF power output. H60 TRANSMITTER - TOP Dip switch with choice of 3 output gain Dip switch with choice of 3 output gain settings for capsule (0 dB, -6 dB, -12 dB).
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Page 15: B60 Bodypack Transmitter
B60 BODYPACK - FRONT PANEL The B60 is a 64 MHz wide spectrum transmitter. It covers both A and B frequency groups (pg 30). Bottom Infrared panel. Point towards the SYNC Antenna. Plug into bodypack and button on the receiver when locking thread on and off . -
Page 16: Receiver Operating Instructions / Menu Functions
RECEIVER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS By understanding the menu structure it is easy to operate and make adjustments to the system. GROUP (1-10) CHANNEL (1-7) LEVEL (-12 to +9) SQUELCH (5 – 45) DISPLAY LOCK (ON, OFF) (FREQUENCY, CHANNEL, SQUELCH, LEVEL) PILOT (ON, OFF) SCAN (SCAN FOR T-LOCK (ON, OFF) OPEN FREQUENCY) - Page 17 This setting allows for additional gain control over the receiver. The factory setting is +6, a good gain setting for Audix dynamic microphones. The VX5 condenser microphone has much more output than a dynamic mic and is better suited in the -6 or -9 range.
- Page 18 the signal required. Squelch also affects operating distance. Unless you run into extreme conditions where you need more or less operating range than normal, we recommend keeping the squelch around the factory setting of +15. DISPLAY There are two default options for the LCD screen: FREQUENCY˝ or CHAN˝. Additionally, you have a choice of displaying either SQ˝...
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Page 19: Using The H60 Handheld Transmitter
SCAN The option to perform a scan for a clear channel. The Audix Performance Series Wireless Scan feature performs a scan to find clear and open frequencies as well as compatible frequencies when using multiple systems. T-LOCK Transmitter lock. This function disables the POWER and MUTE button on the handheld transmitter. - Page 20 CONTROLLING DISTORTION Audix capsules are designed to handle very high sound pressure levels without distortion. If distortion is detected, try to minimize or eliminate it from the mixing console by turning down the trim and gain controls. If distortion persists, there is a gain setting at the capsule.
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Page 21: Using The B60 Bodypack Transmitter
Hint: Padding the sensitivity of the capsule at the source is the most eff ective way to control distortion without changing the natural sound quality or response of the microphone. USING THE B60 BODYPACK TRANSMITTER There are three buttons that control the menu functions—SET, UP (forward) and DOWN (backwards). - Page 22 TO SET LEVEL Press and hold the SET button until LEVEL˝ appears on the display. Press the SET button once and Mic Level (gain) or Line Level will flash. Use the UP button or DOWN button to select either Mic or Line Level. Press the SET button again. Use the UP button or DOWN button to select the gain level desired.
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Page 23: Performance Tips
The bodypack uses a mini 3-pin XLR connector for all microphones. Other brands of microphones can be used with the Audix Performance Series Wireless system; however, it will be necessary to rewire the microphone connector to a mini 3-pin XLR (f ). In this case,... -
Page 24: Rackmounts
ANTENNAS Both antennas must be installed in order for the diversity function to work properly. Always attach both antennas to the receiver. RACKMOUNTS RMT 41 Kit RMT 4161 Optional accessory. Includes Optional accessory. Adapts one R41 or R61 RMT 4161 and BNC cables for front receiver into a single 19 inch rack space. -
Page 25: Rackmount Installation
RACKMOUNT INSTALLATION RMT 4161 Holes for rackmount screws Machine screw The holes for attaching rackmounts are located on the sides of the receiver. The rackmounts are attached with two Phillips head screws and are intended to lay over the Torx machine screw that holds the receiver enclosure together. For additional support, the Torx screw may be removed and used as one of the fastening screws for the rackmount. - Page 26 RMT 241 Using the larger Phillips head screw, fasten the metal rackmount ears to the outside of each receiver. Fasten the fl at connecting metal piece to the inside of each receiver. Place the two receivers together and line up the holes in order to adjoin the two pieces.
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Page 27: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Check your power cord to make sure it's plugged Receiver won’t power up Bad connection into the outlet and receiver correctly Make sure they are installed correctly (pg 6) or Batteries check the battery life indicator Transmitter will on the transmitter not power up... -
Page 28: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS R41/R42 Receiver Frequency Range A: 522 MHz - 554 MHz / B: 554 MHz - 586 MHz Bandwidth 32 MHz Compatible Systems Up to 16 systems (R41) / 8 systems (R42) simultaneous use Switchable Frequencies 106 Pre-coordinated frequencies Manual Mode Frequency Response 45 Hz –... - Page 29 H60 Handheld Transmitter 10 mW, 30 mW RF Power Output 64 MHz Frequency Bandwidth 0 dB, -6 dB, -12 dB Gain Controls Input Connector 2 AA 1.5 V Batteries Included 110 mA typical Current Consumption Approximately 14 hours Battery Life (depending on battery type and usage) Input Impedance >140 dB (depending on capsule)
- Page 30 R41A GROUP/CHANNEL CHART (522 - 554) GROUP 545.625 541.475 547.475 554.125 553.300 553.625 553.600 553.450 550.500 551.725 544.500 541.075 547.075 549.675 551.625 547.350 552.975 549.700 547.875 550.500 543.575 540.450 546.450 548.650 544.925 543.475 552.150 548.775 546.425 549.575 542.350 539.625 542.850 548.125 541.600 542.400...
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Page 31: Group/Channel Charts
INTERNATIONAL E FREQUENCY GROUP/CHANNEL CHART Audix offers wireless systems that work with the international free frequency (823 – 832 MHz and 863 – 865 MHz). GROUP 823.625 823.825 823.175 827.450 823.500 823.250 824.025 824.975 823.000 823.975 828.275 825.000 827.200 828.575 824.500... - Page 32 503.682.6933 ©2018 Audix Corporation All Rights Reserved. Audix and the Audix Logo are trademarks of Audix Corporation. v.13...
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