Alesis MicLink Wireless - Systems Manual

Introduction

1. Make sure all items listed in the Box Contents are included.
2. READ SAFETY INSTRUCTION BOOKLET BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT.
3. Place the product in an appropriate location for operation.

Box Contents

• MicLink Wireless Transmitter
• MicLink Wireless Receiver
• Power Adapter
• Mini USB Cable
• User Guide
• Safety & Warranty Manual

Support
For complete system requirements, compatibility information, and product registration, visit the Alesis website: alesis.com/miclink-wireless.
For additional product support, visit alesis.com/support.

Operating Tips

• Make sure to keep your hand only on the microphone and keep your hand at least 2 inches (5 cm) away from the transmitter.
• For optimal range, hold the microphone and transmitter away from your body.

Quick Setup

1. First, ensure that the transmitter has been fully charged.
2. Connect your dynamic microphone to the transmitter.
3. Use a standard 1/4" cable (not included) to connect the receiver's Output to your mixer or powered speaker.
4. Install batteries or use the included power adapter to provide power to the receiver.
5. Flip the power switch to the "On" position for the transmitter and receiver.
6. Press the Pair Button on the receiver and hold the Pair Button on the transmitter for 3 seconds. The pair LED will be lit solid on the transmitter and receiver when they have successfully connected.
7. Set the receiver antenna to a vertical position.
8. Set the volume control on the receiver to the highest level possible without distorting or clipping the mixer or powered speaker. This level will vary with the settings of mixer or powered speaker gain and/or volume.

Connection Diagram

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Transmitter Features

1. MicLink Power Switch – Adjust this switch to turn the transmitter on/off.
2. Pairing LED – Blinks slowly when searching for the receiver. Blinks rapidly when pairing to the receiver. Lights up solid when paired to the receiver.
3. Mic Release – Press this clip to secure or release your mic with the transmitter.
4. Mini USB Port – Connect the included Mini USB cable to charge the transmitter.
5. Charging LED – Illuminates red when the transmitter is being charged. Illuminates green when the transmitter is finished charging.
6. Pair Button – Hold this button for 3 seconds to connect the transmitter with the receiver.

Receiver Features

Front Panel

1. Pair Button – Press this button to connect to the transmitter. The Pair LED will illuminate when connected to the transmitter.
2. Pair LED – Blinks slowly when searching for the transmitter. Blinks rapidly when pairing to the transmitter.
   Lights up solid when paired to the transmitter.
3. Power LED – Illuminates when the receiver is powered on.
4. Volume – Adjusts the volume of the signal going to the Output.
5. Output – Use a standard 1/4" cable (not included) to connect the MicLink Wireless receiver to your mixer or powered speaker.

Rear Panel

1. Battery Compartment – Insert 2 AAA batteries here to power the receiver.
2. On/Off Switch – Slide this switch to power the receiver on.
3. Power Input – Connect the included 5V DC, 1A Center-Pin Positive adapter power adapter here.
4. Antenna – Place the antenna in a vertical position for best results in transmitting the wireless signal. If the wireless signal quality is poor, change the position of the antenna.

Troubleshooting

No signal

• Make sure both the transmitter and receiver are powered on.
• Make sure to keep your hand only on the microphone and keep your hand at least 2 inches (5 cm) away from the transmitter.
• Make sure you are within the 60-foot (20-meter) transmitting range.
• Make sure the transmitter and receiver have been paired.
• Make sure the volume controls on your mixer and speakers are turned up.
• Check the power LEDs on both the receiver and transmitter. If one of them is off, check that the device is powered correctly: o Connect the power adapter to (or install fresh AAA batteries in) the receiver. o Make sure the transmitter has been charged.

Weak signal

• Make sure there are no objects (computers, walls, furniture, etc.) between the transmitter and receiver.
• Make sure you are within the 60-foot (20-meter) transmitting range.
• If the receiver is being powered from batteries, install fresh AAA batteries.

Poor signal quality

• Keep any connected audio cables away from the receiver's antenna.
• If the receiver is being powered from batteries, install fresh AAA batteries.

Specifications

Dimensions (length x width x height):
Receiver: 4.6" x 2.6" x 1.25"; 117 mm x 66 mm x 32 mm
Transmitter: 1.25" x 4" x 1.25"; 32 mm x 102 mm x 32 mm
Weight:
Receiver: 0.25 lbs.; 0.11 kg
Transmitter: 0.10 lbs.; 0.04 kg
Wireless Connection: 2.4 GHz; 14 channels
Wireless Transmission Range: 60 feet; 20 meters
Receiver Power: 5V DC, 1A, center-positive adapter or 2 AAA batteries