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SABINE TRUE MOBILITY WIRELESS SYSTEM SWM3000 Operating Manual

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OPERATING GUIDE
Version 4
Models:
SWM3000
SWM1600
WARNING : DON'T WORRY!
Every other wireless microphone manual has to warn
users about the perils of feedback with wireless mics.
Welcome to Sabine True Mobility Wireless Systems,
where the only feedback we get is how good it sounds!

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  • Page 1 SWM1600 WARNING : DON’T WORRY! Every other wireless microphone manual has to warn users about the perils of feedback with wireless mics. Welcome to Sabine True Mobility Wireless Systems, where the only feedback we get is how good it sounds!

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    True Mobility Wireless Systems Serial No.: Year of Manufacture: 1999 following I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive and Standard. Place: Alachua, Florida, USA Signature: Date: January 4, 2002 Full Name: Doran Oster, Sabine President...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents SECTION ONE : INTRODUCTION ............... 6 1.1 Using this Operating Guide ................... 6 1.2 System Description ......................6 1.3 System Features......................7 SECTION TWO : FRONT & BACK PANEL VIEWS ..........8 2.1 Back Panel View ......................8 2.2 UHF Front Panel View ....................
  • Page 5 11.3 XLR Connector ......................35 11.4 Beltpack Transmitter Schematic ................35 11.5 Engineering Specifications..................36 SECTION TWELVE : CAUTIONS & WARRANTY ..........38 INDEX ........................40 Sabine True Mobility Wireless Operating Guide Version 4 Models: SWM3000 & SWM1600 © 2003 Sabine, Inc. B1-SWM-Op-Guide-v4.pmd 030108-hto...

  • Page 6: Section One : Introduction

    Section 7 details the True Mobility’s De-Esser. Section 8 explains the use of the Compressor. Section 9 gives tips on how to get the best performance from your Sabine Wireless, and describes some possible operating problems and their solutions. Section 10 has frequency charts for all currently available Sabine Wireless systems.

  • Page 7: System Features

    Section One : Introduction Sabine offers a different approach: on-board processing at no extra cost, all dedicated to one microphone. We call this Targeted Input Processing. With Targeted Input Processing, no mic gets more processing than it needs, and every mic gets precise, targeted control perfectly suited to provide optimal performance.

  • Page 8: Section Two : Front & Back Panel Views

    Compartment WARNING: Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or other non-rechargeable batteries. Non-rechargeable batteries will explode if placed in a battery charger. For best results, use Sabine 7.2-volt rechargeable batteries (SWABAT). 2.3 VHF Front Panel View Power & Power LED...

  • Page 9: Section Three : System Components

    Channel Selector available Antenna NOTE: SWM1600 VHF microphones and trans- Power/Battery Power Switch mitters do not have a NOTE: Use only Sabine 7.2-volt Rechargeable or 9-volt Alkaline battery GROUP selector. 3.2 Beltpack Transmitter L o w Battery Power Indicator Switch...

  • Page 10: Section Four : Quick Setup

    FBX function and control. 1. Place the receiver in an open area within visual range 1. Patch the Sabine receiver into your mixer or amp and of the intended microphone locations. Note that the position the speakers; then turn on the receiver, trans- range of your microphones is about 100 meters, but mitter, and microphone.

  • Page 11: Section Five : Receiver & Transmitter Setup

    5.1.2 Antenna Dividers & Extension Antennas When multiple UHF or VHF systems are in use, a Sabine antenna divider (UHF systems: SWA- 4U; VHF systems: SWA- 4V) can be used to minimize the number of antennas. Extension antennas can be added to maintain good reception even when receivers are far from transmitters.

  • Page 12: Audio Output Connection

    Section Five: Receiver & Transmitter Setup CAUTIONS - Since the installation of the antennas influ- ences the operating efficiency of the receiver, the most important rule is to minimize the dis- tance between receiving antenna and trans- mitter for better reception and performance. - Keep the system away from electrical-noise sources (electric motors, refrigerators, arc welders, etc.).

  • Page 13: Beltpack Headset/Lavalier Microphone Connection

    The number of LEDs that light up will indicate the strength of the interference. NOTE: Some interference can be dealt with using Sabine’s two-stage squelch. Adjust the Squelch control knob (“SQ” on rear panel of unit) clockwise until all RF Signal LEDs go out.

  • Page 14: Transmitter Led Indicators

    NOTE: The Sabine Wireless receiver has a two-stage squelch system that allows you to turn on or off your transmitter while the receiver and sound system are on—without causing pops or clicks from the Sabine Wireless system.

  • Page 15: Group & Channel Selection

    Section Five: Receiver & Transmitter Setup 5.4 Group & Channel Selection Sabine True Mobility UHF Wireless transmitters are preprogrammed with 30 switchable combinations of Groups/Channels; True Mobility VHF Wireless trans- mitters are preprogrammed with 16 switchable Chan- Group & Channel...

  • Page 16: Audio Output Settings

    ANSI and NEDA 1604A) will typically provide 8 hours or more of operation. Your True Mobility Wireless System comes with a Sabine rechargeable 9-volt size) Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery. This battery can be recharged using the built-in battery charger on your receiver.

  • Page 17: Handheld Microphone (Sw30-H, Sw16-H)

    Figure 5q - Beltpack Transmitter Battery Replacement NOTE when changing batteries during performance: The Sabine Wireless receiver has a two- stage squelch system that allows you to turn on or off your transmitter while the receiver and sound system are on—without causing pops or clicks from the Sabine Wireless system.

  • Page 18: Dual Battery Charger

    For full charge, we recom- mend that batteries be charged overnight. NOTE 1: Sabine NiMH batteries are shipped in a minimum charge state. We recommend that you charge your Sabine NiMH battery overnight before using it in a performance.

  • Page 19: Section Six : Fbx Feedback Exterminator

    Lavalier microphones are also frequently omnidirectional, meaning they pick up sound equally from all directions, increasing the chance of feedback due to increased sensitivity to the sound emanating from the speakers. The Sabine True Mobility solves this problem by attenuating very narrow bands of feedback- -10 dB cut at 500, 630, prone frequencies.

  • Page 20: Two Fbx Advantages

    Section SIX : FBX Feedback Exterminator 6.2 Two FBX Advantages Direct Hit on Feedback! There are two reasons why the True Mobility system from Sabine is able to eliminate FBX filter feedback while maintaining a high quality You get back this Feedback audio signal.

  • Page 21: Who Needs The Fbx

    Constant Q filters, when in fact they get substantially wider as they get deeper. The only way to know for sure if the filters are truly Constant Q is to inspect their frequency response curves. Sabine FBX Filters are true Constant Q filters.

  • Page 22: Default Fbx Filter Settings

    You may reengage these noise gates upon conclusion of your FBX setup. 3. Patch your Sabine receiver into the mixer or amp channel. Set the amp master output gain to a normal operating position.

  • Page 23: Bypass Button

    7. During Setup mode, do not talk into the microphone or pass audio program through a transmitter. This may cause the Sabine True Mobility™ system to set inappropriate filters. The only appropri- ate use of the setup mode is to create and filter feedback.

  • Page 24: Section Seven : De-Esser Set Up

    2.5 KHz, and generally tapers off above 10 KHz. 7.1.1 The True Mobility De-esser The Sabine De-Esser is a type of compressor that operates at frequencies between 2.5 KHz and 12 KHz. The De-Esser reduces the amplitude of vocal sibilant sounds which may become apparent when a singer or speaker gets too close to the microphone.

  • Page 25: Section Eight : Compressor Set Up

    Compression ratio is the ratio of Figure 8a - Compressor Section the input gain change to the out- put gain change. The compression ratio on your Sabine Wireless ranges from 1:1 to infin- ity:1 (limiting). Thresh: Compression threshold is the level at which the compressor/limiter begins to act on the signal.

  • Page 26: Suggested Compressor Settings

    Section Eight : Compressor Set Up 8.3 Suggested Compressor Settings 8.3.1 Vocal Compression The renowned expressiveness of the human voice is due in large part to its dynamics. A vocal that varies from a whisper to a scream has a strong emotional impact, but those same dynamics present a challenge to the sound engineer.

  • Page 27: Possible Compression Trouble Areas

    Section Nine : Compressor Setup 8.4 Possible Compression Trouble Areas Like any signal processing, compression can be misused, and cause undesirable problems in the audio signal. Some of these problems include: 1. Noise. If the threshold for compression is set too low, and the output gain is raised substantially to make up for the gain loss of compression, the resulting output signal can be noisy.

  • Page 28: Section Nine : Tips And Troubleshooting

    · Keep receiver antennas away from RF signal generating equipment (computers, high-voltage equip- ment, etc.). · If the receiver is rack mounted, you can use the Sabine SWA100 Rear to Front Antenna Converter Kit or one of the Extension Antenna kits ( UHF systems: SWAUEXT; VHF systems: SWAVEXT) to improve RF performance.

  • Page 29: Section Ten : Multiple Frequency & Use Charts

    SECTION TEN : Multiple Frequency & Use Charts SECTION TEN : MULTIPLE FREQUENCY & USE CHARTS 10.1 UHF Frequency Code U3 [USA] SWM-3000 UHF transmitters and receivers have both Group and Channel selector knobs. The channels within each group have been arranged so that you can use up to 14 wireless units at a single location without having the units interfere with each other.

  • Page 30: Uhf Frequency Code U808C [Export]

    Section Ten : Multiple Frequency & Use Charts 10.2 UHF Frequency Code U2 [Export] SWM-3000 UHF transmitters and receivers have both Group and Channel selector knobs. The channels within each group have been arranged so that you can use up to 10 wireless units at a single location without having the units interfere with each other.

  • Page 31: Vhf Frequencies [Usa]

    797.225 798.300 800.750 801.925 10.4 VHF Frequencies [USA] The following frequencies are offered for the USA market. Refer to the Frequency Group Code on your Sabine SWM-1600 VHF receiver. 200.350~202.600 MHz (TV Channel 11 - 198~204MHz) Ch.1 Ch.2 Ch.3 Ch.4 Ch.5...

  • Page 32: Vhf Frequencies [Export]

    Section Ten : Multiple Frequency & Use Charts 10.5 VHF Frequencies [Export] The following frequencies are offered for the export market. NOTE: Frequencies offered are subject to change. Please consult the back of your VHF receiver for the frequency group number and frequency chart.

  • Page 33: Section Eleven : Appendices

    Section Eleven : Appendices SECTION ELEVEN : APPENDICES 11.1 FBX Configuration DIP Switch WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD! UNPLUG receiver BEFORE taking off top cover! Seri- ous injury or death may result if unit is opened/worked on while plugged in. These proce- dures are to be performed by qualified personnel only.

  • Page 34: Beltpack Transmitter Connector Wiring Diagrams

    Section Eleven : Appendices 11.2 Beltpack Transmitter Connector Wiring Diagrams Two-wire electret condenser microphone capsule Three-wire electret condenser microphone capsule Dynamic microphone Electric guitar Line-in (impedance 8K ohm ATT. 10 dB)

  • Page 35: Xlr Connector

    Section Eleven : Appendices 11.3 XLR Connector 1. Shield 2. Positive 3. Negative 11.4 Beltpack Transmitter Schematic B2-SWM-Op-Guide-v4.pmd 030108-hto...

  • Page 36: Engineering Specifications

    Battery Charger: Built-in dual slot source provided at microphone connector pin #4 relative to pin Antennas: 2, 3/4 #1 of a Sabine True Mobility wireless beltpack transmitter. Power Supply: 12-15 VDC/100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz Weight: 18 g Rack-Mountable case, (1U with rack mount ears) Dimensions: 11 x 26.8 mm...
  • Page 37 Compliance Statement for European RTTE Directive 1999/5/EC In accordance with RTTE Directive 1999/5/EC, which took effect on April 8, 2000, for most countries in Europe, Sabine Inc. hereby certifies the following to apply for all models of the Sabine True Mobility™ Wireless Microphone systems and components: 1.

  • Page 38: Section Twelve : Cautions & Warranty

    Section Twelve: Cautions and Warranties SECTION TWELVE : CAUTIONS & WARRANTY Warning! This equipment must be earthed. Caution! Risk of electric shock. Do not open. Warning! Caution! Shock hazard. Do not remove covers. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Warning! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

  • Page 39: Limited Warranty

    Sabine’s negligence. Sabine does not assume liability for personal injury or WARRANTY AND SERVICES TO BE SPECIFIED AND PROVIDED BY THE AUTHORIZED property damage arising out of or caused by a non-Sabine alteration or attachment, nor does Sabine DISTRIBUTOR FOR EACH COUNTRY.

  • Page 40: Index

    Index Index Symbols 1/10-octave Filter 32 FBX Configuration DIP Switch 22, 33 Oscillation Mode 36 1/3 octave Filter 19 FBX Dynamic Filter 23 Output Impedanc 36 1/3-octave Filter 20 FBX Feedback Exterminator 7 Output (Amplifier) 22 1/4-inch Jack 10, 12 FBX Filter 6, 10 Output (Balanced) 12, 16 1/5-octave Filter 32, 33...

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