P52001_M2-System_OM 2/13/08 4:16 PM Page 1 wireless M2 Wireless In-Ear Monitor System wireless wireless wireless wireless 0168 ! Set-up and Operation Pages 2-13 Installation et utilisation Pages 14-25 Configuración y funcionamiento Páginas 26-37 Configuração e operação Páginas 38-49 Impostazioni e Utilizzo Pagine 50-61 Einrichtung und Betrieb Seiten 62-73 Opstelling en gebruik Pagina 74-85
P52001_M2-System_OM 2/13/08 4:16 PM Page 2 2 WARNING! USE AS LOW A VOLUME AS POSSIBLE. PERMANENT HEARING DAMAGE CAN RESULT FROM USING THIS SYSTEM AT EXCESSIVE VOLUMES. For safe operation of this in-ear monitor system, do not listen at excessive sound pressure levels. Most national safety and health administrations have established guidelines for maximum time being exposed to sound pressure levels before hearing damage occurs.
P52001_M2-System_OM 2/13/08 4:16 PM Page 3 3 M2 System Components M2R UHF Stereo Receiver M2T UHF Stereo Transmitter with AC adapter EP3 Dynamic Earphones Quick-start guide 1. Plug in the included AC adapter and connect to transmitter’s DC input. 6. Connect audio source(s) to inputs on the rear panel of the transmitter. 2. Insert 2 AA batteries in the M2R Stereo Receiver following polarity as indicated. 7. Power on M2T Stereo Transmitter. 8.
P52001_M2-System_OM 2/13/08 4:16 PM Page 4 4 M2 Wireless In-Ear Monitor System – Introduction Thank you for buying the Audio-Technica M2 Wireless In-Ear Monitor System. This feature-rich in-ear monitor system is designed to provide you with comfortable high-fidelity sound on stage. The M2 is a frequency-agile in-ear monitor system designed to make stage monitoring more effective, comfortable, portable, and intelligible.
P52001_M2-System_OM 2/13/08 4:16 PM Page 5 5 M2 Transmitter Controls (front panel) (rear panel) 7 2 3 3 4 1 9 5 6 9 10 11 10 11 13 8 12 1. Power LED. Lights red when power is applied. 11. Inputs. Combination input jacks offer both XLR and 1/4" jacks. 2. Power switch. Depress once to turn on. Depress again to turn off. 12. DC input. Plug the included power supply in here. 3. L/1 and R/2 trim control. Controls level of corresponding audio input. 13. Cord hook.
P52001_M2-System_OM 2/13/08 4:16 PM Page 6 6 M2 Receiver Controls 1 2 3 7 5 7 9 8 10 16 11 4 6 17 10 12 1. On/off volume knob. Turn inner knob to the right; turns on with click. Turn volume up with clockwise turn; turn volume down with counterclockwise turn. 2. Balance control. 12 o’clock position offers equal left (L1) and right (R2) level in both ears.
P52001_M2-System_OM 2/13/08 4:16 PM Page 7 7 DIP Switches DIP Switch 1–Limiter Limits output level to earphones. Up—ON (factory setting); Down— OFF. IMPORTANT: Leave limiter ON. This setting protects your hearing from unexpected signal peaks; it does not protect your hearing from long-term exposure to high SPLs. DIP Switch 2–Headphones Output Switches headphones output between Mix and Stereo. Up—MIX; Down—STEREO (factory setting).
P52001_M2-System_OM 2/13/08 4:16 PM Page 8 8 System Operation Placement: Location For best operation, place the transmitter near the performance location. The transmitter should be at least 1 meter (3 feet) from the receiver. Keep antennas away from noise sources such as digital equipment, motors, automobiles and neon lights, as well as away from large metal objects. Audio-Technica recommends that you do not locate the M2T Stereo Transmitter in the same rack with a wireless microphone receiver.
P52001_M2-System_OM 2/13/08 4:16 PM Page 9 9 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.
P52001_M2-System_OM 2/13/08 4:16 PM Page 10 10 A. Basic Stereo Set-up Band Mix Right Band Mix Left Loop Out L/1 Right Loop Out R/2 Input L/1 Left Input R/2 (optional) M2T MIXER RECORDING DEVICE M2R AMBIENT MICROPHONE (optional) Band Mix Right ((( ))) Band Mix Left B.
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P52001_M2-System_OM 2/13/08 4:16 PM Page 12 12 Specifications† Overall System UHF Operating Frequencies Band Band E: Band F: Band L: Band M: Frequency Range 790.000 to 822.000 MHz 832.000 to 865.000 MHz 575.000 to 608.000 MHz 614.000 to 647.000 MHz Number of Frequencies 100 100 100 100 Not all frequency bands available in all areas. Please check with local regulations.
P52001_M2-System_OM 2/13/08 4:16 PM Page 13 13 M2 Frequency Plans M-Band CH-1 CH-2 CH-3 CH-4 CH-5 CH-6 CH-7 CH-8 CH-9 CH-10 Used U.S. TV Channels Used European TV-Channels GroupA 615.125 619.625 621.375 624.375 630.875 632.375 639.875 642.625 644.875 646.875 GroupB 614.000 619.500 622.000 623.125 628.250 629.125 639.500 642.250 644.000 647.000 GroupC 614.500 619.500 626.125 632.375 634.375 641.500 642.000 644.500 645.500 646.250 GroupD 615.875 619.625 620.375 622.375 630.625 633.625 640.375 642.