Declaration of Conformity EC - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CE MARKING We, the Manufacturer SABINE, INC.
Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. Section Contents 3 3 2. PRODUCT VIEWS 2.1. Receivers 2.1.1. Front panel views 2.1.2. Back panel Views 2.2. Transmitters 2.2.1. Handheld 2.2.2. Beltpack 2.3. Components 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 3. QUICK SETUPS 3.1. Receiver & Transmitter Quick Setup 3.2. FBX Quick Setup 3.3. Tips for Good RF Performance 3.4. Common Sources of RF Interference 6 6 6 10 10 4. TRANSMITTER OPERATION 4.1. First step 4.2. Displays and Settings 4.2.1. LCD Display 4.2.2.
Introduction 1. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing a Sabine 2.4 GHz Smart Spectrum True Mobility™ Wireless System. True Mobility™ Wireless Systems give you all the built-in processing you need on every microphone, and offer unique and powerful features unavailable with any other wireless microphone 1.1. Section Contents Section 2 Product Views — illustrates system components (front & back panel views, transmitters, accessory lists and part numbers).
Product Views 2. PRODUCT VIEWS 2.1. Receivers 2.1.1. Front panel views Ch. A Channel Select, Contrast Antenna 1 Front Mount Ch. A Display FBX Mic DeModel esser Compressor Limiter RF Ch. Output Select Level Program Ch. B Channel Select, Contrast Ch. B Display Power Antenna 2 Front Mount Fig. 2a - SW72-NDR & SW72-R Two-channel Receivers Fig. 2b - SW71-NDR & SW71-R One-channel Receivers 2.1.2.
Product Views 2.2. Transmitters Product Views 2 Transmitter Controls 1 Select Button 2 Up Button 3 Down Button ON ON ON 2.2.1. Handheld OFF MUTE ON SELECT 1 2.4 GHZ SMART SPECTRUM 3 Battery LCD Antenna Battery Switch SWC-POWR plug-in charger jack Shown with cable attached. Requires assembly. Fig. 2h - SWC70CL - SW70-HD3 & SW70-HD5 Mic Clip with Built-in Charger 2 1 2.2.2. Beltpack ON ON ON OFF MUTE ON Antenna SELECT 2.
Quick Setups 3. QUICK SETUPS 3.1. Receiver & Transmitter Quick Setup Please read Section Four Transmitter Operation and Section Five Receiver Operation for a complete understanding of how to set up your Sabine 2.4 GHz Smart Spectrum True MobilityTM System. 3.2. FBX Quick Setup 1 Transmitter range is 100 meters line-of-sight Use Sabine’s SWASS-EXT Extension Antenna Kit when line-of-sight path is not possible Be sure that all transmitters are off.
Quick Setups Beltpack Opening/Closing Instructions Transmitter Controls To Open: Press down firmly on Battery Door Handle and slide away from LCD, then swing up and back. 1 Select Button 2 Up Button 3 Down Button BATTERY DOOR HANDLE To Close: Swing door down, flush with transmitter body. Slide door up toward LCD. Push in and up firmly on Battery Door Handle with thumb until door lip catches. 2 ON ON ON OFF MUTE ON To Open: Swing door up from indented area on body. SELECT 2.
Quick Setups Place microphone and speakers in primary position. Press and hold the SETUP button (Fig. 3d) on the receiver until the 1 2 LCD SETUP indicator (Fig. 3e) flashes 4 times and SETUP stays lit — then release it. NOTE: DO NOT TALK INTO YOUR SYSTEM while in Setup Mode. Slowly raise the gain on the mixer or amp until FBX eliminates the first few feedback tones. With each new feedFig. 3d - FBX: SETUP 3 Fig.
Quick Setups COMPRESSOR/LIMITER Vocal Settings Vocals RATIO A soft voice could be set to 2:1, whereas a loud voice might require a ratio setting of 6:1. THRESH The higher the threshold setting, the more signal is required to initiate compression. Ideally this should be set to reign in peak levels, and allow signals of lower gain to pass uncompressed. Threshold settings will depend on the nature and variety of the signal source. ATTACK Short attack times usually work well for voice.
Quick Setups 3.3. Tips for Good RF Performance Antenna Placement Caution As a general precaution, keep 2.4 GHz cordless telephones, microwave ovens, WLAN antennas and 2.4 GHz wireless video camera transmitters twice the distance from your Sabine wireless microphone system antennas as that of your Sabine 2.4 GHz transmitters. • Avoid potential sources of RF interference by performing a scan using Sabine’s Remote Control Software.
Sabine 2.4 GHz Smart Spectrum® Wireless E-SWM7000-OpGuide-031219.
Transmitter Operation TA4F connector Fig. 4a 4. TRANSMITTER OPERATION 4.1. First step Before you begin, let’s look at a few basics regarding your transmitters. The handheld mic is ready to go — the microphone and transmitter are combined in one unit. To use the belt pack transmitter, however, you will have to connect a lavalier or headworn microphone (or instrument pickup) to its input.
Transmitter Operation 4.2.2. Accessing Transmitter Controls Control of all your transmitter functions is made using the Select button and the Up/Down buttons. These control buttons are located inside the access compartment on the beltpack or handheld transmitters. Opening the Beltpack Transmitter Access Compartment: 1. Press down firmly with both thumbs on door handle (above Sabine logo) and slide away from LCD. 2.
Transmitter Operation or Channel Select Input Select PAD Select Low Cut Default Screen Fig. 4g ~ or ~ NOTE: The SW70-H handheld microphone has PAD settings of 0, -6, -14 and -20 only. All transmitters are shipped at the default setting of -14. ~ Transmitter LCD Display Cycle Pressing the Parameter Select button cycles the LCD through the following screens. Individual screens appear for approximately 4 seconds, during which the function is editable.
Transmitter Operation 2. 3. ON/MUTE. In internal position #2, the external switch acts as a typical mute switch. Use this setting if you trust the microphone user to switch the microphone audio output on and off as needed; it will not conserve battery life in MUTE condition, but will allow the receiver to monitor and display the RF signal strength in either switch position. In the on position the default LCD will display ON. Both audio and RF are on.
Transmitter Operation IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION Acceptable Batteries for use with Handheld & Beltpack Transmitters SW70-H Handheld Microphones ) 1 “C” size (26x50mm, • NiMH Rechargeable (Sabine part #: SWBC1) • Alkaline: NEDA 14A - ANSI 14A - IEC LR14 • Heavy Duty batteries (NOT recommended) SW70-T Beltpack Transmitters ) 2 “AA” size (14.5x50.
Transmitter Operation 4.2.4.2. Charging Your Batteries Equipment Connections. Each SW70T or SW70H transmitter comes equipped with an SWC-POWR Tireless Wireless™ plug-in charger (see Fig. 4l). In addition, each SW70H comes with its own battery-charging mic clip (SWC70-CL). The SWC-POWR charger can be plugged directly into either the transmitter or into the clip.
Receiver Operation 5. RECEIVER OPERATION 5.1. LCD Display. The receiver LCD display is shown below (Fig. 5b). Two-channel receivers feature two LCDs, one for each channel. The display provides a snapshot report of the condition of your wireless channel, including battery status information sent from the transmitter by telemetry. The right two-thirds of the display primarily shows status information regarding the condition of your receiver channel, as follows: Fig.
Receiver Operation Receiver LCD Status Bars Diversity Status: Either 1 or 2 is lit, showing the active antenna. RF Signal Strength Indicator: Indicates presence of RF (from transmitter, or external sources) on the chosen reception channel. The greater the number of illuminated icons, the stronger the RF signal detected.
Receiver Operation 5.2. Parameter Control & LCD Display 5.2.1. One set of Controls for 1 or 2 Channels Whether you have a one- or two-channel SWM7000 series receiver is apparent by the number of LCD displays on the front panel. However, only one set of control knobs is provided for either one- or two-channel receivers. Note that in a 2-channel receiver, this set of controls is shared, and assigned to a channel by pushing either the A or B Channel Select button (see Section 5.2.2).
Receiver Operation In addition, the Contrast/Channel Select button has another function, in 2channel receivers only (SWM72-R or SWM72-NDR). Such units feature two LCDs and two Contrast/Channel Select buttons. A single (without continuing pressure) push assigns all Parameter Control knobs to the selected channel. The button will light, the associated LCD will brighten, and the word EDIT will appear in the lower left of the LCD, all indicating the active edit channel.
Receiver Operation 5.5. Receiver Antenna Placement One of the biggest potential problems in any wireless system is RF interference. Understanding wave interference patterns will help you to place and orient your receivers and antennas properly, and thereby reduce the likelihood of RF interference. Your SWM7000 series receiver ships with two standard coaxial bipole antennas.
Receiver Operation 6. When using multiple receivers, try to maintain at least 1 foot (30 cm) distance between antennas from different units. If you are rack-mounting multiple receivers, you may want to avoid spacing them in adjacent rack spaces, to maintain distance between antennas.
Mic SuperModeling™ 6. MIC SUPERMODELING™ 6.1. Introduction Fig. 6a Microphones come in a dazzling variety of shapes, sizes, polar patterns, frequency response curves, phase response curves, etc. Few things arouse as much passion amongst audio engineers as discussions about what microphone to use in a given application. Sound rental companies and recording studios proudly tout their impressive microphone collections, and singers frequently favor a certain brand and model number as “perfect for my voice.
Mic SuperModeling™ There are no modeling settings for lavalier or headset microphones — mic placement makes these an unrealistic choice for modeling. NOTE: other lavalier microphones can be used with the Sabine Beltpack Transmitter. NOTE A very short crossfade of the audio signal occurs when switching between mic models. This ensures no digital artifacts will occur when you change the sound of the mic. 6.4.
FBX Feedback Exterminator 7. FBX FEEDBACK EXTERMINATOR® 7.1. FBX Introduction There are two types of FBX filters, fixed and dynamic. Both operate automatically. There is no audible difference between fixed and dynamic filters in terms of sonic purity; the difference arises in their application. 7.1.1. FBX Fixed Filters Fixed filters are set automatically during the FBX SETUP and will not change frequency until manually reset. Fig. 7a SETUP Indicator Fig.
FBX Feedback Exterminator fully, and your mixer meters show little movement when signal passes through, then your amplifier will have to work harder to process the weak signal. You will improve the performance of your sound system and lower system noise by reducing the gain on your power amp and increasing your mixer gain. FBX response time will also be better with proper gain structure. 4. First, turn on your receiver and select a clear channel (no RF Signal bars showing).
Compressor Limiter 8. COMPRESSOR/LIMITER OPERATION 8.1. Basics of Compression The dynamic range (how loud we can hear to how quiet a sound we can detect) of the human ear is far greater than the capability of sound systems to reproduce. Although some of this equipment limitation is at the upper extreme of the dynamic range (where too loud a signal will produce distortion), much of the restriction occurs at the low level end, where the signal disappears below the “noise floor” of the circuitry.
Compressor Limiter Gain: (Output Level) Since the output gain is attenuated whenever the input gain exceeds the compression threshold, the overall output level of a compressed signal will be reduced. Commonly, this reduced output gain is compensated for by raising the level of the output signal (the term is “gain make-up”). Output Level range may be adjusted from mute (minus infinity) up to +20 dB, in increments of 1 dB (depending on input). 8.3. Suggested Compression Settings 8.3.1.
Compressor Limiter 8.4. Possible Compression Trouble Areas Like any signal processing, compression can be misused, and improper application may cause undesirable side effects 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.
De-esser 9. DE-ESSER 9.1. De-mystifying De-essers Certain consonant sounds produced by the human voice contain more energy than others, and have the potential to overload a microphone capsule. This can produce a disproportionately harsh result when amplified through a sound system, and/or recorded to analog or digital storage media.
Program Save & Recall 10. PROGRAM SAVE & RECALL Most wireless microphone systems provide control of one or two settings (RF channel and maybe gain). With so little to remember, the ability to save and recall system settings has not been necessary. With the Sabine SWM7000 series, however, you get a very sophisticated processor with a variety of adjustable parameters. The ability to save and recall your carefully programmed setups can be a tremendous time-saver.
Multiple Systems Operation 11. MULTIPLE SYSTEMS OPERATION 11.1. Overview In many circumstances a single wireless microphone system is all that will be in use at any one time. Larger applications (church, concert hall, theater stage, conference room, etc), however, can often require a large array of wireless microphones, all demanding flawless uninterrupted simultaneous operation.
Multiple Systems Operation the antenna inputs of 6 receivers. A combination of 2-channel receivers (SW72-R or SW72-NDR), a set (2 pieces) of SWASS-EXT, and one SWA6SS, would reduce the antenna clutter of 12 transmission channels to a single pair of extension antennas. See Section 12 for more information about setup and use of the SWASS-EXT. 4. Fourth, software control for the ND series receivers allows up to 70 receiver channels to be controlled from a single computer.
Multiple Systems Operation 11.3. Antenna Distribution Amplifier Connection 1 To Extension Antennas Connect receiver Antenna 1 input to any RF Output 1 connector on the SWA6SS. . SWA6SS Antenna Distribution Amplifiers Receiver RF Output 2 Antenna 2 2 Antenna 1 Connect any receiver Antenna 2 to any RF Output 2 connector on the SWA6SS.
Extension Antennas 12. EXTENSION ANTENNAS 12.1. Overview Sabine’s SWM7000 series receivers are designed for easy interface with Sabine’s SWA-SSEXT Extension Antenna Kit (figure 12b). This triangular, attractive wood-grained unit is designed to mount easily and unobtrusively on a wall (allowing either a through-the-wall or out-the-bottom connection), or (by threading) atop a microphone stand for a more portable or temporary positioning.
Extension Antennas 1. Antenna repositioning. Provides solutions when receiver placement options are limited or challenging. Sabine’s Extension Antenna’s multiple mounting options allow higher placement (wall mount or microphone stand mount). 2. Barriers interrupting transmission. Anytime a barrier interferes with transmission and reception, Sabine’s SWA-SSEXT can be mounted on the transmitter side of the barrier with cable connections made on the receiver side.
Remote Control Operation 13. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION 13.1. Overview In many circumstances you will adjust and control your Sabine SWM7000 wireless microphone system using the front panel controls, as outlined in previous sections of this operating guide.
Remote Control Operation • RF Scan and Report, which measures strength for each of the 70 transmission channels, and displays a hierarchical ordering of the clearest, strongest channels to use during system setup and operation. You can print a copy of the scan results. • Additional memory options. In addition to saving presets in receiver memory, channel configuration settings can be saved to and recalled from disc or hard drive.
Remote Control Operation 13.1.3. Software Multiple Unit Control The true extent of the power of the SWM Remote Software is realized when it is used to control multiple wireless receivers. When ND-series receivers are connected in a network, the additional controls offered by the Remote Software over the entire system include: • Simultaneous multiple channel/system monitoring. The Remote Software “All Channel View” (figure 13h) shows all important status conditions for up to 70 transmission channels.
Remote Control Operation 3. IMPORTANT: Set dip switch #7 on the back of the first receiver to the “OFF” (down) position (default). Set dip switch #7 on all other networked receivers to the “ON” (up) position. 4. When all cable connections have been made, open the SWM7000 Remote Control Software program on your PC. The SWM7000 software will find all the receivers in the network and show them in a dialog box (receiver sequence can be reordered). Click “Accept” to control the network.
Remote Control Operation 13.4. Remote Control Operation Fig. 13c - Control Software Command View 13.4.1. Two Views, Two Sets of Controls The default main screen appears as shown in figure 13c. The top portion of the screen (above the “Active Channels” bar and two arrow buttons) is the Command View, showing details and allowing parameter adjustments for a single receiver channel at a time.
Remote Control Operation 13.4.2.1. FBX Settings (F4) Allows global settings of FBX filter width and maximum allowed FBX filter depth. As filters are set, they will conform to the global width chosen at the time of setting. It is thus possible to mix filter widths by changing the width value in between setting FBX filters. Maximum depth will be common to all FBX filters, and the value will update if the global setting is changed.
Remote Control Operation 13.4.2.5. RF Scan (F6) Use the RF scan to get a “picture” of the potential RF interference in your location. You should perform a scan before every program so you can see the ambient RF levels on all 70 channels of your system. Caution: The RF Scan mutes and Selectable takes control of the selected chanThreshold nel. All other functions are disNow scanning this frequency abled on the selected channel.
Remote Control Operation 13.4.2.6. Options Menu Copy Parameters. This window allows you to copy your settings for all functions to any number of other channels. Select the channel you want to copy from by first selecting the receiver, then the channel. From the Options Menu, choose Copy Parameters. You will see your selected channel displayed in a red field labeled “Copy Parameters From.
Tips & Troubleshooting 14. TIPS & TROUBLESHOOTING 14.1. Tips for Maximum Performance • Keep a clear and unobstructed path between transmitter and receiver. • Position receiver antennas at least one meter off the performance floor level. • Avoid placing receiver antennas near large metallic or other dense materials. • Keep receiver antennas away from RF signal generating equipment (computers, high-voltage equipment, etc.). • Position antennas perpendicular to each other.
Tips & Troubleshooting 14.3. Common Sources of RF Interference Since Marconi and others pioneered the first radio broadcasts, the radio spectrum has become increasingly crowded with a huge diversity and variety of RF sources. The strength, frequency, location, and timing cycles of these RF sources create a shifting pattern of interfering and overlapping frequencies and coverage patterns, which can render the use of radio microphones a difficult and unpredictable business.
Tips & Troubleshooting 2. Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANS) These computer network devices allow computers to connect via wireless devices that act as both receivers and transmitters. These lowpowered transceivers often have selectable channels and can utilize the entire 2.4 GHz band. In general, Sabine microphones should not be affected by these WLANS because their spread spectrum technology does not present a problem for the Sabine Smart SpectrumTM system.
FBX Theory & Practice 15. FBX THEORY & PRACTICE 15.1. Introduction to FBX® WHY FBX? Feedback is certainly the most pervasive challenge to the audio industry. The potential appearance of sudden, loud, out-of-control feedback is every sound engineer’s and musician’s nightmare. Unlike more subtle audio quality problems or shortcomings, feedback is embarrassingly obvious — it disturbs the performer, the audience, and the technician, and can damage equipment and just generally ruin your day.
FBX Theory & Practice nate feedback. A graphic equalizer would need more than 10,000 narrowband sliders to be as precise and powerful as your FBX. As an example of the power of FBX, figure 15b shows test results measured with a PA set up consisting of a microphone, mixer, FBX Feedback Exterminator®, power amp and two speakers. The system’s gain was first raised until the FBX removed nine feedback points. Next, the FBX was replaced with a graphic EQ.
FBX Theory & Practice 15.3.1. The FBX & True Mobility® Advantage After inventing FBX technology and refining it for over a decade, Sabine has brought our patented automatic feedback control to its fullest realization with the Sabine SWM7000 True Mobility® wireless systems. Our latest advance in maintaining the highest quality audio signal is due to the placement of the signal processing in the input chain of the microphone signal.
FBX Theory & Practice 14.3.2.3. Balancing Fixed & Dynamic Filters Each channel of your SWM7000 wireless receiver offers a total of 10 FBX filters (combined fixed and dynamic), which can be used as needed to exterminate feedback. After years of experience and experimentation, Sabine has settled upon a default balance of 7 fixed and 3 dynamic filters, set at the factory.
Appendices 15. APPENDICES Appendix A: Beltpack Connector Wiring Diagrams 1: GND 2: +3.3 VDC 3: AUDIO SIGNAL INPUT (50K OHM IMPEDENCE) 4: 20K TO GND Fig. A1 - Transmitter Input Connector Wiring Diagram TA4F SWITCHCRAFT Fig. A2 - 2-conductor Electret Wiring Diagram TA4F SWITCHCRAFT Fig. A3 - 3-conductor Electret Wiring Diagram Fig. A5 - AKG CK77 WR, C420L to Sabine SW70-T R150K Ohm Resistor TS connector Fig.
Appendices Appendix C: Specifications SW70 Series Receivers, 1- or 2-channel Digital Signal Processing Carrier Frequency Range: ISM Band 2400 - 2483.5 MHz Frequencies: 70 pre-programmed Oscillation Mode: PLL synthesized Receiving Mode: True diversity Sensitivity: 6 dBV at S/N over 70 dB Image Rejection: >63 dB Spurious Rejection: >76 dB Stability: < 5 ppm Maximum Deviation: +/- 150 KHz Dynamic Range: > 100 dB S/N Ratio: 95 dB (Typical) THD: <0.
Appendices Appendix D: Dip Switch Settings (Located on the receiver back panel) Front Panel Lock Status: LOCK 1 indicates all front panel controls are locked to prevent intentional tampering, or accidental programming. LOCK 2 indicates a subset of controls are locked, allowing selected others to be adjusted with software only. Default LOCK 2 setting locks out all functions except FBX and Program Load. In addition, the LCD contrast control is not locked in Lock 2.
Appendices Appendix F: Battery Endurance Tests (Typical) NiMH AA Battery (SWBC1, Typical) NiMH C Battery (SWAA2, Typical) Appendix G: Changing Audix Mic Capsules (SW70-H) Sabine's Mic SuperModeling™ function requires a baseline characteristic for the capsule in use. Therefore, after changing capsules, you will need to “tell” the transmitter which capsule is now attached. NOTE: this is only necessary when the capsule is changed. 1 2 Open the handheld mic’s battery door.
Cautions & Warranty 16. CAUTIONS & WARRANTY Japanese EMI Warning! This equipment must be earthed. Caution! Risk of electric shock. Do not open. 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. Attention! Cet appareil doit être relié à la terre. Attention! Risque de choc électrique; ne pas ouvrir.
Cautions & Warranty CAUTION! provide the necessary warranty service, you will be directed to the nearest other SABINE AUTHORIZED DEALER which can provide such service. OR: b. Ship the defective item, prepaid, to: SABINE, INC. 13301 NW US HIGHWAY 441 ALACHUA, FL 32615-8544 Include therewith a complete, detailed description of the problem, together with a legible copy of the original PROOF OF PURCHASE and a complete return address.
Index INDEX A Antenna Placement 22 Attack (Compressor) 9, 28 Audio Level Meter (LCD) 7, 13, 19 Audix Mic Capsules (OM3 & OM5) 25, 56 B FBX Theory 49, 50, 51, 52 Filter Time Out (FBX) 43 Front Panel Lock 19, 39, 43, 55 G Gain (Compressor) 29 Guitar Settings 9 Bass Guitar Settings 9 Battery Charging (First Time) 16 Battery Charging (Pairing) 14, 15 Battery Charging Indicator (LCD) 13, 17 Battery Compartment (Open/Close) 7, 13 Battery Run-Time Hours 14 Battery Run-Time Hours (LCD) 14 Battery Warnings (LC
Sabine, Inc. 13301 NW US Highway 441 Alachua, Florida 32615-8544 USA Phone: (386) 418-2000 Fax: (386) 418-2001 www.Sabine.
