SABINE SWM6000, Operating Manual

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Sabine Smart Spectrum
®
Wireless
© 2011 Sabine
, Inc.
Table of Contents
This operating guide written for receivers using Sabine SWM Remote Control
Software version 2.0 and above.
9. DE-ESSER 33
9.1. De-mystifying De-essers 33
9.2. The Sabine De-esser 33
9.3. Using the De-esser 33
10. PROGRAM SAvE & RECALL 34
10.1. Saving a Preset 34
10.2. Loading a Preset 34
10.3. Naming a Preset 34
10.4. Power Off Memory 34
11. MULTIPLE SYSTEMS OPERATION 35
11.1. Overview 35
11.1.1. Multiple System Interference 35
11.1.2. Setup Complexity 35
11.2. Antenna Distribution Amplifier 36
11.3. Antenna Distribution Amplifier Connection 36
12. ExTENSION ANTENNAS 38
12.1. Overview 38
12.2. Antenna Cabling & Cable Loss 38
13. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION 40
13.1. Overview 40
13.1.1. Single vs. Multiple Receiver Control 40
13.1.2 Features & Controls Added Software 40
13.1.3. Software Multiple Unit Control 42
13.2. Software Installation 42
13.2.1. Requirements & Recommendations 42
13.2.2. Connections 42
13.2.3. Installing the Software 43
13.3. Launching the software 43
13.3.1. Off-Line Edit/Demo 43
13.3.2. Connecting Receivers. 43
13.4. Remote Control Operation 44
13.4.1. Two Views, Two Sets of Controls 44
13.4.2. Menus, Icons & Hot Keys 44
14. TIPS & TROUBLESHOOTING 48
14.1. Tips for Maximum Performance 48
14.2. Troubleshooting 48
14.3. Common Sources of RF Interference 49
14.3.1 RF Sources 49
15. FBx THEORY & PRACTICE 51
15.1. Introduction to FBx® 51
15.2. The Advantages of FBx Filters 51
15.3. Parametric Filters and FBx 52
15.3.1. The FBX & True Mobility® Advantage 53
14.3.2. FBX Fixed & Dynamic Filters 53
14.3.3. FBX Filter Width 54
14.3.4. Who Benefits from FBX? 54
15. APPENDICES 55
Appendix A: Beltpack Connector Wiring Diagrams 55
Appendix B: Antenna System Diagrams 55
Appendix C: Specifications 56
Appendix D: Dip Switch Settings 58
Appendix E: Frequency Chart 59
Appendix F: Battery Endurance Tests (Typical) 60
Appendix G: Changing Audix Mic Capsules (SW70-H) 60
16. CAUTIONS & WARRANTY 61
INDEx 63
1. INTRODUCTION 5
1.1. Section Contents 5
2. PRODUCT vIEWS 6
2.1. Receivers 6
2.1.1. Front panel views 6
2.1.2. Back panel Views 6
2.2. Transmitters 7
2.2.1. Handheld 7
2.2.2. Beltpack 7
2.3. Components 7
3. QUICk SETUPS 8
3.1. Receiver & Transmitter Quick Setup 8
3.2. FBx Quick Setup 8
3.3. Tips for Good RF Performance 12
3.4. Common Sources of RF Interference 12
4. TRANSMITTER OPERATION 14
4.1. First step 14
4.2. Displays and Settings 14
4.2.1. LCD Display
14
4.2.2. Accessing Transmitter Controls 15
4.2.3. Adjusting Transmitter Settings 16
4.2.4. Transmitter Battery Management 17
5. RECEIvER OPERATION 20
5.1. LCD Display. 20
5.2. Parameter Control & LCD Display 22
5.2.1. One set of Controls for 1 or 2 Channels 22
5.2.2. Channel Select / Contrast Button. 22
5.2.3. Special LCD Display Messages. 23
5.3. RF Channel Select 23
5.4. Output Level 23
5.5. Channel Mixing 23
5.5.1. How to toggle channel mixing mode 23
5.5.2. Controlling the reciever in channel mixing mode 24
5.6. Guitar Cord Simulating 24
5.7. Receiver Antenna Placement 24
5.7.1. Multi-path Interference 24
5.7.2. Receiver & Antenna Placement Tips 24
6. MIC SUPERMODELING™ 26
6.1. Introduction 26
6.2. Emulation Choices 26
6.3. Mic Modeling Front Panel Control 26
6.4. Future Microphone Modeling Choices 27
6.4.1. Mic Model Upgrade Instructions 27
7. FBx FEEDBACk ExTERMINATOR® 28
7.1. FBx Introduction 28
7.1.1. FBX Fixed Filters 28
7.1.2. FBX Dynamic Filters 28
7.1.3. Balancing Fixed & Dynamic Filters 28
7.1.4. FBX Filter Width 28
7.2. FBx Set Up 28
7.2. FBx Bypass Button 29
8. COMPRESSOR/LIMITER OPERATION 30
8.1. Basics of Compression 30
8.2. Using the Compressor 30
8.3. Suggested Compression Settings 31
8.3.1. Vocal Settings 31
8.3.2. Guitar Settings 31