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Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing the Samson Micro 32 Wireless System!  Although this
product is designed for easy operation, we suggest you first take some time to go through
these pages so you can fully understand how we’ve implemented a number of unique
features.

Every wireless system consists of at least two components—a transmitter and a receiver,
both of which must be tuned to the same channel (that is, the same radio frequency) in
order to operate correctly.*  The Samson Micro 32 system is frequency-agile; that is, it is
capable of operating over any of a number of selectable frequencies, making it eminently
suitable for touring setups or where multiple wireless systems need to be used
simultaneously.  Specifically, it offers 32 different operating frequencies within each of
three bands (low, medium, or high), allowing up to six different Micro 32 systems to be
used simultaneously in one band.  The system you have purchased contains an M32
micro diversity receiver and either our T32 belt-pack transmitter (for instrument or lavalier
microphone or headset applications) or H32 hand-held microphone transmitter (available in
a wide variety of popular capsules).

The Micro 32 system is specially designed to enable the production of professional audio
tracks to accompany your video shoot or live broadcast.  The use of a handheld mic
transmitter or lavalier microphone connected to a beltpack transmitter effectively isolates
the performer from unwanted ambient sounds such as video camera motor noise or room
sounds made by the camera operator or video crew.  Because the M32 receiver is
extremely small and lightweight, it can be attached easily to any video camera using the
supplied strip of velcro, and can even be powered directly by the camera’s own 12-volt
power supply, if available.

In this manual, you’ll find a QuickStart section (for those of you familiar with wireless audio
systems) as well as more detailed description of the features of the Micro 32 system, a
guided tour through all components, step-by-step instructions for setting up your system,
wiring diagrams and tables, a channel plan and full specifications.  If your Micro 32 system
was purchased in the United States, you’ll also find a warranty card enclosed—don’t forget
to fill it out and mail it!  This will enable you to receive online technical support and will
allow us to send you updated information about this and other Samson products in the
future.  If your Micro 32 system was purchased outside of the U. S., contact your local
distributor for warranty details.  Also, be sure to check out our website
(http://www.samsontech.com) for complete information about our full product line.

SPECIAL NOTE for U.S. purchasers: Should your Micro 32 system ever require servicing,
Return Authorization number (RA) is necessary.  Without this number, the unit will not be
accepted.  If your Micro 32 system was purchased in the United States, please call
Samson at 1-800-372-6766 for a Return Authorization number prior to shipping your unit.
If possible, return the unit in its original carton and packing materials.  If your Micro 32
system was purchased outside of the U. S., contact your local distributor for servicing
information.

*  Your receiver and transmitter have been factory preset to utilize the same channel.
A listing of the available channels and their corresponding UHF frequencies is presented
in Appendix B on page 17 in this manual.

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Summary of Contents for UHF Micro 32

Page 1: ... OWNERS MANUAL DIVERSITY WIRELESS SYSTEM ...

Page 2: ...et NY 11791 9031 Phone 1 800 3 SAMSON 1 800 372 6766 Fax 516 364 3888 Table of Contents Introduction 3 System Features 4 QuickStart 6 Guided Tour M32 Receiver 7 Guided Tour T32 Beltpack Transmitter 10 Guided Tour H32 Handheld Microphone Transmitter 12 Setting Up and Using the Micro 32 System 14 Appendix A T32 Multipin Wiring Guide and Chart 18 Appendix B Channel Plan 19 Specifications 20 ...

Page 3: ...emely small and lightweight it can be attached easily to any video camera using the supplied strip of velcro and can even be powered directly by the camera s own 12 volt power supply if available In this manual you ll find a QuickStart section for those of you familiar with wireless audio systems as well as more detailed description of the features of the Micro 32 system a guided tour through all ...

Page 4: ...antennas and provides both balanced and unbalanced outputs with a three position output level switch and a headphone monitor output with continuously adjustable level control The receiver also includes an audio peak LED dual receiver indicators and an RF strength meter Technological breakthrough usage of SAW Surface Acoustic Wave filters similar to those used in high end television receivers for e...

Page 5: ...ca ATM 75 headset Audio Technica MT 350 lavalier Audio Technica Pro 35X wind microphone Audio Technica AT 831 lavalier Countryman IsoMax headset Crown CM 311 E headset Samson ECM 40 lavalier Sennheiser MKE 2 lavalier Sony ECM 44 lavalier Sony ECM 55 lavalier Sony ECM 77 lavalier All components have rugged construction that ensures reliable operation in even the most demanding performance environme...

Page 6: ...l switch correctly 6 Determine the best Group and Channel to use by setting the M32 meter to RF and observing it while using the supplied plastic screwdriver to select different Groups and available Channels within that Group refer to Appendix B on page 17 in this manual for a complete channel plan Select a Group that has the greatest number of suitable Channels and the Channel within that Group t...

Page 7: ...ore information see the Setting Up and Using the Micro 32 System section on page 12 in this manual 4 Power switch Use this to turn the M32 power on and off 5 SQ Squelch Level control This control determines the maximum range of the M32 before audio signal dropout Although it can be adjusted using the supplied plastic screwdriver it should normally be left at its factory setting See the Setting Up ...

Page 8: ...this manual for more information 12 Level control This knob sets the level of the audio signal being sent to the headphones output see 13 below 13 Headphones output Connect a stereo headphone to this standard 1 8 3 5 mm mini phone jack in order to monitor the signal being output by the M32 We recommend the use of 30 ohm headphones The level of the headphone signal can be set by adjusting the Level...

Page 9: ...e supplied plastic screwdriver to set this to the desired Channel Note that only certain Channels are available within each Group for more information see Appendix B on page 17 in this manual 9 UHF MICRO DIVERSITY RECEIVER SAMSONTechnologies Corp 5 4 3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 GROUP CHANNEL 16 17 FCC ID CCRUM1 DOC ID CAN ...

Page 10: ... it lights steadily red low RF performance is degraded and the battery needs to be replaced Finally the LED blinks whenever an unavailable Channel within a Group is selected See 5 on the following page for more information and Appendix B on page 17 in this manual for a complete channel plan 3 Input connector The input device instrument cable lavalier mic or headset mic is connected to this mini XL...

Page 11: ...rrent for more than four hours WARNING Do not insert the battery backwards doing so can cause severe damage to the T32 and will void your warranty 9 Plastic screwdriver Specially designed for use in adjusting the T32 AF Level control see 6 above and or M32 Squelch control see 5 on page 5 See the Setting Up and Using the Micro 32 System section on page 12 in this manual for more information 10 Batt...

Page 12: ...d Finally the LED blinks whenever an unavailable Channel within a Group is selected See 7 on the following page for more information and Appendix B on page 17 in this manual for a complete channel plan 3 Power on off switch Use this to turn the H32 on or off to conserve battery power be sure to leave it off when not in use 4 AF Level control trimpot This input sensitivity control has been factory ...

Page 13: ... selector Use the supplied plastic screwdriver to set this to the desired transmission frequency Group 7 Channel selector Use the supplied plastic screwdriver to set this to the desired Channel When two or more transmitters and receivers are being used in the same location they should be set up to use different Channels within the same Group Note that the H32 multifunction LED see 2 on the precedi...

Page 14: ...ote that the door is hinged and is not intended to be removed from the receiver case Make sure the power switch is set to Off 3 If you are using the T32 beltpack transmitter with a permanently attached instrument cable skip ahead to step 4a below If you are using the T32 with a lavalier or headset microphone make the physical connection between its mini XLR input connector and the microphone you a...

Page 15: ... a Group is selected One or more segments in the M32 meter should then light If the HIGH segment lights the M32 is receiving an optimally strong RF signal If the LOW segment lights indicating a relatively weak RF signal try a different Channel within the Group or a different Group Channel altogether you will find that some have stronger signals than others Always pick the Channel that has the stro...

Page 16: ...t the owners manual of your mixer and or amplifier for details If it is and the signal coming from the M32 is still weak and or noisy do the following If you are using an H32 transmitter use the supplied plastic screwdriver to turn the AF Level control trimpot on the transmitter slowly clockwise towards the Max position until the signal reaches an acceptable level If you are using a T32 transmitte...

Page 17: ...ansmitter leaving the M32 on Then restore the previously set level of your mixer amplifier With the transmitter off the receiver output should be totally silent if it is skip ahead to the next step If it isn t that is if you hear some noise you may need to adjust the M32 Squelch level control When the Squelch level control is at its minimum setting the Micro 32 system always provides maximum range...

Page 18: ...OWN CM311 E SHIELD RED JUMP TO PIN 2 WHITE SENNHEISER MKE2 SHIELD JUMP TO PIN 2 BLUE RED SENNHEISER MKE40 SHIELD JUMP TO PIN 2 BLUE RED SENNHEISER MKE48 SHIELD JUMP TO PIN 2 BLUE RED SONY ECM44 55 SHIELD RED JUMP TO PIN 2 WHITE SONY ECM77 SHIELD RED JUMP TO PIN 2 WHITE SONY ECM144 SHIELD WHITE JUMP TO PIN 2 GUITAR SHIELD N C AUDIO PIN INFORMATION GROUND Vdc AUDIO Procedure for wiring T32 connector...

Page 19: ...5 802 625 803 125 803 375 803 750 804 625 Grp 6 801 125 801 250 801 375 801 500 801 625 801 750 801 875 802 000 802 125 802 250 Grp 7 802 375 802 500 802 625 802 750 802 875 803 000 803 125 803 250 803 375 803 500 Grp 8 803 625 803 750 803 875 804 000 804 125 804 250 804 375 804 500 804 625 804 750 Grp 9 804 875 805 000 High Band MHz Chan 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Grp 0 856 500 857 025 857 500 858 250 8...

Page 20: ...ophone head 37 mm Dia x 151 H 1 4 x 5 9 in T32 102 mm W x 66 H x 24 D 4 x 2 6 x 9 in Weight H32 without battery microphone head 65 grams 2 3 oz T32 without battery input cable 80 grams 2 8 oz Receiver M32 Oscillation Type Crystal Controlled Receiving Method Single Super Heterodyne True Diversity De emphasis 50 µsec IF Frequency 10 7 MHz Local Frequency 70 MHz Range 79 79 5 MHz Antenna 1 4 Waveleng...

Page 21: ...nd licensability depends on the user s classification application and frequency selected This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Science Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation ...

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