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A10-TX User Guide
• Lavalier setting: 0 dB to 40 dB, 1 dB increments
• Line setting: -10 to 16 dB, 1 dB increments
• Mic setting (with 20 dB pad): 16 to 40 dB, 1 dB increments
• Mic setting (with no pad): 36 to 60 dB
Set input levels so that the limiter is active only on the strongest peaks.
Mute Button
When the Mute Button function is enabled, holding the Left button for 1 second
toggles Mute on or off. While Muted, the transmitter LED flashes red. The paired Receiver
channel display Muted on the channel screens. Audio is muted at the transmitter input, this
means both recorded and transmitted audio will be silent.
Antenna
The SMA antenna connector is used to mount the included 1/4-wave whip antenna. The use of
any other type is forbidden.
For best operation and transmission power with the included 1/4-wave antenna keep it in the free
field. If worn on a body keep the antenna away from direct contact with the wearer’s body.
Recording
The A10-TX incorporates a data recorder that stores encoded digital waveform and timecode
data in proprietary, data-compressed binary MIC files. The MIC files generated directly on
the A10-TX are not usable until converted. Sound Devices provides a free Windows and Mac
app called SD-Utility that converts MIC files into Broadcast WAV files. See SD-Utility File
Conversion for more details.
After conversion, a usable 48 kHz digital audio WAV file is made. Files recorded in the A10-TX
are approximately 1/3 the size of WAV files generated from corresponding MIC files, saving
valuable space on the microSD card. Files have a maximum duration of six hours. After six hours
the file is automatically split into another recording. Resulting WAV files are sample accurate
across file splits.
To begin recording on the A10-TX:
»
Select Menu > Record/TC > Record.
Recording can also be initiated from the A10-TX Remote App. The default file name of the
MIC file is the serial number of the A10 transmitter; however, the file name may be renamed
via the A10-TX Remote app. For more information, see
.
An indicator flashes in the display to show that the A10-TX is recording. This indicator is also
shown on the A10-RX, in the TX data screen, accessed by pressing the Right button on the
A10-RX receiver.
From the main screen on the transmitter, pressing the Right button shows record status
information, such as file name (when recording), file duration, remaining record time, timecode
values, and frame rate.
File Storage
Proprietary MIC files generated by the A10-TX are stored on FAT32-formatted microSD cards.
The microSD card slot is located in the battery compartment and is accessed by removing the
battery nearest the display.
If no microSD card is inserted in the unit, a ‘No card detected’ message is indicated.
