Wildtronics Amplified Parabolic Microphone, User Manual

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converting your microphone into a focused mono dish microphone without
affecting your stereo gain setting. This is great during a sudden opportunity to
record a single subject without wide-field stereo.
To change the mix proportions, adjust the gain controls of the mono and stereo
up and or down to obtain the desired mix and levels. You can use the headphone
output to monitor the mixed output. If you are using the headphone output as a
line output to a recorder, use the headphone output on your recording device to
monitor the mixed output.
Wireless Transmitter Use:
Sports broadcasting applications often require a wireless transmitter to be used
with a parabolic microphone. Headphones allow the operator to hear what is
being picked up by the microphone. With the Amplified Wildtronics Parabolic
Microphones, wireless transmitters and headphones can be directly connected to
the very lightweight parabolic microphone. There is no need to add a bulky and
expensive microphone preamp. Wildtronics offers an Accessory Bar that attaches
to your microphone handle. You can mount your wireless transmitter directly to
the Accessory Bar, and also use the included dual handles for extended hand held
use without tripods.
A Sennheiser SKP 100 G3, or equivalent XLR based transmitter, can be directly
connected to the XLR connectors. A wireless transmitter can also be connected to
the 3.5mm amplified microphone output with a custom cable. Some transmitters
from Sennheiser offer a simple 3.5mm wiring scheme, where connections to the
tip and ring determine if you are using a mic or line level input. Other
manufactures will require a custom cable to be made. You must consult with your
wireless transmitter manufacturer's data sheet to see how they are connected to a
microphone. Below is the Wildtronics 3.5mm connector wiring.
Tip = left signal (mono model = signal)
Ring = right signal (mono model = signal)
Barrel = ground
For sports broadcasting use, Wildtronics can customize the amplified models to
meet specific needs of inputs and outputs, for an added cost. For example, we
can provide a monitor input that will be heard in one ear, while the microphone
signal is heard in the other ear. Please inquire for more information.
Additional Use Notes:
You may encounter odd noises in the amplified outputs if you attempt to charge
your recorder during use. This is due to system ground loops. If this occurs, do
not charge the recorder or use external power while in use.
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