Connecting the Microphone System to an Audio Installation
On its own, this microphone system is not able to produce sound. As such, the receiver has been fitted with a
6.35 mm TS jack output socket so that it can be connected to an external audio system.
An external audio system usually includes an active speaker, mixer, or amplifier.
If in doubt, your local retailer will be able to offer advice regarding the cables you need to use. However,
most audio systems come fitted with a standard 6.35 mm TS jack input, in which case, the included jack
cable can be used to connect the WMD-24 PRO Duo. If the system is fitted with a 3-pin XLR microphone
input, then a 6.35 mm jack to XLR cable or a jack to XLR adapter can be purchased separately and used to
connect the WMD-24 PRO Duo to the audio installation.
The WMD-24 Pro DUO also provides two independent 3-pin XLR outputs that can be used to send the
separate signals of both microphones. This offers a huge advantage, since the sound of both microphones
can be individually fine-tuned and different effects (like echo) can be added to each microphone signal using
your mixer.
Display
The receiver screen displays a lot of practical information,
some of which can also be read on the microphone display
screens.
RF: wireless signal strength
AF: audio signal strength
Channel indicator
Channel A and B use indicator. Also indicates wireless synchronisation mode
Exact microphone frequency (this depends on the selected channel. A and B cannot be set to the
same channel)
Microphone Technique
A microphone is not a complicated device. Anyone can speak into a microphone and the device will ensure
that the sound is sent to any connected external audio equipment. But, to ensure optimum sound quality and
prevent causing damage to any external audio equipment, using the correct microphone technique is
essential.
Make sure that the microphone is held securely by the body. The body is the part of the microphone
extending from the battery compartment to the base of the microphone grille. Ideally, the microphone needs
to be held as far away from the microphone grille as possible. Do not tap the microphone grille to check that
the microphone is working.
Hold the microphone in front of and close to the mouth, at the height of the chin and just below the bottom
lip. Make sure that the microphone does not actually touch the lip and try to maintain a distance of around a
finger’s width.
Speak clearly into the microphone at a normal volume.
The following points can have a negative effect on both the sound quality and speech clarity:
– Holding the microphone too low (the ventriloquist effect)
– Holding the microphone to close to the mouth so that harsh sounds and breaths are amplified
– Speaking to loudly or too quietly into the microphone
– Holding the microphone near a speaker. The sound coming from the speaker is re-amplified by the
microphone, resulting in a feedback loop (often a loud, piercing noise)
The information included in this user manual is subject to change at any time and without notification:
Version:
1.0
Date and author initials: 04-08-2020 RV
Revision date and author initials: -
