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MICROPHONE CHOICES
M119
- This is a very small, omni-directional mic used only as a lavalier (“lapel”) microphone. It may be prone to
feedback since it is usually placed so far away from the users mouth; however it has a very flat response and excel-
lent tone quality. The M119 generally works best with the LONG RANGER III and an ES300 column speaker indoors
at a lower volume setting. As is true of most omni-directional type microphones, the M119 is very free from wind
noise and clothing “rattle”.
M140
- A cardioid (directional) microphone for lavalier (“lapel”) use. Due to the directional pickup pattern, this model
will generally provide more gain (loudness) before feedback than the M119 omni-directional model. The M140 has a
“brighter” sound than the M119 (the treble is boosted). This crisper sound normally improves the clarity that is
sometimes lost with lavalier type microphones. The M140 is subject to wind noise and generally works best indoors,
however it is supplied with a foam windscreen which helps to prevent noise caused by wind.
M121S
- This is a directional, dynamic hand-held microphone. It can be plugged directly into the MIC jack on the
control panel of the LONG RANGER III using a standard microphone cord (MM-16 or MC-16C).
HM142V
- This single-band headset microphone is normally worn on the head, but can also be worn around the
neck for hands-free operation. It provides maximum gain before feedback since the microphone is very close to the
user’s mouth. The built-in volume control helps control feedback in difficult environments, such as when the user
must be close to the LONG RANGER III. Worn on the head, the microphone will remain at a constant distance from
the user’s mouth, which keeps the volume of the sound system constant as your head moves.
HM152V
- A double-band headset microphone intended to be worn on the head. The pickup element and tonal charac-
teristics are the same as the single-band HM142V, but it is more securely mounted and in most cases, more comfort-
able, due to the fully adjustable dual headband. The same volume control is provided to help control feedback.
The best matched microphones for headset use:
HM142V single headband model
HM152V double headband model
The best matched microphones for hand-held use:
M121S dynamic cardioid, with ON/OFF switch
The best matched microphones for lavalier use:
M140-micro
Other brands of microphones may be used, provided they are the correct type, with an appropriate connector. Con-
sult the factory or your dealer if you are not sure. A mis-matched microphone will generally cause background noise
(hiss) or feedback problems.