Using The HZ-10SE With A Wireless System
Although the best sound quality is achieved when using the phantom-powered Preamp Module and
connecting cable, the HZ-10SE may also be used with a wireless system. Hooking up the HZ-10SE Main
Preamp Unit to the wireless is done as follows:
•
Be sure to
disconnect the phantom-powered Preamp Module from the Main Preamp
Unit
(the
PREAMP MODULE
Input on the rear panel), or
turn the gain control off if
the instrument is not in use
.
•
Connect the output from the wireless receiver to the LINE input on the rear of the HZ-
10SE Main Preamp Unit
(the 1/4" phone jack next to the input jack you normally use).
If the receiver has an output level control (or selector switch), make sure it's turned all
the way up (or set to the 'high level' position) so the Main Preamp Unit is getting
enough signal.
•
Connect your instrument to the wireless transmitter . If you're using an instrument that
already has a piezo pickup and an onboard (battery-powered) preamp, the
transmitter can be connected directly to the instrument. The same holds true for a mini-
mic and and a mic transmitter.
NOTE: Piezo pickups require a preamp before the wireless transmitter input.
The
pickup output is usually too low to drive the transmitter properly, which increases the
noise level. Also, the impedance mismatch between the pickup and transmitter 'loads'
the pickup and results in the the familiar 'thin' sound due to loss of bass response.
We recommend using Pendulum's SmartCord' Preamp Module
between the transducer
and the wireless transmitter. The SmartCord is very small, has a 10M
Ω
input
impedance, a convenient gain control (0-20dB) and plugs directly into the instrument's
endpin jack. It is powered by a single 12V lighter battery (typical battery life
>100
hrs. ). which is available at Radio Shack. The transmitter plugs into the
SmartCord's 1/4" output jack.
•
Set the INPUT control on the Main Preamp Unit
and the Gain control on the instrument
or SmartCord Preamp Module for the proper signal level.
• That's all there is to it!
Other Features of the HZ-10SE Preamp
Line Input
For added convenience, an accessory input is included on the rear panel for using the main unit as a
stand-alone Parametric Equalizer - a handy 'extra EQ' to have around your studio for tracking or mixdown.
The 1/4" phone jack accepts line signals at -10 dBV or +4 dBu.
Note: both the Preamp Module and Line
Inputs can be used at the same time.
