Proper Use and Care of Wireless Microphones

Media Technology Resources

6/13/2013

Introduction

All of our large lecture rooms have wireless microphone systems

Proper use and care will help insure that they work properly when you need them

6/13/2013

Agenda

How to install the batteries

How to use the microphone

Limitations of the microphone

How to store the microphone when finished

6/13/2013

What is the Wireless Microphone?

The wireless microphone consists of two parts

First the transmitter and microphone is the part you wear Secondly the receiver, which is in the console and attached to the amplifier

6/13/2013

What type of Battery?

All of our Nady Microphones use a 9 volt battery

Users are responsible for supplying their own battery

9 volt batteries may be purchased from MTR for $2.00 each

3-4 batteries should last the term depending on how many classes you use the microphone for.
6/13/2013

How to Install the Battery

The battery compartment is at the front bottom of the transmitter.

Carefully slide the cover down a bit, then flip it open

6/13/2013

How to Install the Battery

Check to see that the positive and negative terminals align properly.
This is important or it WILL damage the transmitter Gently insert the battery and close the cover

6/13/2013

Turning ON the Microphone

Turn Input Level down before turning ON.

All our transmitters have a 3 position switch

The switch needs to be ON for the mic to work

The Red Battery Light will Flash for a second to show it is working

The Standby Position is like a MUTE position

6/13/2013

Battery Light Indicator

The battery light should flash for a second when you turn the microphone ON
If it doesnt flash or comes on solid red then the battery may be dead or low.

6/13/2013

Volume Control (Input Level)

Turn Input Level (volume) down before turning On

Adjust the input level as necessary while testing. Setting the level too high, may result in feed back If the audio is noisy with static clicks and pops, you may need a new battery

6/13/2013

Wearing the Microphone

The transmitter may clip to your belt or waist band of your pants or you may put it in your pocket. (No keys or coins in pockets.)
Clip the microphone to your shirt around the middle of your chest. (Not to the left or right)

Do not clip it on or near a brooch, tie clip or pens in your shirt pocket

6/13/2013

Limitations of using the Microphone

The microphone can only pick up what it hears: if you have a bad case of laryngitis it will not help.
Project your voice as if speaking to the first five or six rows of students.

If you clip the mic to one side of your shirt, but then turn your head away from the mic while you write on the board, it will not work.
Because of the location of the speakers in some rooms (Example STM125) feed back may be a problem if the volume is turned up too loud.

6/13/2013

When Finished

Shut off the microphone and remove the battery

Carefully wind up the microphone cable and put the microphone back in the console

Take your battery with you, or someone else will use it

Store your battery carefully. If the terminals touch coins, keys or other metal it may drain the battery.

6/13/2013

Please Do !!!
Before and after you start

Please check that there are no knots in the microphone wire.

Turn on the Main Power Switch on the console. (The receiver and/or amplifier may
be inside the console connected to the Main Power Switch.)

When finished.

Please wrap the cord gently and place it under the microphone (This way there is no tension

or stress on the wire where it is connect to the transmitter) Let us know if there are any problems with the microphone.

6/13/2013

Please Do Not.

Please Do Not wrap the microphone cable around the transmitter! This will break the wires in the cable. Do Not clip the microphone to the wires!
Do Not allow the wire to become tied in a knot.

Do Not close the console door on the wire.

6/13/2013

Summary

Users supply their own battery (may be purchased from MTR for $2.00)
Make sure the battery is inserted properly or it will damage the microphone Be gentle with the microphone cable as the wires are thin and delicate
6/13/2013

For Assistance:
Mike Seto, Ext. 3392
Mark Cormier, Ext. 3343 Bricker Academic. BA303 Mark Bruvelaitis, Ext. 3654 Peters Bldg. P1035

Carolyn Morrison, Ext. 2285

6/13/2013