Studio Broadcast System bp24 SET UP and USE
Studio Broadcast System 1. REGULATORY AND COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS ............................................................................................................ 3 2. OVERVIEW 2.1 Core Performance Targets 2.2 Specifications 2.3 System Components 2.4 System Block Diagram 3. BP24 UWB BODY PACK TRANSMITTER ........................................................................................................................... 4. RP32 UWB RECEIVER MODULE .............................
Studio Broadcast System 1. REGULATORY AND COMPLIANCE STATIC HAZARD. Opening this unit is likely to cause permanent performance malfunction. Evidence of opening will void warranty. Serviceable only by Audio-Technica. Contact Audio-Technica for return authorization should service be necessary.
Studio Broadcast System 2. Overview 2.1 Core Performance Targets STUDIO BROADCAST Operating Method UWB OOK Center frequency 6.
Studio Broadcast System 2.2 Specifications Overall System Dynamic Range Total Harmonic Distortion >109 dB (A-weighted, typical) <0.
Studio Broadcast System BP24 w/ AT899cL4 or cL4SW mic Self-Noise @ 0dB gain Self-Noise @ 20dB gain Sensitivity @ 0dB gain Sensitivity @ 20dB gain Dynamic Range SNR @ 0dB gain SNR @ 20dB gain Frequency Response Impedance DC current Battery Battery life -109dBA -93dBA -48dBV -28dBV 109dB (A-weighted, typical) 61dBA 65dBA 20Hz – 20,000Hz 250 ohms 1.
Studio Broadcast System 2.3 System Components Model BP24 RP32 MCU3224 AT899cL4 or cL4SW Description Body Pack Transmitter with Talkback Function UWB Receiver and Antenna Module Main Control Interface Unit (3U) Microphone Microphone with Inline Talkback Switch 2.4 System Block Diagram RX 1 Wireless Links (TDMA) ... Cat 5 - All RX Home Run to Main Control Unit TX 1 RX 32 ... ` TX 24 x24 ...
Studio Broadcast System 3 BP24 UWB Body Pack Transmitter 3.1 Transmitter Controls An On/Off power switch is located in the battery compartment. The adjustable transmitter parameters are: 1. System ID (SYS) – Each transmitter must be assigned a system ID (1-9) that must match the system ID set on the MCU3224 The transmitter will only transmit when it receives a sync pulse and matching system ID from an active system.
Studio Broadcast System System ID Channel SYSTEM ID Parameter Selection Up/Down Keys Input Level SYSTEM ID Adjustment Process: 1. Press and Hold (2 sec) the button associated with the parameter to be adjusted - SYS, CHAN or GAIN. 2. The selected parameter value will flash on the screen. 3. Make the adjustment via the up down arrow keys. 4. The new value will be shown 5. Confirm the change by pressing the same parameter button as step 1. 6.
Studio Broadcast System 3.2 Batteries The BP24 operates via 2 x AA size batteries. When inserting the batteries into the BP24, observe correct polarity as marked. Do not peel off or damage the outer tube of the battery. Do not use a leaking battery. If battery leakage occurs, avoid contact with skin. If contact occurs, immediately was thoroughly with soap and water. If battery leakage comes into contact with your eyes, immediately flush with water and seek medical attention.
Studio Broadcast System 4 RP32 UWB Receiver Module Receiver Front View Receiver ID Number A two digit display (7 Segment LED) is provided to automatically indicate the receiver channel number when the RP32 is connected via a CAT5 cable to the corresponding output channel of the MCU3224. This display serves as the unit’s power indicator.
Studio Broadcast System Receiver Rear View RJ45 Connector for Cat5 Cable Connection to the RP32 is via an RJ45 jack on the rear. Once connected via RJ45 and shielded CAT5 cable to an MCU, the RP is operational. There is no power switch, and no further controls necessary. The MCU3224 supplies operating power and control over RP functions/preferences is available via the tools screen of the MCU3224. A choice of 2 mounting threads are available on the rear of the RP32.
Studio Broadcast System 5 MCU3224 Main Control Unit The main control unit is the central connection and control point for the system. It also supplies the power required to operate up to 32 receivers via standard shielded CAT 5 cable. This unit provides operational coordination, regulates system timing and feeds the output product to the end user’s system as desired. The MCU allows user control/adjustment of operating preferences and management of both transmitters and receivers.
Studio Broadcast System The Front Panel design has minimal controls; the majority of Monitoring and control are handled through the touchscreen GUI. If a channel is selected using the GUI its audio will appear at the headphone jack and VU meter.
Studio Broadcast System The GUI interface is divided into four screens: Home Screen – This screen will display an overview of all 24 transmit channel slots at once. The user will be able to select the “active” channel on this screen by tapping the corresponding channel tile. The audio from the active channel will be sent to the headphone monitor output.
Studio Broadcast System 6.1 Home Screen Channel Monitoring Screen Navigation Buttons Yellow = Active Selected Channel Inactive Channel Critical Battery System ID Receiver Links Receiver Link Indicators tell the user how many receivers are currently linked to the transmitter (1, 2, or 3+.
Studio Broadcast System 6.2 Transmitter Detail Screen The detail screen gives the user a view of the all transmitter information in one place; including a history of the transmitter’s link status, and battery use details.
Studio Broadcast System The user will be able to control the transmitter audio input level from this screen. The user may press either the up or down arrow to select the desired gain setting. This action will cause the new value to be displayed (in red) and a “Set” button will appear. The setting is not changed on the transmitter until the set button is pressed. Activating another function on the GUI or allowing a 10 second interval without interaction will abandon the change.
Studio Broadcast System Σ Mode Select Mode Swap Button The Σ button is used to view receivers that are connected to ANY active transmitter rather than just a single transmitter. This mode is used to test which receivers are most effective in a given set up, and may assist in receiver placement. When the user selects the matrix screen, the system will first check for added receivers; without interrupting the operation of the active receivers or the audio output.
Studio Broadcast System 6.4 Matrix Screen – Transmitter Measurement In the transmitter measurement mode the user selects one of the active receivers – blue buttons on the right side of the screen - and the transmitters linked to that receiver are indicated on the left side of the screen. Σ-mode operation is similar - when selected, the system will show transmitters that are connected to any receiver in the system.
Studio Broadcast System 6.5 Setup Screen – User “TOOLS” The setup screen allows the user to monitor certain key system performance values or settings, and allows system parameters and operation values which may be determined by user preferences.
Studio Broadcast System Test Mode – activates a test tone through the system so that the user can carry out a constant-signal walkout test while setting up and de-bugging the system. NOTE: No normal audio operation is available when in the test tone mode, and the mode must be exited in order for the system to operate normally. To enter and activate any of the TOOLS screen functions, press on the screen graphic for the desired parameter. The display for the selected parameter will blink.
Studio Broadcast System Turn on one or both of the IEC power switches on the rear of the unit. The unit fan will begin operation. Press the front panel “power” button. The power light(s) corresponding to the IEC cable input will be visible on the front panel (one red and one blue), and the GUI screen will illuminate and enter a “set-up” mode while the system is normalizing and preparing for operation. Once the system is available for operation, the GUI screen will display a “HOME SCREEN.
Studio Broadcast System Ensure that the BP24 system ID is the same as the System ID of the MCU3224 (system will turn on in “default” system ID 1 for all devices). The System ID is visible in all screens on the left-hand side of the display for “navigation.
Studio Broadcast System Return to the MCU and select the “home screen” The BP24 that has just been turned on should be shown in the display on the channel number that you have set via the BP24 channel selection process. Press the GUI on the displayed channel to highlight/select the channel of the BP24 that you are operating. This will allow all information about this particular channel to be observed on the other screens.
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