User Manual

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Controls, displays, and connections
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Windshield
Can be unscrewed to access the microphone capsule.
Microphone capsule
Any capsule from the Schoeps™ Colette range can be used
with the HX2040 transmitter. There are 18 different capsules
available, ranging from a hyper-cardioid to an omni pattern.
Many of the capsules are available from Audio Limited.
Identification ring and button
The HX2040 is supplied with six colour identifying rings and
buttons to aid recognition in multi-channel use.
Anti-roll ring
An anti-roll ring is fitted to the windshield to prevent the
HX2040 from rolling when placed on a flat surface, such as
a table.
Infra-red port
Receives commands from and transmits status information
back to the SwitchiR infra-red controller.
On button
Switches the microphone on.
To prevent the microphone from accidentally being switched
off during use the HX2040 can only be switched off by using
the SwitchiR, or by briefly disconnecting the battery.
On/Overload indicator
The ring above the battery compartment glows red while
the HX2040 is switched on, but will flash off to indicate an
overload if the microphone experiences a loud signal.
Battery compartment
Holds one AA 1.5V (LR6 type) alkaline battery.
Antenna
The transmitter antenna is integrated into the battery
compartment and therefore no external antenna is required.
HX2040 Hand-Held Transmitter
The HX2040 is a multi-frequency UHF hand-held transmitter for use with all the receivers from the RMS 2040, RMS
2020, and Envoy ranges. It is also compatible with the older RMS 2000 range. It provides 32 switchable frequencies,
and is configured entirely by infra-red control using the supplied SwitchiR. The HX2040 can be used with a range of
microphone capsules from the Schoeps™ Colette series, and features a robust ergonomic design with a microphone
suspension designed to minimise handling noise.