BlueDriver-M3™ Wireless Audio Interface User Guide JK Audio
Welcome Thank You Thank you for purchasing the JK Audio BlueDriver-M3 Wireless Audio Interface. Please read this guide for instructions on setting up and using your new product. Getting Assistance If you have technical or application questions: In the US & Canada, call us toll free at: 800-552-8346 All other countries dial: 815-786-2929 (M-F 8:30-5:00pm Central Time Zone) Email us at: support@jkaudio.com Or, check out our FAQ section for answers to common questions.
Contents Overview 1 Getting to know your BlueDriver-M3 2 Starting Up 3 Bluetooth Wireless Technology 4 Wireless Applications 8 FAQ's 14 4 5 6 7 Status LED Pairing to a Cell Phone Pairing to a Headset Disconnecting, Connection History, Reconnecting Technical Information 17 Battery Information, Bluetooth Profiles 16 Contents iii
Features HD Voice* 3 Pin Male XLR Output Mini USB Power Jack 1/8' (3.5 mm) Line Level Input >10 Hours on Internal Li-Ion Battery * HD Voice. While standard phone calls have a narrow bandwidth of 300 Hz to 3.4 kHz, HD Voice calls offer 50 Hz to 7 kHz bandwidth. The additional 1.5 octaves on the low end gives voice a more natural sound, while the additional upper octave dramatically improves speech clarity and intelligibility. Wireless HD Calls.
Overview Introducing the BlueDriver-M3. The BlueDriver-M3 wireless audio interface uses Bluetooth® Wireless Technology to add wireless possibilities to your audio mixing console. Model M3 provides 2-way, full duplex voice band audio path when connected to a device using the Hands Free profile. HD Voice is available on many third party headsets and cell phones. The 7 kHz audio bandwidth produces rich, natural voice clarity. Additionally, music bandwidth stereo audio can be heard using the A2DP profile.
Getting To Know your BlueDriver-M3 Mode Switch In the Bluetooth world, a Master device, such as a wireless phone, computer, or music player, is connected to a Headset device. Before you turn the BlueDriver on, be sure to set the to the correct position. If you change that switch while the unit is on, you will need to power the unit off, then power the unit back on before the change takes effect.
Starting Up Connect Button the battery is charging, once charging is complete, the LED will turn off. Headset Connect BlueDriver-M3™ JK Audio™ Phone The is used to initialize connections. See pages 4-6. This button is also used to disconnect and turn off the BlueDriver. See page 7. Charging To achieve maximum battery capacity, BlueDriver should be fully charged before its first use.
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Bluetooth Status LED The blue LED on the side of the unit flashes in different sequences to indicate the current connection status. Pairing Mode In Pairing Mode, any Bluetooth wireless technlogy enabled device within range can pair with your BlueDriver. To put the unit in Pairing Mode, press the for 6 seconds. The blue LED will flash rapidly at a rate of 100ms off, 100ms on.
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Pairing to a Cell Phone with Bluetooth Wireless Technology When you're first connecting to a new device, you should be in an environment with no other Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices within range that might also be in Pairing Mode. 1. Set the to the Phone position. 2. From the powered-off state*, hold the on the BlueDriver for at least 6 seconds.
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Pairing to a Headset with Bluetooth Wireless Technology When you're first connecting to a new device, you should be in an environment with no other Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices within range that might also be in Pairing Mode. 1. Set the to the Headset position. 2. Following manufacturer’s instructions, set your headset to Pairing Mode. Note: Connecting via Bluetooth wireless technology varies with different cell phones.
Bluetooth Wireless Technology When Should I Release the MFB Button? Idle Mode Pairing Mode Bluetooth LED Role Change Clear seconds Disconnecting from a Device To disconnect from any Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device and turn the power off, simply hold the until the blue LED turns off (approx. 5 seconds). Connection History BlueDriver retains a history of the 16 most recent devices.
Wireless Applications 1. Take Calls During a Live Event or Remote Broadcast Simply plug BlueDriver-M3 into any mic level input of your mixer or console. Pair to your cell phone and get ready to take calls as you normally would. This setup allows voice band bi-directional audio from your cell phone. Power Send The mini cable provided with your BlueDriver allows you to connect an aux output of your mixer to the SEND jack on the BlueDriver M3.
Wireless Applications 2. Receive A2DP Audio from your Cell Phone, Music Player, Headset or Laptop into your PA ™ Simply plug the BlueDriver-M3 Connect BlueDriver-M3 JK Audio™ Phone XLR into any mic level input of your PA system. Pair the BlueDriver in mode to your cell phone, music player, or laptop computer and enjoy full bandwidth Bluetooth A2DP audio from your web conference. A2DP is a one-way transmission, with nothing coming back on the return channel.
Wireless Applications 3. Bluetooth Headset as a Talkback Intercom Headset Connect Need a short range point-to-point intercom during your next live event? Simply plug BlueDriver-M3 into any mic level input of your mixer or console. Pair to your favorite Bluetooth Headset (View our Facebook page for a Discussion on our headset recommendation). This setup allows voice-band bidirectional audio up to 30 feet from the BlueDriver.
Wireless Applications 4. Send A2DP Audio to your Bluetooth Enabled Speakers or Headphones Forget the XLR jack and jump right to the 3.5 mm socket. The mode of BlueDriver-M3 connects to Bluetooth headphones or wireless speakers, and transmits full bandwidth Bluetooth A2DP audio. Simply connect the supplied cord between the mini jack on your BlueDriver-M3 and the line level or headphone output jack of your audio source, then pair to your Bluetooth headphones or speakers.
Wireless Applications Broadcast High Quality Audio Through Our Wireless Link Headset Connect BlueDriver-M3™ JK Audio™ Phone Our BlueDriver-F3 ( mode) and BlueDriver-M3 ( mode) can be paired together to create a full A2DP music bandwidth wireless link. Range is limited to 40 feet, but this may be just enough for your application. A2DP is a one-way transmission, with nothing coming back on the return channel.
Mix-Minus Setup Mix-Minus-Caller Audio back to caller On whichever input channel you have Caller Audio the BlueDriver-M3™ MIC connected, turn the corresponding Aux or FX control to minimum. All other input channel Aux controls should be at their desired 1 settings for the “Mix-Minus” feed returning to the BlueDriver-M3™. # Q * A * ALT 1 2 W E 4 5 S D 7 8 Z X 3 R 6 F 9 C ( T / G ? V _ - + Y U I O ” ; ’ : H J K L .
FAQ's What is the range of the transmitter/receiver? BlueDriver-M3 transmits and receives audio signals up to 50 feet from your Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device. The maximum range of this product is achieved when a clear line of sight is maintained between connected devices, but may also be limited by interference due to the environment. While this product offers extended range capabilities, maximum usable range is limited by the weaker of the two paired/connected devices.
FAQ's Why doesn’t the BlueDriver change connections when I move the switch from Headset to Phone? If you change this switch while the unit is on, you will need to power the unit off (see page 7), then power the unit back on before the change takes effect. How long does it take to recharge the battery? BlueDriver-M3 can fully charge the internal battery in about 2 1/2 hours. These batteries do not have a “charging memory” and they can be recharged at any time without changing their life expectancy.
Technical Information Input Misc Connection: 1/8” ( 3.5 mm ) stereo Impedance: 20k ohms Level: -10 dBu nom. Output Connection: 3 pin male XLR Impedance: 1.1k ohms Level: -34 dBu nom. Power Supply: 120-240 VAC 5V DC, 50 ma Connector: Mini-USB Series B Battery: Internal Lithium-Ion Polymer rechargeable Dimensions Size: 1.1” x 4.4” (2.8 cm x 11.2 cm) Weight: 2.1 oz (60 g) Bluetooth 16 Standard: Bluetooth 3.
Technical Information Battery Information BlueDriver contains a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. These batteries do not have a “charging memory” and can be recharged at any time without changing their life expectancy. All rechargeable batteries have a limited life and will gradually lose their capacity to hold a charge. This loss of capacity is irreversible. To get the most from your BlueDriver, the battery should not be allowed to fully discharge.
Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer’s Name: JK Audio, Inc. Manufacturer’s Address: 1311 E 6th Street Sandwich, Illinois 60548 USA Declares that the product: Product Name: Model Numbers: BlueDriver M3™ Wireless Audio Interface BlueDriver M3 Conforms to the following Product Specifications: 18 Safety: AS/NZS 60950.1:2003 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.
Declaration of Conformity The product herewith complies with the requirements of the following Directives and carries the CE marking accordingly: LVD 2006/95/EC (Safety) EMC 04/108/EEC (EMC) RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC The Technical File containing supporting documentation is maintained at: JK Audio, Inc (Corporate Headquarters) Compliance Manager 1311 E 6th Street Sandwich, Illinois 60548 USA +1-815-786-2929 phone +1-815-786-8502 fax FCC Part 15 Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply
BlueDriver-M3™ Wireless Audio Interface User Guide Version 7/29/14 JK Audio, Inc. 1311 E 6th St. Sandwich, IL 60548 United States Telephone: 815.786.2929 Toll Free: 1.800.jkaudio Fax: 815.786.8502 www.jkaudio.com © 2014 JK Audio, Inc. All rights reserved. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by JK Audio, Inc. is under license.
