User's Manual
SMV Series
LECTROSONICS, INC.
14
Wiring Hookups for Different Sources
BALANCED AND FLOATING LINE LEVEL SIGNALS
*NOTE:  If the output is balanced but center 
tapped to ground, such as on all Lectrosonics 
receivers, do not connect Pin 3 of the XLR jack 
to Pin 4 of the TA5F connector.
TA 5F 
PLUG
XLR JACK
Fig. 7
Compatible Wiring for Both Servo Bias Inputs and Earlier Transmitters:
Simple Wiring - Can ONLY be used with 
Servo Bias Inputs:
Servo Bias was introduced in 2005 and all trans-
mitters with 5-pin inputs have been built with this 
feature since 2007.
In addition to the microphone and line level wiring hook-
ups illustrated below, Lectrosonics makes a number of 
cables and adapters for other situations such as con-
necting musical instruments (guitars, bass guitars, etc.) 
to the transmitter. Visit www.lectrosonics.com and 
click on Accessories, or download the master catalog.
A lot of information regarding microphone wiring is also 
available in the FAQ section of the web site at:
http://www.lectrosonics.com
Hover over Support and click on FAQs. Follow the instructions 
to search by model number or other search options.
SHIELD 
TIP 
PIN 
5 
4 
3 
2 
1 
SLEEVE 
LINE LEVEL 
RCA or 1/4” PLUG 
A UDI O 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
T A5 F 
PLUG 
UNBALANCED LINE LEVEL SIGNALS
For signal levels up to 3V (+12 dBu) before limiting. Fully 
compatible with 5-pin inputs on other Lectrosonics transmitters 
such as the LM and UM Series.  A 20k ohm resistor can be 
inserted in series with Pin 5 for an additional 20 dB of 
attenuation to handle up to 30V (+32 dBu).
Fig. 8
1
2
3
4
5
PIN
SHIELD
AUDIO
1
2
3
4
5
TA5F
PLUG
2.7 k
2 VOLT  NEGATIVE BIAS 2-WIRE ELECTRET
Compatible wiring for microphones 
such as negative bias TRAM models.
NOTE: The resistor value can range from 2k to 4k ohms.
Fig. 4
Fig. 11
4 VOLT  POSITIVE BIAS 3-WIRE ELECTRET
NOTE:  This servo bias wiring is not compatible with earlier 
versions of Lectrosonics transmitters. Check with the factory 
to confirm which models can use this wiring.
2 VOLT POSITIVE BIAS 2-WIRE ELECTRET
Simplified wiring for microphones 
such as Countryman B6 Lavalier 
and E6 Earset models and others.
NOTE:  This servo bias wiring is not compatible with earlier 
versions of Lectrosonics transmitters. Check with the factory 
to confirm which models can use this wiring.
Fig. 9
Fig. 3 - DPA Microphones
DANISH PRO AUDIO MINIATURE MODELS
This wiring is for DPA lavalier 
and headset microphones.
NOTE: The resistor value can range from 3k to 4 k ohms.
Same as DPA adapter DAD3056
Fig. 10
2 VOLT  NEGATIVE BIAS 2-WIRE ELECTRET
Simplified wiring for microphones such as negative bias TRAM.
NOTE:  This servo bias wiring is not compatible with earlier 
versions of Lectrosonics transmitters. Check with the factory 
to confirm which models can use this wiring.
Fig. 6
LO-Z MICROPHONE LEVEL SIGNALS
For low impedance dynamic mics or electret 
mics with internal battery or power supply.
XLR JACK
Insert 1k resistor in series with pin 3 if attenuation is needed
Fig. 1
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
PIN 
SHIELD 
A UDI O 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
T A5 F 
PLUG 
3.3 k
1.5 k 
2 VOLT  POSITIVE BIAS 2-WIRE ELECTRET 
Compatible wiring for microphones such as 
Countryman E6 headworn and B6 lavaliere.
Also see Fig. 9
4 VOLT  POSITIVE BIAS 2-WIRE ELECTRET
Most common type of wiring for
lavaliere mics.
Fig. 2
WIRING FOR LECTROSONICS M152/5P
(N/C)
WHITE
RED
The M152 lavaliere microphone 
has an internal resistor and can be 
wired in a 2-wire configuration. 
This is the factory standard wiring.
Fig. 5 - Sanken COS-11 and others
DRAIN (BIAS)
SOURCE (AUDIO)
SHIELD
4 VOLT  POSITIVE BIAS 3-WIRE ELECTRET 
WITH EXTERNAL RESISTOR
Also used for other 3-wire 
lavaliere microphones that 
require an external resistor.










