User's Manual

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LECTROSONICS, INC.
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VariMic™ Controls
Caution: Due to the high RF levels surrounding
the transmitter, the sound of the VariMic
TM
capsule may be temporarily affected if the metal
windscreen is not in place. Always make the final
decision about sound balance and quality with the
windscreen in place.
The VariMic
TM
head includes adjustments for Bass (LO),
Midrange (MID) and Treble (HI) response. There is also
an attenuation adjustment to provide up to 15 dB of ad-
ditional headroom if needed.
Tone Control Adjustments
The bass and treble controls will boost/cut by up to
8 dB while the Mid control will boost/cut up to 6 dB.
These controls operate as standard tone controls: A
counterclockwise adjustment cuts the response in that
band and a clockwise adjustment boosts the response.
These controls can be accessed by removing the wind-
screen. To remove the windscreen, grasp the body of
the transmitter in one hand and the windscreen in the
other hand. Carefully unscrew the windscreen counter-
clockwise, then carefully slide it up past the microphone
capsule and suspension.
Bass/Mid/Treble (LO/MID/HI)
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• Basscutgivesadrybuthighlyintelligiblesound.
Crisp.
• Bassboost“fattens”thesoundbutisverylistenable.
Does not get midbass boomy.
• Midrangecutsoundsverysmooth.Almosta“croon-
er” quality. A sweet sound.
• Midrangeboostislikelytobeusefulinasystemthat
is midrange shy.
• Treblecuthasa“mellow”sound.Thesecapsules
have a solid high end so a little cut does not ruin the
response.
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tems. The sound doesn’t get harsh (showing that the
response was smooth) but sibilants may be excessive.
Should be used in moderation.
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Bass (LO) Mid (MID) Treble (HI)
Attenuator Control
The VariMic
TM
head includes an attenuator to provide
an additional 15 dB of headroom in 1 dB steps when
needed. The attenuator should only be used when the
normal Audio Level control is already turned all the way
down and the signal level is still peaking strongly past
full modulation (both modulation LEDs blink red often).
The attenuator control is a 16-position switch marked
“0” through “F,” with minimum attenuation in the “F” set-
ting and maximum attenuation in the “0” setting.
Note: The attenuator should not be used as a
level control. The Audio Level control inside the
battery compartment is the main level control.
Adjust the Attenuator Control only when the Audio
Level control is turned completely down and more
headroom is still needed. Be sure to set the
Preamp Level Control back to its original setting
for normal operation.
Attenuator Control
(Shown set to “F” for no attenuation)