Audix RAD-360, User Manual

Page 1: ...ess Microphone System Thank you for choosing the Audix RAD 360 This product was designed to provide you with many years of reliable service Please read this manual before using the system to familiarize yourself with its operation ...

Page 2: ...ery Installation 11 Setting The Frequency On The Receiver 12 Setting The Frequency On The Handheld Transmitter 13 Setting The Frequency On The Bodypack 14 Locking Unlocking The Receiver 15 Locking The Handheld Transmitter 16 Unlocking The Handheld Transmitter 17 Locking Unlocking The Bodypack 18 Adjusting Sensitivity On The Handheld Transmitter 19 Adjusting Sensitivity On The Bodypack 20 Using The...

Page 3: ... movement they have also introduced a new set of performance challenges This section is intended to give you some guidelines to ensure optimal performance with your Audix Wireless System Types of transmitters 1 The handheld The handheld is just what it sounds like It looks similar to your wired handheld mic you use on stage and acts the same except no wires 2 The Bodypack The Bodypack is a transmi...

Page 4: ...tional only Important Items 1 Never open up the receiver Doing so will void the warranty and may expose you to potential electrical hazards 2 Always un plug the receiver prior to moving it to a new location 3 If you are not planning to use the system for a long period of time Audix recommends that you remove the batteries from the transmit ter 4 Do not expose the units to direct sunlight or heat s...

Page 5: ... Handheld or Body pack Transmitter a If you have purchased a Bodypack system you will also have one 1 mic to be plugged into the Bodypack b If you purchased the guitar system you will receive one 1 guitar cable to plug into the Bodypack 3 1 Power Supply 4 2 Antennas 5 1 Rack Mount Kit and screws 6 1 Padded carrying case 7 1 1 4 1 4 audio patch cable 8 1 Screwdriver for changing settings on the Bod...

Page 6: ...tter and Receiver including Channel RF level Audio Level and Battery life 2 SET button This button is used to change and store settings 3 UP button Changes parameter up or increase 4 DOWN button Changes parameter down or decrease 5 GAIN control knob Controls output of signal to mixer preamp 6 POWER switch ...

Page 7: ...ly Use of any other power supply other than the one provided may damage your unit and void your warranty 9 UNBALANCED AUDIO OUT Provides an unbalanced output from receiver to audio mixer 10 BALANCED XLR AUDIO OUT Provides a balanced output from receiver 11 ANTENNA SOCKETS Connects either antenna or extension cable 12 SERIAL NUMBER Please retain for your records and warranty ...

Page 8: ...y Life 2 DOWN button Changes parameter down or decrease 3 SET button This button is used to change and store settings 4 UP button Changes parameter up or increase 5 GRILL Constructed of extremely durable spring steel to resist scratches and dents 6 BODY 7 BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER 8 POWER SWITCH Also functions as a mute switch ...

Page 9: ...r guitar cable connector 5 UP button Changes parameter up or increase 6 DOWN button Changes parameter down or decrease 7 SET button This button is used to change and store settings 8 Sliding cover latches 9 Sliding protective metal cover 10 Three position pad 11 Gain potentiometer 20dB 12 Belt clip 13 Battery compartment note polarity Front Back Battery Compartment ...

Page 10: ...t cable from being pulled from socket during operation Plug POWER CABLE into POWER SOCKET fig 2 Connect to power source fig 1 fig 2 Connecting Antennas Line slots on ANTENNA up with ANTENNA BNC SOCKET on back of unit fig 3 Push ANTENNA on and twist clockwise to lock using knurled section of ANTENNA fig 4 fig 3 fig 4 ...

Page 11: ...de variety of audio and instrument sound systems P A Application Connect the audio output of the RAD 360 Receiver to the audio input of your PA system using a balanced XLR or unbalanced 1 4 cable not included Guitar Application Connect the unbalanced 1 4 output of the RAD 360 Receiver to the input of the guitar amplifier ...

Page 12: ...ure proper operation Always use batteries of the same make and age to prevent possible damage to the transmitters Handheld battery installation Unscrew base of hand held and remove sleeve exposing battery compartment Bodypack battery installation Press latches on both sides of transmitter and slide aluminum sleeve up exposing battery compartment ...

Page 13: ...screen press and hold the SET button until you see the word FREQUE 2 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the desired frequency 3 Press SET to store Important Be sure to set the transmitter and receiver on the same frequency The frequencies need to match in order for the system to work 12 ...

Page 14: ...per right hand corner of the display will start to blink 2 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the desired frequency to match the receiver The MHz in the upper right hand corner of the display will con tinue to blink 3 Press SET to store The MHz will stop blinking Important Remember that only one transmitter at a time may be used with one receiver In order to operate two transmitters simultaneously...

Page 15: ...play will start to blink 2 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the desired frequency The MHz in the upper right hand corner of the display will continue to blink 3 Press SET to store The MHz will stop blinking Important Remember that only one transmitter at a time may be used with one receiver In order to operate two transmitters simultaneously you will need to have two receivers and so on 14 ...

Page 16: ...ent changes to the settings 1 Press and hold the UP button until you see the words LOC ON Once the unit is locked you will not be able to change parameters or power down until the unit is unlocked 2 To unlock press and hold the UP button until you see the words LOC OFF ...

Page 17: ...e startup screen press and hold the SET button until you see the word FREQUE 2 Press SET once again and you will see SENSIT on the display 3 Press SET again to display LOCOFF Press the Up button to set it to LOCON to activate the lock 4 Press SET to store ...

Page 18: ...17 Unlocking the RAD 360 Handheld Transmitter 1 From the startup screen press and hold the SET button until you see LOCON 2 Press the Down button to change to LOCOFF 3 Press SET to store ...

Page 19: ...18 Locking Unlocking the RAD 360 Bodypack Transmitter 1 Press and hold the UP button until you see the words LOC ON To unlock press and hold the UP button until you see the words LOC OFF ...

Page 20: ...o improve gain before feedback and to prevent overloading the mixer preamp 1 From the startup screen press and hold the SET button until you see the word FREQUE 2 Press SET once again and you will see SENSIT on the display 3 Press either UP or DOWN to adjust the output of the transmitter from 0 db to 24 db Use the AF bar graph on the Receiver to gauge your settings 4 Press SET to store ...

Page 21: ...ose of changing the gain and pad settings Please note that Audix ships the bodypack transmitter with the pad at 0 zero and the gain at the 12 00 o clock position The pad allows you to control the input sensitivity of the microphone you are using with the bodypack Start out at zero and adjust accordingly The gain setting allows you to increase or decrease the output level of the microphone For guit...

Page 22: ...Install the batteries into the back of the Bodypack paying attention to the polarity direction 3 Turn the transmitter on and match the frequency to the receiver 4 When using a lavaliere microphone care and consideration must be used regarding the positioning of the microphone Ideally the microphone should be placed approximately 6 inches under the chin of the user and centered underneath the mouth...

Page 23: ...this point depending on the sound that you are looking for Care should be given in changing the gain too rapidly as feedback or distortion can occur very quickly Storage and care of the RAD360BP When not in use disconnect the microphone from the Bodypack using the above referenced directions see item 1 Do not wrap the microphone cord around the Bodypack as this will eventually damage the wires and...

Page 24: ...he system even at a distance 1 From the startup screen press and hold the SET button until you see the word FREQUE 2 Press SET once again and you will see Scan on the display 3 Press either UP or DOWN and the RAD 360 will look for operating transmit ters frequency NOTE A transmitter must be turned on for the receiver to find it 4 Press SET to save settings 23 ...

Page 25: ... receiver The following guide will help you determine the length of time the system will operate until the batteries need replace ment This is only a guide as different batteries and conditions may cause variations Always use fresh batteries of the same make for optimum results 15 10 5 hours 10 5 6 hours 6 2 5 hours 2 5 hours ...

Page 26: ...he two receivers to pick the one that has the best signal and sends that to the output jack Because of this you should NEVER operate your system with only one antenna When using the system the antennas should be in an upright position at a 45 degree angle to each other to ensure the best possible reception 3 Avoid placing the receiver near other RF generating products such as amplifiers or compute...

Page 27: ...tion the mic at the corner of the mouth This will reduce the amount of pops that will happen when the speaker pronounces words with plosives 10 Do not set two transmitters to the same frequency it will not work At best you will cancel out the signal at worst your sound system will squeal loudly 11 Both the handheld and Bodypack transmitters have an adjustable sensitivity setting of 0dB 6dB 12dB an...

Page 28: ... to the sound board Distortion Engage the 6dB 12dB or 24dB pad on the transmitter Hold the mic further away from your mouth Move the lavaliere away from your mouth Move the headset away from your mouth If you have more than one wireless system in use make sure they are not set on the same frequency Move away from the receiver Weak signal Be sure you have fresh batteries Either move the transmitter...

Page 29: ...l set at 0 Balanced 8mV at 1 kHz 10kHz deviation 600 ohm load Output Connectors Unbalanced 1 4 phone jack Balanced XLR Nominal Peak Deviation Balanced 24 to 18dBu Unbalanced 30 to 12dBu adjustable in 6 dB steps Adjacent Channel Rejection 68dB Intermodulation Spacing 68dB Image Rejection 72dB Power Supply 120V AC 60 Hz 12 18V DC 350 mA with external supply Dimensions 8 35 W x 1 1 H x 6 5 D 212mm W ...

Page 30: ...ution system for up to 4 systems AB1 UHF Antenna booster CC 360 Zippered carrying case CBL G360 6 Guitar cable for bodypack System Components must specify frequency R360 UHF true diversity receiver B360 UHF bodypack T360 UHF hand held transmitter without capsule assembly T363 UHF Handheld transmitter with OM3 capsule T365 UHF Handheld transmitter with OM5 capsule T366 UHF Handheld transmitter with...

Page 31: ...30 Measurements Measurement in Millimeters ...

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