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PERFORMANCE TIPS:
The following are some tips to help ensure the best possible sound and
performance from your Audix RAD-360 Wireless Mic.
1) Whenever possible maintain “line of sight” for the system. In other words, the system will
work best if there is an unobstructed path between the transmitter and the antennas of
the receiver. Burying the receiver in the back of your rack is not the recommended way to
ensure optimal reception. However, it does not mean that you will have a loss of signal
(also known as drop-out) if the receiver is blocked in some way. It does mean the
chances of having drop-out will increase. Audix transmitters broadcast at 50mW, a high
level of RF power. If you do choose to place your receiver in an equipment rack, it is
recommended that you use the option to bring your antennas around to the front of the
receiver or use our remote antenna option.
2) The Audix RAD-360 you have purchased is a true diversity system; inside the receiving
unit there are separate receivers for each antenna. The system automatically silently
switches back and forth between the 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
computers.
4) When remote placing the antennas, a rule of thumb is that you should have no more than
a 25 foot cable run from the antenna to the receiver. This will ensure that you have
minimal signal line loss from the antenna to the receiver. Audix recommends when
remoting your antennas to use a low signal loss cable such as RG-58u, an industry
standard.
5) Do not put anything in front of your antennas as this can hinder the performance of your
system and lead to drop outs.
6) Do not block the transmitter antenna with your hands or heavy clothing
7) If in doubt, use new batteries. The Audix RAD 360 system uses the most current
technology to ensure you get the most life from your batteries. In fact, our transmitters
will continue to broadcast at 50mW right up until the end of the battery life when the
broadcast distance and sound quality will drop off dramatically. To ensure the best