Lectrosonics T187 - Manual (Page 5)

VHF Hand-held Transmitter
INTERNAL CONTROLS - SHURE SM87 VERSION
-10 dB
This switch enables an extra 10dB of audio attenuation for those rare times
when the Audio Level control is already at minimum and the mic is still overload­
ing.
The 10dB attenuator should only be used as a last resort. Do not leave it
enabled when it is not needed.
To gain access to the switch, turn the windscreen counter-clockwise and remove
it. Slide the switch handle toward the -10dB label to activate the attenuator.
Factory default is NO attenuation.
INTERNAL CONTROLS - VARIMIC VERSION
Caution - Due to the high RF levels surrounding the transmitter, the sound of the
Varimic 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 head includes adjustments for Bass, Midrange and Treble re­
sponse. There is also an attenuation adjustment to provide up to 15dB of
additional headroom if needed.
BASS / MID / TREBLE
The bass and treble controls will boost/cut by up to approximately 8dB while
the Mid control will boost/cut up to about 6dB. These controls operate as
standard tone controls. Counter-clockwise will reduce the response in that
band and clockwise will provide a true boost. These controls can be accessed
by removing the windscreen. To remove the windscreen,
grasp the body of the transmitter in one hand and the
windscreen in the other hand. Carefully unscrew the
T187 Bass/Midrange/Treble Boost/Cut
wind-screen counter-clockwise until it comes off then
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carefully slide the windscreen past the mic element.
• Set flat, the mic capsule is very wide range and sounds
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a lot like a large competitor’s top line condenser mic.
• Bass cut gives a dry but highly intelligible sound. Crisp.
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• Bass boost “fattens” the sound but is very listenable.
-5 Does not get midbass boomy.
• Midrange cut sounds very smooth. Almost a “crooner”
quality. A sweet sound.
• Midrange boost is likely to be useful in a system that is
midrange shy.
• Treble cut has a “mellow” sound. The capsule has a solid high end so a little cut does not ruin the response.
• Treble boost might be fine on some sound systems. The sound doesn’t get harsh (showing that the response was
smooth) but sibilants are a little too much. Should be used in moderation.
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