Lectrosonics UM500 - Manual (Page 11)

Frequency-Agile UHF Belt-Pack Transmitter
5-PIN INPUT JACK WIRING
The wiring diagrams shown on the next page represent the basic wiring necessary for the most common types of
microphones and other audio inputs. Some microphones may require extra jumpers or a slight variation on the
diagrams shown.
Caution
When wiring the connector, do not use the connector body for any electrical connections.
A common mistake is to use the connector body as an audio ground. The connector body is
already used as an RF ground on VHF models and no other use is permitted.
It’s virtually impossible to keep completely up to date on changes that other manufacturers make to their products. It
is possible that you may encounter a microphone that differs from these instructions. If this occurs please call our
toll-free number listed on page 15 of this instruction manual. Our service department can answer your questions
regarding microphone compatibility.
When used on a wireless transmitter, the microphone element is in the proximity of the RF coming from the transmit­
ter. The nature of electret microphones makes them sensitive to RF, which can cause problems with the microphone/
transmitter compatibility. If the electret microphone is not designed properly for use with wireless transmitters, it may
be necessary to install a chip capacitor in the mic capsule or connector to block the RF from entering the electret
capsule. This modification is shown on the next page.
VHF transmitters use the shield of the microphone cord as the antenna. This transmitter uses a 1/4 wave flexible
wire to radiate the RF signal. There is really not much difference between these two approaches, with respect to the
effect of the RF on the microphone capsule. Even in transmitters that utilize a “dangling wire,” the microphone is still
part of the “ground plane” and is therefore still in the antenna circuit.
LECTROSONICS
1
2
3
4
5
Transmitter
1uH
40K
4K
5
100
4
3
2
1
330PF
330PF
+
NEG GND (OR BIAS)
POS BIAS (OR GND)
MIC
SOURCE LOAD
LINE IN
5V Mic Bias
3mA Max
To Mic Amp
Input Jack
Transmitter Equivalent Input Circuit
PIN 1 Shield (ground) for positive biased electret lavaliere microphones. Bias voltage source for negative biased
electret lavaliere microphones. Shield (ground) for dynamic microphones and line level inputs.
PIN 2 Shield (ground) for negative biased electret lavaliere microphones. Bias voltage source for positive biased
electret lavaliere microphones.
PIN 3 Low impedance microphone level input for dynamic microphones. Also accepts hand-held electret micro­
phones provided the microphone has its own built-in battery.
PIN 4 4K Ohm source load for non-Lectrosonics electret microphones. Use in conjunction with other pins to
provide attenuation of high level input signals.
PIN 5 High impedance, line level input for tape decks, mixer outputs, musical instruments, etc.
RF BYPASSING
Some mics require RF protection to keep the radio signal from affecting the capsule, even though the transmitter
input circuitry is already RF bypassed (see schematic diagram).
If the mic is wired as directed, and you are having difficulty with squealing, high noise, or poor frequency response;
RF is likely to be the cause.
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