Lectrosonics UT400 - Manual (Page 8)

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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.
Bass/Mid/Treble (LO/MID/HI)
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 coun­
terclockwise until it comes off. Then, carefully slide the
windscreen past the mic element.
Control Settings:
• Set flat, the response comes directly from the cap­
sule, without alteration.
• 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
“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. These capsules
have 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 may be exces­
sive. Should be used in moderation.
Preamp Level Control
The VariMic TM head includes an attenuator to provide
an additional 15 dB of headroom when needed. The
attenuator should only be used when the normal Audio
Level control is already turned down as far as it will
go and the signal through the mic is still too high. The
attenuator control is a 16-position switch marked “0”
through “F.” “F” is minimum attenuation. “0” is maximum
attenuation. As the switch is rotated counterclockwise,
more attenuation is applied. For the maximum amount
of headroom, set the switch to “0.”
Bass (LO) Mid (MID) Treble (HI)
Attenuator Control
(Shown set to “F” for minimum attenuation)
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 Preamp Level 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.
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