Zzz Lapel Radio Mics

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Introduction

There are eight lapel radio mics. They each consist of a belt pack containing a battery, on-off switch, power-on indicator light, short antennae lead and longer microphone lead with a small microphone on the end.

No. Frequency Trantec System Battery Mic Connection
1 S3.2 80px 1 x 9v PP3 200px "Lemo"
2
3
4
5 S4.4 200px "Jack"
6
7 S4.04 100px 1 x 1.5v AA
8

Caution

A few things to be aware of:

  • The battery will last for approximately two show or four hours of use. If you are not sure how long the battery was last used for, then change it for a new one.
  • It is important to ensure that a new battery if fitted with the correct polarity, otherwise the unit could be damaged.
  • Both the antennae lead and the microphone are quite delicate. Fit them carefully to the performer, observing the following:
    • The antennae lead should hang down as straight as possible and not be curled or round up
    • The microphone lead must never be coiled tightly or tied in a knot to hide surplus lead. Instead fold the lead carefully either around the battery pack or coiled loosely and tucked into an inside pocket or down a trouser leg.
    • Find out and be aware of what sort of movements the performer will undertake. For instance if they might do a cartwheel, then the battery pack must be securely fastened to the performer's body or to a tight fitting belt.