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Sabine 2.4 GHz Smart Spectrum Wireless (BETA)

Multiple Systems Operation

13. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

13.1. Overview

In many circumstances you will adjust and control your Sabine

SWM7000 wireless microphone system using the front panel controls,

as outlined in previous sections of this operating guide. In circum-

stances where an enhanced level of control over a single receiver is

desired, or to enable simultaneous computer-based control of multiple

receivers, you will need to install (on either a laptop or desktop com-

puter) the free Sabine SWM Remote Control Software Software included

with your system. Only receivers may be remotely controlled; handheld

and belt pack transmitters cannot be remotely controlled.

For online instructions for any function in the software, you may also

refer to the Help menu.

13.1.1. Single Receiver vs. Multiple Receiver

Remote Control

All SWM7000 series receivers have an RS-232 jack on the back for

serial connection to your computer. Thus, any single receiver can be

controlled remotely.

Control over multiple receivers from a single com-

puter is possible only for ND-series (SW51ND-R and SW52ND-R) re-

ceivers. These units have additional RS-485 network connections (RJ-

45 jacks) for daisy-chain connection from one receiver to the next. Up

to 35 receivers (70 transmission channels if all receivers are 2-channel)

may be connected in this network, all under the control of a single

computer. Single and dual channel receivers can be mixed in the same

network. The first receiver in such a network can be connected to the

computer via an RS-232 or RS-485 serial cable; the remaining units will

then be connected via RS-485.

It is not possible to upgrade/retrofit a standard receiver to make it an

ND-series unit.

13.1.2 Features & Controls Added by SWM

Remote Software

All front panel controls and displays are duplicated in the software. In

addition, a deeper level of software control over receiver operation is

enabled. These new controls are complete and independent for each

transmission/reception channel, meaning there are two sets of con-

trols for dual channel receivers. These controls and displays include:

• Parametric filter access and control. FBX filters can be changed

to parametric filters, and their width, depth, and frequency can be

adjusted. Changes can be made at any time, both before and after

FBX filters have been set. Parametric and FBX filters can be mixed

in any combination, totaling 12 for each receiver channel.

• Adjustable FBX parameter control. Maximum depth of FBX fil-

ters can be adjusted globally; filter width can be adjusted globally

or individually. Two controls,

Sensitivity and Persistence, can be

tweaked to tailor the operation of automatic FBX filter placement to

match the audio program. Proper settings will optimize the bal-

ance between false filtering and delayed response to feedback (the

factory default settings should operate excellently in the vast ma-

jority of conditions and may never need to be changed).

• Control over balance of FBX Fixed and Dynamic filters. Any

FBX filter can be set to be either fixed or dynamic.

Tech Tip

Front Panel Control

LOCK 1 — All front panel controls

are locked.

LOCK 2 — Programmable lock; you

can select which con-

trols are locked.

Summary of content (7 pages)

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Multiple Systems Operation 13. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION 13.1. Overview In many circumstances you will adjust and control your Sabine SWM7000 wireless microphone system using the front panel controls, as outlined in previous sections of this operating guide.
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Multiple Systems Operation • Adjustable high and low cut filters. High Cut Filter, user-controllable between 3 KHz and 20 KHz; 12dB/octave roll-off • Additional compressor controls. Aside from adjustments for ratio, threshold, and attack (which duplicate front panel controls), the Remote Software provides control of compressor release time and knee.
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Remote Control Operation panel users update settings temporarily, yet reload the original settings at the push of a button. Such a temporary adjustment would not permanently alter a setup designed to work in most situations, but would allow tweaking to address unusual situations. 13.1.3. Multiple Unit Control by Remote Software The true extent of the power of the SWM Remote Software is realized when it is used to control multiple wireless receivers.
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Remote Control Operation 485 standards, with RJ-45 connectors on either end. There are two such jacks on the back of all ND-series receivers. Either jack can connect to another receiver either “upstream” or “downstream” from the computer remote control. As signals travel in both directions (from computer to receiver and back), it is not necessary to connect the last receiver in a network back to the computer (you do not need to make a “loop”).
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Remote Control Operation 13.4. Remote Control Operation Fig. 13c - Control Software Command View Fig. 13d - All Channel View (with right click on Ratio). Sabine 2.4 GHz Smart Spectrum Wireless (BETA) 13.4.1. Two Views, Two Sets of Controls The default main screen appears as shown in figure 13c. The top portion of the screen (above the “Active Channels” bar and two arrow buttons) is the Command View, showing details and allowing parameter adjustments for a single receiver channel at a time.
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Remote Control Operation Remote Control Operation 13.4.2. Menus and Icons Quick access to the features described above, plus some additional software control, is available from four pull-down menus (File, Select Receiver, Options, and RF Scan) and five icons (FBX, Lock, Command View, All Channel View, and RF Scan) at the top of the screen. The controls associated with the five icons can also be accessed using function keys F2 through F6, respectively.
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Remote Control Operation 13.4.2.5. R F Scan (F6) RF Use the RF scan to get a “picture” of the potential RF interference in your location. You should perform a scan before every program so you can see the ambient RF levels on all 70 channels of your system. Caution: The RF Scan mutes and takes control of the selected receiver. All other functions are disabled on the selected receiver. Do not perform an RF scan during your program! Fig.