UHF Wireless Microphone System UwMic9 User Manual
Statement Please read this manual carefully before using and strictly operate and store in accordance with the instructions. Please save it for your future reference. If the user manual can not help you to solve certain problems, please ask your retailer for help or email us: info@saramonic. com. Cautions 1. Do not use the unit under water, don't expose it to rain. Please store it in a cool, dry place. 2. Please use and store it in normal temperature.
Contents General Introduction.......................................................................2 Portable Receiver UwMic9-RX9....................................................2 Introduction....................................................................................2 Product Structure...........................................................................2 Attaching Accessories...................................................................4 LCD Display Operation Guide...................
General Introduction The Saramonic UwMic9 UHF wireless microphone system is intended for portable wireless operation and can be used in several environments for applications such as DSLR video, field recording, broadcast TV, electronic news gathering (ENG), on-the-spot interviews, and more. Portable Receiver UwMic9-RX9 Introduction The Saramonic UwMic9-RX9 is a camera-mountable integrated wireless receiver.
① Antennas ② Power button Long Press to turn on or off the RX9. ③ SET button Long press the SET button to enter the displayed menu. Then, short press the SET button to confirm your option or long press again to exit without saving. ④ POWER indicator Indicates the battery level as follows: Green light: Sufficient battery level. Red light: Low battery level. ⑤ RF indicator and infrared transmitter port The infrared transmitter port sends the set frequency to a transmitter.
Attaching Accessories Connect the supplied cable to the output jack. ② ① ① Plug the supplied cable into the OUTPUT jack. ② For a secure connection, turn to lock the connector. Attach a belt clip. Please Refer to "Attaching Accessories" (page 11). Attach the shoe mount adapter. ① Please attach the belt clip upside-down before attach-ing the shoe mount adapter. ② Push the bottom of the belt clip to make some space between the belt clip and the receiver.
LCD Display Operation Guide ① ② ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ Home screen. If no operation is performed for 20 seconds on the other screens, the display will automatically return to the home screen. ① Group icon Indicates the power of group A is turned off. Indicates the power of group A is turned on. ② RF level indicator Indicates the current reception level. ③ Battery level indicator Displays the battery level. Please replace both batteries immediately when the indicator starts flashing.
Output mode. The output mode can be selected to mono or stereo. When the output mode is mono, the audio from left and right channel will be mixed. When it is stereo, the left (Group B) and right (Group A) audio channel output will be separated. System default is mono. Power of the Group. When you only use one group signal, please turn off the other group to save battery. To save battery, system default of the Group B is power off while the Group A is power on.
Set output volume. Set the volume of output audio within the range 0 to 30. The setting is retained even after the power is turned off. Default is 27. Auto scan function. Automatically scan an available and clear channel. Details of operation, please refer to "Using the auto scan function" (page 34). Group ettings Matc h with TX Group ettings Matc h with TX Infrared matching function. Match the receiver and transmitter via infrared.
Set backlight. Set the backgroud LED light to ON or Delay 60 /30 /10 seconds or OFF. Default is "Delay 10s." Restore default setting. Version of the UwMic-RX9. Serial Number.
Body-pack Transmitter UwMic9-TX9 Introduction This transmitter is a compact transmitter that employs a crystal-controlled PLL synthesizer. It is equipped with a muting function and a locking-type microphone input connector. The RF power output can be switched among high, middle and low. Product Structure ① ② ③ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ① Antenna ② AUDIO indicator / IR (infrared detector) AUDIO indicator: Indicates the audio input level. IR (infrared detector): Receives the frequency from the receiver.
⑥ Battery compartment Accepts two AA batteries (alkaline, nickel metal hydride, or lithium batteries). ⑦ Power / Mute button Function Operation Power ON Press button for one second or longer Power OFF Press button until it turns off Mute ON Mute OFF Short press button ⑧ SET button Long press the SET button to enter the displayed menu. Then, short press the SET button to confirm your option or long press again to exit without saving.
2. Connect the mcirophone For a secure connection, turn to lock the connector. Note: Please turn off the transmitter before attaching or removing the microphone. LCD Display Operation Guide ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ Home screen. If no operatIon is performed for 20 seconds on the other screens, the display will automatically return to the home screen. ① RF transmission power indicator Indicates the current transmission power level. For details on setting the level, please see "Select RF power level" (page 12).
⑤ Name of the channel group ⑥ Channel and frequency Indicate the current channel and frequency. ⑦ The status of Power / Mute button. ① enu display section. Displays various functions. Press ① M the + or - button to switch functions. Set Power key. Select Unlocked or Locked. Set "Locked" to lock the power button to prevent the unit being turned off or muted unwittingly while using. Default is "Unlocked." Select Channel. Long press the SET button to enter the menu.
Set Mute key. If you want to mute the audio, please select "Enable" first and then short press the power button. Default is "Enable." IR Match. Set to match with the receiver. The screen will display "Matching" when in process. After successful matching, it will indicate "Sync finished." Set Backlight. Select ON, OFF or Delay 10 / 30 /60 seconds. Default is "Delay 10s." Restore default setting. Version of the UwMic9-TX9. Serial Number.
Hand-held Microphone UwMic9-HU9 Introduction Saramonic HU9 is a handheld wireless UHF microphone transmitter features a compact metallic body, an easy-toread LCD display, a RF power switch and a PLL synthesizer. The broadcast quality microphone will capture crystal clear and rich sound. It has a built-in antenna, a muting function and power lock function. The channel of HU9 is synced up with the receiver via infrared. Product Structure ① ② ④ A B C D ③ ⑤ ① LCD screen A. Channel Groups.
③ Antenna ④ Operation panel A B ON HIGH OFF LOW LOCK RF C UHF A. Infrared detector. Receives the frequency set on the receiver. B. Lock switch. Set to ON will lock the power button. It will prevent the power being turned off inadvertently during transmission. Note: The lock switch will not lock the mute function. C. RF power. Set the transmit output level to HIGH or LOW. ⑤ Battery compartment Operates on two AA batteries (not included).
Plug-on Transmitter UwMic9-TX-XLR9 Introduction The Saramonic TX-XLR9 is a compact XLR plug-on type transmitter. It features a wide switching RF bandwidth, an easy-to-read LCD display, +48V phantom power and mute function. It is suitable for portable wireless operation and can be used in a wide range of applications such as DSLR video, broadcast TV, ENG and more. Product Structure ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ① XLR audio input jack Connects to an XLR microphone or audio devices with line output.
⑤ LCD screen Displays menus, please refer to "LCD Display Operation Guide" (page 18) for more details. ⑥ Power / Mute button Turns the power or mute function to on or off. Function Operation Power ON Press the button for one second or longer Power OFF Press the button until it turns off Mute ON Mute OFF Short press the button ⑦ SET button Long press the SET button to enter the displayed menu. Then short press the SET button to confirm your option or long press again to exit without saving.
Microphone or XLR cable Release button 2. Disconnect a microphone or XLR cable. Press the release button and pull the microphone or XLR cable out carefully in the direction of arrow. Note: Please turn off the transmitter before attaching or removing the microphone. LCD Display Operation Guide ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ Home screen. If no operatIon is performed for 20 seconds on the other screens, the display will automatically return to the home screen.
① enu display section. Displays various functions. Press ① M the + or - button to switch functions. Set Power key. Select Unlocked or Locked. Set "Locked" to lock the power button to prevent the unit being turned off or muted unwittingly while using. Default is "Unlocked." Select Channel. Long press the SET button to enter the menu. Use the "+" and "-" to select the channel you need and shot press the SET button to confirm. Select Group. You can choose "A" or "B" channel group.
Select RF power level. You can set the transmitted RF power to High, Middle or Low. Default is "High." Set Mute key. If you want to mute the audio, please select "Enable" first and then short press the power button. Default is "Enable." IR Match. Set to match with the receiver. The screen will display "Matching" when in process. After successful matching, it will indicate "Sync finished." Set Backlight. Select ON, OFF or Delay 10 / 30 /60 seconds. Default is "Delay 10s." Restore default setting.
Serial Number. Plug-on Receiver UwMic9 RX-XLR9 Introduction The Saramonic UwMic9 RX-XLR9 is a compact XLR plugon wireless receiver. It plugs directly into a video camera or recorder’s XLR microphone input without getting in the way of other accessories. The XLR connector rotates both clockwise and counter clockwise. The receiver can be powered by two AA batteries or DC power via the USB Type-C jack. It features a wide switching RF bandwidth, an easy-to-read LCD screen, a 3.
⑤ Rotatable XLR-3-11C type (male) connector Connects the receiver to a camera or recorder’s XLR mic input. The receiver can be rotated by a maximum angle of 320°. ⑥ Phone jack It is a 3.5mm diameter and stereo mini headphone jack. Connect a headphone to monitor the audio output. Note: Please do not connect a headphone with a monaural mini jack. As this may short-circuit the headphone jack and distorted sound output. ⑦ + or – button Selects functions or values shown on the display.
Attaching Accessories To mount the receiver to a video camera, proceed as follows: 1. Slide the cold shoe mount onto the hot shoe of the DSLR camera as shown, and fasten the cold show mount using the locking screw. 2. Plug the receiver’s rotatable XLR connector into the cold shoe adapter. 3. Connect the receiver to the mic jack of the camera with the supplied XLR to 3.5mm audio cable. LCD Display Operation Guide ① ② ① ② ③ ④ Home screen.
② RF level indicator Indicates the current reception level. ③ Battery level indicator Displays the battery level. Please replace both batteries immediately when the indicator starts flashing. ④ Channel group and channel number Displays the current channel number in Group A and Group B. “CH-A-01” means the Group A is in channel 01 now. Power key. Long press the “-” button to enter the displayed menu.
Default is Group A in Channel 01 (514.56MHz) and Group B in Channel 01 (556.51MHz). Set output volume. Set the volume of output audio within the range 0 to 30. The setting is retained even after the power is turned off. Default is 27. Auto scan function. Automatically scan an available and clear channel. Details of operation, please refer to "Using the auto scan function" (page 34). Infrared matching function. Match the receiver and transmitter via infrared.
Version of the UwMic RX-XLR9. Serial number. UwMic9 SP-RX9 Introduction The SP-RX9 is a compact two-channel wireless receiver and mixer, ideal for making videos with iOS or Android mobile devices and cameras. It can be used when paired with transmitters in UwMic9 system to capture audio. Meanwhile, it is an independent audio mixer that has three inputs available. With built-in li-on battery, the receiver can be also powered by DC power via the USB Type-C connector.
① Antennas ② Power button Long Press to turn on or off the SP-RX9. ③ SET button Long press the SET button to enter the displayed menu. Then, short press the SET button to confirm your option or long press again to exit without saving. ④ POWER indicator Indicates the battery level as follows: Green light: Sufficient battery level. Red light: Low battery level. ⑤ RF indicator and infrared transmitter port The infrared transmitter port sends the set frequency to a transmitter.
⑪ Output jack (Micro USB) Connect the receiver to an iOS device with lightning input or an Android mobile device with Type-C connector. ⑫ Mini XLR microphone input ⑬ Output jack (3.5mm) Connect the receiver to an iOS, Android mobile device or camera with a 3.5mm input. ⑭ Device holder Adjustable phone holder ⑮ Thumb screw ⑯ Standard cold shoe mount ⑰ ⑰ Hand grip LCD Display Operation Guide ① ② ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ Home screen.
Power key. Long press the SET button to unlocked or locked the power key. Lock the power key to prevent the receiver being turned off unwittingly while using. • Unlocked: Long press the power key to turn the receiver on or off (System default). • Locked: The receiver will not be turned off even after pressing the power key. Output mode. The output mode can be selected to mono or stereo. When the output mode is mono, the audio from left and right channel will be mixed.
Power of the Group. When you only use one group signal, please turn off the other group to save battery. To save battery, system default of the Group B is power off while the Group A is power on. When operating two transmitters simultaneously, please set each transmitter to a different group to prevent interference or noise. Select channel. Details of operation, please refer to "Manually setting the receiver channel" (page 35). Set output volume. Set the volume of output audio within the range 0 to 30.
Auto scan function. Automatically scan an available and clear channel. Details of operation, please refer to "Using the auto scan function" (page 34). Group ettings Matc h with TX Group ettings Matc h with TX Infrared matching function. Match the receiver and transmitter via infrared. Details of operation, please refer to "Match the channel of receiver and transmitter" (page 35). Set backlight. Set the backgroud LED light to ON or Delay 60 /30 /10 seconds or OFF. Default is "Delay 10s.
Version number of the receiver. Serial Number. Operation Guide 1. Install the batteries ① UwMic9-RX9 and UwMic9-TX9. Batteries can be inserted in the plug-on transmitter UwMic9-TX-XLR9 in the same manner. • L ong press the Power key to turn the unit off. • Slide the two catches inward and pull out the battery compartment. • Insert two AA size batteries according to the polarity indicators and close the compartment. Please be sure the battery compartment is locked securely.
② UwMic9-HU9 • Long press the power button to turn the power off. • Turn the grip in the direction of the arrow, and pull the grip down until the battery compartment is visible. • Insert two new AA batteries into the battery compartment with and polarities in the correct orientation. ③ UwMic9 RX-XLR9 • Long press the power button turn the unit off. • Gently slide out the battery cover by pushing the button as shown.
Note: ① Please remove the batteries from the battery compartment when the device is not used for a long time. ② Please always use sets of the same type of battery. ③ Replacing the batteries during operation may generate noise. Please make sure that the unit is turned off before replacing batteries. 2. Connect the receiver to the mic jack of a camera, camcorder or mixer with the supplied cable. 3. Turn on the receiver by long pressing the power button. 4.
A. Indicates the current least noise channel is CH 03 and ask you if you would like to use it. You can short press the SET button to confirm the channel within 20 seconds or long press the SET button to exit the displayed menu without saving. B. Counting down 20 second Note: ① After 20 seconds have elapsed, the display returns to the home screen without saving. ② Some noise may occur when power is turned on, you could turn down the audio input level of devices connected to the receiver accordingly.
• Use the + or – button to display the "Match with RX" menu on transmitter. • B oth long press the SET button to select the menu and short press it to confirm. • Place the infrared transmitter port on the receiver near the infrared detector on the transmitter. • If "Sync finished!" displayed on the LCD screen, the frequency for use on the transmitter is set. • After matching successfully, press the SET button of receiver to return to the previous menu. For HU9 • Turn the transmitter power on.
• Turn on the transmitter by long pressing the power button. • Use the + or – button to display the channel setting menu on the transmitter. • Long press the SET button to select the menu. • Use the + or – button to select the same channel as the receiver and confirm it by short pressing the SET button. 6. Attach the accessories you need for the receiver and transmitter. Refer to "Attaching Accessories" (page 4, page 10, page 17 and page 23). 7. You are ready to record.
Dimensions RX9: 170.9 × 63.5 × 30.0 mm RX-XLR9: 112 × 63 × 26 mm Operating temperature 0 °C to 50 °C Storage temperature –20 °C to +55°C Transmitter TX9, HU9 and TX-XLR9 Channel number 96 Channel group A or B Oscillator type PLL synthesizer Carrier frequencies 514 MHz - 596 MHz Reference deviation ±5 kHz (–60 dBV, 1 kHz input) Signal to noise ratio 70 dB or more Spur suppression -60 dB Voice delay 12 ms Antenna 1/4λ wire antenna TX9: 3.
INPUT 2 & mini XLR gain 20 dB Micro USB gain 20 dB INPUT 1 & INPUT 2 power 5V power supplies Mini XLR jack phantom power 48V power supplies Antenna Built-in 1/4λ wire antenna Audio output level –60 dBV Headphone output level 30 mW (16 Ω) Receive sensitivity -95 dBm Signal to noise ratio 70 dB or more Voice delay 12 ms Reference deviation ±5 kHz (–60 dBV, 1 kHz input) Frequency response 40 Hz to 18 kHz (+/-3 dB) Distortion 0.
Packing list TX9 • • • • • Body-pack transmitter: TX9 Omni-directional lavalier microphone Microphone holder clip Wind screen Belt clip TX-XLR9 • Plug-on transmitter: TX-XLR9 40
HU9 • Hand-held microphone: HU9 RX9 • • • • Portable receiver: RX9 Shoe mount adapter Belt clip XLR to 3.5mm locking-type plug audio output cable • 3.
RX-XLR9 • • • • 42 Plug-on receiver: RX-XLR9 Shoe mount adapter XLR to 3.
SP-RX9 • • • • • • • Wireless receiver and mixer: SP-RX9 Hand grip USB Type-A to Type-C charge cable Micro USB to USB Type-C cable Micro USB to Lightning cable 3.
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