Revolabs 01HDEXEMIC, 01HDEXEC UserMan
REVOLABS EXECUTIVE HD™
Wireless Microphone System
Models: 01-HDEXEC, 01-HDEXEC4, 03-HDEXECEU and 03-HDEXEC4EU
Installation and Operation Guide
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reproduced in any form or by any means without express written permission from
Revolabs, Inc. Product specifications are subject to change without notice.
R ev o la b s E xe c ut i ve HD™ M a n u a l
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Contents
Safety and General Information .................................................................................................................... 1
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................... 3
System Components ................................................................................................................................ 3
Installing the Revolabs Executive HD ™ Base Station ................................................................................. 4
Controls and Connections: ....................................................................................................................... 5
Configuring the Executive HDTM Base Station .............................................................................................. 6
Using Multiple Revolabs Executive HDTM Systems Together .................................................................. 6
Using the Rear Panel Configuration DIP Switches .................................................................................. 8
Using the Revolabs HD Control Panel Software ...................................................................................... 8
Using the Serial Control Processor (RS-232 or IP) ................................................................................ 13
Using the Base Station Front Panel Display........................................................................................... 18
Revolabs HD Microphones and HD Microphone Adapters ......................................................................... 19
Using the HD Wearable Wireless Microphones ..................................................................................... 19
Using the HD Omni-Directional Tabletop Wireless Boundary Microphones .......................................... 21
Using the HD Uni-Directional Tabletop Wireless Boundary Microphones ............................................. 22
Using the HD XLR Microphone Wireless Adapter .................................................................................. 23
Pairing Wireless Microphones to Base Station....................................................................................... 24
Revolabs Executive HD Charger Base ....................................................................................................... 25
Power Module ......................................................................................................................................... 26
Charging the Microphone Batteries ........................................................................................................ 26
Updating the Revolabs HDTM Firmware ...................................................................................................... 26
Revolabs Executive HD ™ Indicator LEDs ................................................................................................. 28
Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................... 29
Specifications .............................................................................................................................................. 30
Index ............................................................................................................................................................ 31
Safety and General Information
Please read the following information to ensure safe and efficient use of your Revolabs system.
FCC User Information
FCC Registration Number: 0014898290
FCC ID: T5V01HDEXEC Revolabs Executive HD™ Base Station
FCC ID: T5V01HDEXEMIC Revolabs Executive HD ™ Microphone
FCC Notice to Users
Users are not permitted to make changes or modify the equipment in any way. Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by Revolabs, Inc. could void the user‘s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation
Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits for an uncontrolled environment.
Professional Installation Recommended
This product should be professionally installed.
Industry Canada Notice to Users
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device
IC: 6455A-01HDEXEC Revolabs Executive HD™ Base Station
IC: 6455A-01HDEXEMIC Revolabs Executive HD ™ Microphone
Restricted use with certain medical devices
Hearing Aids
Some devices may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult
with your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is
adequately shielded from RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
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Export Law Assurances
03-HDEXEC4EU-NM
Executive HD System, 4-Channel, w/o mics
03-HDEXECEU-NM
Executive HD System 8-Channel, w/o mics
03-HDEXEMICEU-11
HD Microphone, RF-Armor™ Wearable*
03-HDTBLMICEU-OM-11
HD Microphone, RF-Armor™ Tabletop, Omni-directional*
03-HDTBLMICEU-DR-11
HD Microphone, RF-Armor™ Tabletop, Uni-directional*
03-HDXLRMICEU-11
HD Microphone, Dynamic XLR Wireless Adapter for Handheld*
This product is controlled under the export regulations of the United States of America and Canada. The
Governments of the United States of America and Canada may restrict the exportation or re-exportation of this
product to certain destinations. For further information contact the U.S. Department of Commerce or the
Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. The use of wireless devices and their
accessories may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas. Always obey the laws and regulations on the use
of these products.
01-HDEXEC and 01-HDEXEC4 (4 & 8 channel systems respectively) North
America UPCS Usage Restriction
Due to the UPCS frequencies used, this product is licensed for operation only in the United States of America
and Canada.
03-HDEXECEU and 03-HDEXEC4EU (4 & 8 channel systems respectively)
European Union Usage Restriction
Due to the DECT frequencies used, this product is licensed for operation only in the European Union
countries.
European Compliance
This equipment has been approved in accordance with Council Directive 1999/5/EC ―Radio Equipment and
telecommunications Equipment.
Conformity of the Equipment with the guidelines below is attested by the CE mark.
Model Numbers:
Standards to which Conformity is declared:
RF ETSI EN 301 406 V 1.4.1 03/2001
EMC ETSI EN 301 489-6 v1.2.1 (2002-04)
WEEE Notification:
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive (2002/96/EC) is intended to promote
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment and their components at end of life.
2003/11/EC & 2002/95/EC “RoHS Compliance Directive”:
The products referenced herein are in compliance with the EU directive 2003/11/EC and EU directive
2002/95/EC.
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Revolabs digital wireless microphone system! This
system utilizes 1.9 GHz DECT technology, and high band-width audio from multiple
wireless microphones, enabling clear, reliable, un-tethered communications in recording,
audio/video conferencing, speech recognition, VOIP communications, sound reenforcement as well as many other environments requiring clear audio capture.
The Revolabs Executive HD ™ Wireless Microphone System is a second generation
technology that contains substantial improvements to audio performance, microphone
density and user interface/control including an Ethernet interface. The Executive HD
system is a unique marriage of innovative technology and ergonomic design, employing
Multi-Carrier Time Division Multiple Access and Time Division Duplex (MC/TDMA/TDD)
radio transmissions both to and from the microphone.
This technology allows the microphones to co-exist with other wireless products such as
wireless LANs (802.11b&g), and includes digital encryption technology to ensure secure
communications.
System Components
Depending on which system you’ve purchased, your Revolabs Executive HD ™ System
package contains the following:
Rack mountable 4 or 8 channel Base Station
Microphone Charger Base
HD wireless microphones, (earpieces and lanyards with wearable microphone only).
The Base Station houses the processor and one end of the wireless connection. It features
either two (4 Mic system) or four (8 Mic system) diversity antennae and offers individual
line-level or mic-level audio in/out for each microphone channel. This allows for external
audio processing such as:
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Mixing
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Acoustic echo cancellation (AEC)
Feedback elimination
Level control
Equalization
Noise cancellation
The system is designed to optimize audio capture/reproduction by providing:
Consistent audio input from all participants
Minimum room noise
Mute control
Wireless encryption
Automatic channel selection
Full duplex audio.
The Charger Base stores and charges the wireless microphones when not in use. The
Charger Base also serves as a programming station for the microphones, should firmware
updates to the microphones be required.
Installing the Revolabs Executive HD ™ Base Station
The Revolabs Executive HD ™ Base Station, shown below in front and rear panel views,
manages wireless audio signal processing, pairing, and muting between the Revolabs
microphones and the Base Station.
Front View
Rear View
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Controls and Connections:
1. Channel LED indicators: Displays microphone mute and pairing states.
2. Diversity Antenna: One or two sets (4 channel or 8 channel).
3. Pairing Push Buttons: For pairing microphones to Base Station.
4. Two Line LCD Display for front panel operation, command and control.
5. Navigation Buttons for menus on front panel LCD interface. (see Section Using the Base Station Front
Panel Display )
6. On/Off Switch: Powers up unit.
7. Power In Receptacle (100-240 VAC).
8. Ethernet Port
9. System Reset Button
10. Mini-Phoenix Connector: Multiple Base Station (BUS) synchronization connection.
11. RS-232 Serial Interface, DB9 (see Section Using the Serial Control Processor (RS232 or IP)
12. Base station status LED‘s (see Section Revolabs Executive HD ™ Indicator LEDs)
13. Configuration DIP Switches (see Section Using the Rear Panel Configuration DIP switches)
14. Mini-Phoenix Connectors: Balanced Audio in and out connections (4 or 8 channels, in and out).
The Revolabs Executive HD ™ Base Station is designed to be installed into a standard 19‖ AV rack
using the attached rack ears.
To Install the Base Station:
1. Plug the power cord into an appropriate outlet.
2. Turn the fuse-protected power switch on the back panel to ―RESET‖.
The LCD on the front panel will illuminate.
3. Attach the diversity antennas (2 or 4 SMA female connectors).
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Revolabs Executive HD™ Audio Connections
There are (8) 3.5mm mini-Phoenix inputs and (8) 3.5mm mini-Phoenix outputs on the back panel of
the unit (four on the 4-channel system) providing access to each channel‘s audio signal.
The provided mini-Phoenix connectors are designed for easy wiring. The three terminals (from left to
right) correspond to positive +, negative -, and shielded ground .
To connect audio In/Out on the Base Station
1. Use the screws on top of the connector to first loosen the terminals.
2. Insert an appropriate 3 conductor cable (3 separate conductors, or 2 conductors and shield) into
the terminals.
3. Tighten the screw to secure the cable.
4. Push the connector onto the pins centered under the desired input or output port until firmly
secured.
There are four or eight output channels representing a separate channel for each microphone.
Accordingly, there are four or eight input channels to the unit. The microphone output connectors
need to be attached to the line-level (0dBu) input connectors of an audio mixer. PHANTOM POWER
MUST BE OFF. PHANTOM MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BASE STATION.
The Base Station input connectors (also 0dBu) may then be attached to mixer channel outputs.
Because the system is full-duplex, the input connections provide the ability to hear program audio
using a 2.5mm earpiece attached to the microphone (supplied with the wearable microphone).
Depending on the application, it is possible to feed a single mixed channel back to all earpieces or,
alternatively, each user can receive a separate and unique channel. This would allow for translation,
personal hearing assistance or other services to be incorporated into an application.
Configuring the Executive HDTM Base Station
Each Revolabs Executive HDTM Base Station must be configured properly prior to use. Accurate
configuration is dependent on several variables such as:
1. How many Executive HDTM systems are being used together in proximity?
2. What type of 3rd party mute control is being used?
3. How large is the room?
4. Is Line Level or Mic Level signal required?
5. How do the mic mutes need to function?
Once these questions are answered, accurate configuration of the Executive HD base can be
achieved using a combination of the following methods.
Using Multiple Revolabs Executive HDTM Systems Together
If more than one Revolabs Executive HD ™ Base Station is used in an area, each unit needs to be
interconnected with a synchronization (BUS) cable using a standard 3.5mm mini-Phoenix connector
and any 24AWG or better shielded cable. In addition, DIP switch #1 needs to be adjusted on one or
more of the units to represent the ‗Primary‘ and ‗Secondary‘ devices.
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The three terminals of the BUS connector should be wired in parallel (seen left to right with the
Local (DIP#1 –off)
Remote (DIP#1 –on)
Remote (DIP#1 –on)
3-wire BUS cable
connector installed). The three contacts of the phoenix connector are as follows from left to right.
1. Sync
2. Master Mute
3. Ground
Set one Base Station as the Primary device by putting DIP switch #1 to the ‗Off‘ position. The other
units must be set as Secondary devices by putting DIP switch #1 to the ‗On‘ position. In this
configuration, the Primary device manages the entire system, distributing microphone transmission
across available channels to maintain frequency integrity, and coordinating system muting.
Primary (DIP switch 1, Off – default): This designates the Base Station as the master control unit.
Secondary (DIP switch 1, On): Additional base stations to be used in the same area must be
connected via the BUS and be set to REMOTE mode to ensure synchronization of timing clocks
between bases.
Note: Whenever a DIP switch is toggled, the base unit should be reset, or the power should be
cycled (or press the „reset‟ button on the rear panel) for the switch setting to be registered. The
„Primary‟ device should be completed booted (60 Seconds) before any connect „Secondary‟ devices
are powered on. This ensures proper synchronization.
Warning: The switch must be in the „Primary‟ position for a single Base Station system, which is the
factory default setting. Microphones will not function if the switch is in the „Secondary‟ position and no
„Bus‟ cable is connected.
The maximum number of microphone channels within a 100‘ (30m) radius in North America is 16
channels (High Definition mode) or 32 channels (Max Density mode). The maximum number of
channels within a 100‘ (30m) radius for an EU frequency system is 24 channels (High Definition
mode) or 40 channels (Max Density mode). (See Section Using the Revolabs HD Control Panel
Software)
Note: Using Revolabs Executive or Executive HD systems in the same area(s) without the bases
connected via the BUS can result in interference
Warning: Using the maximum number of Revolabs HD Microphones in a given will occupy
100% of the available RF bandwidth. Any other wireless device operating in the same
frequency could cause significant interference with the Revolabs HD Microphones. It is
recommended that no other DECT or DECT 6.0 products be used within operational range of
the Executive HD system(s).
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Using the Rear Panel Configuration DIP Switches
1 – Operation Mode - Primary (off)/Secondary (on)
Used when connecting several base stations together for operation in the same area.
One system must be set to ‗Primary‘, and all others must be set to ‗Secondary‘.
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4 – Audio Output Level - Line (off)/Mic (on)
This controls the output audio level on all audio output connectors. Line level audio out
(default) refers to an output signal voltage of ~0 dBu, and a Mic Level output signal level
is ~-40 dBu.
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Using the Revolabs HD Control Panel Software
A software program with graphical user interface is available for accessing control settings and realtime status of Revolabs Executive HD microphone systems. A detailed description of how to use this
tool is described below.
1. Download the Revolabs Audio Control Panel software from http://www.revolabs.com and
install onto a PC.
2. Connect the PC to the same network as the Base Station via either a Ethernet Crossover
Cable, or network switch.
3. If no DHCP server is present, set the fixed IP on the PC to the same subnet as the IP address
displayed on the Base Station front panel display.
4. Launch the Revolabs HD Control Panel program.
5. Select ‗Scan Network‘ from the ‗Box‘ menu or hit the F5 key, and the HD Control Panel will
automatically find and display any Revolabs Executive HD base stations visible on the network
(the program cannot see through firewalls, etc.).
6. Select the devices needing to be configured and click ‗OK‘
Configuration Settings
The Revolabs HD Control Panel controls the Executive HD Base Station configuration settings. Most
of the configuration settings can only be controlled from the HD Control Panel. However, some of the
configuration settings can also be controlled from the Base Station front panel display. All
configuration settings are located either in the ‗Config‘ tab of the device window or on the HD Control
Panel menus.
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