Sennheiser SKM 3072, SKM 3072-U User Manual

SKM 3072-U

RF Wireless Systems | 3000 Series Hand-Held Transmitters

General Description

The SKM 3072-U is a hand-held transmitter with super-cardioid condenser microphone head, suitable for both vocal and speech transmission. Up to 32 switchable transmission frequencies in the UHF band.

Technical Data SKM 3072-U

RF output power ................................................ typ. 30 mW

Transmission frequencies ............................................ 1–32

Frequency range ............................................470–960 MHz

Switching bandwidth......................................max. 32 MHz

Modulation/pre- emphasis................. wideband FM/50µs

Nom./peak deviation (1 kHz)...........± 40 kHz / ± 56 kHz

Noise reduction system................................... HiDyn plus™

AF frequency response ................................. 80–18,000 Hz

Signal-to- noise ratio............................................117 dB(A)

THD (1 kHz/nom. dev.) ............................................. ≤ 0.3 %

Sensitivity...........................adjustable in 4 steps of 10 dB

Max. sound pressure level ......... 154 dB SPL (ME 3005 e)

Power supply..................................9 V alkaline, IEC 6 LR 61

Power consumption

at nominal voltage ........................................approx. 50 mA

Operating time

Features

Interchangeable microphone heads for adapting the radiomicrophone

to a wide variety of applications

Sophisticated design, rugged metal casing

HiDyn plus™ noise reduction with 117 dB(A) signal-to-noise ratio

Input sensitivity switchable in 4 steps

Special “lock mode” function to prevent accidental switching off

LC display for frequency/channel, sensitivity, battery status and lock mode

Battery status transmitted to suitable receivers

UHF band, 470–960 MHz

With ME 3005 e/ME 3005 microphone head (condenser, super-cardioid)

for vocals/close miking

Delivery includes: 1 SKM 3072-U(/-x) radiomicrophone with

ME 3005 e (/ME 3005) mic head, 9 V PP3 battery, 1 MZQ 3072 stand mount, 8 colour-coded protective caps, 1 storage case

Recommended Accessories

ME 3005 microphone head for presentations Cat. No. 004573

MZW 4032 windshield with 5 colour-coded identification rings

MZW 4032 (ant) Cat. No. 002978 MZW 4032 (red) Cat. No. 002979 MZW 4032 (blue) Cat. No. 002980 MZW 4032 (yellow) Cat. No. 002981 MZW 4032 (green) Cat. No. 002982 MZW 4032 (white) Cat. No. 003771

- with alkaline battery.....................................approx. 8 hrs

- with rechargeable battery ...........................approx. 2 hrs

Dimensions in mm........................................... 255 x 50 mm

Weight incl. battery .......................................approx. 350 g

Technical Data ME 3005e

Microphone head ................................................. condenser

Pick-up pattern .............................................super-cardioid

AF frequency response ............. 40–20,000 Hz (± 2.5 dB)

Sensitivity

(free field, no load)................. 0.4 mV/Pa (= –68 dBV/Pa)

Equivalent noise level .........................44 dB (DIN IEC 651)

Max. SPL at THD = 3 % ................................ 154 dB (1 kHz)

Technical Data ME 3005

Microphone head ................................................. condenser

Pick-up pattern .............................................super-cardioid

AF frequency response ............. 40–20,000 Hz (± 2.5 dB)

Sensitivity

(free field, no load) ..............1.25 mV/Pa (= –58 dBV/Pa)

Equivalent noise level .........................34 dB (DIN IEC 651)

Max. SPL at THD = 3 % ................................144 dB (1 kHz)

144 dB SPL (ME 3005)

or rechargeable battery

56 dB (CCIR 468-3)

46 dB (CCIR 468-3)

Product Variants

SKM 3072-U-A: 470–600 MHz Cat. No. 005611

SKM 3072-U-B: 574–702 MHz Cat. No. 005612

SKM 3072-U-C: 678–814 MHz Cat. No. 005463

SKM 3072-U-D: 798–960 MHz Cat. No. 005388

SKM 3072-U-X-A: 470–600 MHz Cat. No. 005613

SKM 3072-U-X-B: 574–702 MHz Cat. No. 005614

SKM 3072-U-X-C: 678–814 MHz Cat. No. 005467

SKM 3072-U-X-D: 798–960 MHz Cat. No. 005389

SKM 3072-U

RF Wireless Systems | 3000 Series Hand-Held Transmitters

50 mm

255 mm

SKM 3072-U dimensions

1 23

1 SET button for menu selection and storage 2 button for adjusting the settings of a menu 3 button for adjusting the settings of a menu 4 POWER button (on/off) 5 LC display for frequency/channel,

sensitivity, battery status and lock mode

Operating controls

The SKM 3072-U is Sennheiser’s 3000 series UHF radiomicrophone for stage and broadcasting use. Two interchangeable super-cardioid condenser microphone heads make the SKM 3072-U extremely flexible to use: while the ME 3005 e microphone head is the ideal choice for vocals and close-miking, the ME 3005 head has been tailored to speech and presentations, which generally involve greater microphone distances. The SKM 3072-U radiomicrophone is matched to all 3000 series UHF re ceivers and is, of course, also fully compatible to the 5000 series receivers, thus making the range of possible applications almost unlimited.

Up to 32 switchable UHF transmission frequencies within a switching bandwidth of max. 32 MHz give the highest flexibility, enabling you to go “on air” without problems. In addition, the SKM 3072-U uses Sennheiser’s special HiDyn plus™ noise reduction system, which ensures optimum sound quality even under difficult trans mission conditions. The POWER button of the SKM 3072-U (situated in a recess at the tip of the antenna section) can be locked electronically. By activating the lock mode, any accidental switching of f is prevented.

The benefits of the SKM 3072-U radiomicrophone do not only include excellent transmission reliability, transparent sound and professional features, but also ease of use and a user-friendly, menu-assisted operation. The menu controls are protected by a lockable and interchangeable colour-coded identification cap. The SKM 3072-U comes complete with 8 of these caps, their different colours help dif ferentiate between transmitters when you are using several SKM 3072-U simulta neously. To access the menu controls, unlatch the protective cap by pressing the lock “button” at the bottom, then pull the cap off (see drawing at the bottom right). The three controls are located in a slot at the top of the antenny section.

With the SET and B and A buttons you are able to adjust the radiomicrophone’s sensitivity, select a transmission frequency and assign it a channel number. You can also activate and deactivate the lock mode. The SKM 3072-U can be set to four different sensitivities, selectable in steps of 10 dB (from –30 dB to 0 dB). The sensitivity can be adjusted directly on the switched on microphone. When

adjusting the sensitivity during a soundcheck, please bear in mind that many inexperienced users tend to be more cautious and restrained in front of an empty auditorium than they will actually be during their performance in front of the audience.

With the menu controls, you can also choose one of the 32 pre-programmed transmission frequencies and assign it a channel number between 001 and 255. The currently selected transmission frequency – or its respective channel number – is continuously indicated on the multi-function LC display. If you wish to check the transmission frequency without actually transmitting (for example, in case of possible interference to another user) remove the microphone head before turning the transmitter on. The frequency can then be read without transmitting any signal. Once the transmitter has been set to the required frequency, the microphone head

Unlocking and removing the protective identification cap

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