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.
Features
j Interchangeable microphone heads for adapting the radiomicrophone to a wide variety of applications
j Sophisticated design, rugged metal casing j Powered by a 9 V PP3 battery
jHiDyn plus™ noise reduction with 117 dB(A) signal-to-noise ratio
jInput sensitivity switchable in 4 steps
jSpecial “lock mode” function to prevent accidental switching off
jLC display for frequency/channel, sensitivity, battery status and lock mode
jBattery status transmitted to suitable receivers
jUHF band, 470–960 MHz
jWith ME 3005 e/ME 3005 microphone head (condenser, super-cardioid) for vocals/close miking
jDelivery 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 |
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j ME 3005 microphone head for presentations |
Cat. No. 004573 |
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j MZW 4032 windshield with 5 colour-coded identification rings |
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MZW 4032 (ant) |
Cat. No. 002978 |
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MZW 4032 (red) |
Cat. No. 002979 |
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MZW 4032 |
(blue) |
Cat. No. 002980 |
MZW 4032 |
(yellow) |
Cat. No. 002981 |
MZW 4032 |
(green) |
Cat. No. 002982 |
MZW 4032 |
(white) |
Cat. No. 003771 |
Product Variants |
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j SKM 3072-U-A: 470–600 MHz |
Cat. No. 005611 |
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j SKM 3072-U-B: 574–702 MHz |
Cat. No. 005612 |
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j SKM 3072-U-C: 678–814 MHz |
Cat. No. 005463 |
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j SKM 3072-U-D: 798–960 MHz |
Cat. No. 005388 |
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j SKM 3072-U-X-A: 470–600 MHz |
Cat. No. 005613 |
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j SKM 3072-U-X-B: 574–702 MHz |
Cat. No. 005614 |
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j SKM 3072-U-X-C: 678–814 MHz |
Cat. No. 005467 |
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j SKM 3072-U-X-D: 798–960 MHz |
Cat. No. 005389 |
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Technical Data SKM 3072-U |
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RF output power ................................................ |
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typ. 30 mW |
Transmission frequencies |
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1–32 |
Frequency range ............................................ |
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470–960 MHz |
Switching bandwidth...................................... |
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max. 32 MHz |
Modulation/pre-emphasis................. |
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wideband FM/50µs |
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Nom./peak deviation (1 kHz) |
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Noise reduction system................................... |
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HiDyn plus™ |
AF frequency response................................. |
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80–18,000 Hz |
Signal-to-noise ratio............................................ |
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117 dB(A) |
THD (1 kHz/nom. dev.) ............................................. |
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≤ 0.3 % |
Sensitivity........................... |
adjustable in 4 steps of 10 dB |
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Max. sound pressure level |
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154 dB SPL (ME 3005 e) |
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144 dB SPL (ME 3005) |
Power supply .................................. |
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9 V alkaline, IEC 6 LR 61 |
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or rechargeable battery |
Power consumption |
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at nominal voltage ........................................ |
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approx. 50 mA |
Operating time |
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- with alkaline battery..................................... |
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approx. 8 hrs |
- with rechargeable battery ........................... |
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approx. 2 hrs |
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Dimensions in mm........................................... |
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255 x 50 mm |
Weight incl. battery ....................................... |
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approx. 350 g |
Technical Data ME 3005e |
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Microphone head ................................................. |
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condenser |
Pick-up pattern ............................................. |
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super-cardioid |
AF frequency response............. |
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40–20,000 Hz (± 2.5 dB) |
Sensitivity |
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(free field, no load)................. |
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0.4 mV/Pa (= –68 dBV/Pa) |
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Equivalent noise level ......................... |
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44 dB (DIN IEC 651) |
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56 dB (CCIR 468-3) |
Max. SPL at THD = 3 % ................................ |
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154 dB (1 kHz) |
Technical Data ME 3005 |
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Microphone head ................................................. |
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condenser |
Pick-up pattern ............................................. |
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super-cardioid |
AF frequency response............. |
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40–20,000 Hz (± 2.5 dB) |
Sensitivity |
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(free field, no load) .............. |
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1.25 mV/Pa (= –58 dBV/Pa) |
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Equivalent noise level ......................... |
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34 dB (DIN IEC 651) |
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46 dB (CCIR 468-3) |
Max. SPL at THD = 3 % ................................ |
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144 dB (1 kHz) |
SKM 3072-U
RF Wireless Systems | 3000 Series Hand-Held Transmitters
The SKM 3072-U is Sennheiser’s 3000 series UHF radiomicrophone for stage and
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broadcasting use. Two interchangeable super-cardioid condenser microphone |
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heads make the SKM 3072-U extremely flexible to use: while the ME 3005 e micro- |
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phone head is the ideal choice for vocals and close-miking, the ME 3005 head has |
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been tailored to speech and presentations, which generally involve greater micro- |
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phone distances. The SKM 3072-U radiomicrophone is matched to all 3000 series |
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UHF receivers and is, of course, also fully compatible to the 5000 series receivers, |
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thus making the range of possible applications almost unlimited. |
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Up to 32 switchable UHF transmission frequencies within a switching bandwidth |
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of max. 32 MHz give the highest flexibility, enabling you to go “on air” without |
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problems. In addition, the SKM 3072-U uses Sennheiser’s special HiDyn plus™ noise |
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reduction system, which ensures optimum sound quality even under difficult trans- |
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mission conditions. The POWER button of the SKM 3072-U (situated in a recess |
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at the tip of the antenna section) can be locked electronically. By activating the |
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lock mode, any accidental switching off is prevented. |
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The benefits of the SKM 3072-U radiomicrophone do not only include excellent |
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transmission reliability, transparent sound and professional features, but also |
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SKM 3072-U dimensions |
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ease of use and a user-friendly, menu-assisted operation. The menu controls are |
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protected by a lockable and interchangeable colour-coded identification cap. The |
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SKM 3072-U comes complete with 8 of these caps, their different colours help |
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differentiate between transmitters when you are using several SKM 3072-U |
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simultaneously. To access the menu controls, unlatch the protective cap by pres- |
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sing the lock “button” at the bottom, then pull the cap off (see drawing at the |
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bottom right). The three controls are located in a slot at the top of the antenny |
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With the SET and B and A buttons you are able to adjust the radiomicrophone’s |
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sensitivity, select a transmission frequency and assign it a channel number. |
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You can also activate and deactivate the lock mode. The SKM 3072-U can be set |
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to four different sensitivities, selectable in steps of 10 dB (from –30 dB to 0 dB). |
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The sensitivity can be adjusted directly on the switched on microphone. When |
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adjusting the sensitivity during a soundcheck, please bear in mind that many |
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inexperienced users tend to be more cautious and restrained in front of an |
1 SET button for menu selection and storage |
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2 button for adjusting the settings of a menu |
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3 button for adjusting the settings of a menu |
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4 POWER button (on/off) |
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5 LC display for frequency/channel, |
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With the menu controls, you can also choose one of the 32 pre-programmed |
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sensitivity, battery status and lock mode |
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The currently selected transmission frequency – or its respective channel number |
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the transmission frequency without actually transmitting (for example, in case of |
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possible interference to another user) remove the microphone head before turning |
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the transmitter on. The frequency can then be read without transmitting any signal. |
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Once the transmitter has been set to the required frequency, the microphone head |
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Unlocking and removing the protective identification cap
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