Shure FP16A Manual do Utilizador

ShureGuideToPersonalMonitorsBy Gino Sigismondi

Given the personal nature of “in-ear”monitoring, choosing the right system is animportant step. Several choices are available,and present as well as f

10simultaneously in the same location. The different ways these mixes can be configuredare covered in Chapter 5, so here are just thehard numbers:• PS

combining (highly recommended for multipletransmitter setups) and remote antenna placement. Other PSM 600 advantages includean input level control, in

Earphone OptionsThe key to successful personal monitoring liesin the quality of the earphone. All the premiumcomponents in the monitoring signal path

E1In 1997, Shure introduced the E1, an isolating“universal” earphone designed for in-ear monitoring. A low-mass, high-energy driverthat uses balanced

Let me just rave toyou a bit aboutShure’s PSM 600 system. The on-boardlimiter is wonderful,the E1 Earphoneswork great out of thebox, and the audioqual

by subwoofers or other low frequency transducers. Commonly found in car audio andcinema applications, these devices mechanicallyvibrate in sympathy wi

Hooking up PSM systems and making themwork is a relatively simple process, but theways in which they can be configured arealmost limitless. In this se

Each performer can choose which mix they wantto listen to by adjusting the balance control onthe receiver. Be sure the receivers are set forMixMode™ o

Club Level Bands – with monitor consoleAt this point, we’ve reached the limit of monitoring capabilities for the typical smallformat FOH console. Band

Table of Contents1Table of ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Personal Monitors for Houses ofWorship and Sound ContractorsThe advantages of using personal monitorsextend beyond those of just the performers.We hav

Personal Monitor MixersPersonal monitoring gives the performer anunprecedented level of control. But for the performer who desires more than simple vo

Chapter 6 Expanding the Personal Monitor SystemConnecting the P4M Mixer to aWireless Personal MonitorConnecting the P4M to another P4M(which provides

My floor-wedge spentthe rest of the tour inthe back of the truck.It is such a relief tofinally hear all thenuances and detail ofmy efforts, particular

The primary use for an AuxPander is to provide additional monitor mixes, in either alive performance or recording environment.Since more and more perf

First, connect the main mixer’s inserts to theIn/Out jacks of the AuxPander. Second, connectAuxPander’s output jacks to the inputs of themonitor syste

No discussion of monitoring systems would becomplete without some discussion of humanhearing. The brain’s ability to interpret thevibration of air mol

ears. Here are a few suggestions, though, tohelp protect your hearing.1. Use the limiter! All Shure PSM systems featurea built-in limiter. We strongly

Radio Transmission Radio refers to a class of time-varying electromagneticfields created by varying voltages and/or currents in certainphysical source

of space. However, the speedof radio waves is somewhatslower when travellingthrough a medium other than vacuum. For example, visiblelight travels more

Introduction2I am bowled over and fully converted tothis exciting,well thought out product.–Ian Andersonof Jethro Tull‘‘‘‘We live in an age of extreme

This discussion of radio transmission has so far dealt onlywith the basic radio wave. It is also necessary to considerhow information is carried by th

result in 50% decrease in range. Though these are best (andworst) case predictions, the trend is clear: greater antennaefficiency can give greater ran

A properly designed 1/2 wave antenna does not require aground plane, allowing it to be remotely mounted with relative ease. It can also maintain prope

32Appendix – WirelessAppendix Wirelesssystems. However, it is more difficult (and more expensive) todesign equally low noise, low distortion frequency

33Appendix – WirelessAppendix WirelessAntenna Combining – 4 systemsAntenna Combining – 5 systemsAntenna Combining – 6 or more systems

AmbienceRoom acoustics or natural reverberation.AmplitudeMagnitude of strength of signal or wave.AntennaElectrical circuit element that transmits or r

MixA combination of input signals that are varied in leveland tone to provide the desired sound for the listener.MixerA device which allows the combin

36Gino Sigismondi, a Chicago native and Shure Associate since 1997,has been active in the music and audio industry for nearly tenyears. In addition to

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The (Brief) History of MonitorsChapter 1Although no one seems to know for sure, wecan probably thank heavy metal bands fromthe late Sixties/early Seve

4When was the last time you had a great experience with a wedge monitor system? Youcould hear everything, no feedback, plenty ofvolume (without being

gain-before-feedback, hearing conservation,reduced vocal strain, and less interference withthe audience mix.Adequate VolumeThe most common request giv

6It’s the best system I have used to date.I was very impressed with the quality.–Roger Daltrey of The Who‘‘‘‘help; just don’t point them at the speake

of the monitors make the house mixsound “muddy” and can severelyrestrict the intelligibility of thevocals, especially in smaller venues.But eliminate

8signal to both sides of the earphones. Theinputs to the system should now be treated as“Mix 1” and “Mix 2” instead of left and right.The balance cont