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Table of contents

Table of contents 3

1 Safety, precautions, and notices 4

1.1 Important safety instructions 4

1.2 Battery precautions 5

1.3 Notices 5

1.4 Licensing, certifications, restrictions and manufacturers declarations 6

2 Short information 9

2.1 Shipping contents 10

3 Description 11

4 Glossary of terms 13

5 Best practices for successful operation 15

6 Quick setup 17

6.1 Preparing the receiver 17

6.2 Preparing the transmitter 17

6.3 Sync the transmitter to the receiver 17

6.4 Ensure transmitter input sensitivity is set for best signal level 17

7 RE3-RX receiver 19

7.1 Product identification 19

7.2 LCD display 22

7.3 RE3-RX setup menu 22

8 RE3-HHT handheld transmitter 36

8.1 Product identification 36

8.2 LCD display 38

8.3 Installing batteries 39

8.4 RE3-HHT setup menu 39

9 RE3-BPT bodypack transmitter 41

9.1 Product identification 42

9.2 LCD display 44

9.3 Installing batteries 44

9.4 RE3-BPT Setup Menu 45

10 Accessories for RE3 48

11 Troubleshooting and FAQ 50

11.1 Troubleshooting 50

11.2 Frequently Asked Questions 54

12 Technical data 58

13 Frequency Group / Channel Tables 67

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1 Safety, precautions, and notices

1.1 Important safety instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's

instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug where present. A

polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two

blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your

safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement

of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has

been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

OVEREXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN

OR MOISTURE

AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE

PAS OUVRIR.

WARNING: THE MAINS PLUG OR DC

INLET IS USED AS A DISCONNECT

DEVICE. THE DISCONNECT DEVICE SHALL

REMAIN READILY OPERABLE.

WARNING: CONNECT ONLY TO MAINS

SOCKET WITH PROTECTIVE EARTHING

CONNECTION.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK) AS THERE ARE NO

USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER

SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an

equilateral triangle is intended to alert

the user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance

(servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the

appliance.

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spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or

moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

14. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

15. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Objects filled with liquids, such

as vases or open beverage containers should not be placed on apparatus.

16. To completely disconnect DC power from this apparatus, the DC power supply cord must be

unplugged from the apparatus, or the apparatus’ external power supply must be unplugged

from the AC socket.

17. To completely disconnect AC power from this apparatus’ external power supply, the power

supply plug must be unplugged at the AC socket.

1.2 Battery precautions

Keep batteries out of the reach of children.

Observe and install batteries according to the correct polarity as marked on the battery and the

transmitter battery compartment.

Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or other sources of high heat.

Always consider the environment issues and follow local regulations when disposing of batteries.

Remove depleted battery immediately.

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent

type.

Use only disposable LR6(AA) alkaline or NiMH batteries.

Do not mix new batteries with old ones in the transmitter at the same time.

Do not use different battery types or models.

Do not use a leaking battery. If battery leakage occurs, avoid contact with skin. If contact occurs,

immediately wash thoroughly with soap and water.

If battery leakage comes into contact with your eyes, immediately flush with water and seek

medical attention.

Remove and safely store batteries away from the transmitter when the transmitter will not be used

for 60 or more days.

1.3 Notices

Old electrical and electronic appliances

Electrical or electronic devices that are no longer serviceable must be collected separately and

sent for environmentally compatible recycling (in accordance with the European Waste Electrical

and Electronic Equipment Directive). To dispose of old electrical or electronic devices, you should

use the return and collection systems put in place in the country concerned.

means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written

permission of the publisher. For information on getting permission for reprints and excerpts,

contact Electro-Voice. All content including specifications, data, and illustrations in this manual are

subject to change without prior notice.

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1.4 Licensing, certifications, restrictions and manufacturers

declarations

Regarding handheld transmitters RE3-HHT-5L (480-524 MHz), RE3-HHT-5H (560-596 MHz),

RE3-HHT-6M (653-663 MHz), and bodypack transmitters RE3-BPT-5L (480-524 MHz), RE3-BPT-

5H (560-596 MHz), and RE3-BPT-6M (653-663 MHz):

1.4.1 FCC information

Certified under FCC Part 15 and FCC Part 74.

FCC ID: B5DH2285L, B5DH2285H, B5DH2286M, B5DB1245L, B5DB1245H, B5DB1246M.

NOTE: Regarding RE3-HHT-6M (653-663 MHz) and RE3-BPT-6M (653-663 MHz); use of

frequencies beginning at 653.000 MHz up to 657.000 MHz is covered under FCC Part 74 ID

numbers B5DH2286M and B5DB1246M, and require an LPAS user license, however use of

frequencies between 657.025 up to 663.000 MHz is covered under FCC Part 15, and do not

require an additional user license. For more information, see

https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/operation-wireless-microphones.

CAUTION: Changes or modification made by the user could void the user’s authority to operate

the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

FCC Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity

47 CFR, Section 2.1077 Compliance Information

Product Identifier:

Electro-Voice:

RE3 Wireless Receiver, AASP Active Antenna Splitter, ALPA Active

Log Periodic Antenna, RFAMP Antenna Booster, BC2 Battery Charger

Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information

Bosch Security Systems, Inc.

130 Perinton Parkway

Fairport, NY 14450

USA

Tel: +1 (585) 223-4060

FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not be

cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

 Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

 Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

1.4.2 IC (Industry Canada)

Certified in Canada by IC under RSS-102, and RSS-210, and RSS-Gen

IC: 1321A-RE3HHT488, 1321A-RE3HHT560, 1321A-RE3HHT653, 1321A-RE3BPT488, 1321A-

RE3BPT560, 1321A-RE3BPT653.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la

classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). 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.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio

exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :

(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et

(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage

est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

NOTE: Regarding RE3-HHT-6M (653-663 MHz) and RE3-BPT-6M (653-663 MHz); the use of

frequencies between 653.025 up to 663.000 MHz, please check the Canada’s ISED (Innovation,

Science and Economic Development) website for the current information of the license status of

this band.

1.4.3 Licensing information

Licensing: A ministerial license to operate this equipment may be required in certain areas.

Consult your national authority for possible requirements. Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by Electro-Voice could void your authority to operate the equipment. Licensing of

Electro-Voice wireless microphone equipment is the user’s responsibility, and licensability

depends on the user’s classification and application, and upon the selected frequencies on which it

will operate. Electro-Voice advises the user to contact the appropriate telecommunications

authority concerning proper licensing, and before selecting and ordering frequency bands.

1.4.4 EU (European Union)

The CE Declaration of Conformity can be obtained and downloaded from: www.electrovoice.com

This Equipment is in compliance with the following directives:

 2011/65/EU RoHS Directive

 2012/19/EU WEEE Directive

 2014/53/EU RED Directive

Regarding (applies to) handheld transmitter RE3-HHT-5L (480-524 MHz), RE3-HHT-5H (560-596

MHz), RE3-HHT-6M (653-663 MHz), RE3-HHT-8M (823-865 MHz), and bodypack transmitter

RE3-BPT-5L (480-524 MHz), RE3-BPT-5H (560-596 MHz), RE3-BPT-6M (653-663 MHz), and

RE3-BPT-8M (823-865 MHz):

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This equipment is intended for use in wireless microphone applications.

Some countries in the EEA (European Economic Area) have restrictions placed on this equipment.

If an EEA country is not listed it did not have any restrictions of the product at the time this

document was published.

The country codes used in regard to these restrictions are the following:

Austria (AT), Belgium (BE), Cyprus (CY), Denmark (DK), Germany (DE), Greece (EL), Spain (ES),

Ireland (IE), Iceland (IS), Latvia (LV), Lithuania (LT), Malta (MT), Norway (NO), Slovakia (SK),

Sweden (SE) and United Kingdom (UK).

Listed below are these restrictions:

 Transmitters in the ranges, 488 – 524 MHz, 560 – 596 MHz and 653 – 663 MHz, require a

license in the following countries: AT, BE, CY, DE, IE, LV, LT, SK, SE, UK.

 Transmitters in the ranges, 488 – 524 MHz, 560 – 596 MHz and 653 – 663 MHz, require

the transmitter be used in TV white spaces: AT, DK, IS, MT, NO, ES.

 Transmitters in the ranges, 488 – 524 MHz, 560 – 596 MHz and 653 – 663 MHz, if used

outdoor will have geographical restrictions of operation in the United Kingdom (UK)

 Transmitters in the range, 823 – 865, require a license for use in the 823 – 832 MHz range

in the following countries: AT, BE, CY, EL, IE, LV, LT, UK.

 Transmitters in the range, 488 – 524 MHz, may only use the range 510 – 524 MHz in

Norway (NO).

Note: TV white spaces are gaps between operating TV broadcast stations where there are no

active TV broadcasts.

Always consult your national authority before placing equipment into operation as requirements

and spectrum usage can change.

1.4.5 AU and NZ

This device operates under an ACMA class license and must comply with all the terms of that

license including operating frequencies.

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2 Short information

The following table lists products in a family, with CTN (Commercial Type Number) and identifying

product name DESCRIPTION.

CTN

DESCRIPTION

RE3-ND76-5L

Handheld set with ND76 head 488-524MHz

RE3-ND76-5H

Handheld set with ND76 head 560-596MHz

RE3-ND76-6M

Handheld set with ND76 head 653-663MHz

RE3-ND76-8M

Handheld set with ND76 head 823-865MHz

RE3-ND76-T

Handheld set with ND76 head 803-806MHz

RE3-ND86-5L

Handheld set with ND86 head 488-524MHz

RE3-ND86-5H

Handheld set with ND86 head 560-596MHz

RE3-ND86-6M

Handheld set with ND86 head 653-663MHz

RE3-ND86-8M

Handheld set with ND86 head 823-865MHz

RE3-ND86-T

Handheld set with ND86 head 803-806MHz

RE3-ND96-5L

Handheld set with ND96 head 488-524MHz

RE3-ND96-5H

Handheld set with ND96 head 560-596MHz

RE3-ND96-6M

Handheld set with ND96 head 653-663MHz

RE3-ND96-8M

Handheld set with ND96 head 823-865MHz

RE3-ND96-T

Handheld set with ND96 head 803-806MHz

RE3-RE420-5L

Handheld set with RE420 head 488-524MHz

RE3-RE420-5H

Handheld set with RE420 head 560-596MHz

RE3-RE420-6M

Handheld set with RE420 head 653-663MHz

RE3-RE420-8M

Handheld set with RE420 head 823-865MHz

RE3-RE420-T

Handheld set with RE420 head 803-806MHz

RE3-RE520-5L

Handheld set with RE520 head 488-524MHz

RE3-RE520-5H

Handheld set with RE520 head 560-596MHz

RE3-RE520-6M

Handheld set with RE520 head 653-663MHz

RE3-RE520-8M

Handheld set with RE520 head 823-865MHz

RE3-RE520-T

Handheld set with RE520 head 803-806MHz

RE3-BPOL-5L

Bodypack set, omni lavalier 488-524MHz

RE3-BPOL-5H

Bodypack set, omni lavalier 560-596MHz

RE3-BPOL-6M

Bodypack set, omni lavalier 653-663MHz

RE3-BPOL-8M

Bodypack set, omni lavalier 823-865MHz

RE3-BPOL-T

Bodypack set, omni lavalier 803-806MHz

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RE3-BPCL-5L

Bodypack set, cardioid mic 488-524MHz

RE3-BPCL-5H

Bodypack set, cardioid mic 560-596MHz

RE3-BPCL-6M

Bodypack set, cardioid mic 653-663MHz

RE3-BPCL-8M

Bodypack set, cardioid mic 823-865MHz

RE3-BPCL-T

Bodypack set, cardioid mic 803-806MHz

RE3-BPHW-5L

Bodypack set, headworn mic 488-524MHz

RE3-BPHW-5H

Bodypack set, headworn mic 560-596MHz

RE3-BPHW-6M

Bodypack set, headworn mic 653-663MHz

RE3-BPHW-8M

Bodypack set, headworn mic 823-865MHz

RE3-BPHW-T

Bodypack set, headworn mic 803-806MHz

RE3-BPGC-5L

Bodypack instrument set 488-524MHz

RE3-BPGC-5H

Bodypack instrument set 560-596MHz

RE3-BPGC-6M

Bodypack instrument set 653-663MHz

RE3-BPGC-8M

Bodypack instrument set 823-865MHz

RE3-BPGC-T

Bodypack instrument set 803-806MHz

RE3-BPNID-5L

Bodypack set, no input device 488-524MHz

RE3-BPNID-5H

Bodypack set, no input device 560-596MHz

RE3-BPNID-6M

Bodypack set, no input device 653-663MHz

RE3-BPNID-8M

Bodypack set, no input device 823-865MHz

RE3-BPNID-T

Bodypack set, no input device 803-806MHz

2.1 Shipping contents

This manual is packaged in a preconfigured set containing a receiver and its supplied accessories,

as well as a transmitter and its supplied accessories. The delivered set configurations vary.

2.1.1 Items contained in all sets

Quantity

Component

Receiver

Receiver antennas

Receiver power supply with four power convention specific AC plug clips

Rack-mount brackets

Rack-mount bracket hole filler plugs

Pack of four (4) screws to mount rack brackets

Safety booklet

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2.1.2 Set variants (based upon configuration ordered)

Handheld sets (RE3-ND76, RE3-ND86, RE3-ND96, RE3-RE420, and RE3-RE520)

Bodypack sets (RE3-BPOL, RE3-BPCL, RE3-BPHW, RE3-BPGC, and RE3-BPNID)

NOTE: RE3-BPNID does not contain an input device.

3 Description

Thank you for choosing an Electro-Voice wireless microphone product. Please take time to consult

this manual to understand all the features and functions built into your Electro-Voice wireless set

and fully utilize its performance capabilities.

RE3 is a range of RF wireless microphone products operating in the UHF portion of the radio

spectrum. The use of this portion of the radio spectrum falls under local government regulations

which may require the user to obtain and maintain a license to operate the wireless product. It is

the user’s responsibility to know and adhere to local license requirements.

Quantity

Component

Handheld transmitter body

Handheld transmitter stand adapter

AA alkaline batteries

Microphone head

Based on the set configuration, the package will contain one (1)

microphone head from the following list:

 RE3-ND76 contains 1 ND76-RC3 thread-on head and data sheet

 RE3-ND86 contains 1 ND86-RC3 thread-on head and data sheet

 RE3-ND96 contains 1 ND96-RC3 thread-on head and data sheet

 RE3-RE420 contains 1 RE420-RC3 thread-on head and data sheet

 RE3-RE520 contains 1 RE520-RC3 thread-on head and data sheet

Quantity

Component

Bodypack transmitter

AA alkaline batteries

Input device

Based on the set configuration, the package will contain one input device

from the following list:

 RE3-BPOL contains 1 RE3-ACC-OL3 omnidirectional lavalier

microphone, clip, windscreen, and data sheet

 RE3-BPCL contains 1 RE3-ACC-CL3 cardioid lavalier microphone

clip, windscreen, and data sheet

 RE3-BPHW contains 1 RE3-ACC-HW3 cardioid headworn

microphone, windscreen, and data sheet

 RE3-BPGC contains 1 RE3-ACC-GC3 instrument cable with ¼”

plug and data sheet

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Primary products, such as receivers and transmitters, are preconfigured into sets covering a wide

variety of common applications, making them ideal performance and presentation solutions for

both portable productions, as well as fixed installation applications. All sets contain one ½ rack

space receiver with antennas, power supply and rack mount, one transmitter with batteries and its

input device (as applicable), as well as user documentation sheets.

Additionally, the RE3 extended portfolio contains an extensive assortment of optional accessories

to aid in the creation of large, multi-channel, professional-application systems. For a full list of

available accessories, see Accessories for RE3, page 48 of this manual.

Set features

 Rack mountable ½ space receiver with mounting hardware

 Robust metal handheld and bodypack transmitter bodies

 Easy-to-read LDC displays

 Frequency scanning for selecting open frequencies

 Sync function links transmitter to receiver

 Keylock function protects settings from unwanted changes

 Diversity reception technology for trouble-free operation

 Broad selection of transmitter microphone types maximize application diversity

 Wide selection of tuning bandwidths to help compensate for changing global RF

regulations

 Frequencies independently adjustable in 25kHz steps

 Eight groups of pre-coordinated frequencies with up to 22 coordinated channels per group

 Simple multi-channel system setup

 Transmitters powered by common AA cells

 Selectable hi and low transmitter power in most global regions.

 Extensive selection of optional system accessories available

See also

Technical data, page 58

Frequency Group / Channel Tables, page 67

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4 Glossary of terms

Term

Definition

System vs set

Because the terms system and set can be used interchangeably, thereby

causing confusion, this manual refers to a set as a single mated pair of one

transmitter and one receiver. Whereas a system is the collection of multiple

wireless sets and antenna distribution items.

Set

A pre-packaged combination of receiver, receiver antenna, receiver power

supply, transmitter, transmitter input device, and other supplied accessories.

For example, if you purchased an RE3-ND76-5L, the manufacturer considers

it a set. Also it is the basic hardware combination of a mated transmitter and

receiver.

SET

A multi-purpose menu navigation key which functions as an enter key, a menu

advance key, an item select key, and a save or store key.

Scroll

To navigate up and down menus or item options using the ▲ and ▼ buttons.

Group

A predefined combination of intermodulation-free frequencies.

Channel

As it relates to frequencies within a group, it is the exact frequency a set can

be tuned to.

As it relates to a multi-channel system, it is the quantity of unique paired

transmitters and receivers. For example, a multi-channel system consisting of

eight receivers and eight mated transmitters is said to be an eight channel

system.

Intermodulation

The adverse reception interference that occurs when two or more non-

coordinated frequencies produce harmonics which disrupt reception of one or

more channels.

SYNC

The operation of synchronizing a receiver’s transmitter data to the mated

transmitter.

Abbreviation for receiver.

Abbreviation for transmitter.

Abbreviation for radio frequency. RE3 is an RF wireless microphone set

operating in the UHF radio spectrum.

UHF

Abbreviation for ultra-high frequency, and is the term when applied to wireless

microphone products as the portion of radio spectrum shared with UHF

television signals between 470MHz and 865MHz. Those limits vary by country

where used.

MHz

Abbreviation for megahertz denoting frequencies measuring in the millions of

cycles per second. A common reference for wireless microphones using this

shortened numerical expression could be 652.725MHz (six-hundred fifty-two

million, seven hundred twenty-five thousand cycles per second).

Multi-channel

system

A system made up of two or more sets where each set is tuned to a specific

frequency (channel) which does not interfere with the operation of other

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member sets within the system. A multi-channel system can be made up of

sets all from the same frequency band, or sets from multiple frequency bands.

When using multiple sets operating in the same frequency band, each set

must be operating on a frequency-coordinated channel within the same group.

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5 Best practices for successful operation

 Never attempt to operate two or more transmitters on the same frequency at the same time.

While multiple receivers can successfully tune to a single transmitted frequency, multiple

transmitters simultaneously operating on the same frequency will immediately interfere with

each other. If a goal is to create a combo system by adding an optional transmitter (one

bodypack transmitter and one handheld transmitter to work with one receiver), only one of

those transmitters can be on and tuned to the receiver at a time.

 Ensure the receiver’s antennas are properly attached, exposed (not buried within a rack) and

oriented as suggested in the Preparing the receiver section, page 17.

 Scan for open frequencies first with transmitter off. The receiver antennas must be properly

connected for best scan results.

 When scanning and synchronizing a multi-channel system, scan and synchronize one system

at a time. To begin, have all transmitters off and scan system receiver 1 first. Then turn on

system transmitter 1 and sync it to receiver 1. Leaving system transmitter 1 on, move on to

receiver 2. With system transmitter 1 on, scan system receiver 2 and tune it to the next open

frequency within the same group as system 1. Turn on system transmitter 2 and sync it to

system receiver 2. Then leave system transmitter 2 on. Follow this process while scanning

and syncing all channels within a multi-channel system.

 Always have all member sets of a multi-channel system within the same frequency band

operating in the same frequency group. Mixing frequencies (channels) from different groups

within the same frequency band is not recommended. Channels within a group are

intermodulation-free. Simultaneous operation of channels from different groups may lead to

intermodulation interference.

 If desired, use the receiver’s mic configuration menu items to set transmitter operating

parameters prior to syncing the transmitter to the receiver. If a receiver’s mic configuration is

changed since the last transmitter sync, resync the transmitter to update its parameter

settings.

 Properly setting transmitter sensitivity is key to optimum performance. Best practice: While

observing the receiver’s AF meter activity, adjust the transmitter sensitivity so that high vocal

peaks light the yellow LED segment. Under extremely loud vocal peaks, an occasional red

LED segment light is OK, but a solid and constant red LED should be avoided.

 Choosing transmitter low or high power: The transmitter in your set may have two output

power setting options (8M band has only one). The higher setting may not be appropriate for

your application as it is possible that high may be too high based on the distance between the

transmitter and receiver antennas, or other systems within close proximity in a multi-channel

system. Low is likely to be sufficient when the set is in a small to medium size room or space.

High may be the best choice for large rooms or spaces where the distance between

transmitter and receiver antennas is substantial or existing RF conditions limit the range

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between transmitter and receiver. Simple performance tests will help identify best settings,

and having two output power options will aid in successful operation.

 A large multi-channel system can be made up of sets operating in different frequency bands.

This is a good method to follow when maximizing a high channel count system potential.

Based on RF conditions in the operating vicinity, select appropriate numbers of sets from

available bands in your country to achieve a desired high channel count system.

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6 Quick setup

6.1 Preparing the receiver

a. Remove the receiver, packaged power supply kit and two antennas from the product

carton.

b. Place the receiver either on a stable flat surface or in a 19” rack using the rack kit supplied.

c. Locate the power supply and attach the supplied AC wall outlet clip which is appropriate for

your country’s mains power by sliding it into the power supply head, and plug the DC power

lead end of the cable into the receiver DC input jack.

d. Locate, unwrap, and attach the two supplied receiver antennas by inserting them onto the

receiver’s BNC antenna jacks and locking them into place by applying a right-hand twist.

Take special care to ensure the receiver antennas are exposed to open air, not touching

any items that would ground them, and oriented 90 degrees to one another and positioned

at 45 degrees relative to the floor.

e. Turn on the receiver by pressing the power button.

f. Ensure the transmitter for this set is turned off.

g. Press the scan button and follow the scanning instructions described in Scanning for open

channels, page 24.

h. After the scan is complete, select the group and channel from the results list which best

matches your system needs.

i. Follow the scanning instructions in Scanning for open channels, page 24 to return the

receiver’s display to the home screen.

j. Leave the receiver on until the desired mating transmitter has been prepared and synced.

6.2 Preparing the transmitter

a. Remove the transmitter, batteries, and input device (if supplied) from the product carton.

b. Insert the batteries into the transmitter paying close attention to the battery polarity (+ and -)

and matching those polarities to the + and – poles of the battery compartment battery clips.

c. Connect the transmitter’s input device to the transmitter (a bodypack set will contain either

a lavalier microphone, headworn microphone, or instrument cable – a handheld set will

contain a thread-on microphone head.

d. Turn on the transmitter by pressing the power button.

6.3 Sync the transmitter to the receiver

a. Locate the transmitter’s sync port and the receiver’s sync emitter which are both identified

with the symbol.

b. Maintaining direct line of sight and a separation distance of two to twelve inches between

the transmitter and receiver ports.

c. Directly aim the transmitter sync port at the receiver sync emitter.

d. Press the sync button on the front of the receiver to begin the syncing process (green LED

flashes on receiver).

e. Hold the transmitter in place until the sync process is complete. Upon successful sync the

transmitter will be tuned to the receiver and ready for use.

6.4 Ensure transmitter input sensitivity is set for best signal level

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a. While viewing receiver AF meter activity, perform as you would in a normal performance

using proper microphone placement.

b. Observe the AF meter LED segments. Ideal level should show all green LEDs and the

yellow LED lit on emphasis peaks. An occasional red LED is OK, but a constant, solid red

LED should be avoided.

c. Adjust transmitter input sensitivity until item b above is achieved.

Upon successful completion of this section, your set is ready for operation.

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7 RE3-RX receiver

7.1 Product identification

Item

Description, usage and notes

1 Sync signal emitter

This port emits the sync signal to the transmitter. When synchronizing

the transmitter to the receiver, aim the transmitter’s unobstructed sync

port directly toward this emitter. A direct line of sight is required.

Maintain a distance between two inches and twelve inches (or between

5cm and 30cm) for best sync performance.

2 SCAN button

Briefly pressing the SCAN button opens the frequency scan menu.

Pressing and holding the SCAN button for three seconds opens the

scan all groups option directly.

3 SYNC button

A dual-purpose action button.

Primary purpose: press to initiate synchronization of the receiver’s

stored transmitter settings to the transmitter while the receiver is not in

parameter edit mode.

Secondary purpose: As a menu escape button while in parameter

edit mode, press once to return to the previous menu without saving

any changes made. Pressing multiple times will escape back the

number of menus relative to the number of button pushes made with a

final destination of the home screen.

4 SYNC button LED

A circular LED indicator surrounding the SYNC button. The LED will

rapidly flash green during the sync operation and will glow solid green

when sync operation is successful. The LED will remain solid green

after a successful sync operation. If sync fails, the LED will flash green

slowly and constantly until a successful sync operation.

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5 SET button

The most commonly used menu navigation button, it is a multi-purpose

action button which functions as an enter key, a menu advance key, an

item select key, and a save or store key.

6 Power button

Turns the receiver on or off. Press in to turn receiver on. Press in again

to turn receiver off.

▼ down button

This is a dual-purpose menu navigation button.

As a menu scroll button, press to scroll downward through main menu

items.

As an editable parameter value adjuster, pressing the ▼ button will

decrease the displayed value of the current parameter, or the next

state condition value below the displayed state value. Pressing while

displaying main operating menu decreases audio output level.

▲ up button

This is a dual-purpose menu navigation button.

As a menu scroll button, press to scroll upward through main menu

items.

As an editable parameter value adjuster, pressing the ▲ button will

increase the displayed value of the current parameter, or the next state

condition value above the displayed state value. Pressing while

displaying main operating menu increases audio output level.

LCD display

Backlit LCD displays all operating information and menus.

10 AF meter

AF (audio frequency) meter is a seven-segment LED containing five

green, one yellow, and one red segments. It displays the audio signal

strength received from the transmitter. Fewer lit segments indicate a

weaker audio signal compared to more lit segments indicating a

stronger audio signal. Red warns of a potential clip.

11 RF meter

RF (radio frequency) meter is a seven-segment LED containing five

green, one yellow, and one red segments. It displays the RF signal

strength received from the transmitter. Fewer lit segments indicate a

weaker audio signal compared to more lit segments indicating a

stronger audio signal. Red indicates high RF signal present at the

primary RF receiving circuit.

12 Antenna A jack

BNC RF jack to attach either a supplied half-wave whip antenna, or

antenna extension coax cable connected to a front-mounted or remote

extension antenna. This jack supplies 12 volts DC booster feed to

power in-line RF amplifiers or active antennas when antenna power is

set to on (factory default). The RE3 diversity receiver requires

connecting antennas to both antenna jacks.

AF output jack

(unbalanced

audio)

¼” audio output jack (¼” TS). Using a standard unbalanced instrument

cable with ¼” plugs, connect this to the unbalanced line input jack on a

mixer, powered loudspeaker, or instrument amplifier.

AF output jack

(balanced audio)

XLR audio output jack (XLRM). Using a standard balanced microphone

cable, connect this to the balanced microphone input jack (mic level)

on a mixer, powered loudspeaker, or signal processor.

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15 Antenna B jack

BNC RF jack to attach either a supplied half-wave whip antenna, or

antenna extension coax cable connected to a front-mounted or remote

extension antenna. This jack also supplies 12 volts DC booster feed to

power in-line RF amplifiers or active antennas when antenna power is

set to on (factory default). The RE3 diversity receiver requires

connecting antennas to both antenna jacks.

16 DC power jack

Connection point for receiver’s external power supply. This is where a

DC distribution lead connects when using the optional AASP antenna

splitter.

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7.2 LCD display

Item

Description, usage and notes

Antenna status

icon

indicates the diversity circuit is choosing antenna A signal at the

moment.

indicates the diversity circuit is choosing antenna B signal at the

moment.

indicates there is no antenna signal present for the diversity circuit

to choose.

Audio output

volume level

Displays the receiver audio output volume level. Menu item adjustment

allows settings between 0dB to -50dB in 1dB increments. Beyond -50

is MUTE.

Transmitter activity

status

Displays the following possible transmitter audio states:

LIVE indicates mated transmitter audio is live and present at the

receiver.

MUTE indicates mated transmitter is in mute mode.

NoSYNC indicates no synced transmitter is on.

Mated transmitter

battery status icon

Indicates the synced transmitter’s battery life.

= between 40% and 100% charge remains.

= between 20% and 39% charge remains.

= between 10% and 19% charge remains.

= below 10% charge remains. Low Battery begins flashing on

display.

= no battery info present.

KeyLock mode

icon

Indicates receiver KeyLock mode is on. Icon disappears from display

when off. See turning on and off KeyLock below.

f Frequency in MHz

The portion of the receiver’s tuned frequency to the left of the decimal

in millions.

g Frequency in kHz

The portion of the receiver’s tuned frequency to the right of the decimal

in thousands.

Group number

The group number of the receiver’s tuned frequency.

Channel

The channel number of the receiver’s tuned frequency.

7.3 RE3-RX setup menu

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7.3.1 RE3-RX menu operation

Navigating and using the RE3-RX menu system is simple and intuitive. To change from the home

screen to the menu, press and hold the SET button for three seconds.

SET is the most commonly used menu navigation button. It is a multi-purpose action button which

functions as an enter key, a menu advance key, an item select key, and a save or store key.

Use the ▲ and ▼ navigation buttons to scroll through menus and change values or item states.

SYNC serves as a menu exit button while in menu or edit menu modes. Briefly press once to

return to the previous menu without saving any changes made. Briefly pressing multiple times will

escape back the number of menus relative to the number of button pushes made with a final

destination of the home screen.

NOTE: Once saved and stored, menu setting changes are recalled the next time receiver is

powered up.

NOTE: Remember to SAVE wanted edits prior to escaping out of a submenu.

7.3.2 Menu items overview

Steps to navigating operating menu and submenus:

 Press and hold SET for three seconds.

 Scroll up and down using the ▲ and ▼ buttons.

 Press SET to select an item for investigation or editing. Also, press SET to advance to

some submenu option parameters.

Item

Description

1. Scan

Submenu selection to scan for open frequencies. Selecting opens scan

submenu.

2. Frequency

Submenu selection to access manual control in setting frequency. Selecting

opens frequency submenu.

3. Group/Channel

Submenu selection to access manual control in setting group and channel.

Selecting opens Group/Channel submenu.

4. Squelch

Submenu selection to access squelch setting to control background radio

noise. Selecting opens squelch submenu. Factory default is 0 (zero).

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5. Mic Config

Submenu selection to access a variety of microphone transmitter

parameters, which transfer to the transmitter during SYNC operation.

Selecting opens MicConfig submenu.

6. Volume

Submenu selection to access manual control of receiver output volume.

Selecting opens setup volume submenu.

7. RX output level

Submenu selection to access manual control of receiver output level.

Selecting opens output level submenu where MIC level or LINE level are

options.

8. Antenna Power

Submenu selection to access manual control of receiver antenna booster

feed voltage. Selecting opens Antenna Power submenu where ON and OFF

are options. Factory default is ON.

9. Keylock

Submenu selection to access manual control of Keylock feature operating

status. Selecting opens Keylock where ON and OFF are options. Factory

default is OFF.

a. Display option

Submenu selection to access manual control of receiver display

characteristics. Selecting opens Display Options submenu where contrast

and brightness are controlled. Factory defaults are 4.

b. Reset

Submenu selection to access a manual receiver reset to factory default

settings. Selecting opens reset submenu.

c. Exit

Returns to home screen.

7.3.3 Scanning for open channels

Three methods are available. 1) Briefly press the SCAN button on the front panel to open the Scan

submenu (arrive at step 1 below). 2) Press and hold SCAN button on the front panel for 3 seconds

to enter “Scan All Groups” dialog (arrive at step 2 below). 3) Select 1 from the main menu to open

Scan submenu.

1 Select 1. All Groups and press SET to begin scan process.

2 Press SET to start, or SYNC to quit.

3 Wait for scanning process to complete.

When scan is complete, view the results list.

Scroll through groups using ▲ or ▼ noting open channel quantity

per group.

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Press SET on the group number having the number of open

channels which best meets your wireless system needs. This

advances to the CH number.

CH number is highlighted and displays the first open channel in

the group. While highlighted, scrolling through the open channels

using ▲ or ▼ will identify all open channels in the group. Note

that some channel numbers will not appear as they are not open

at the time of the scan.

Press SET on CH number. This selects that group and channel

the set will operate on.

6 This also returns to Result List on the scan menu.

Either scroll ▼down to Exit and press SET, or press SYNC on the

receiver front panel to return to the home screen. The selected

Group/Channel and associated Frequency displays on the home

screen.

NOTE: This group and channel must be set on the transmitter as well. Follow the SYNC operation

steps to sync the transmitter to the receiver, or manually set the transmitter to this group and

channel.

NOTE: This process is required for any system of sets, either a single set system, or a multi-

channel system.

ALL SETS in a multi-channel system operating on the same frequency band MUST use the same

group number.

7.3.4 Using the result list during the same session

A session is the period of time after a scan has been performed prior to a receiver power-down. All

scan data is stored in temporary memory until power-down. The session expires upon receiver

power-down.

During a session, you can return to the result list to select a different group and channel, or just a

different channel within the same group.

1 Enter the main menu and select Scan by pressing SET.

Press ▼ to scroll down to Result List. Press SET to enter Result

List.

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Scroll through groups using the ▲ or ▼ buttons noting open

channel quantity per group. Select either the same previous group

or a new group by pressing SET. This advances to the channel

and CH # highlights.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to scroll through open channels. Note

that some channel numbers may be skipped because they were

not clear at the time of the scan.

Press SET on CH number.

This selects that group and channel the set will operate on.

5 This also returns to Result List on the scan menu.

Either scroll ▼down to Exit and press SET, or briefly press SYNC

on the receiver front panel to escape to the home screen. The

selected Group/Channel and associated Frequency displays on

the home screen.

7.3.5 Scanning current group

The current assigned group, or a particular selected group can be scanned individually. This

process will locate clear channels within that group individually.

1 Enter the main menu and select Scan by pressing SET.

Press the ▼ button to scroll down to Current Group. Press SET to

enter Result List.

The current assigned group is displayed. Prepare to scan that

group, or scroll through other groups using ▲ or ▼. Select the

group to scan by pressing SET. The scan of that group begins.

When the scan is complete, the highlight box advances to

channel, and the first clear channel in that group appears.

Either press SET to save the channel displayed and exit, or press

▲ or ▼ to scroll through to locate the next open channel. A brief

scan occurs while locating the next clear channel. Some channel

numbers may be skipped because they were not clear at the time

of the scan. Press SET to save. This selects that group and

channel the set will operate on.

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5 This returns to Current Group on the scan menu.

Either scroll ▼down to Exit and press SET, or briefly press SYNC

on the receiver front panel to return to the home screen. The

selected Group/Channel and associated Frequency displays on

the home screen.

7.3.6 Return

Selecting Return in the Scan menu returns to the main menu.

While in the Scan menu, press the ▼ button to scroll down to

Return. Press SET.

2 The screen returns to the main menu.

Either scroll ▼down to Exit and press SET, or briefly press SYNC

on the receiver front panel to return to the home screen.

4 Home screen

7.3.7 Manually setting frequency

Setting custom frequencies manually does not benefit from the scan function of locating clear

channels. It is important to note that manually entered custom frequencies may experience

interference, which can be avoided by using the scan function.

Press the ▼ button to scroll down to Frequency on the main

menu. Select by pressing SET to enter the Setup Frequency

screen.

The three digits to the left of the decimal are in millions (MHz) and

are highlighted. Pressing ▲ increases frequency in increments of

1 MHz per press, pressing ▼decreases frequency in increments

of 1 MHz per press. Press SET to move to next set of three digits.

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The three digits to the right of the decimal are in thousands (kHz).

Pressing ▲ increases frequency in increments of 25 kHz per

press, ▼decreases frequency in increments of 25 kHz per press.

The G:__ and CH:__ under the frequency will populate when a

preset group and channel match the frequency dialed in.

Press SET to save the custom frequency and to exit to the main

menu.

Either scroll ▼down to Exit and press SET, or briefly press SYNC

on the receiver front panel to return to the home screen. The

selected custom Frequency displays on the home screen.

7.3.8 Manually setting group and channel

Setting group and channel manually does not benefit from the scan function of locating clear

channels. It is important to note that manually entered group/channel combination may experience

interference, which can be avoided by using the scan function.

Press the ▼ button to scroll down to Group/Channel on the main

menu. Select by pressing SET to enter the Setup Group screen.

The current selected group number is highlighted. Pressing ▲

increases the group number (1-8) in single digit increments, and

pressing ▼ decreases the group number (1-8) in single digit

increments. Press SET to move to Channel.

The current selected channel number is highlighted. Pressing ▲

increases the channel number (up to max of 22) in single digit

increments, and pressing ▼ decreases the channel number in

single digit increments. The frequencies above the G:__ CH__

change to display the frequency of the changed group and

channel.

Press SET to save the chosen Group/Channel and return to the

main menu.

Either scroll ▼down to Exit and press SET, or briefly press SYNC

on the receiver front panel to return to the home screen. The

selected custom Frequency displays on the home screen.

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7.3.9 Adjusting receiver squelch

Setting the squelch appropriately based on conditions is important to controlling background radio

noise, as well as maintaining the desired radio system range (the functional distance between

transmitter and receiver antennas). Squelch is basically a noise gate across the receiver’s audio

path that is keyed open by a combination of audio path signal level, and the presence of a unique

combination of tone codes in the received signal. Squelch sets the threshold where the received

signal amplitude will open the noise gate. Signals above the threshold will open the audio path

gate, while signal levels below the threshold will not open the gate.

NOTE: Improperly set squelch negatively affects system range (the distance between transmitter

and receiver).

Press the▼ button to scroll down to Squelch on the main menu.

Select by pressing SET to enter the Setup Squelch screen.

The display shows the current squelch setting. The numbers on

this scale are arbitrary values from -5 to the left of 0, to +10 to the

right of 0. Higher number values tighten the gate threshold, while

lower number values loosen the gate threshold.

Pressing the ▲ button moves the fader bar to the right while

increasing the displayed value in single digit increments thereby

tightening the noise gate, and pressing the ▼ button moves the

fader bar to the left while decreasing the displayed value in single

digit increments thereby loosening the noise gate.

4 Press SET to save and return to main menu.

Either scroll ▼down to Exit and press SET, or briefly press SYNC

on the receiver front panel to return to the home screen.

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7.3.10 Mic Config submenu

Operating parameters of the transmitter can be set up within the MicConfig submenu and written

to the transmitter during the SYNC operation.

Enter the submenu as follows:

Press the ▼ or ▲ button to scroll to MicConfig in the main menu.

Select by pressing SET to enter the MicConfig screen.

Press the ▼ or ▲ button to highlight the item to edit.

Press SET to toggle over and highlight the parameter on the right.

When highlighted, press

▼

▲

to make numerical or status changes to that parameter.

Press SET to toggle back to the menu option side on left.

Continue to scroll

▼

▲

to other items for editing.

When finished, scroll to Save Settings and press SET to save settings to prevent settings

being lost.

Exit Without Save option exits to the main menu without save.

Parameter description and setting options:

Item

Description

Setting options

Sensitivity

A means for the transmitter audio input stage to match the

output of the connected microphone. Lower values may

produce lower transmitter audio gain. Higher values may

produce higher transmitter audio gain.

-15dB, -12dB, -9dB, -

6dB, -3dB, 0dB, 3dB,

6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB

Attenuate

When set to on, the transmitter audio input stage is

attenuated by 20dB, reducing the gain between the

microphone output and the transmitter’s audio input

preamp.

Off or On

RFPower

Selects transmitter RF output power. This option is band

specific.

NOTE: 8M Band is not adjustable.

Lo or High

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AutoOFF

Assigns a time period for the transmitter to automatically

turn off once mute is engaged to conserve battery life.

Off, 1 minute, 10

minutes, and 30

minutes

KeyLock

Prevents unwanted tampering with, or changes to

transmitter parameter settings.

Off or On

Mic

Display

Selects the tuning information displayed on the transmitter

home screen.

Freq. or GP/CH

SYNC

Config

Allows selection of MicConfig items synced to the

transmitter during SYNC operation. Scroll with the ▼ and

▲ buttons. Select or deselect using SET.

Save

Settings

Saves setting changes and exits to main menu.

Exit

Without

Save

Exits to the main menu without saving changes.

7.3.11 Adjusting receiver volume

Setting the receiver output gain through menu item 6, Volume sets the gain leaving the receiver

and arriving at the destination circuit; either a microphone preamp, or a line in preamp.

Press the ▼ button to scroll down to Volume from the main menu.

Select by pressing SET to enter the Volume screen.

The display shows the current volume setting in dB of attenuation

where 0 dB is the highest output volume, and -50 is the lowest

output volume before mute.

Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to adjust to the desired volume.

Pressing ▲ increases the volume by 1 dB (press and hold the ▲

button quickly increases the value) and pressing ▼decreases the

volume by 1 dB (press and hold ▼ button quickly decreases the

value).

4 Press SET to save changes and return to main menu.

Either scroll ▼down to Exit and press SET, or briefly press SYNC

on the receiver front panel to return to the home screen.

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7.3.12 Adjusting receiver output level

Setting the receiver output level through menu item 7, RX Output Level assigns either mic level, or

line level to the receiver XLR and ¼” TS output jacks. This is an important step in ensuring the

signal level leaving the receiver is appropriate for the destination circuit of either a microphone

preamp, or a line in preamp.

Press the ▼ button to scroll down to RX Output Level from the

main menu. Select by pressing SET to enter the RX Output Level

screen.

The display shows the current volume setting of either MIC or

LINE.

To select desired level, pressing the ▲ button toggles from MIC to

LINE, and the ▼ button toggles from LINE to MIC.

4 Press SET to save changes and return to main menu.

Either scroll ▼down to Exit and press SET, or briefly press SYNC

on the receiver front panel to return to the home screen.

7.3.13 Turning antenna power on and off

The receiver antenna jacks can supply 12vDC booster feed to power the optional RFAMP booster,

or ALPA active antenna.

From the main menu, press the ▼ button to scroll down to

Antenna Power.

2 The display choices are ON or OFF.

To select, pressing the ▲ button toggles from OFF to ON, and the

▼ button toggles from ON to OFF.

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4 Press SET to save changes and return to main menu.

Either scroll ▼ down to Exit and press SET, or briefly press SYNC

on the receiver front panel to return to the home screen.

7.3.14 Keylock

The receiver can be set to Keylock mode, thereby preventing unwanted tampering with, or

changes to receiver parameter settings. Menu item 9, Keylock, accesses settings of either on or

off.

To turn Keylock ON

From the main menu, press the ▼ button to scroll down to

Keylock. Select by pressing SET to enter the Keylock screen.

2 The display shows the setting of OFF.

Use the ▲ button to toggle from OFF to ON.

Press SET to save changes. The display returns to the home

screen where the icon appears. Access to menus is now

LOCKED until unlock is performed.

To turn Keylock OFF

Entering the menus is not possible when Keylock is on. Keylock must be turned off to access

menus.

1 Press and hold SET for two seconds to enter Keylock screen.

2 The display shows the setting of ON.

Press the▼ button to toggle from ON to OFF.

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Press SET to save changes. The display returns to the home

screen where the icon no longer appears.

7.3.15 Adjusting display options: contrast and brightness

Adjustments to the display contrast and brightness are made in menu item a, Display Options.

Press the ▼ button to scroll down to Display Options from the

main menu. Select by pressing SET to enter the Display Options

screen where the screen shows the current settings.

Contrast setting is highlighted. To make any changes, press the

▲ button to assign higher contrast value, or press the ▼ button to

assign lower contrast value. Press set to move to brightness.

Current brightness value is highlighted. To make any changes,

press the ▲ button to assign higher brightness value, or press the

▼ button to assign lower brightness value.

Press SET to save changes. The display then returns to the main

menu.

5 Press SET to save. The display returns to the main menu.

Either scroll ▼down to Exit and press SET, or briefly press SYNC

on the receiver front panel to return to the home screen. The

contrast and brightness changes will impact the appearance of all

screens.

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7.3.16 System reset

Resetting the receiver in menu item b, Reset restores all settings to factory default. Be very sure

you want to do this as all custom settings will be erased.

Press the ▼ button to scroll down to Reset from the main menu.

Select by pressing SET to enter the Reset screen.

The reset screen displays the warning message shown. No is

highlighted as the default option.

Press

▲

to toggle to Yes.

(NOTE: If Yes is highlighted and you wish to change to No, press

the ▼ button to select and highlight No).

Press SET when you are sure of your choice.

If No is selected, Cancel is displayed and the screen returns to the

main menu.

If Yes is selected, dialogs of “Resetting” and “Reboot”

consecutively appear. The receiver restarts with factory default

settings. The display then shows the home screen with G:1 and

CH:1 as default.

7.3.17 Exit

Select item c, Exit to return to home screen.

From the main menu, press the ▼ button to scroll down to Exit.

Press SET.

2 The home screen displays.

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8 RE3-HHT handheld transmitter

8.1 Product identification

Item

Description, usage and notes

1 Microphone head

RE3 handheld transmitter sets are available with the following

microphone head options: ND76-RC3, ND86-RC3, ND96-RC3,

RE420-RC3, and RE520-RC3. The heads are interchangeable via the

easy-to-use thread-on connection.

Transmitter handle /

battery cover

This section provides a primary gripping and mounting area, and

serves as sliding cover for the battery compartment.

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3 Control section

This section contains the LCD display, three menu navigation buttons,

power button, charging contacts, LED indicator, and the sync port on

opposite side of display.

Sliding menu

navigation button

cover

This sliding cover protects the menu navigation buttons. Sliding the

cover toward the LCD display reveals the buttons. Close the cover by

sliding it in the other direction protects the buttons.

5 LCD Display Backlit LCD displays all operating information and menus.

Battery

compartment

Holds two AA or AA-size rechargeable cells. Install AA cells according

to polarity orientation as shown.

7 Charging contact

Three charging contacts, one to the left of the power button and two to

the right are for use when using the optional BC2 battery charger and

rechargeable cells.

8 Power button

This is a multi-purpose button, functioning as a power on and off

switch, a transmitter mute switch, as well as a menu escape switch.

To power ON transmitter: press for one second

To power OFF transmitter: press and hold until transmitter turns off.

PW OFF is displayed.

To MUTE transmitter: press briefly (less than one second). MUTE

appears on LCD.

To UNMUTE transmitter (when muted): press briefly (less than one

second). MUTE disappears on LCD display.

While in parameter edit mode, press to return to home screen.

CANCEL appears on the screen and no setting changes are saved.

9 Charging contacts

Three charging contacts, one to the left of the power button and two to

the right are for use when using the optional BC2 battery charger and

rechargeable cells.

10 LED indicator

Indicates transmitter operating status as follows:

Glows solid green when transmitter is on.

Flashes green when transmitter is in mute mode.

Glows solid red when battery is low.

11 Transmitter tail end The lowermost surface in the display and control section.

12 SET button

The most commonly used menu navigation button, it is a multi-

purpose action button which functions as an enter key, a menu

advance key, and a save or store key.

▼ down button

This menu navigation button adjusts the value of an editable

parameter. Pressing the ▼ button will decrease the displayed value of

the current parameter, or the next state condition value below the

displayed state value.

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▲ up button

This menu navigation button adjusts the value of an editable

parameter. Pressing the ▲ button will increase the displayed value of

the current parameter, or the next state condition value above the

displayed state value.

Display and control

section - Rear

The side opposite of the LCD display and the sliding navigation button

cover

16 Sync signal port

When syncing the transmitter to the receiver, aim the transmitter’s

unobstructed sync port directly toward the receiver’s sync emitter. A

direct line of sight is required. Maintain a distance between two inches

and twelve inches (or between 5cm and 30cm) for best sync

performance. The LED indicator (#10) flashes blue during the sync

operation and glows solid blue for three seconds when sync operation

is successful. The LED return to green after syncing.

8.2 LCD display

Item

Description, usage and notes

a RF power icon

The RF power indicator is always visible.

indicates RF power is set to low.

indicates RF power is set to high (band specific).

b Frequency in MHz

The portion of the tuned frequency to the left of the decimal in millions

when the transmitter home screen is set to Freq.

c AutoOff icon

The display shows this icon when auto off is engaged. It begins

flashing when the transmitter is muted indicating the countdown to

shutoff has begun.

Mute

The display shows MUTE only when the transmitter is muted.

e Frequency in kHz

The portion of the tuned frequency to the right of the decimal in

thousands when the transmitter home screen is set to Freq.

f Battery status icon

Indicates battery life.

= between 40% and 100% charge remains.

= between 20% and 39% charge remains.

= between 10% and 19% charge remains.

= below 10% charge remains.

BATTLo appears on the display and the empty cell icon begins flashing

when batteries are nearing empty.

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Keylock icon

Indicates transmitter is in lock mode.

8.3 Installing batteries

 While gripping the transmitter handle/battery cover section (item 2 shown above) with one

hand, grip the control section (item 3 shown above) with the other hand. Using a left-hand

twist, unscrew the control section until it is free from the handle. Slide the control section

away from the handle until the battery compartment (item 6 shown above) is fully exposed.

 Gently rotate the hinged protective battery cover to expose the battery chamber. Note the

battery polarity markings (+ and -) on the protective cover. Both positive (+) contacts are

adjacent to the control section male threads.

 Install two fresh, high quality AA alkaline batteries (or fully charged AA size NiMH

rechargeable cells) paying close attention to match the polarity markings (+ and -) on each

battery to the polarity markings (+ and -) of the battery contacts as shown on the battery

cover.

 Once both new batteries are properly installed, rotate the hinged protective battery cover

downward until the cover is in contact with the batteries.

 Applying the same gripping technique used while opening the transmitter to expose the

batteries, gently slide the battery compartment back inside the handle until the control

section can move no further. Using a right hand twist, screw the control section onto the

handle section until it is tightly threaded on. Be careful not to overtighten the threads.

8.4 RE3-HHT setup menu

Editing any of the following parameters locally on the transmitter is possible. These edits will

override the settings synchronized from the mated receiver. Additionally, any parameter value

changes made locally on the transmitter may be overwritten the next time the transmitter is synced

to the mated receiver if those parameters are selected in the receiver’s sync configuration.

NOTE: No local edits will be possible if the transmitter is in Keylock mode (lock icon displayed).

See unlocking instructions below.

NOTE: Press and hold SET for three seconds to enter parameter edit mode. The frequency in

millions will begin flashing. Once in parameter edit mode, pressing SET multiple times will advance

through the adjustable parameters one parameter per press. The press and hold of SET to enter

parameter edit mode counts as the first SET button press.

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Function

# of SET

button

presses

Result

Frequency setup

The three digits to the

left of the decimal are in

millions (MHz).

The three digits to the

right of the decimal are

in thousands (kHz).

1 Millions

▲ increases frequency in increments

of 1 MHz per press.

▼decreases frequency in increments

of 1 MHz per press.

2 Thousands

▲ increases frequency in increments

of 25 kHz per press.

▼decreases frequency in increments

of 25 kHz per press.

To save changes:

Press SET while thousands is flashing,

SAVE is displayed / returns to home screen.

Group setup

The digit to the left of

the (-) is the group

number

The digit(s) to the right

of the (-) is the channel

number

3 G: #

▲ increases the group number (1-8) in

increments of one.

▼decreases the group number (1-8) in

increments of one.

4 CH: #

▲ increases the channel number (up

to 22) in increments of one.

▼decreases the channel number (up

to 22) in increments of one.

To save changes:

Press SET while channel number is flashing.

SAVE is displayed / returns to home screen.

Sensitivity setup

Indication on display:

SENSIT

Displays current

sensitivity setting value

▲ increases the numeric value in

increments of 3dB.

▼ decreases the numeric value in

increments of 3dB.

Setting options (low to high): -15dB, -

12dB, -9dB, -6dB, -3dB, 0dB, 3dB,

6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB.

To save changes:

Press SET while displaying sensitivity numeric value.

SENSIT is displayed briefly / returns to home screen.

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RF Output Power

setup

Indication on display:

RF PWR

NOTE: Does not appear

in 8M Band menu

routine

▲changes low to high.

▼changes high to low.

High ( RFPHI) will be displayed

indicating high RF power.

Low (RFPLo) will be displayed

indicating low RF power.

To save changes:

Press SET while displaying RF power value.

SAVE is displayed briefly / returns to home screen.

Auto Off setup

Indication on display:

AUToOF

Assigns a time period

for the transmitter to

automatically turn off

once mute is engaged

to conserve battery life.

Use ▲ or ▼ to navigate

Options are: Off, 1 minute, 10 minutes,

and 30 minutes.

Displayed as OFF, 1, 10, or 30.

This icon will be displayed indicating

an AutoOff timer is set and will begin

flashing once transmitter is put into

MUTE.

To save changes:

Press SET while displaying AutoOFF value.

SAVE is displayed briefly / returns to home screen.

Key Lock setup

Indication on display:

Loc

Keylock prevents

unwanted tampering

with, or changes to

transmitter parameter

settings. It can be set

up locally on the

transmitter, or synced

from the receiver in the

receiver's Mic Config

settings.

To lock the

transmitter

Upon entering the Loc screen,

pressing ▲ changes OFF to On.

is displayed indicating Keylock is on.

Press SET while displaying Loc On.

StorE is displayed / returns to home

screen.

While pressing and holding ▲, press

and hold SET for two seconds to turn

lock ON. will be displayed and

transmitter is locked.

To unlock

the

transmitter

To unlock, press and hold SET until

On begins flashing. Pressing ▼

toggles On to OFF.

Press SET while displaying LocOFF.

StorE is displayed / returns to home

screen.

While pressing and holding ▲, press

and hold SET for two seconds to turn

lock OFF. will disappear and

transmitter is unlocked.

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9.1 Product identification

Item

Description, usage and notes

1 Antenna

Flexible antenna. The transmitter will function best when the antenna is

oriented vertically (pointing up), exposed to open air, and not in contact

with bare skin.

2 LDC display

Backlit LCD displays all operating information and menus. See display

section below for details.

3 Sync signal port

When syncing the transmitter to the receiver, aim the transmitter’s

unobstructed sync port directly toward the receiver’s sync emitter. A

direct line of sight is required. Maintain a distance between two inches

and twelve inches (or between 5cm and 30cm) for best sync

performance. The blue LED next to the battery alert icon will flash blue

during the sync operation and will glow solid blue for three seconds

when sync operation is successful.

4 Battery alert LED

This is a multi-purpose status alert LED: Sync / battery low. Glows

solid red when battery low. Flashing blue while syncing. Solid blue for

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three seconds when the transmitter is successfully sync’d to the

receiver.

5 Power button

This is a multi-purpose button, functioning as a power on and off

switch, as well as a menu escape switch.

To power ON transmitter: press briefly.

To power OFF transmitter: press and hold for three seconds.

Transmitter turns off.

While in parameter edit mode, press to escape to home screen.

CANCEL appears on the screen and no setting changes are saved.

Battery door

latch/lock

Slide the latch downward to unlock the battery door. Continue pressing

the latch downward while rotating the bottom-hinged door downward to

open the battery compartment door.

Battery door

Covers and protects batteries.

Battery

compartment

Holds two AA or AA-size rechargeable cells. Install AA cells according

to polarity orientation as shown.

9 SET button

The most commonly used menu navigation button, it is a multi-purpose

action button which functions as an enter key, a menu advance key,

and a save or store key.

▲ (up button)

This menu navigation button adjusts the value of an editable

parameter. Pressing the ▲ button will increase the displayed value of

the current parameter, or the next state condition value above the

displayed state value.

▼ (down button)

This menu navigation button adjusts the value of an editable

parameter. Pressing the ▼ button will decrease the displayed value of

the current parameter, or the next state condition value below the

displayed state value.

12 Mute switch

This toggle switch engages mute / unmute function, and the colored

LED indicates statuses. Sliding the illuminated switch into the mute

position silences the audio. Sliding the illuminated switch away from

mute position makes audio live. LED color indicators:

ON = solid green. Mute = flashing red. Low battery = solid red.

Charging contact

(one)

Three charging contacts, one to the left side and two on the right are

for use when using the optional BC2 battery charger and rechargeable

cells.

Charging contacts

(two)

Three charging contacts, one to the left side and two on the right are

for use when using the optional BC2 battery charger and rechargeable

cells.

15 4-pin mini jack

This is the audio input jack where the audio input device (lavalier or

headworn microphone, or instrument cable) connects to the

transmitter.

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16 Belt clip

Using its spring action, this clip secures the transmitter to a belt,

waistband, or other stable location.

9.2 LCD display

Item

Description, usage and notes

a RF power icon

The RF power indicator is always visible.

indicates RF power is set to low.

indicates RF power is set to high (band specific).

b Battery status icon

Indicates battery life.

= between 40% and 100% charge remains.

= between 20% and 39% charge remains.

= between 10% and 19% charge remains.

= below 10% charge remains.

bAttLo appears on the display and the empty cell icon begins flashing

when batteries are nearing empty.

c Frequency in MHz

The first portion of the tuned frequency to the left of the decimal in

millions when the transmitter home screen is set to Freq. If screen is

set to display Group/Channel, this screen area will display current

group number.

d Frequency in kHz

The second portion of the tuned frequency to the right of the decimal in

thousands when the transmitter home screen is set to Freq. If screen is

set to display Group/Channel, this screen area will display current

channel number.

e Keylock icon Indicates transmitter is in lock mode.

f MHz

Image is visible the transmitter home screen is set to Freq. Image does

not appear when the transmitter home screen is set to Group/Channel.

g AutoOff icon

This icon indicates auto off is engaged. It begins flashing when the

transmitter is muted indicating the countdown to shutoff has begun.

h Mute icon The display shows MUTE only when the transmitter is muted.

9.3 Installing batteries

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 Gently press the sliding magnetic battery door latch (item 6 shown above) downward to

unlock, while at the same time rotating the hinged battery door (item 8 shown above)

downward to fully open the battery compartment.

 Install two fresh, high quality AA alkaline batteries (or fully charged AA size NiMH

rechargeable cells) paying close attention to match the polarity markings (+ and -) on each

battery to the polarity markings (+ and -) on the battery contacts.

 Rotate the hinged battery door upward until the compartment door latches shut. The

magnetic latch will lock the compartment door.

9.4 RE3-BPT Setup Menu

Editing any of the following parameters locally on the transmitter is possible. These edits will

override the settings synced from the mated receiver. Additionally, any parameter value changes

made locally on the transmitter may be overwritten the next time the transmitter is synced to the

mated receiver if those parameters are selected in the receiver’s sync configuration.

NOTE: No local edits will be possible if the transmitter is in Keylock mode (lock icon displayed).

See unlocking instructions below.

NOTE: Press and hold SET for three seconds to enter parameter edit mode. The frequency in

millions will begin flashing. Once in parameter edit mode, pressing SET multiple times will advance

through the adjustable parameters one parameter per press. The press and hold of SET to enter

parameter edit mode counts as the first SET button press.

Function

# of SET

button

presses

Result

Frequency setup

The three digits to the

left of the decimal are in

millions (MHz).

The three digits to the

right of the decimal are

in thousands (kHz).

1 Millions

▲ increases frequency in increments

of 1 MHz per press.

▼decreases frequency in increments

of 1 MHz per press.

2 Thousands

▲ increases frequency in increments

of 25 kHz per press.

▼decreases frequency in increments

of 25 kHz per press.

To save changes:

Press SET while thousands is flashing.

StorE is displayed / returns to home screen.

Group / Channel setup

The digit to the left of

the (-) is the group

number

3 G: #

▲ increases the group number (1-8) in

single digit increments.

▼decreases the group number (1-8) in

single digit increments.

4 CH: #

▲ increases the channel number (up

to 22) in single digit increments.

▼decreases the channel number (up

to 22) in increments of one.

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The digit(s) to the right

of the (-) is the channel

number

To save changes:

Press SET while channel number is flashing.

StorE is displayed / returns to home screen.

Sensitivity setup

Indication on display:

SEnSit

Displays current

sensitivity setting value

▲ increases the numeric value in

increments of 3dB.

▼ decreases the numeric value in

increments of 3dB.

Setting options (low to high): -15dB, -

12dB, -9dB, -6dB, -3dB, 0dB, 3dB,

6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB.

To save changes:

Press SET while displaying sensitivity numeric value.

SENSIT is displayed briefly / returns to home screen.

Attenuation setup

Indication on display:

Att

When attenuation is set

to on, the transmitter

audio input stage is

attenuated by 20dB.

▲ changes OFF to On, applying 20dB

attenuation.

▼ changes On to OFF.

To save changes:

Press SET to store the attenuation status value.

StorE is displayed / returns to home screen.

RF Output Power

setup

Indication on display:

rFP

NOTE: Does not appear

in 8M Band menu

routine.

▲changes low to high.

▼changes high to low.

Low (rFP Lo) will appear on the

display indicating low RF power.

High (rFP Hi) will appear on the

display indicating high RF power.

To save changes:

Press SET while displaying RF power value.

StorE is displayed briefly / returns to home screen.

Auto Off setup

Indication on display:

AutoOF

Use ▲ or ▼ to navigate.

Options are: Off, 1 minute, 10 minutes,

and 30 minutes.

Displayed as OFF, 1, 10, or 30.

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Assigns a time period

for the transmitter to

automatically turn off

once mute is engaged

to conserve battery life.

This icon will be displayed indicating

AutoOff timer is set and will begin

flashing once when is put into MUTE.

To save changes:

Press SET while displaying AutoOFF value.

StorE is displayed briefly / returns to home screen.

Key Lock setup

Indication on display:

Loc

Keylock prevents

unwanted tampering

with, or changes to

transmitter parameter

settings. It can be set up

locally on the

transmitter, or synced

from the receiver in the

receiver's Mic Config

settings.

To lock the

transmitter

Upon entering the Loc screen,

pressing ▲ changes OFF to On.

is displayed indicating Keylock is on.

Press SET while displaying Loc On.

StorE is displayed / returns to home

screen.

While pressing and holding ▲, press

and hold SET for two seconds to turn

lock ON. is displayed and the

transmitter is locked.

To unlock

the

transmitter

To unlock, press and hold SET until

On begins flashing. Pressing ▼

toggles On to OFF.

Press SET while displaying LocOFF.

StorE is displayed / returns to home

screen.

While pressing and holding ▲, press

and hold SET for two seconds to turn

lock OFF. will disappear and

transmitter is unlocked.

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10 Accessories for RE3

Additional transmitters

RE3-HHT76

RE3 Handheld transmitter with ND76 head

RE3-HHT86

RE3 Handheld transmitter with ND86 head

RE3-HHT96

RE3 Handheld transmitter with ND96 head

RE3-HHT420

RE3 Handheld transmitter with RE420 head

RE3-HHT520

RE3 Handheld transmitter with RE520 head

RE3-BPT

RE3 Bodypack transmitter

Extra receiver

RE3-RX

RE3 1/2-space receiver with power supply

Antenna distribution

RE3-ACC-AASP

Active antenna splitter, 2-in, 8-out

RE3-ACC-PASP

Passive splitter kit

Extension antennas and boosters

RE3-ACC-PLPA

Passive log periodic antenna

RE3-ACC-ALPA

Active log periodic antenna

RE3-ACC-RFAMP

Active RF antenna booster

Rack mounting

RE3-ACC-RMK1

Rack mount kit for single RE3 receiver

RE3-ACC-RMK2

Rack mount kit for two RE3 receivers

Handheld transmitter microphone heads

ND76-RC3

Wireless head with ND76 capsule

ND86-RC3

Wireless head with ND86 capsule

ND96-RC3

Wireless head with ND96 capsule

RE420-RC3

Wireless head with RE420 capsule

RE520-RC3

Wireless head with RE520 capsule

Handheld transmitter accessory

RE3-ACC-HHTSA1

Stand adapter for RE3-HHT transmitter

RE3 series bodypack transmitter input devices

RE3-ACC-OL3

Omnidirectional lavalier mic with 4-pin mini plug

RE3-ACC-CL3

Cardioid lavalier mic with 4-pin mini plug

RE3-ACC-HW3

Headworn mic with 4-pin mini plug

RE3-ACC-GC3

Instrument cable; 1/4" to 4-pin mini plug

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Compatible EV and TELEX bodypack transmitter input devices

OLM10

Omnidirectional lavalier condenser mic with 4-pin mini plug

ULM18

Uni-Directional Lapel Mic

ULM21

Cardioid lavalier condenser mic with 4-pin mini plug

RE92TX

Premium cardioid lapel microphone with 4-pin mini plug

RE97LTX-BEIGE

Miniature omnidirectional lapel microphone with 4-pin mini plug, beige

RE97LTX-BLACK

Miniature omnidirectional lapel microphone with 4-pin mini plug, black

RE920TX

Premium cardioid instrument mic with a custom shock mounting clip and

4-pin mini plug

RE97TX-BEIGE

Omnidirectional low profile headworn microphone in light beige color with

4-pin mini plug

RE97TX-BLACK

Omnidirectional low profile headworn microphone in black color with 4-pin

mini plug

RE97-2TX-BEIGE

Omnidirectional low profile, double ear headworn microphone with 4-pin

mini plug

HM2

Headworn cardioid condenser vocal mic with 4-pin mini plug

HM3

Omnidirectional headworn Mic

HM7

Headworn cardioid condenser vocal mic with 4-pin mini plug

WPHS-746

Headworn condenser vocal mic with 4-pin mini plug. Waterproofing

material covers mic and headband

PH-21

Headworn, cardioid condenser mic with 4-pin mini plug

WLM-50

Omni-directional electret lapel mic with 4-pin mini plug

MAC-G3

Guitar cord featuring George L's cable with 4-pin mini plug

Antenna cables

RE3-ACC-CXUF

Rear to front mount antenna cable kit

RE3-ACC-CXU2

2 foot antenna coax cable (pair)

RE3-ACC-CXU10

10 foot, 50 ohm BNC coax cable (pair)

RE3-ACC-CXU25

25 foot, 50 ohm low loss BNC coax cable

RE3-ACC-CXU50

50 foot, 50 ohm low loss BNC coax cable

RE3-ACC-CXU75

75 foot, 50 ohm low loss BNC coax cable

RE3-ACC-CXU100

100 foot, 50 ohm low loss BNC coax cable

Battery charging

RE3-ACC-BC2

2-up battery charger. Charges one or two transmitters with rechargeable

cells at a time.

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11 Troubleshooting and FAQ

11.1 Troubleshooting

Unpredictable battery

consumption.

Poor quality or stale batteries.

Fresh battery life should be >8

hours. Use fresh, good quality

alkaline batteries for longest

battery life. Transmitter output

power will affect battery

consumption as high power

setting uses more current.

Receiver will not turn

on.

Power supply not plugged in.

Ensure power supply is plugged

into AC power, and its DC

connector is fully plugged into

receiver DC input jack.

DC power distribution cable

from AASP splitter not properly

connected (if used).

Ensure DC distribution cable is

fully plugged into receiver DC

input jack and the other end is

fully plugged into an AASP DC

output jack.

AC mains circuit is off.

Ensure AC circuit is live by testing

another AC powered item. If

necessary, locate and reset circuit

breaker.

Power button may be damaged.

The RE3 receiver power button is

robust and durable, and is unlikely

to fail. If other listed resolutions do

not solve the problem contact

your local Electro-Voice service

center.

Transmitter will not turn

on.

Dead batteries.

Replace with fresh, high-quality

alkaline batteries.

Battery polarity reversed.

Ensure battery + and - ends are in

contact with the like-marked

battery compartment contacts.

Power button may be damaged.

RE3 transmitter power buttons are

robust and durable, and are

unlikely to fail. If properly-inserted

and known-to-be-fresh batteries

will still not turn on transmitter,

contact your local Electro-Voice

service center.

Symptom Possible cause Possible resolution

Transmit power too low.

Set transmitter power to high setting.

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Short transmission

range.

Receiver squelch set too high.

Adjust receiver squelch by trying

lower number values until desired

range is achieved.

Improperly placed receiver

antennas.

Place receiver antennas out in the

open in the shared space of the

transmitter away from reflective or

grounding surfaces.

Disconnected, incorrect, or

failed antenna cable.

Ensure a known-to-be functional and

appropriate 50Ω BNC-terminated

cable is fully connected at the antenna

and receiver.

Competing RF signal at the

receiver.

Turn off the transmitter and observe

the receiver RF meter. If any RF is

showing, follow the scan process and

select a new clear frequency. Then

turn on the transmitter and resync it to

the receiver’s new data.

Low AF signal on

receiver meter.

Transmitter sensitivity set too

low.

Adjust transmitter sensitivity so that

high vocal peaks light the yellow LED

segment. Under extremely loud vocal

peaks, an occasional red LED

segment light is OK, but a solid and

constant red LED should be avoided.

Unstable radio

reception.

Radio interference.

Turn off the RE3 transmitter and

observe the receiver RF meter. If any

RF is showing, follow the scan

process and select a clear frequency.

Then turn on the transmitter and

resync it to the receiver’s new data.

Improperly placed receiver

antennas.

Place receiver antennas out in the

open in the shared space of the

transmitter away from reflective or

grounding surfaces.

Disconnected, incorrect, or

failed antenna cable.

Ensure known-to-be functional and

appropriate 50Ω BNC-terminated

cables are fully connected at the

antenna and receiver.

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Symptom Possible cause Possible resolution

Audible dropouts.

Intermittent signal connection

at transmitter.

Check for fully connected microphone

head or bodypack input device.

Ensure proper connection. Determine

if a short is causing dropout by

shaking cable or manipulating the mic

head connection. Use functioning

input signal device.

Intermittent receiver output

signal.

Check for fully functioning audio

output cable between receiver and

sound system input. Test cable by

manipulating it at either end near

connectors. Replace cable if shorted

or intermittent.

Radio interference.

Turn off the transmitter and observe

the receiver RF meter. If any RF is

showing, follow the scan process and

select a clear frequency. Then turn on

the transmitter and resync it to the

receiver’s new data.

Receiver squelch set too high.

Adjust receiver squelch by trying

lower number values until stable audio

is achieved.

Improperly placed receiver

antennas.

Place receiver antennas out in the

open in the shared space of the

transmitter away from reflective or

grounding surfaces.

Receiver display

always shows same

antenna (A or B)

received.

Disconnected antenna.

Check and correct both antenna

connections at receiver and antenna

jacks.

Improperly placed receiver

antennas.

Place receiver antennas out in the

open in the shared space of the

transmitter away from reflective or

grounding surfaces.

Disconnected, incorrect, or

failed antenna cable.

Ensure a known-to-be functional and

appropriate 50Ω BNC-terminated

cable is fully connected at the antenna

and receiver.

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Symptom Possible cause Possible resolution

Receiver display

shows no antenna.

No synced transmitter on the

frequency.

Turn on transmitter and ensure proper

sync to receiver.

No antennas connected.

Properly connect antennas as system

configuration requires.

Active booster or antenna not

receiving DC power (if used).

Turn on antenna DC power at receiver

or AASP splitter.

Receiver RF meter

shows no RF.

No transmitter turned on or

synced.

Turn on synced transmitter. If not

synced, follow sync process.

Antennas not connected.

Ensure both antennas are properly

connected.

Active booster or antenna not

receiving DC power (if used).

Turn on antenna DC power at receiver

or AASP splitter.

Antenna splitter turned off (if

used).

Ensure AASP antenna splitter is

turned on.

Receiver RF meter

shows RF signal

even when synced

transmitter is off.

Another RF source is active

and generating RF on that

frequency which will affect

system performance, range,

and contribute to possible

dropouts.

With the RE3 transmitter off, follow

the scan process and select a new

clear frequency. Then turn on the

transmitter and resync it to the

receiver’s new data.

Low RF signal when

using remote

antennas.

Improper antenna selection.

Choose an antenna designed for the

remote antenna application such as

the optional PLPA or ALPA log

periodic, or RFAMP booster with the

receiver’s stock ½ wave antenna

attached.

Improper cable selection.

A long cable run requires low loss

cable made for the application.

Improper antenna placement.

Antennas should be placed out in the

open, preferably in the space where

the transmitter is, and not near or

touching reflective or grounding

materials.

DC booster feed not on for

active antenna or booster.

Make sure the receiver or AASP

splitter antenna power is turned on.

Transmit power may be too

low for needed range.

Set transmitter power to high (if

equipped).

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Symptom Possible cause Possible resolution

Transmitter will not

sync to receiver.

Transmitter and receiver may

not be in the same frequency

band.

Ensure transmitter is the same

frequency band as the receiver.

Obstructed sync port or sync

emitter.

Ensure that the receiver sync emitter

and transmitter sync port are not

obstructed and clear of debris. Clear

obstruction or debris if required.

Direct line of sight between

sync emitter and sync port is

obstructed.

Ensure clear line of sight between

receiver sync emitter and the

transmitter sync port. Aim port directly

at emitter.

Transmitter sync port out of

range with receiver sync

emitter.

Maintain recommended range of 2-12

inches between receiver sync emitter

and the transmitter sync port.

Receiver display

shows NoSYNC.

Synced transmitter is either

off or has not been synced.

Turn on synced transmitter. If not

synced, follow sync process.

Receiver display

shows mute.

Synced transmitter is in mute.

Unmute transmitter when necessary.

Sound system input

not receiving high

enough signal.

Receiver audio output level

too low.

Use receiver up arrow button to adjust

output gain to desired level for sound

system input.

Sound system input

receiving too much

gain.

Receiver audio output level

too high.

Use receiver down arrow button to

adjust output gain to desired level for

sound system input.

11.2 Frequently Asked Questions

Q – Why was my system working fine at sound check, then suddenly it started getting

interference during the performance?

A – Using RF wireless can be quite tricky. Sources of competitive RF are everywhere, and they

can appear unpredictably. A competing RF signal that wasn’t present during your sound check

probably went active during the show. This could be another member of the wireless microphone

community in the venue that was off during sound check – possibly another performer’s wireless

rig was turned on during your show, and now is interfering with your system. The source could

also be a computer (CPU) positioned near the receiver or antennas that wasn’t on earlier. It could

even be as pesky as a cell phone near either the transmitter or receiver, which while not being

used for a call, is sending GPS signals periodically, emitting a signal (if close enough to the

transmitter or receiver) which could be creating sporadic audible interference. To resolve, rescan

the receiver and select a new clear frequency. Then resync the transmitter to the new receiver

data.

Q – It seems that when the performer walks way out into the audience, the system starts

losing signal. Why am I not getting the range from the system I need?

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A – This could indicate a variety of influencing factors. The first thing to check is if your system is,

or is not, sharing a frequency with another signal at the receiver. While observing the receiver’s RF

meter, turn off the transmitter. If the RF meter continues to show signal after the transmitter is off,

your transmitter is competing with another signal at the receiver. To solve, perform the scan

process, tune the receiver to a new clear frequency, then turn on and sync the transmitter to the

new receiver data. The second thing to check is receiver antenna placement and cables. Ensure

that your antennas are out in the open in the shared space of the transmitter (meaning not behind

walls or in another room), away from reflective or grounding surfaces, and connected to the

receiver with appropriately-rated 50Ω BNC-terminated coax cable. The third thing to check is the

receiver squelch. Many times, having the squelch set too high will greatly reduce system range.

Try lowering the squelch (number value) to increase system range. The fourth thing to check is

transmitter output power. If a compromised range is accompanied with low RF signal on the

receiver’s RF meter, set the transmitter output power to high, then look for improved range.

Q – Why is it hard to find an open frequency in my location?

A – RE3 shares the UHF radio spectrum primarily with UHF television broadcasters.

Geographically, some broadcast areas are more densely packed with television broadcast signals

than others. A full system scan looks through the entire tuning bandwidth of the receiver and will

locate frequencies which are not affected by UHF television or other RF signals. Knowing your

local RF environment is important. Those local television stations which broadcast their strong and

wide signals into the air are regulated by the government, and consulting government databases

will help identify the frequency areas occupied by local broadcasters. RE3 tuning bandwidths are

relatively wide, allowing generous tuning options, however if the airwaves aligning with your

particular RE3 tuning bandwidth are filled up with UHF television, finding open frequencies will be

difficult. Selecting the best band for your area is important. Something to consider is if you are

using your RE3 set in the USA or Canada, the 6M band will have no competing UHF television

signals because 653-663MHz is designated for wireless microphones only as a result of the

reallocation of 600MHz initiatives.

Q – I manually created frequencies for my multi-channel system. Why am I getting

interference between the channels?

A – Manually creating custom tuning schemes without the assistance of frequency coordination

software may contribute to the problem described. RE3 frequency groups are strategically created

to be intermodulation free using advanced frequency coordination software. It’s likely that your

self-made grouping has created destructive intermodulation artifacts which would be avoided by

staying with our factory groups. Use RE3 factory groupings. They work well.

Q – Why doesn’t the extra RE3 transmitter I bought online work with my RE3 set?

A – The set you originally purchased was pre-configured with a matching transmitter and receiver,

which both operate in the same frequency band (5L, 5H, 6M, etc.). If you add another transmitter,

it has to be of the same frequency band to work. As this particular question is about additional

transmitters, it should be pointed out that adding a second transmitter to an existing set with plans

to use both transmitters at the same time with the one existing receiver will not work. At any given

time, one of the two transmitters tuned to the receiver’s frequency must be off. If they are both on

and the same time, substantial interference will occur.

Q – Will the lavalier microphone I have with my older RE-2 system work with RE3?

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A – Yes. Legacy Electro-Voice bodypack transmitter input devices with 4-pin mini connectors are

compatible with RE3.

Q – I want to put together an eight-channel RE3 system with two remote antennas on the

stage feeding the receiver rack. What do I need?

A – First, choose the frequency band or bands your system will be operating in. Based on your

location, you’ll need to evaluate available spectrum and how it aligns with the RE3 band options.

Knowing that information, one option would be to select the same band for all eight sets. Another

option is to split the eight by selecting four sets from one band, and the other four from another

band, thereby allowing room to compensate for unforeseen changes. You’ll probably be rack

mounting your receivers, so you’ll need four RMK2 dual rack mount kits, which will mount the eight

receivers in four rack spaces. You’ll need two AASP active antenna splitters which will cascade

the RF from two antennas into the eight receivers. You’ll need either two PLPA passive log

periodic antennas, or two ALPA active log periodic antennas on stage. They will mount on

standard microphone stands. Choosing between the two will be influenced by coverage area and

the length of antenna cable between antenna and receiver rack. The PLPA, although passive, has

10dB of passive gain, and may be fine if the receiver rack is on stage, however the ALPA active

antenna has adjustable gain (selectable 3dB and 10dB amplified), and if the cable run to the

receiver rack is lengthy, it may be the best choice. You decide. You’ll need TWO low-loss coax

cables to run the antenna signals to the first AASP splitter. Choices are RE3-ACC-CXU25 twenty-

five foot, RE3-ACC-CXU50 fifty foot, RE3-ACC-CXU75 seventy-five foot, or RE3-ACC-CXU100

one hundred foot. The splitter has all cables required if you connect your remote antenna cables to

the rear of the first AASP, but if you want to attach the antenna cables at the front of the rack,

you’ll need to add an RE3-ACC-CXUF rear to front mount antenna cable kit. That should do it.

Q – Why am I not seeing much audio level on my receiver AF meter?

A – The transmitter input sensitivity likely needs to be adjusted. It has 30dB of adjustment (-15dB

at lowest gain to +15dB at highest gain). On the transmitter, press and hold SET until the

characters on the display begin to flash. Continue to progressively press SET until reaching the

sensitivity parameter. Press the up button to increase the displayed value. Pressing SET will store

the new setting. Continue working with this setting until the receiver’s AF meter yellow LED is

lighting upon high voice peaks. An occasional red LED will be OK.

Q – My receiver is in lock mode. How do I unlock it?

A – Press and hold the SET button for two seconds then use down button to select OFF. Then

press SET. Receiver is unlocked.

Q – Why does my receiver RF meter show RF signal present before I turn on the mated

transmitter?

A – There is a competing RF signal now present on that frequency. With the RE3 transmitter off,

follow the scan process and select a new clear frequency. Then turn on the transmitter and resync

it to the receiver’s new data.

Q – The frequency I’ve had my set tuned to has always worked flawlessly. Why is it that

when I traveled to an out-of-town gig, I’m getting interference there?

A – RF environments change city-to-city. When traveling, it’s important to remember that UHF

television broadcasts are not always on the same channel in every city. Something in the city or

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venue you traveled to is different. Follow the scan process and select a new clear frequency. Then

turn on the transmitter and resync it to the receiver’s new data.

Q – Our RE3 systems have been working fine in the small venue we play. We decided to try

high power on the lead vocal mic transmitter, and now we’re having all kinds of problems.

What could be wrong?

A – In your small venue, high output power on any or all of your mics may be too much because of

transmitter-to-transmitter, and transmitter-to-receiver proximity. Too much RF gain can actually be

more destructive than low RF gain. High RF gain is most useful for long transmission distances,

but at short distances, it may contribute to intermodulation with nearby transmitters and receivers.

If the low power setting was working for you, switch back to it.

Q – I have a long distance between where I want my antennas mounted and where the

receivers will be located. Do I need antenna boosters and high-end coax?

A – This might be a very good idea. The purpose of using antenna boosters and/or active

antennas is to compensate for the signal loss incurred by the antenna-to-receiver coax cable run.

The system you describe will be improved with active RF antenna components and low-loss coax.

Coax cable performance is measured by loss factors, i.e., dB of loss per 100 meters. The goal is

to deliver to the receiver the approximate RF gain which is received at the antenna. The RE3

optional antenna coax cables should perform as per: 25-foot CXU25 will lose approximately 1.3 dB

on the run, the 50-foot CXU50 will lose approximately 1.4 dB on the run, the 75-foot CXU75 will

lose approximately 2.4 dB on the run, and the 100-foot CXU100 will lose approximately 4.4 dB on

the run. Factoring in the gains of the antennas, the passive log periodic PLPA is +10 dB, the active

log periodic ALPA is either +3 dB or +10 dB (selectable), and the active booster RFAMP is +10

dB. So for example, if your antenna cable run is 100 feet, and you deploy ALPA (set to +10 dB)

followed by CXU100 (-4.4 dB), the net RF gain at the receiver is approximately +5.6 dB, which is

fine. A handy way to think of it is booster/antenna gain minus cable loss equals net received RF

gain. We should also emphasize that an RF boosting device should precede the loss, not make up

for it after the loss (place a booster at the antenna location, and not the receiver location).

Q – I’m using an RE3 bodypack wireless for my bass guitar with active pickups and I’m

blasting the receiver hard. What could be wrong?

A – Your bodypack transmitter input pad should be engaged. Locate the -20 dB attenuator setting

in the menu and set it to ON. If further transmitter audio signal gain reduction is necessary, locate

the sensitivity setting in the menu and bring the sensitivity down a few dB as well.

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RE3-RX receiver

Frequency Oscillation

Mode:

Phase-locked loop (PLL)

Carrier Frequency Range:

470 - 865 MHz

(tuning bandwid

th is band dependent)

Band Names

Tuning Bandwidths and Carrier

Frequency Ranges

5L: 36 MHz (488-524 MHz)

5H:

36 MHz (560-596 MHz)

6M:

10 MHz (653-663 MHz)

3 MHz (803-806 MHz)

8M:

(823-865 MHz)

8M is split into two segments:

9 MHz (823-832 MHz)

2 MHz (863-865 MHz)

Sync Frequency:

Ultrasonic 40 kHz

Diversity:

Antenna diversity

Bandwidth:

36MHz

Signal/Noise Ratio:

>100dB(A)

Total Harmonic Distortion (Thd):

<0.6%@1kHz

Receiving Sensitivity:

-81dBm for -12dB SINAD

Frequency Response:

63Hz~16kHz±2dB (BPT)

51Hz~1tkHz±2dB (HHT)

Antenna Type:

Detachable ½ wave with BNC connector

Antenna Booster Power:

DC12 - 15V/100mA

Function Display By:

LCD

Contents Of

Display:

Group, channel, frequency, antenna A/B, transmitter battery

level, transmitter status (mute, live, or no sync), output level

attenuation, AF indication, RF indication, key lock indicator.

Control Functions:

Power, scan, frequency, group, channel, squelch, TX

sensitivity, TX attenuation, TX RF power, TX auto off, TX key

lock, TX display info, TX sync configuration, RX output

volume, RX output level, RX antenna booster power, RX key

lock, RX display contrast, RX display brightness, RX system

reset.

Sync Data Options:

Frequency, group, channel, sensitivity level, attenuation

status, RF power, auto off status, key lock status, transmitter

display (freq or Gp/Ch)

Audio Frequency Output Level:

¼” (6.3mm) Phone Jack

：

-10dBV

XLR Jack

: -4dBV (Line) & -24dBV (MIC)

Audio Frequency Output

Impedance:

240Ω (unbalanced)

1400

Ω (balanced)

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Squelch and noise muting:

Noise muting and tone code locking

Output Ports:

1 x balanced XLRM jack

1 x unbalanced ¼” TS (6.3mm) jack

Power Supply:

DC12~15V/500mA

Finish:

Black polyurethane paint

Dimensions:

Width: 8.27 inch (210mm)

Height: (with feet attached) 1.85 inch (47mm)

Height: (without feet attached) 1.73 inch (44mm)

Depth: (including antenna jack) 6.89 inch (175mm)

Depth: (not including antenna jack) 6.1 inch

(155mm)

RE3-HHT handheld transmitter

Frequency Oscillation Mode:

Phase-locked loop (PLL)

Band Names

Tuning Bandwidths and Carrier

Frequency Ranges

5L: 36 MHz (488-524 MHz)

5H:

36 MHz (560-596 MHz)

6M:

10 MHz (653-663 MHz)

3 MHz (803-806 MHz)

8M:

(823-865 MHz)

8M is split into two segments:

9 MHz (823-832 MHz)

2 MHz (863-865 MHz)

Sync Frequency:

Ultrasonic

RF Power Output:

Frequency band specific as shown below

(488-524MHz): Low 10mW / High 50mW

(560-596MHz): Low 10mW / High 50mW

(653-663MHz): Low 10mW / High 20mW

(803-806MHz): Low 10mW / High 50mW

(823-865MHz): 10mW

Display By:

LCD + LED

Function Controls:

Power, mute, group, channel, frequency, sensitivity

adjustment, RF power, auto off, key

lock.

RF Stability:

<±10kHz@Fc

Modulation Frequency Shift:

Wideband FM

±48kHz deviation

Harmonic Radiation:

<-50dBc

Battery:

2 x AA alkaline battery or NiMH rechargeable battery

Charging Contacts:

Yes

Microphone Head Coupling:

1.25” diameter, 28 UN-2A thread pitch

Microphone Electrical Contact:

3-ring/3-pin

Finish:

Black polyurethane paint

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Dimensions (without head):

Height: 7.52 inch (191mm)

Width at threaded end: 1.46 inch (37mm)

Width at control cover: 0.856 inch (22mm)

RE3-BPT bodypack transmitter

Frequency Oscillation Mode:

Phase-locked loop (PLL)

Band Names:

Tuning Bandwidths and Carrier

Frequency Ranges:

5L: 36 MHz (488-524 MHz)

5H:

36 MHz (560-596 MHz)

6M:

10 MHz (653-663 MHz)

3 MHz (803-806 MHz)

8M:

(823-865 MHz)

8M is split into two segments:

9 MHz (823-832 MHz)

2 MHz (863-865 MHz)

Sync Frequency:

Ultrasonic

RF Power Output:

Frequency band specific as shown below

(488-524MHz): Low 10mW / High 50mW

(560-596MHz): Low 10mW / High 50mW

(653-663MHz): Low 10mW / High 20mW

(803-806MHz): Low 10mW / High 50mW

(823-865MHz): 10mW

Display By:

LCD + LED

Function Controls:

Power, mute, group, channel, frequency, sensitivity

adjustment, input level attenuation, RF power, auto off, key

lock.

RF Stability:

<±10kHz@Fc

Modulation Frequency Shift:

Wideband FM

±48kHz deviation

Harmonic Radiation:

-50dBc

Input Jack:

-pin mini jack

Battery:

2 x AA alkaline battery or NiMH rechargeable battery

Charging contacts:

Yes

Dimensions (without

antenna):

Height: 3.2 inch (81.5mm)

Width: 2.54 inch (64.5mm)

Depth: 0.98 inch (25mm)

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RE3-OL3 omnidirectional lavalier

Element Type:

Self

-biased Condenser

Frequency Response:

60Hz - 15 kHz

Polar Pattern:

Omnidirectional

Sensitivity: Open Circuit Voltage. 1

kHz:

17.5mV/Pascal

(

-35 dBV/PA)

Maximum SPL:

130dB SPL

Impedance:

2200 ohms

Power Requirements:

3-9 VDC

Polarity:

Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage at

pin 2 relative to pin 1

Electrical Contact Pinouts:

Pin #1 - Ground, Shield

Pin #2

- Audio

Pin #3

- Bias Voltage

Dimensions (Cable length) :

57.1" [1450mm]

Dimensions (Head length) :

0.36" [9.2mm]

Dimensions (Head diameter) :

0.2" [5mm]

Microphone Connector:

4-pin mini plug

Head Finish:

Non-reflecting Black

Material:

Brass, Steel wire cloth grille, Black flexible PVC cable

RE3-CL3 cardioid lavalier

Element Type:

Self-biased Condenser

Frequency Response:

100Hz - 15 kHz

Polar Pattern:

Cardioid

Sensitivity: Open Circuit Voltage. 1

kHz:

20mV/Pascal

(-34 dBV/PA)

Maximum SPL:

115dB SPL

Impedance:

3700 ohms

Power Requirements:

3-9 VDC

Polarity:

Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage

at pin 2 relative to pin 1

Electrical Contact Pinouts:

Pin #1 - Ground, Shield

Pin #2 - Audio

Pin #3 - Bias Voltage

Pin #4 - N/C

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Dimensions (Cable length) :

56.3" [1430mm]

Dimensions (Head length) :

1.04" [26.4mm]

Dimensions (Head diameter) :

0.4" [10.1mm]

Microphone Connector:

4-pin mini plug

Head Finish:

Non-reflecting Black

Material:

Die cast aluminum, Steel wire cloth grille, Black flexible

PVC cable

RE3-HW3 headworn microphone

Element Type:

Self-biased Condenser

Frequency Response:

30Hz - 18 kHz

Polar Pattern:

Supercardioid

Sensitivity: Open Circuit Voltage. 1

kHz:

0.5mV/Pascal

(-47 dBV/PA)

Maximum SPL:

130dB SPL

Impedance:

1000 ohms

Power Requirements:

3-9 VDC

Polarity:

Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage

at pin 2 relative to pin 1

Electrical Contact Pinouts:

Pin #1 - Ground, Shield

Pin #2 - Audio

Pin #3 - Bias Voltage

Pin #4 - N/C

Dimensions (Cable length) :

45.28" [1150mm]

Dimensions (Boom length) :

5.83" [148mm]

Microphone Connector:

4-pin mini plug

Head Finish:

Non-reflecting Black

Material:

Black stainless steel painted adjustable headband frame.

Molded back facing connector joint with 2.5mm jack for

detachable cable, black textured PU. Black painted steel

100mm x 4.5mm flexible mic positing tube. Integrated

black TPR mic shock mount. Clear soft silicone tubing at

ear contact points.

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RE3-GC3 instrument cable

Electrical Contact Pinouts:

Pin #1 - Ground, Shield

Pin #2 - Audio

Pin #3 - N/C

Pin #4 - N/C

Connectors:

6.5mm (1/4 inch) phone plug

4-pin mini plug

Dimensions, Cable Length with

Connectors:

32.7” (830mm)

ND76-RC3 dynamic cardioid microphone head

Element Type:

Dynamic neodymium magnet structure

Frequency response, Close:

30 Hz – 17 kHz

Frequency response, Far:

70 Hz – 17 kHz

Polar Pattern:

Cardioid

Sensitivity, Open Circuit

Voltage @ 1 kHz:

5.6 mV/Pascal

(-45 dBV/Pa)

Maximum SPL:

135.5 dB SPL (1% THD)

Power Requirements:

4-8 VDC

Polarity:

Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage

at center contact relative to ground contact

Electrical Contact:

3-Ring / 3-Pin

Threaded Coupling:

1.25” Diameter

28 UN-2A Thread Pitch

Finish:

Black polyurethane paint

Materials:

Aluminum, steel, steel wire grille screen

Dimensions, Length:

Diameter:

3.6 in (91 mm)

2.0 in (50.5 mm)

ND86-RC3 dynamic supercardioid microphone head

Element Type:

Dynamic neodymium magnet structure

Frequency response, Close:

30 Hz – 17 kHz

Frequency response, Far:

70 Hz – 17 kHz

Polar Pattern:

Supercardioid

Sensitivity, Open Circuit

5.6 mV/Pascal

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Voltage @ 1 kHz:

(-45 dBV/Pa)

Maximum SPL:

134.5 dB SPL (1% THD)

Power Requirements:

4-8 VDC

Polarity:

Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage

at center contact relative to ground contact

Electrical Contact:

3-Ring / 3-Pin

Threaded Coupling:

1.25” Diameter

28 UN-2A Thread Pitch

Finish:

Black polyurethane paint

Materials:

Aluminum, steel, steel wire grille screen

Dimensions, Length:

Diameter:

3.6 in (91 mm)

2.0 in (50.5 mm)

ND96-RC3 dynamic supercardioid microphone head

Element Type:

Dynamic neodymium magnet structure

Frequency response, Close:

30 Hz – 15 kHz

Frequency response, Far:

140 Hz – 15 kHz

Polar Pattern:

Supercardioid

Sensitivity, Open Circuit

Voltage @ 1 kHz in flat position:

4.7 mV/Pascal

(-46.5 dBV/Pa)

Sensitivity, Open Circuit

Voltage @ 1 kHz in vocal presence

position:

3.2 mV/Pascal

(-50 dBV/Pa)

Maximum SPL:

136.5 dB SPL (1@ THD)

Power Requirements:

4-8 VDC

Polarity:

Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage

at center contact relative to ground contact

Electrical Contact:

3-Ring / 3-Pin

Threaded Coupling:

1.25” Diameter

28 UN-2A Thread Pitch

Finish:

Black polyurethane paint

Materials:

Aluminum, steel, steel wire grille screen

Dimensions, Length:

Diameter:

3.3 in (83.5 mm)

2.0 in (50.5 mm)

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Element Type:

Self-biased Condenser

Frequency Response:

50 Hz to 20,000 Hz

Polar Pattern:

Cardioid

Sensitivity: Open Circuit Voltage. 1

kHz:

5.6mV/Pascal

(-45 dBV/PA)

Clipping (max SPL) :

137 dB SPL (1% THD)

Self Noise:

22 dB SPL "A" weighted (0 dB = 20 micropascals)

Dynamic Range:

115 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:

72 dB

Power Requirements:

4-8 VDC

Polarity:

Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage

at center contact relative to ground contact

Electrical Contact:

3-Ring / 3-Pin

Threaded

Coupling:

1.25” Diameter

28 UN-2A Thread Pitch

Finish:

Black polyurethane paint

Materials:

Aluminum, steel, steel wire grille screen

Dimensions, Length:

Diameter

3.36 in (85.3 mm)

1.95 in (49.6 mm)

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RE520-RC3 condenser supercardioid microphone head

Element Type:

Self-biased Condenser

Frequency Response:

40 Hz to 20,000 Hz

Polar Pattern:

Supercardioid

Sensitivity: Open Circuit Voltage. 1

kHz:

5.6mV/Pascal

(

-45 dBV/PA)

Clipping (max SPL):

139 dB SPL (1% THD)

Self Noise:

22 dB SPL "A" weighted (0 dB = 20 micropascals)

Dynamic Range:

117 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:

72 dB

Power Requirements:

4-8 VDC

Polarity:

Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage at

center contact relative to ground contact

Electrical Contact:

3-Ring / 3-Pin

Threaded Coupling:

1.25” Diameter

28 UN

-2A Thread Pitch

Finish:

Black polyurethane paint

Materials:

Aluminum, steel, steel wire grille screen

Dimensions, Length:

Diameter:

3.36 in (85.3 mm)

1.95 in (49.6 mm)

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Band 5L (488-524 MHz)

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Band 5H (560-596 MHz)

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Band 6M (653-663 MHz)

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Band T (803-806 MHz)

Band 8M (823-865 MHz)

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Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH Bosch Security Systems, Inc

Robert-Bosch-Ring 5 12000 Portland Avenue South

85630 Grasbrunn Burnsville MN 55337

Germany USA

Electro-Voice F.01U.353.065 RE3-BPNID Bodypack Wireless System with No Input Device 5H: 560

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