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Gain and AF Output

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	===Gain and AF Output===		===Gain and AF Output===
			The exceedingly wide dynamic range of the EW-D systems gives you a lot of latitude for your settings.

			;GAIN
			The gain should be set so the LINK LED flashes yellow only lights up during the loudest passages.

			;AF OUTPUT
			If you have multiple systems, set the AF Output the same for all of them for consistency at the console or mixing board


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	;GAIN		;GAIN
	This is how gain is applied to the EW-D SKM-S handheld microphone transmitter or EW-D SK bodypack transmitter for lavalier microphones and instruments. Typically for general speaking the gain should be set around 15 to 18 dB. You will need to adjust this depending on the type of microphone, the talker, and the distance from the microphone.		This is how gain is applied to the EW-D SKM-S handheld microphone transmitter or EW-D SK bodypack transmitter for lavalier microphones and instruments. Typically for general speaking the gain should be set around 15 to 18 dB. You will need to adjust this depending on the type of microphone, the talker, and the distance from the microphone.
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	NOTE: If the AF Output is too high it may overload the input (peak) on connected device and may create undesirable noise (distortion, rumbling, etc).		NOTE: If the AF Output is too high it may overload the input (peak) on connected device and may create undesirable noise (distortion, rumbling, etc).
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	Other resources:		Other resources:

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2022-04-13T17:11:37Z

Gain and AF Output

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	===Gain and AF Output===		===Gain and AF Output===
			;GAIN
			This is how gain is applied to the EW-D SKM-S handheld microphone transmitter or EW-D SK bodypack transmitter for lavalier microphones and instruments. Typically for general speaking the gain should be set around 15 to 18 dB. You will need to adjust this depending on the type of microphone, the talker, and the distance from the microphone.

			Closer to 0 dB applies less gain and further above 0 dB applies more gain. If you apply too much gain to the microphone the input will overload and the AF level will peak and the audio will be clipped. The gain should be set so the LINK LED flashes yellow only lights up during the loudest passages.

			If you are using an EW-D wireless link instead of a guitar cable, with unity gain settings, the volume of the guitar in the guitar amplifier will be as high as it would be if using a guitar cable. Possible unity gain settings:

			AF Out 18 dB \| Gain 27 dB
			AF Out 12 dB \| Gain 33 dB
			AF Out 6 dB \| Gain 39 dB


			Adapted from the notes below.

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ST: /* AF OUT menu item */

2022-04-13T16:37:34Z

AF OUT menu item

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	The item flashes on the display as follows.		The item flashes on the display as follows.
	►		►

	[[File:EW-D_EM_Menu_AFout.gif]]		[[File:EW-D_EM_Menu_AFout.gif]]
	*Press the UP or DOWN button to adjust the value.		*Press the UP or DOWN button to adjust the value.

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2022-04-13T16:36:50Z

AF OUT menu item

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	The item flashes on the display as follows.		The item flashes on the display as follows.
	►		►
	[[File:EW-D_EM_Menu_AFout,gif]]		[[File:EW-D_EM_Menu_AFout.gif]]
	*Press the UP or DOWN button to adjust the value.		*Press the UP or DOWN button to adjust the value.
	Make sure that the signal in the next device in the signal chain (e.g. mixing console, power amplifier, guitar amplifier, etc.) is not overdriven.		Make sure that the signal in the next device in the signal chain (e.g. mixing console, power amplifier, guitar amplifier, etc.) is not overdriven.
	*Press the SET button to save the set value.		*Press the SET button to save the set value.


	==Notes==		==Notes==

ST at 16:36, 13 April 2022

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			==Settings==
	;GAIN menu item		===GAIN menu item===
	Under the GAIN menu item, you can set the level of the audio signal coming from the coupled transmitter (e.g. vocals via EW-D SKM-S or guitar via EW-D SK).		Under the GAIN menu item, you can set the level of the audio signal coming from the coupled transmitter (e.g. vocals via EW-D SKM-S or guitar via EW-D SK).
	*Open the GAIN menu item.		*Open the GAIN menu item.
	The item flashes on the display as follows.		The item flashes on the display as follows.
	►		►

	[[File:EW-D_EM_Menu_Gain.gif]]		[[File:EW-D_EM_Menu_Gain.gif]]
	*Press the UP or DOWN button to adjust the value.		*Press the UP or DOWN button to adjust the value.
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	*AF Out 6 dB \| Gain 39 dB		*AF Out 6 dB \| Gain 39 dB

	AF OUT menu item		===AF OUT menu item ===
	Under the AF OUT menu item, you can set the level of the audio signal coming from the receiver’s audio outputs (AF out Bal/Unbal). This audio signal can be output to a mixing console or an amplifier, for example.		Under the AF OUT menu item, you can set the level of the audio signal coming from the receiver’s audio outputs (AF out Bal/Unbal). This audio signal can be output to a mixing console or an amplifier, for example.
	*Open the AF OUT menu item.		*Open the AF OUT menu item.
	The item flashes on the display as follows.		The item flashes on the display as follows.
	► [[File:EW-D_EM_Menu_AFout,gif]]		►
			[[File:EW-D_EM_Menu_AFout,gif]]
	*Press the UP or DOWN button to adjust the value.		*Press the UP or DOWN button to adjust the value.
	Make sure that the signal in the next device in the signal chain (e.g. mixing console, power amplifier, guitar amplifier, etc.) is not overdriven.		Make sure that the signal in the next device in the signal chain (e.g. mixing console, power amplifier, guitar amplifier, etc.) is not overdriven.
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	===Notes===		==Notes==

	;Gain and AF Output		===Gain and AF Output===

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ST at 16:32, 13 April 2022

2022-04-13T16:32:17Z

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	*AF Out 6 dB \| Gain 39 dB		*AF Out 6 dB \| Gain 39 dB

			AF OUT menu item
			Under the AF OUT menu item, you can set the level of the audio signal coming from the receiver’s audio outputs (AF out Bal/Unbal). This audio signal can be output to a mixing console or an amplifier, for example.
			*Open the AF OUT menu item.
			The item flashes on the display as follows.
			► [[File:EW-D_EM_Menu_AFout,gif]]
			*Press the UP or DOWN button to adjust the value.
			Make sure that the signal in the next device in the signal chain (e.g. mixing console, power amplifier, guitar amplifier, etc.) is not overdriven.
			*Press the SET button to save the set value.


			===Notes===

	;Gain and AF Output		;Gain and AF Output

ST at 16:27, 13 April 2022

2022-04-13T16:27:38Z

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			;GAIN menu item
			Under the GAIN menu item, you can set the level of the audio signal coming from the coupled transmitter (e.g. vocals via EW-D SKM-S or guitar via EW-D SK).
			*Open the GAIN menu item.
			The item flashes on the display as follows.
			►
			[[File:EW-D_EM_Menu_Gain.gif]]
			*Press the UP or DOWN button to adjust the value.
			Make sure that the level indicator AF on the display is not too high. The LINK LED flashes yellow when the signal is overdriven.
			*Press the SET button to save the set value.

			Recommended settings for a unity gain link:
			Unity gain refers to the configuration where the audio signal arriving at a device leaves the device with the same level.
			Example: If you are using an EW-D wireless link instead of a guitar cable, with unity gain settings, the volume of the guitar in the guitar amplifier will be as high as it would be if using a guitar cable.
			Possible unity gain settings:
			*AF Out 18 dB \| Gain 27 dB
			*AF Out 12 dB \| Gain 33 dB
			*AF Out 6 dB \| Gain 39 dB

ST at 16:23, 13 April 2022

2022-04-13T16:23:59Z

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	RF Gain and AF Output		;Gain and AF Output

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	Note: MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY (in the article) is not the same as AF GAIN on the EW-D, but you'll find that you can think about it in the same way (except treat the numbers as positive instead of negative).		Note: MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY (in the article) is not the same as GAIN on the EW-D, but you'll find that you can think about it in the same way (except treat the numbers as positive instead of negative).
	For my microphones I set this to 15 to 21 depending on the microphone and the talker.		For my microphones, I set this to 15 to 21 depending on the microphone and the talker.
	- Adjust the AF GAIN to suit the microphone and the talker		- Adjust the AF GAIN to suit the microphone and the talker
	The section on AF OUT is applicable to EW-D and going into a mixer I'd probably set it to 0 dB.		The section on AF OUT is applicable to EW-D and going into a mixer I'd probably set it to 0 dB.

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RF Gain and AF Output

Here is an article written for [https://en-us.sennheiser.com/what-adjustments-can-i-do-to-improve-sound-quality-on-ew-series EW G series wireless systems]

Note: MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY (in the article) is not the same as AF GAIN on the EW-D, but you'll find that you can think about it in the same way (except treat the numbers as positive instead of negative).
For my microphones I set this to 15 to 21 depending on the microphone and the talker.
- Adjust the AF GAIN to suit the microphone and the talker
The section on AF OUT is applicable to EW-D and going into a mixer I'd probably set it to 0 dB.

There are two main settings that will typically affect sound quality:

;MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY
This is how sensitive the microphone pick up is and this is adjusted on the handheld microphone, bodypack or SKP transmitter itself. Typically for general speaking the sensitivity should be set around -15 to -18 dB. You will need to adjust this depending on the exact application. Closer to 0 dB is more sensitive and further away from 0 dB is less sensitive. If the microphone is too sensitive the input will overload the microphone and the AF level will peak and the audio will be clipped. The sensitivity should be set so the AF PEAK indicator only lights up during the loudest passages.

;AF OUT
This is how strong the final signal exits the receiver into the sound board/PA system/recorder etc. The "AF OUT" setting is found only in the receiver's menu settings. Typically this will be set around 0 dB or +6 dB if you connecting to a line level input on the sound board/speakers/etc. If you are trying to connect to a device which expects a mic level input, you will typically need to drop this AF output down to -24 dB or -30 dB.

NOTE: If the AF Output is too high it may overload the input (peak) on connected device and may create undesirable noise (distortion, rumbling, etc).

Other resources:

http://www.sennheiser-sites.com/responsive-manuals/EW-D/EN/index.html#page/Evolution%20Wireless%20Digital/EW-D_03_Instructions_EN.3.12.html#wwconnect_header

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WW-ePhQRbk&t=152s

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