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Setting Up and Using the
Synth 32 System
The basic procedure for setting up and using your Synth 32 Wireless System takes only a
few minutes:
1. For the Synth 32 system to work correctly, both the receiver and transmitter must be
set to the same band (labeled “Low,” “Medium” and “High”). Remove all packing materials
(save them in case of need for future service) and check to make sure that the supplied
R32 receiver and T32 or H32 transmitter are factory preset to the same band. If these do
not match, contact your distributor or, if purchased in the United States, call Samson
Technical Support at 1-800-372-6766.
2. Physically place the R32 receiver where it will be used (the general rule of thumb is to
maintain “line of sight” between the receiver and transmitter so that the person using or
wearing the transmitter can see the receiver). An optional rack-mount kit (available from
your Samson dealer) allows the R32 to be mounted in a standard 19" rack if desired.
Place both the “A” and “B” antennas in their vertical position.
3. If you are using the T32 beltpack transmitter with a permanently attached instrument
cable, skip ahead to step 4a below. If you are using the T32 with a lavalier or headset
microphone, make the physical connection between its mini-XLR input connector and the
microphone you are using. Because the mini-XLR plug is “keyed,” you’ll need to rotate it a
certain way to get it to “mate” with the connector mounted on the T32; then push straight
down until you hear a click. To remove the mini-XLR connector, press in the black dot on
the plug and pull straight out (do not use force!). We recommend that you never pull on
the wire, only the plug itself (with the black dot
pressed in). If you are using a lavalier microphone,
correct placement is critical to sound quality. We
recommend that you position it as shown in the
illustration on the right—as close to your mouth as
possible but off to one side (to minimize nasality) and
unobstructed by clothing. Bear in mind also that
omnidirectional microphones (mics which pick up
signal from all directions) are more prone to feedback
problems than
unidirectional (cardioid or supercar-
dioid) ones; in general, you can avoid feedback by
taking care not to use any microphone directly in front
of a PA speaker (if this is unavoidable, you can try
using an equalizer to attenuate those high frequencies
which are causing the feedback “squealing”).
4a. If your system contains a T32 belt-pack transmitter, make sure its pigtail antenna is
extended fully and then press gently inwards on the two tabs marked “Open” (on the sides
of the case) to open the battery door, which is hinged and not intended to be removed
from the transmitter case. Please use care when opening this door as undue force will
destroy the hinge.
4b. If your system contains a H32 handheld transmitter, unscrew the bottom section of
the microphone by turning it counterclockwise and then slide it off.
