University Classrooms use a variety of equipment to help create a better learning environment. Currently, all University Classrooms have a microphone, typically a wired/USB boundary microphone, to capture in-room audio. Select classrooms and large lecture classrooms, typically learning spaces with capacity for more than 70, also have wireless microphones to enhance audio for easier hearing. To see more information about a particular room and what is available consult the classrooms website.
Wireless Body Pack Microphone
The image below is an example of the Audio-Technica wireless body pack microphone. The Shure Wireless body pack microphone is also a common version installed in learning spaces. In most learning spaces, this is typically located on a lectern surface but may also be found in the microphone drawer of a room's A/V system rack or on a rechargeable base on the lectern.
This antenna transmits audio back to the in room receiver.
- Displayed on this screen is the specific frequency assigned to the room
- It also shows battery status and if the microphone is muted
- Hold down this button for three-seconds to turn the unit on and off
- Press the button for one-second to mute and unmute the microphone
- This cable connects the microphone element to the transmitter pack
- Connection point between the microphone cable and the transmitter pack
- This clip goes on the back of the pack and clips the transmitter pack onto a belt or waist
- Door typically covers two AA batteries or 9-Volt battery that powers body pack
- To change batteries, slide door lock down to unlock batter door, then push the two arrows together to open door
- Rechargeable batteries are typically located on battery charger, alkaline batteries are typically located within microphone drawer
- If using rechargeable battery supplies, remember to replace batteries on charger
- If nearing end of battery supplies, contact ITS Help Desk for resupply
- Lapel clip holds microphone element up near audio source
- Foam cover for microphone element used to temper excess noise due to air movement
Wireless Handheld Microphone
This image below is an example of the Audio-Technica wireless handheld microphone. The Shure wireless handheld microphone is also a common version installed in learning spaces. In most learning spaces, this is typically located on a lectern surface but may also be found in the microphone drawer of a room's A/V system rack or on a rechargeable base on the lectern.
- This part of the microphone that receives auto signals to be transmitted
- Display on this screen is the specific frequency assigned to the room
- It also shows the battery status or if the microphone is muted
- The bottom portion of the microphone unscrews to get to the battery compartment. The microphone is powered two AA batteries or a 9-Volt battery
- How to change batteries: Gripping the microphone element in one hand, grasp and twist the battery compartment counterclockwise while slightly pulling down with the other
- Rechargeable batteries are typically located on battery charger, alkaline batteries are located n microphone drawer
- If using rechargeable battery supplies, remember to replace batteries on charger
- If nearing end of battery supplies, contact ITS Help Desk for resupply
- Hold down this button for three-seconds to turn the unit on and off
- Press the button for one-second to mute or unmute the microphone
Battery Information
Learning Spaces Technology supplies batteries for Univeristy Classroom microphones only. Alkaline battery supplies are typically stored in the microphone drawer with microphones. Many classrooms use rechargeable batteries, which are stored on the lectern's battery charger. An average battery life span for two AA batteries in a microphone is about eight to ten hours. The LCD Info Screen displays the status of currently installed batteries. When a room's supply of batteries runs low, please contact the ITS Help Desk.
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