BOOM BOXv2 User Guide
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1. GAIN and is accessible with a small screwdriver When shipped it is preset to give a comfortable level for the boom operator about 12 o clock using a Remote Audio headset with electret talkback mic If adjustment is needed follow this procedure Set the BOOM BOXv2 volume control for desired loudness of the signal to be monitored Without changing the volume control position adjust the TB MIC GAIN trim pot so that the boom operator hears their own voice at a volume comfortable to them with the mic placed close to the mouth Then adjust the input sensitivity of the mixing console s talkback input to the desired level for the recordist NOTE If the talkback gain is set too loud acoustical feedback could result Talkback Mic Configuration The BOOM BOXv2 adds support for electret talkback microphones through an internal switch fig 2 The BOOM BOXv2 is shipped with the selection switch in the Elec position indicated on the circuit board This switch can be accessed and changed to the Dyn position by removing the two screws in the front panel and sliding the switch SG Monitor Input Configuration The Boom Cable System has the ability to carry a balanced line level signal to the boom operator or a stereo or mono headphone level signal via a switch inside the BOOM BOXv2 fig 3 By default the BOOM BOXv2 is shipped with this switch in the Phones position indicated on the circuit board Note stereo headphone leve2. connector and a 1 8 male jack The Comm Mic Function needs to be enabled in the 442 menu The BOOM BOXv2 s input switch should be in the Phones position fig 3 BCSMFV2552 For use with Sound Devices 552 mixers 8 pin Neutricon male fans out to a XLR3 M connector and two 1 8 male jacks Talk Back mode needs to be enabled in the 552 menu system The BOOM BOXv2 s input switch should be in the Phones position fig 3 BCSMFV2CL9 For use with Sound Devices 788T recorders with CL 9 controllers 8 pin Neutricon male to two XLR3 M connectors and a TA3F The BOOM BOXv2 s input switch should be in the Bal Line position fig 3 BCSMFV2DEVA For use with Zaxcom Deva recorders 8 pin Neutricon male fans out to two XLR3 M connectors and an XLR3 F The BOOM BOXv2 s input switch should be in the Bal Line position fig 3 BCSV2ADPT For adapting original BOOM BOX mixer fans to BOOM BOX v2 standard 8 pin Neutricon Female to 8 pin Neutricon Female 8 The BCS extension cables are made with Canare 2 pair Starquad dedicating a noise free Starquad pair for the boom microphone while the second pair is used for monitoring and communications XLR adapters which convert the extensions into 2 pair Starquad snakes may be ordered from your Remote Audio dealer NOTE This system in not compatible with extensions made for ENG break away cables Even though they use the same 8 pin Neutricon connectors and may seem to work at first the wiring schem
3. BOOM BO XKv2 The BOOM BOXv2 is the latest refinement to Remote Audio s popular talkback system for boom operators This version adds a number of features including overall headphone level control for the boom op balanced line or stereo headphone level input balanced line level talkback mic output battery status indicator LED TAS connector for Remote Audio headphones with Talkback and support for dynamic or electret talkback microphones Connecting the BOOM BOXv2 The BOOM BOXv2 can be used with most common headsets having an XLR mic connector and a 1 4 or 1 8 headphone connector It can also be connected directly to Remote Audio s Headsets using a single TA5F connector The primary microphone boom mic connects to the female XLR connector labeled BOOM This signal is sent directly down the extension cable and is shielded from the talkback and monitoring lines ensuring the cleanest signal possible The BCS Boom Cable System extension cable plugs into the panel mounted Neutricon on the bottom of the BOOM BOXv2 The other end of the extension s plugs into a fanout adapter that connects to the mixer or recorder Fanouts are available for a variety of popular field mixers and recorders including BCSMFV2 For use with Cooper 208 Cameo and Mackie mixers 8 pin Neutricon male fans out to a Male TRS connector and two XLR3 M BCSMFV2442 For use with Sound Devices 442 mixers 8 pin Neutricon male fans out to two TA3 connectors a XLR3 M
4. es are different Remote Audio boom cable extensions are labeled BOOM and made only with 2 pair Starquad wire currently Canare L4E3 2P Powering the BOOM BOXv2 The BOOM BOXv2 requires a 9V battery to power the headphone amplifier and talkback mic preamplifier Fold down the 9V battery door flip up the hinged cover fig 1 and insert the battery terminals first The battery will only fit one way If the hinged cover doesn t latch easily make sure the battery is inserted correctly Dimensions 3 x 5 1 x 1 75 inches Weight 10 oz Idle current consumption 20mA 9VDC Frequency Response 10 Hz 25 kHz 5dB REMOTE AUDIO 220 GREAT CIRCLE ROAD SUITE 114 NASHVILLE TN 37228 1737 PHONE 615 256 3513 FAX 615 259 2699 WWW REMOTEAUDIO COM Using the BOOM BOXv2 To turn the BOOM BOXv2 on rotate the headphone volume knob clockwise until it clicks on The LED should be illuminated green If the LED is red the battery voltage has fallen below 6 1V and should wr probably be replaced When the pushbutton on the top of the BOOM BOXv2 is pressed the signal from the talkback microphone on the boom operator s headset is amplified and sent down the BCS extension to the mixer as a balanced line level signal It is also simultaneously mixed with the monitor signal from the mixer and heard in the boom operator s headphones The BOOM BOXv2 has an adjustable talkback output level located on one side of the box marked TB MIC
5. l signals are summed to mono at the BOOM BOXv2 Limited Warranty Remote Audio warrants the BOOM BOXv2 against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of six 6 months from date of original retail purchase This is a non transferable warranty that extends only to the original purchaser Remote Audio will repair or replace qualifying products at its discretion at no charge Damage related to severe conditions or other abuse is not covered under this warranty Rev 2 11
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