How to Connect Wireless Microphone Receiver to Mixer and other Devices

In the world of microphones, you must be habitual to hear about XLR mic or USB mic as another option. Many beginners might not have heard of the wireless concept of microphones.

Even though if you tried this idea as a wireless microphone offers flexibility and comfort to its users, you might end up more confused about the proposal due to its working and setting up process.

I recommend the users gain proper knowledge before using the instrument to avoid such issues. Here I’m writing this article to help you understand the wireless microphones and their back end workings.

Wireless microphones work on the phenomena of waves. Sound waves travel in the form of mechanical waves by utilizing different frequency ranges. A very sophisticated device receives these frequencies and converts them into output, which is again sound waves.

What is a Wireless Microphone Receiver?

Starting with the basics, let me first elaborate on foundational concepts such as what is a receiver? What is its purpose? Workings, and much more for your better insight into the topic.

As I discussed earlier in the article that you can take wireless microphone recording as a broadcasting transmission.

Wireless microphone works by utilizing encoded frequencies of different levels starting from 450 MHz up to 2.4 GHz. Timely they are sending audio input from one device to the other audio signals alter into radio waves.

Once suitable frequency radio waves fall onto the receiver from the transmitter to which receiver was previously in pair, it decodes those radio waves into audible sound on which you can work after.

So cutting a long discussion short, we can define a receiver as a device that receives encoded audio input from the transmitter as radio waves and converts it into the audible frequency audio output for ready further processings onto audio editing software.

You can find some good receivers under an affordable price tag at apps like Amazon. Here remember to check for compatibility. Technically speaking, every wireless microphone or transmitter is not going to show compatibility with every receiver.

Checklist of Instruments Required to Connect Wireless Microphone Receiver 

You need to complete an instrument checklist before proceeding to the procedures or workings.

• Firstly you require a wireless microphone. Go for the one with frequency in the Ultra-High range. But don’t go up to 2.4 GHz or more, as it would interrupt your Wi-Fi and signals from the microwave oven.
• Secondly, You will need a transmitter. It is to receive the signals from your wireless microphone and perform the necessary decoding as your audio signals were encoded. The transmitter works on them by converting them to radio signals. It makes the input ready to be broadcasted.
• Last but not least, you will need a receiver. Your transmitter sends the audio input to the receiver. It converts the radio audio signals into mechanical sound waves. Here one important thing is that your receiver frequency should match your transmitter’s frequency. It would cause distortion otherwise.

Quick Steps to Setup Wireless Microphone Receiver

Once your checklist is complete, let us move on to the procedure.

• Set up your transmitter. Adjust the antennas to make sure they make a V shape. Switch on your transmitter. Keep your mic at least 10 feet away from the transmitter. Now you should pair up your microphone and adjust the frequency according to your mic.
• Pair the transmitter and the receiver.
• Check if they are correctly in pair through the RF meter.
• Turn Up the Volume of both the transmitter and the receiver.

For a more detailed analysis, I would suggest my users accompany me till the end of the article. I hope it will prove helpful.

How to Connect Wireless Microphone Receiver to Mixer?

The receiver is itself a complicated device. If you want to connect your wireless mic to the receiver, Firstly, you need to set up your receiver into a working position.

Here are the steps for a successful receiver setup.

1. Switch on your receiver by plugging it into the socket. You will need cables for this step. There must be a jack for that at the backside of your receiver. It is usually compatible with your traditional XLR microphone cable or, you can also use one by four-inch available wire. You can match according to your receiver.

2. You need to connect your receiver to the sound table or mixer, whatever you are utilizing. This step also requires a cable.

3. In the third step, you need to set your wireless microphone and the receiver to the same frequency. Otherwise, audio signals won’t be transmitted.

4. In this step, you correctly need to configure fader settings. The track you are using for your receiver must have its fader turned to zero. Once your fader is back to zero, gradually use the gain knob to bring the signal to your desired track.

5. For a test, you can speak into the microphone. If you are correctly applying the method, you will notice a slow rise in the output. It is an indication that the procedure is successful and ready for use.

Sometimes users are correctly applying the settings, but some factors prevent them from achieving the ideal output. You should also check if you are doing well here too.

The battery of your wireless microphone plays a fundamental role in the audio performance. Keep your battery charge to good levels before using your mic. Many users complain that they hear interference at the time of use.

If you encounter such a problem, I will advise you to change the frequencies of your wireless microphone and receiver. As your current applied frequencies are not well suited with the audio output.

How to Connect Wireless Microphone Receiver to Amplifier?

Before proceeding with my next sub-topic, I want you to know about the amplifier. Why do you use it?

We use an amplifier for the reproduction of sound signals. You can increase volume or enhance the quality of your output by using this device.

Now let us start with how you can connect an amplifier to the receiver of your wireless microphone.

1. Again the first step is switching on your receiver.
2. Now switch on your wireless microphone too. Make sure to check the batteries.
3. Pair up a wireless microphone to the receiver by adjusting the frequencies.
4. Once your microphone and receiver are ready, let us move on with the amplifier settings. Switch on your amplifier and double-check the activation light.
5. Take an XLR cable and connect two ends with amplifier and receiver, respectively.
6. Check if both are connected.
7. Once the connection is successful, you can customize the volume at your convenience.

I would recommend my readers to use an amplifier every time. Without it, your sound quality may not be decent and audible.

How to Connect Wireless Microphone Receiver to Laptop?

A laptop is a multi-functioning handy device. Connecting a wireless microphone to your notebook PC can offer much portability to its users.

Here is the method of how you can connect your wireless microphone receiver to your laptop.

1. Switch on your wireless microphone and receiver.
2. Adjust the frequencies according to your mic and receiver.
3. Use a USB cable to connect your receiver to the USB port provided in your laptop. Check for the USB port at the back or sides of your gadget.
4. Install the program needed for the functioning of your receiver with your laptop. Here you receive two different options. One is the automated function. When you connect your receiver to the USB port of your notebook computer, it automatically installs the driver necessary for the smooth functioning of your receiver. For the other option, A CD accompanies your wireless microphone package. It contains all the driver’s related information needed for the error-free operation of your wireless microphone receiver on your laptop.
5. Follow the commands that pop on your laptop screen for the installation of your receiver driver.
6. Restart your notebook PC after you have completed the previous step.
7. Now click the windows icon. From here, select settings.
8. Look up sound settings in the settings menu.
9. Search for sound devices settings.
10. Change your input device from the laptop to the receiver.
11. Record the audio and see if the receiver is working fine.

How to Connect Wireless Microphone Receiver to Speakers?

Connecting a wireless microphone to a speaker is a great idea, especially when you’re addressing a bulk of the audience. You have two options when you talk about a connection between a wireless microphone receiver and speakers. Either connect your wireless microphone receiver directly to your speaker, or you can add a laptop or your desktop computer too.

I will discuss both methods.

You want to connect your speaker directly to the wireless microphone receiver. Follow the following steps.

1. Switch on your wireless microphone and the receiver.
2. Adjust the frequencies.
3. Now you need an aux cable. Connect one end of the aux cable to your receiver and the other end to your speaker.
4. Check for the signal transmission from the receiver to the speaker.

If it’s working, you are all set. Here I will also discuss another approach using a laptop.

If you want to connect via laptop, follow this method.

1. Switch on your mic and receiver.
2. As you did in the previous case, adjust the frequencies.
3. With the help of an XLR cable, connect the receiver to your laptop.
4. Now take an aux cable and make a connection between your computer and speakers. You can also use a USB cable and USB port, respectively.
5. Open the windows tab from your laptop.
6. Search for settings. Go to the sound settings option and lookup for the input devices settings. From default, microphone settings switch to your wireless microphone receiver.
7. Now under the same sound settings, navigate for output device settings. Adjust the output device as your speakers.
8. Check if the setup is working correctly.
9. You are all set.

You can use this procedure with wireless speakers too. For that, you need to pair up both devices using Bluetooth.

How to Connect Wireless Microphone Receiver to TV?

Nowadays, TVs are multifunctional. You cannot only use them to watch your favorite shows but, you can also use them for video conferencing.

For coherent audio delivery, you need a microphone, and a wireless microphone seems to be a very comfortable idea. Under this subheading, I will address the procedure for a connection between a wireless microphone receiver and Tv.

1. Turn on your microphone and the receiver.
2. Adjust frequencies for both devices.
3. Turn Off your TV and look carefully for the available ports. You may find a DVD port and some latest models also contain an audio port. According to the port, which is accessible, you may choose between a variety of cables. Some TV sets use digital optical cables while others operate using aux cables. You can check for the compatibility of your TV set.
4. Connect one end of your cable to the Television audio jack or DVD port and the other to your receiver.
5. Once you have complete the setting process, switch back on your TV, and from the remote, select the home settings.
6. Now, from the home tab, access the settings.
7. You will see an option mark as display and audio or sound settings. Select this option.
8. Here select the audio input to mark your microphone receiver as default audio input.
9. Check if the setup is working.

Once it is complete, you can customize the use. If your setup is not smoothly working, try changing the cable. You can also try changing the frequency on your wireless microphone and microphone receiver.

Can I Use Any Wireless Mic with my Receiver?

To the question that can you use any random wireless microphone with a receiver, the one-word answer is NO.

You can never use one receiver for two different microphones. It may be compatible in rare cases as exceptions are always there. But I will advise you not to waste your money on such experiments.

The reason why they will not suit well lies in the difference in frequencies. The frequency your mic adopts may not complement your microphone receiver causing distortion, or your mic may also not pair up with your receiver.

The encryption bits that your receiver uses to convert your audio input into radio waves may also be unknown to your wireless microphone.No encryption means no transmission between the two gadgets.

There is only one case in which you can make your wireless microphone work with two different receivers, and that is if your wireless microphone and receiver are from the same range or compatible range. But if you are thinking of using two mics with one receiver, that is not possible.

Conclusion on Audio Mixer with Wireless Microphone 

A wireless microphone is a comfortable idea but setting it is quite a tricky process. A wireless microphone uses a receiver that receives the audio input and codes it to radio waves for further transmission.

Frequencies play a fundamental role in working the microphone your wireless microphone and its receiver pair up by adjusting parallel frequencies.

You can connect your receiver to different electronic gadgets for enhanced and convenient audio output.

In the article, I tried to explain the working of the microphone receiver to a variety of devices and accessories to enhance your experience with a wireless microphone.

All you need to pay attention to is frequencies and the right cables for the operations. Hopefully, you will not face any issues.