SET 8302LAV - Microphone Karma - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Lavalier Microphone
Model	SET 8302LAV
Brand	Karma
Pickup Pattern	Omnidirectional
Frequency Response	50 Hz – 18 kHz
Impedance	2.2 kΩ
Sensitivity	-45 dB ±3 dB (1 kHz, 1 Pa)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	≥ 60 dB
Connector	3.5 mm TRS (locking) or mini-XLR
Cable Length	1.2 m (4 ft)
Power Supply	Plug-in power (1.5–5 V) or battery module
Dimensions (Mic Unit)	Ø 5 mm × 10 mm
Weight (Mic Unit)	2 g (0.07 oz)
Operating Temperature	-10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)
Main Functions	Hands-free audio capture for video, theater, presentations
Maintenance	Clean grille with soft brush; store in dry case
Safety	Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures
Spare Parts / Repairability	Cable and connector replaceable; windscreen available
General Information	Ideal for interview and broadcast applications

Frequently Asked Questions - SET 8302LAV Karma

How do I connect the Karma SET 8302LAV microphone to my camera?

Plug the 3.5 mm TRS connector into the microphone input of your camera or recorder. Ensure the device supplies plug-in power (1.5–5 V) to operate the microphone.

Can I use this microphone with a wireless transmitter?

Yes, the SET 8302LAV is compatible with most wireless bodypack transmitters that accept a 3.5 mm locking connector. You may need an adapter for mini-XLR systems.

What is the pickup pattern of this microphone?

It has an omnidirectional pickup pattern, meaning it captures sound equally from all directions. This is ideal for hiding the microphone on clothing.

How do I clean the microphone?

Gently brush the grille with a soft, dry brush to remove dust. Do not use liquids. Store in a dry case when not in use.

Does the microphone require batteries?

No internal battery required. It operates on plug-in power from the connected device. If your device does not provide plug-in power, a separate battery module may be needed.

What is the cable length?

The cable is approximately 1.2 meters (4 feet) long, suitable for unobtrusive placement under clothing.

Can I replace the cable if damaged?

Yes, many lavalier microphones like the SET 8302LAV allow cable replacement. Contact Karma support or a qualified technician for service.

Is a windscreen included?

Typically a foam windscreen is included to reduce wind noise and plosives. Check the package contents for the included accessories.

What is the frequency response of the microphone?

The frequency response is 50 Hz – 18 kHz, capturing a wide range of vocal and ambient sounds.

How do I hide the microphone on a person?

Clip the microphone to clothing, such as a collar or tie, with the grille facing outward. Use the included tie clip or adhesive mounts. Ensure the cable is secured under clothing to avoid noise.

USER MANUAL SET 8302LAV Karma

SET 8300 SET 8300LAV SET 8302 SET 8302LAV SET 8302PL

Radiomicrofoni Wireless microphones

• OTROS DIOMAS •
  • OUTRAS LINGUAS •

MANUALE Instructions

When you open the package check that product is in good condition and that all the parts are present. Immediately notify the seller if any part is damaged or missing.

CE

Hereby, KARMA ITALIANA SRL declares that the radio equipment type Wireless Microphone SET 830X serie is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.karmaitaliana.it.

Karma Italiana Srl

WARNING: In the countries indicated in the below chart the operating frequencies of this product might be not authorized, be subject to local restrictions or limitations of use, require a general authorization or an individual license for use. Please contact your telecommunications authority for detailed information about authorized frequencies and ERP power levels in your country or your region for wireless microphones.

AT	BE	BG	CH	CY	CZ	DE
DK	EE	EL	ES	FI	FR	HR
HU	IE	IS	IT	LI	LT	LU
LV	MT	NL	NO	PL	PT	RO
SE	SI	SK	TR	UK(NI)

Simple line drawing of a plug connected to a cable with a connector (no text or symbols)

7. PRESA XLR

The product you have purchased is the result of careful planning by specialized engineers. High quality materials were used for its construction, to ensure its functioning over time.

The product is manufactured in compliance with the strict regulations imposed by the European Union, a guarantee of reliability and safety.

Please read this manual carefully before starting using the device in order to take advantage of its full potential.

Hoping that you will be satisfied of your purchase, we thank you again for your trust in our brand and we invite you to visit our website www.karmaitaliana.it where you will find the whole range of our products, along with useful information and updates.

This manual is referred to the models with 1 or 2 microphones of series SET 830X and their versions.

CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

• Read and follow strictly the instructions contained in this manual.
• Keep this manual for future reference and include it if you give the product to another user.
• Do not open or take apart the device and don't make changes to it.
  • The installation of the product must be carried out exclusively by skilled persons.
  In case of wrong installation or connections, the manufacturer doesn't take any responsibility for damages to people or objects.
• Before making any connection with other devices, check that all the fixtures are turned off and disconnected from the power source.
• The product is not suitable for outdoor use. To avoid the risk of shortcircuits don't expose it to high temperatures (above 40°), rain or humidity.
  • Do not allow flammable liquid, water or metal objects to enter the product.
• Don't touch the product with wet hands.
• Do not place any recipients filled with liquids, such as vases, on top of or directly next to the appliance.
  • Install the product in a stable and ventilated position, far from heat sources and don't obstruct the air vents.
• Use the fixture, its controls and the accessories with due accuracy, avoiding falls, vibrations or impacts.
• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the product immediately. Never try to repair it by yourself, but contact the authorized technical service center. Repairs carried out by unskilled persons could lead to serious damages both to the fixture and to people.
  • Do not turn the product on and off at short intervals, it may reduce the life of the device.
• Disconnect the unit from power when it is not used.
• Do not cut, kink, otherwise damage nor modify the power adaptor's cable and periodically check that it is in good condition.
• Do not leave the batteries inside the transmitters if you do not use them for a long time, to avoid acid leakage which could damage the contacts.
  • Wait for the product to cool before cleaning or maintenance.
• To clean the product, use only a dry or slightly damp cloth, avoiding solvents or detergents of any kind.
  • If the product is used in the presence of children they must be supervised.

This symbol alerts you of the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions, in the manual or in the documentation accompanying the product

This symbol indicates a risk of electric shock in case of wrong use or alteration of the product.

The CE mark indicates that this product complies with the applicable European directives and their related standards. Compliance documentation in complete form is available at the company Karma Italiana Srl

Directive 2012/19/UE regarding electric and electronic equipment waste (WEEE).

The symbol of the crossed-out dustbin indicates that the product at the end of its life must be collected separately from other waste. The user must, therefore, confer the fixture complete with all the essential components to an authorized disposal center for collection of electronic and electrical waste, or return it to the dealer when buying new equipment of equivalent type, at a rate of one to one, or one to zero if external dimension is less than 25cm. Appropriate separate collection to send the decommissioned equipment to recycling, treatment and environmentally compatible disposal helps to prevent negative impact on the environment and human health and promotes recycling of the materials making up the product. In Italy illegal dumping of the product by the user entails the application of administrative sanctions pursuant to Legislative Decree n. 49 (14/03/2014).

This device is powered by batteries subject to European Directive 2013/56/EU, which cannot be disposed of with normal domestic waste. Find out about the local regulations regarding the separate collection of batteries: a correct disposal allows to avoid negative consequences for environment and health

WARRANTY CONDITIONS

The product is covered by warranty according to current national and European regulations.

For detailed warranty conditions and RMA requests please refer to our website: www.karmaitaliana.it.

• The warranty covers manufacturing defects and faults occurred in the first 2 years from the date of purchase. In case of purchase with invoice, the warranty is limited to 1 year.
  • Damages caused by negligence or wrong use of the device are not covered by warranty.
  • The warranty is no longer effective if the item is modified or disassembled by not authorized people.
  • This warranty doesn't necessarily envisage the product's replacement.
• External components, batteries, knobs, switches and any removable or subject to wear and tear parts are excluded from warranty.
• Shipment for the return of faulty items is at expense and risk of the owner.
• For all intents and porpuses the warranty is effective only upon exhibition of the invoice or of the purchase receipt.
• If you send the product for repair, it must be shipped with complete original packaging: we therefore recommend to save it.

We also suggest to register your product on our website www.karmaitaliana.it, after signing in to access the reserved area. In this way you will have the possibility to keep track of the warranty validity and to receive updates on our items.

Front and back panel

(SET 8300 - SET 8300LAV)

Front and back panel

(SET 8302 - SET 8302LAV - SET 8302PL)

1. ON/OFF BUTTON

To turn on/off the fixture.

2. VOL / VOL A

Use it to adjust the volume of single microphone (SET 8300 series) or of the first microphone (SET 8302 series).

3. VOL B

Use it to adjust the volume of the second microphone (only on SET 8302 series).

4. DISPLAY

It shows information on current functions, such as operating frequency, channel, RF signal level, audio signal level etc..

5. ANTENNAS

Point them upwards for best signal reception.

6. POWER SOCKET

Connect the included power adaptor to this Type-C socket.

Simple line drawing of a plug connected to a cable with a connector (no text or symbols)

7. XLR SOCKET

It's the wireless microphone balanced output, which can be connected to mixers or amplifiers using a cable with XLR connectors.

8. 6,3 mm SOCKET

It's the wireless microphone's unbalanced output, which can be connected to mixers or amplifiers by means of a cable with 6.3mm mono connectors. In the dual version (SET 8302 series) the mixed signal of the two transmitters will be available on this output.

SOME SUGGESTIONS

Avoid using the wireless microphone near possible sources of radio interference such as transmitting antennas or high voltage cables.

Always check the charge status of the transmitters' batteries. A bad reception is often due to the batteries close to discharge.

Avoid placing the microphone near speakers or loudspeakers as it could trigger annoying whistling (larsen effect).

If possible avoid using the wireless microphones in environments with thick walls between the transmitter and the receiver. In open space wireless microphones are able to operate at considerable distances.

In case of signal dropouts try to move the microphone even just a few centimetres.

Your new wireless microphone is endowed with several channels that can be changed to avoid local interferences. If you need to use more than one SET (2 microphones) at the same time, it will be necessary to carry out a particular operation, to lock the frequency of each microphone on the related base, in order to use several microphones set on different channels. This will prevent the frequencies from changing when the microphones are turned off and turned on again.

Procedure:

• Make sure that base and microphones are off.
• Turn on the microphone by pressing the power (B or H) and frequency change (E or K) buttons together until the display flashes.
• Turn on the base and wait around 4 seconds.
• Press once the frequency change button (E or K). The microphone's display will stop flashing and the same frequency will soon after appear on the base.
• Repeat the procedure for the second microphone and for the other sets.

Handheld Microphone

Bodypack with Headset

• Before using the handheld microphone unscrew the cover C and insert the batteries.
• If you use a bodypack open the cover (J) and insert the batteries in the compartment.
• Each transmitter can be connected only to its own receiver. The transmitter and its receiver base must have the same frequency to work together.
• After turning on the receiver base, press the (B) button to turn on the transmitter. The display (A) will show main information.
- You can choose and set one of the 48 available frequencies. To do this remove the handheld mic's (C) or the bodypack's battery cover (J) and press the button (E). At each click the frequency will be changed also on the receiver base. In case of interferences try to change the operating frequency.
- In the version with dual handheld mic, you can distinguish the microphones from the colour of the cap on the bottom of the battery cover (D).
- In the bodypack version before use you have to connect the headset microphone (L) to the transmitter via the (G) socket. During use take care that the antenna (F) is lifted for best transmission.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

	SET 8300	SET 8302
Power supply	5V --- via power adaptor	5V --- via power adaptor
Power adaptor	Input 100-240V ~/50-60HzOutput 5V ---	Input 100-240V ~/50-60HzOutput 5V ---
Operating range	50 m	50 m
Channel	48	48
Frequency band	UHF	UHF
Frequency range	679,10 - 693,40 MHz	CH A: 679,10 - 693,40 MHzCH B: 663,10 - 678,10 MHz
Sensitivity	-96 dbm	-96 dbm
Frequency response	30 Hz - 20 Khz	30 Hz - 20 Khz
Receiver's output impedance	600 Ohms	600 Ohms
Transmitters' power supply	2 x AA 1,5V batteries (not included)	2 x AA 1,5V batteries (not included)
Receiver's dimensions	175 x 40 x 120 mm	175 x 40 x 120 mm
Weight	1,2 kg	1,3 kg

COMPOSITION

SET 8300	n°1 Receiver base WR 8300n°1 Handheld wireless microphone MW 8300
SET 8300LAV	n°1 Receiver base WR 8300n°1 Bodypack MW 8301 with headset
SET 8302	n°1 Receiver base WR 8302n°2 Handheld wireless microphones MW 8300
SET 8302LAV	n°1 Receiver base WR 8302n°2 Bodypacks MW 8301 with headset
SET 8302PL	n°1 Receiver base WR 8302n°1 Handheld wireless microphone MW 8300n°1 Bodypack MW 8301 with headset

The manufacturer, in order to improve its products, reserves the right to modify their characteristics whether technical or aesthetic, at any time and without notice.

KARMA

Prodotto da/ produced by:

KARMA ITALIANA SRL

Via Gozzano 38 bis

21052, Busto Arsizio (VA) - Italy

Ver. 24.2

Made in China