WLS 8060 MAX
Wireless Loudspeaker System
Bedienungsanleitung
User Instructions
WLS 8060 ”MAX”
1 CB 6060 carrying case
2 receiving antennas
1 AC adapter
1. Introduction
The WLS 8060 ”MAX” is a high quality powered loudspeaker for
a wide range of applications. It allows you to set up a mobile or
fixed sound system quickly and easily. This professional design is
easy to use even if you are not familiar with the intricacies of
sound reinforcement. A clear control layout and rugged case
make the WLS 8060 ”MAX” a user-friendly tool for every sound
system application.
Please check that the package contains all components of the
system you ordered. If anything is missing, please contact your
AKG dealer immediately.
4. Description
4.1. General
2. Safety
The WLS 8060 is a powered loudspeakder with an rms power of
40 W. A built-in mixer with 2-band equalizer lets you connect a
CD player or similar audio source, one wired microphone, and
the supplied wireless microphone for simultaneous operation.
The integrated WMS 80 Series receiver provides highly reliable
reception and excellent sound quality. The supplied handheld
transmitter with microphone element or bodypack transmitter
makes the WLS 8060 ”MAX” a complete sound system for wired
or wireless operation.
2.1. Precautions
1. This device has been manufactured and tested in accordance
with the German VDE safety guidelines for electronic equip-
ment. It has left the factory in perfectly safe condition. In order
to maintain safety and avoid risks of damage or injury, take
the usual precautions and follow all safety instructions in the
manual.
2. This device conforms to the German Class 1 safety standards.
When properly installed, all exposed metal parts are perma-
nently connected to safety ground. For safety reasons,
connect the equipment to a standard three-pin outlet with pro-
tective ground only. Never open the safety ground con-
nection.
For mains independent operation, the WLS 8060 features a built-
in high quality, leakproof lead gel rechargeable battery that con-
forms to the strict standards of the German Association of Casualty
Insurers.
The battery features much lower self-discharge and a better
capacity/volume ratio than nickel-cadmium batteries and has no
memory effect. Its capacity is 7.2 Ah.
3. This device conforms to the EMC legislation currently in force
as certified by the CE mark on the device.
4.2. Optional Accessories
WLS 8060:
4. This device contains no user serviceable parts. To reduce the
risk of fire or electric shock, do not open the device and refer
servicing to qualified personnel.
RP 6060 rain cover
CB 6060 carrying case
STWLS stand
5. Make sure to dispose of used batteries conforming to local
waste disposal rules. Never throw batteries into the fire (risk
of explosion).
HT 80:
D 3700 WL1, D 3800 WL1, C 5900 WL1, C 535 WL1
microphone elements
W 880 foam windscreen for D 880 WL1
W 3001 foam windscreen for D 3700 WL1, D 3800 WL1,
C 5900 WL1
2.2. Potential Risks
If the equipment
W 23 foam windscreen for C 535 WL1
PT 80:
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is visibly damaged;
contains loose parts;
does not operate correctly;
has been stored under adverse conditions (e.g., outdoors or
in a damp room) for extended periods of time; or
was exposed to high transportation stress (e.g., due to in-
adequate packaging),
C 417 L, C 419 L, C 420 L, CK 77 L microphones
MKG/L guitar cable for electric guitar or bass, or portable key-
boards
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CB 60 carrying case
4.3. Controls
operating the equipment may be unsafe. Switch power to the
equipment off and mark the equipment.
Make sure the equipment cannot be connected to power or
switched on unintentionally by third persons.
All controls, inputs, and outputs of the WLS 8060 are located on
the loudspeaker enclosure rear panel. Refer to fig. 1 on the next
page.
A sturdy carrying handle is integrated in the rear panel of the
enclosure.
3. Unpacking
Your WLS 8060 ”MAX” comprises the following components:
1 WLS 8060 powered loudspeaker
1 HT 80 handheld transmitter with D 880 WL1
microphone element or PT 80 bodypack trans-
mitter (without microphone)
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15
15
7
9
1
10
11
6
7
12
5
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13
3
4
8
2
Abb. 1: Bedienelemente WLS 8060
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WLS 8060 ”MAX”
11.SQUELCH
1. RECHARGE BATTERY
DC input jack for charging the integrated battery or operating
the WLS 8060 on AC power using the supplied AC adapter.
This recessed rotary control sets the threshold of the squelch
circuit integrated in the receiver for suppressing unwanted
noise. (For details refer to section 6.1.5. Receiver.)
2. Charging LED
This yellow LED will light constantly while the battery is being
charged and will start flashing as soon as the battery is fully
charged.
WIRELESS MIC
12.VOLUME
This rotary potentiometer sets the loudness volume of the wire-
less microphone.
3. POWER switch
Switches power to the WLS 8060 audio section and ampli-
EQ
fier ON and OFF but does not affect the charging circuit.
The effective two-band equalizer is located in the signal path
immediately ahead of the power amplifier and therefore acts on
both the two microphone inputs and the LINE input.
4. STATUS LED
The STATUS LED will light green to indicate the unit is ON and
the battery adequately charged. It will change to red when
the battery is down.
13.BASS
Rotary control for cutting or boosting the low frequencies.
MUSIC
14.TREBLE
5. LINE INPUT L/R
Rotary control for cutting or boosting the high frequencies.
These two RCA jacks allow you to connect a CD player, cas-
sette recorder, or other line level source to your WLS 8060
using a stereo RCA cable (not supplied). The stereo input sig-
nal is internally summed to mono.
Antenna Sockets (15)
Two BNC sockets for connecting the supplied receiving
antennas.
Input sensitivity is 100 mV into 10 kΩ for nominal level.
5. Setting Up
5.1. Operating Environment
6. VOLUME
This rotary potentiometer sets the loudness volume of the
1. Acceptable ambient temperature during operation ranges
from -5°C to +40°C.
audio source connected to the LINE INPUT L/R jacks (5).
2. Acceptable temperature during storage or shipping ranges
from -15°C to +40°C.
3. If condensation has formed on the equipment or the rear
panel during shipping or storage, allow the unit to acclimate
for 2 hours before powering up.
4. The loudspeaker has been designed for use in a dry environ-
ment with air of normal relative humidity and dust concentra-
tion. Never expose the unit to aggressive chemical liquids or
vapors.
7. LINE OUT L/R
These two RCA jacks allow you to connect either a recorder
or another WLS 8060 to your unit using a stereo RCA cable
(not supplied).
The two jacks are internally paralleled and carry the output
signal of the built-in mixer with all the volume and EQ settings
you made. The output voltage at nominal level is 0.5 V into
200 Ω source impedance.
5. You can position the unit at any angle. Make sure, though, to
provide at least 2 inches of free air space behind the rear
panel for adequate ventilation.
6. Do not expose the WLS 8060 to temperatures below -15°C
as this would cause the acid contained in the battery to freeze
and damage the battery.
WIRED MIC
8. INPUT
This balanced female XLR connector allows you to connect a
wired microphone (optional) via a standard microphone
cable with a male XLR connector (optional). Since the micro-
phone INPUT provides 12 V phantom power you can
connect both dynamic and electret or condenser micro-
phones.
5.2. Audio Connections
1. Set all VOLUME controls (6), (9), and (12) to zero.
2. Connect the desired audio source (e.g., cassette player, CD
player) to the LINE INPUT jacks (5) using a stereo RCA cable.
3. Use a commercial XLR cable to connect your wired micro-
phone to the INPUT connector (8).
4. If you want to record your performance or presentation,
connect a (cassette, DAT, tape, or other) recorder to the
LINE OUT jacks (7) using a stereo RCA cable.
Input sensitivy for nominal level is 2 mV into 1 kΩ.
Pin 1 is ground, pin 2 ”hot” (inphase), pin 3 return.
9. VOLUME
This rotary potentiometer sets the loudness volume of the
microphone connected to the INPUT connector (8).
WIRELESS RECEIVER
10.CHANNEL
5. For consistent audience coverage, you can use another
WLS 8060. Connect the LINE OUT jacks (7) to the LINE IN
jacks (5) of the other WLS 8060 using a stereo RCA cable.
This recessed rotary switch selects the carrier frequency of the
built-in receiver for the supplied handheld or bodypack trans-
mitter.
5.3. Receiving Antennas
1. Plug the two supplied receiving antennas into the two rear
panel antenna sockets (15).
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2. Tighten the fixing nut on each antenna CW.
3. Point both antennas upward so that the two antennas will
form a ”V”.
the total discharge threshold. If this happens, recharge the battery
immediately.
If you cover the WLS 8060 with the optional RP 6060 rain
cover point the antennas straight down.
5.5. Powering Up (AC Operation)
The WLS 8060 has been designed for an AC voltage of
230 V/50 Hz. Custom versions with an adapter for other AC
voltages are available on request.
5.4. Powering Up (Battery Operation)
The WLS 8060 has been designed primarily for battery
operation.
1. Plug the DC cable on the supplied AC adapter into the
RECHARGE BATTERY jack (1) on the WLS 8060 rear panel
(see fig. 1).
2. Check that the AC mains voltage stated on the
supplied AC adapter is identical to the AC mains
voltage available where you will use your
WLS 8060. Using the AC adapter with a different AC volt-
age may cause irreparable damage to the unit.
3. Connect the AC cable on the AC adapter to a convenient
power outlet.
Before first operating the WLS 8060 or if the unit has not
been connected to AC power for more than a year, charge the
battery for 18 hours.
1. Plug the DC cable on the supplied AC adapter into the
RECHARGE BATTERY jack (1) on the WLS 8060 rear panel
(see fig. 1).
2. Check that the AC mains voltage stated on the
supplied AC adapter is identical to the AC mains
voltage available where you will use your
WLS 8060. Using the AC adapter with a different AC volt-
age may cause irreparable damage to the unit.
3. Connect the AC cable on the AC adapter to a convenient
power outlet. Do not use switched outlets!
Important: In case the AC plug needs to be replaced with a
different type, note that this job may only be performed by a
qualified technician.
4. To power up the WLS 8060 set the POWER switch (3) to
Charging will start automatically and the yellow Charging
LED (2) will light constantly.
ON.
The STATUS LED (4) next to the POWER switch (3) will illumi-
nate green.
When the yellow Charging LED (2) starts flashing the battery
is fully charged and the WLS 8060 is ready to operate.
4. Unplug the DC cable of the AC adapter from the RECHARGE
BATTERY jack (1).
5. To power up the WLS 8060 set the POWER switch (3) to
ON.
Note: During AC operation, the charging circuit of the WLS 8060
will automatically switch to trickle charge mode. This means
that the battery will be automatically recharged during oper-
ation. This also means you can continue operating the
WLS 8060 on AC power even if the battery is completely
down.
The STATUS LED (4) next to the POWER switch (3) will illumi-
nate green.
If the STATUS LED (4) lights red the battery is down. The elec-
tronic circuitry and the loudspeakers will switch off auto-
matically. Recharge the battery as per steps 1 through 4.
Note: In the event of a power failure, the WLS 8060 will auto-
matically switch to battery operation with no interruption.
Therefore you can not switch the WLS 8060 on and off by
means of an external power switch or safety cut-out.
Note: Depending on the load, battery operating time will be 10
to 14 hours.
Since the battery has no memory effect, you will not need to
discharge it fully before charging. Therefore, you can start
charging at any time irrespective of the battery’s residual
capacity.
6. Operating Notes
6.1. Wireless Microphone
In order to prevent unnecessary noise, tune the transmitter and
receiver to the same carrier frequency prior to powering up
and inserting batteries.
Important: Lead batteries should not be stored for extended
periods of time in entirely or partially discharged condition.
We therefore recommend to recharge the battery immediately
after use.
6.1.1. WLS 8060 Placement
Reflections off metal parts, walls, ceilings, etc. or the shadow
effects of musicians or other people may weaken or cancel the
direct transmitter signal.
In order to make sure the WLS 8060 is always ready to
operate, it is best to leave it connected to AC power when-
ever you do not use it.
For best results, place the WLS 8060 as follows:
5.4.1. Total Discharge Protection Circuit
1. Place the WLS 8060 near the performance area (stage). Make
sure, though, that the transmitter will never get any closer to the
receiver than 10 ft (3 m). Optimum separation is 16 ft. (5 m).
2. There should always be a direct line of sight between the
transmitter and receiver.
Discharging a battery totally may cause extensive damage. We
therefore provided the electronic circuitry of the WLS 8060 with
an intelligent protection circuit that effectively prevents the battery
from being totally discharged. The protection circuit automatically
isolates the entire WLS 8060 electronics from the battery and
switches the loudspeakers off before battery capacity approaches
3. Place the WLS 8060 at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) away from any big
metal objects, walls, scaffolding, ceilings, etc.
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CHANNEL
GAIN
LED
3a
3d
3m
-
LED
+
3f
PWR
GAIN
+
-
3h
Fig. 2: Opening the handheld transmitter
6.1.2. Selecting the Carrier Frequency
Fig. 3: Bodypack transmitter
dead within about 90 minutes. Replace the batteries with
new ones as soon as possible.
If the status LED fails to illuminate the batteries are dead. Insert
new batteries.
1. Handheld Transmitter: Unscrew the battery compart-
ment cover and the color code ring CCW.
Bodypack transmitter: Referring to fig. 3, open the bat-
tery compartment (3h).
6. Handheld transmitter: Slide the supplied adjustable
protective ring onto the shaft and screw the battery compart-
ment cover back on. You can rotate the protective ring so that
only the desired control will be accessible and all others
covered.
All controls are now accessible.
2. Use a small screwdriver to set the CHANNEL selector on the
handheld transmitter or on the bodypack transmitter (3f) to the
desired channel.
3. Set the CHANNEL selector (10) on the WLS 8060 to the
same channel as the transmitter.
Bodypack transmitter: Replace the battery compart-
ment cover.
6.1.4. Using the Transmitter
Handheld Transmitter
Important Note: If you set the CHANNEL selector on the trans-
mitter to ”0”, the status LED on the transmitter will start flashing.
This means that no signal is being transmitted.
1. Hold the microphone perpendicularly and so that its front
grille will be about 1 to 2 inches (2 to 5 cm) away from your
mouth.
6.1.3. Powering Up the Transmitter
1. Open the battery compartment referring to fig. 2 for the hand-
held transmitter and fig. 3 for the bodypack transmitter.
Make sure that the end of the ribbon fixed inside the battery
compartment of the handheld transmitter will stick out of the
battery compartment. (The ribbon is needed for removing the
batteries.)
2. Talk across and slightly above the microphone front grille. This
is the best way to avoid pop noises (overemphasis of plosive
sounds such as ”p” and ”t”).
3. When talking outdoors, we recommend to slip an external
windscreen onto the microphone (see section 4.2. Optional
Accessories).
2. Insert the supplied batteries into the battery compartment con-
forming to the polarity marks.
4. Never cover the antenna with your hand. This would weaken
the transmittee signal.
The transmitter will not function with the batteries inserted
incorrectly.
Bodypack Transmitter
3. Powering up the handheld transmitter: Set the
PWR switch to ”I”.
4. Powering up the bodypack transmitter: Connect
your microphone - or instrument with MKG/L guitar cable
(optional) - to the mini XLR socket (3d).
For instructions on how to use the microphone, refer to the manual
for your microphone.
Setting Gain
The procedure for setting gain is the same for the handheld and
bodypack transmitters. Refer to figs. 2 and 3 above.
Rotate the security cover (3m) CW to uncover the switches
and set the POWER switch (3a) to “I”.
5. Handheld and bodypack transmitters: The status
LED will flash momentarily. If the batteries are in good con-
dition, the status LED will continue glowing dimly.
When the status LED illuminates brightly the batteries will be
1. Using a small screwdriver, set the GAIN control so that the
red status LED on the transmitter will only flash on the loudest
signal peaks.
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2. The red status LED on the transmitter lighting brightly means
the transmitter is overloaded. Turn the GAIN control on the
transmitter CCW to the point that the status LEDs will only flash
occasionally.
1. Make sure never to point the microphone element directly at
the loudspeaker.
2. Hold the handheld transmitter by the shaft. Be sure not to
cover the microphone element with your hand.
3. Should the loudspeaker start whistling or howling all the same
turn the VOLUME control (9) or (12) down CCW to the point
that the feedback noise will stop.
MIC Switch
Both the handheld and bodypack transmitters provide a MIC
switch.
In order to mute the microphone, set the MIC switch to ”0”. Power
and carrier frequency remain ON, however. Thus, no noise will
become audible if you mute the microphone even if the SQUELCH
control (11) on the WLS 8060 is set to minimum (fully CCW).
6.3. Proximity Filter
When you talk into a microphone from a distance of less than two
inches (5 cm), the low frequencies will be strongly emphasized.
This so-called ”proximity effect” reduces intelligibility. The bass
boost is higher in dynamic microphones than in condenser types.
The WLS 8060 features a proximity filter that automatically com-
pensates for proximity effect and ensures clear, well balanced
speech reproduction even if you touch the microphone with your
lips.
6.1.5. Receiver
SQUELCH Control
The squelch circuit switches the receiver off if the received signal
is too weak, in order to suppress the related noise or the residual
noise of the receiver while the transmitter is off.
7. Cleaning
1. Set the SQUELCH control (11) to minimum before first switch-
ing the WLS 8060 on (see fig. 1).
2. If unwanted noise becomes audible, turn the SQUELCH con-
trol (11) CW just enough to suppress the noise.
You can clean the loudspeaker enclosure with a moistened cloth.
To clean the transmitter surfaces, use
moistened with methylated spirits or alcohol.
a
soft cloth
Important: Never set the squelch threshold higher than abso-
lutely necessary. The higher the squelch threshold, the lower
the sensitivity of the receiver and thus the usable range be-
tween transmitter and receiver.
VOLUME Control
Use the VOLUME control (12) to set the desired loudness volume
for the wireless microphone.
Important: In battery operation, whenever you do not use the
wireless microphone, set the VOLUME control (12) to zero
and the CHANNEL selector (10) to ”OFF” in order not to
discharge the battery prematurely.
6.1.6. Replacing Handheld Transmitter Microphone
Elements
You can replace the D 880 WL1 microphone element mounted on
the HT 80 handheld transmitter with any WMS 80 Series micro-
phone element (D 3700 WL1, D 3800 WL1, C 5900 WL1,
C 535 WL1):
1. Unscrew the microphone element CCW.
2. Screw the new microphone element CW onto the thread on
the transmitter.
All electrical connections will be made automatically.
6.1.7. Interference
Sometimes you can eliminate interference noise by shortening the
receiving antennas one segment at a time to the point that the
noise disappears.
If this does not help, set both the transmitter and receiver to a dif-
ferent carrier frequency using the CHANNEL selectors.
6.2. Feedback
When using your WLS 8060 with a wired or wireless micro-
phone, acoustic feedback may occur so the loudspeaker would
start whistling or howling. To prevent feedback,
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8. Specifications
WLS 8060
Amplifier power (rms/peak)
40 W/60 W
Drivers
Speaker type
1 x 8“ and 1 annular driver
2-way bass reflex
Crossover frequency
Sensitivity at 1W/1m
Max. sound pressure level
Audio frequency response
Projection angle (H x V)
Mixer inputs
4 kHz, 12/18 dB/octave
96 dB
125 dB
65 Hz to 20 kHz (-6dB)
80° x 80°
Wired microhpone: 1 kΩ balanced
Wireless microphone: internal, 10 kΩ
2 x LINE: 10 kΩ unbalanced
12 V
2 x LINE, +12 dB into 600 Ω for recording or second WLS 8060
Wired microphone input: 3-pin XLR
LINE inputs: RCA jacks (stereo summed to mono)
LINE outputs: RCA jacks
Phantom power
Outputs
Connectors
Antenna inputs: 2 x BNC
-75 to -70 dBm
Bass/treble
Squelch threshold
Equalizer
Processor functions
Automatic proximity filter
Limiter with autosubsonic filter
Approx. 240 x 500 x 270 mm (9.4 x 19.7 x 10.6 in.)
Approx. 7 kg (15 lbs.) inclusive of battery and receiver
230 VAC/24 VDC, 0.5 A
12 V, 7.2 Ah
Approx. 10 to 14 hours
HT 80 + D 880 WL1
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight
AC adapter/charger
Rechargeable battery
Battery life (speech/ music)
Transmitter
PT 80
Carrier frequencies
710.2 to 860.9 MHz
Modulation
FM
Audio bandwidth
Polar pattern
50 to 20,000 Hz
Hypercardioid
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Frequency stability
Rated deviation
10 ppm (-10°C to +50°C)
30 kHz (US1a, US1b: 7.5 kHz)
Distortion at 1 kHz
Compander
Signal/noise
<0.8%
<0.5%
Yes
50 dB(A) typical
Yes
Limiter
RF output
10 mW
Current consumption
Power requirement
Battery life
130 mA typical
145 mA
2 x 1.5 V AA size batteries
>10 hours
>8 hours
Input sensitivity
-95 dBm typical
350 mV/1 kHz
-
Audio input level for rated deviation
Input impedance
Condenser microphone power supply
Dimensions (W x D x H)
Net weight
1400 mV/1 kHz
220 kΩ
-
6 V/6.8 kΩ on pin 3
92 x 65 x 20 mm (3.6 x 2.6 x 0.8 in.)
76 g (2.7 oz.)
240 x 36 mm dia. (9.4 x 1.4 in.)
245 g (8.6 oz.)
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Notizen Notes
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