RWM-200 L2: How to Connect to a Mixer

Introduction

This article explains how to connect your Rockville RWM-200 L2 wireless microphone system to a mixer or powered speaker. You have two connection options depending on whether you want a simple single-channel setup or independent control over each microphone. The steps are simple and easy to follow, even for those with no technical experience.

Requirements:

• Rockville RWM-200 L2 wireless microphone system (receiver and body packs already synced)
• A mixer or powered speaker
• One 1/4-inch cable (for the mix output option), OR two XLR cables (for the balanced output option)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Option 1: Mix Output (Single Channel Setup)

This option sends the combined signal from both body packs (Mic A and Mic B) into one channel on your mixer. This is ideal when you want a simpler setup and do not need to adjust each microphone independently.

1. Locate the Mix Output (1/4-inch jack) on the back of the receiver.
2. Connect one end of a 1/4-inch cable to the Mix Output.
3. Connect the other end to a single channel on your mixer.

With this setup, both microphone signals are summed together and sent to one mixer channel, saving space on your mixer.

Option 2: Balanced Outputs (Individual Channel Setup)

This option sends each body pack's signal to its own channel on the mixer, giving you complete independent control over both microphones.

1. Locate the Balanced A and Balanced B XLR outputs on the back of the receiver.
2. Plug the female end of one XLR cable into the Balanced A output.
3. Plug the female end of the second XLR cable into the Balanced B output.
4. Connect the other end of the Balanced A cable into one channel on your mixer (e.g., Channel 1).
5. Connect the other end of the Balanced B cable into a separate channel on your mixer (e.g., Channel 2).

Keep track of which output goes to which channel so you know which knob controls which microphone.

Raising the Volume Levels

After connecting using either option, follow these steps to ensure audio comes through:

1. Raise the volume knobs on the front of the receiver for Channel A and Channel B.
2. Check each body pack and make sure its volume is turned up.
3. Raise the channel levels on your mixer for the channels you connected to.
4. Raise the main mix knob on your mixer so audio reaches the speakers.

Connecting to a Powered Speaker

If you are connecting the RWM-200 L2 to a powered speaker instead of a mixer, follow the same steps outlined above. Use either the Mix Output or the Balanced Outputs on the receiver and connect directly to the input(s) on your powered speaker.

Troubleshooting and FAQs

Q: I connected the receiver to my mixer but hear no sound.

A: Check the following:

• Make sure the volume knobs on the front of the receiver (Channel A and Channel B) are turned up.
• Confirm the volume on each body pack is turned up.
• Verify the channel levels on your mixer are raised.
• Make sure the main mix knob on your mixer is raised.

Q: Should I use the Mix Output or the Balanced Outputs?

A: Use the Mix Output if you want a quick, simple setup with both microphones on one channel. Use the Balanced Outputs if you need to adjust each microphone's volume, EQ, or effects independently on separate mixer channels.

Q: Can I use a 1/4-inch cable instead of XLR for the Balanced Outputs?

A: The Balanced A and Balanced B outputs are XLR connections. Use XLR cables for these outputs to maintain a balanced signal and reduce noise.

Q: I only hear one microphone coming through.

A: If using the Balanced Outputs, make sure both XLR cables are connected and both mixer channels have their levels raised. If using the Mix Output, check that both body packs are powered on, synced, and have their volume turned up.

Conclusion

Connecting your RWM-200 L2 to a mixer takes just a cable or two and a few volume adjustments. Use the Mix Output for a simple single-channel setup, or the Balanced A and B outputs when you need independent control over each microphone. The same connection methods work with powered speakers.