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Oval Window Audio’s Microloop III is a compact, high quality induction loop assistive listening system suitable for use at home as well as in classrooms, small meeting rooms and automobiles (with optional car kit). Its small size and light weight also make it the ideal portable small area loop system.

The Microloop III is compatible with all telecoil equipped hearing aids, cochlear implants and induction loop receivers.

Your Microloop III system contains the following components:

Microloop III Basic:

• Loop amplifier
• 15 volt 1 Amp DC power supply
• 100 foot spool of 20 gauge loop wire
• Stereo patch cord for connecting to line output of TV and other equipment
• 10 self-adhesive loop wire clip

• Plug-in clip-on microphones w/10’ cord.
• Plug-in table top microphones w/6' cord.
• Conference table microphones.
• Carrying case & shoulder bag.
• Loop pad.
• Car kit (cigarette lighter power cord, loop wire, clips).
• Microphone extension cord(s).
• Induction loop receiver(s)

• UHF clip-on wireless microphone transmitter
• UHF hand held wireless microphone transmitter
• Wireless microphone receiver
• AC adapter (labeled "Gemini")
• Patch cord for connecting wireless microphone receiver output to Microloop MIC input
  

• UHF clip-on wireless microphone transmitter
  
UHF hand held wireless microphone transmitter

Front:
ON/OFF LIGHT: continuous green light when power is on; flashing indicates overload

VOLUME: turns unit on and adjusts output of loop wire

TONE: increases high frequency (“treble”) sounds

Rear:
MIC 1 & MIC 2: accept corded Microloop clip-on and wireless microphone systems

LINE INPUTS: connect to the LINE OUT of external equipment (e.g. radio, TV)

LOOP CONNECTIONS: accept each end of the supplied loop wire or loop pad

12-15V DC 1A: accepts the power supply provided with the system

Telephone outputs may be connected to the Microloop III MIC input by using adapter and/or patch cord available from the telephone manufacturer or electronics store.

2.  In order to maintain proper signal strength and signal uniformity, the height of the loop should not exceed 10 feet off the floor, and the loop perimeter should not exceed the 100 feet of wire supplied with the system.

3. The loop wire must completely encircle the listening area.

4. The loop wire must not be cut. If there is extra wire remaining, it may be left on the spool and tucked away. If half or more of the wire is not needed, run the wire a second or third time around the listening area. This will optimize the electrical load on the system while boosting the signal.

5. If the full 100 feet of loop wire is needed to encircle the area, lead-in wire may be added to connect back to the loop amplifier. 18 or 20 gauge lamp cord or loudspeaker wire is recommended.

7. The loop wire must not be run in continuous contact with metal, either directly above or below the loop wire. Loop wires may cross metal furnishings or ceiling and wall framework/studs. At least 70% of the total loop wire must be free of metal obstructions.

9. A loop system will transmit signals that spill outside the looped listening area. At least twice the length of the longest side of the loop should be allowed between looped areas on the same floor. Loop systems on different floor levels should be separated by at least one-half the length of the longest side of the loop wire.

11. Avoid running loop wire in close proximity and parallel to telephone lines, microphone cords and video feeds. Maintain a distance of at least 12".

13. The microphone supplied with the Microloop III is very sensitive and may be held or clipped onto the speaker. For small meetings, the microphones may be placed flat on a tabletop, centered 3 to 5 feet from those speaking.

Installation:

2. Insert microphone plug(s) into either of the two microphone jacks labeled “MIC 1” and “MIC 2” at the rear of the amplifier, and then clip onto clothing of speaker(s), not more than 6 inches from the mouth.

3. For conferencing, one or two microphones may be placed flat on the meeting table, positioned 3 to 5 feet from the speakers.

4. For radio or TV listening, connect the supplied patch cord from the LINE OUTPUT of the external equipment (e.g. TV, satellite receiver, cable box, stereo system or personal audio device) to the LINE INPUTS of the Microloop III amplifier. If analog audio outputs are not available, please contact Oval Window Audio to learn about the Digital to Analog Converter. Alternatively, if the equipment does not have audio line outputs, place the Microloop microphone close to the loudspeaker using the supplied Velcro pads.

5. Connect one bare wire end of the loop wire spool to one of the LOOP CONNECTIONS at the rear of the amplifier by pushing in the terminal and inserting the bare wire end. Do not release the push terminal onto the wire insulation. It doesn't matter which terminal (red/black) is used.

6. Spool out the wire required to encircle the listening area and return with the remaining wire to the amplifier. Unused loop wire should be left on the spool. If a very small area is being looped (e.g. 50 feet or less), run additional turn(s) of wire around the listening area in the same direction as the first wire until all or most of the wire is used up.

7. Connect remaining bare end of wire to second terminal of LOOP CONNECTIONS at the rear of the Microloop III amplifier.

8. At the back of the Microloop III, maintain separation between the loop wires and the line input and/or microphone cords.

9. Rotate VOLUME control. ON/OFF green LED will illuminate.

Checking the System:

2. If ON/OFF green LED flashes indicating overload, decrease VOLUME control until the flashing stops. If flashing continues, check that the loop wire is not shorted

Wireless microphone systems (Microloop III FM, Microloop III Dual FM):

1. Connect the AC adapter (labeled "GEMINI") to the wireless microphone receiver and wall outlet.

3. Insert the supplied batteries into the wireless microphone transmitter.

5. The microphone transmitter's rechargeable option may be employed by ordering the required charge cord & NiMH batteries. For more detailed information on the wireless microphone system please refer to the separate enclosure.

Warranty:

All Oval Window Audio products are sold on a 30-day satisfaction guaranteed basis and with a 3-year warranty covering parts and labor.  Exceptions to this warranty include microphones, rechargeable batteries and ear/headphones which are guaranteed for 90 days.  Warranty will be voided for equipment that has been abused, altered or operated in a manner contrary to directions contained in the user manual.  A return authorization must be obtained for all equipment returns and servicing (please see information below).

Customer & Technical Support:

OVAL WINDOW AUDIO
33 Wildflower Court
Nederland, CO 80466 USA
Telephone: (303) 447-3607
info@ovalwindowaudio.com

MICROLOOP III Technical Specifications:

Inputs & Outputs:
Two microphone inputs: (3.5mm1/8" miniphone jacks), 1-100 millivolt sensitivity, 600 Ohm, 6 volt phantom powered for Oval Window Audio electric microphone(s). Note: the sensitive omni-directional microphones available for the Microloop can function as conference table microphones by setting them flat on table surface, positioned 3-5 feet from speakers, or TM-1 microphones may be used (click here for information).

Line level input (RCA phono jacks): 150 millivolt to 10 volts RMS, 600-10K Ohms (Automatic input gain control maintains consistent signal levels).

Loop wire push terminal connector output: 2.6 amps @ 1kHz into 1 Ohm

Wireless microphone/s (Microloop III FM/Microloop III Dual FM):
Choice of clip-on or handheld UHF band wireless microphone systems with 150 foot range, includes patch cord for interfacing with Microloop amplifier. Rechargeable options are available.

Controls:
Volume control sets maximum output of the loop amplifier.
Tone control acts as treble boost, maximum +10 dB @ 10 kHz.

Field strength:
100 milliamperes/meter average w/ peaks of 400 milliamperes/meter measured 39" above the center of the supplied 100 foot loop as per IEC 118-4: 2006 specifications.

Microloop loop wire:
100 foot 20 gauge (1/16" O.D.) stranded single conductor on small spool (choice of black or white). A boosting of the signal strength can be achieved by increasing the number of turns of the loop wire. The 100 foot perimeter limit should not be exceeded, and the maximum number of turns should not exceed three. In order to maintain optimum electrical match, the loop wire must not be cut.

Power supply:
Switching supply: input: 100-240V AC, 47-63 Hz; output: 15 V DC 1000 milliamperes wall adapter w/ 2.1mm jack. The Microloop may also be used in vehicles with the optional cigarette lighter cord.

Frequency response:
In accordance with IEC 118-4 frequency response 100 Hz-5 kHz +/-3dB

Dimensions & weight:
Amplifier: 5.75" W x 3 "D x 1.6" H (suitable for 1/3 rack mount installations)
Carrying case: 9" W x 6" D x 6" H (Microloop III), 15" W x 7" D x 7" H (Microloop III FM/Dual FM)
Microloop III: 3 pounds; Microloop III FM: 4 pounds; Microloop III Dual FM: 5 pounds

Microloop III accessories include:
Car kit (cigarette lighter power cord, loop wire, self-adhesive loop wire clips), additional microphones (omnidirectional, directional, head worn, conference and wireless), digital to analog converter, 10 & 25-foot microphone extension cords, Y cords for connecting additional microphones, and rechargeable battery options for wireless microphones