Catchbox Microphone power-on and battery replacement procedures

Catchbox wireless microphones enable participants to engage in discussion during classtime. This article explains how to open the padded packaging to access the microphone and its amplifier. The instructions describe units powered by both alkaline and rechargeable lithium batteries.

Catchbox power-on and battery replacement procedures

• 1 rechargeable lithium for the microphone transmitter and 1 AA alkaline for the amp.
• Rechargeable batteries and charging stations are variously located  at podiums, designated cabinets or in projection booths.

To power on a Catchbox or replace batteries

• Remove cylinder by rotating counter clockwise half a turn, then pull out cylinder 
• Peel back Velcro to access microphone 
• Toggle switch at the top of the microphone to turn on or off.  Green light ON, red OFF
• On/off switch for amp battery: If light is green, battery is good, if red, battery is almost dead
• To change rechargeable battery, carefully remove the mic transmitter
• Mic element is connected to the Catchbox 
• Replace cylinder and turn clockwise

Rooms equipped with Catchbox microphones that accommodate rechargeable batteries include:

ANGELL AUDS A,B,C & D

BSB 1060

CCCB 0420, 1420, 2420 & 3460

CHEM 1640

CHEM 1800

EH 1324

LORCH 140

MLB 1200, 1400, 1420

NQ 1255

SKB 2500

UMMA 061

USB 1230

USB 2260

WEIS 170

WEIS 182

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