Holding the handheld transmitter
If you cover the antenna of the handheld transmitter during transmission, the transmission range will be considerably reduced. If you cover the microphone head during transmission, this will change the pick-up pattern of the microphone and consequently the sound.
- Only hold the handheld transmitter by its body.
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Hold the handheld transmitter approx. 5 to 10 cm in front of your mouth.

The MMD 835-1 microphone head has a cardioid pick-up pattern:
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You can speak into the sound inlet basket from directly above or from slightly off-axis.

