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Acoustic Feedback and how to avoid it
Acoustic feedback will occur when the microphone picks up audio from the loudspeaker and transmits it back into the amplifier. A "loop" of sound occurs which builds in intensity to a piercing scream.
This is usually due to the volume being too high or the microphone too near to the equipment - and the scream won't stop until you physically break the loop of sound!

Avoiding / stopping Feedback
Make sure the microphone is switched off before switching the system on.
Ensure that the MICROPHONE (INPUT) VOLUME is turned down to its lowest position.
Switch on the microphone.
Gradually turn up the MICROPHONE (INPUT) VOLUME until feedback just starts to occur (you should hear a whine noise) and then turn the volume down a little until you can no longer hear the whining noise.
You might have to experiment with the volume control to get optimum results.
Note: Lapel microphones are designed primarily for studio use and are likely to suffer from feedback problems if used in a public address (PA) type environment.

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