BOYA PA-BY-XM6 Series Ultracompact 2.4GHz Dual Channel Wireless Microphone System User Manual

June 11, 2024
Boya

Ultracompact 2.4GHz
Dual-channel Wireless
Microphone System
BY-XM6-S1 BY-XM6-S2 BY-XM6-S3
BY-XM6-S4 BY-XM6-S5 BY-XM6-S6
User Manual 1F0300300502

General Introduction

BOYA BY-XM6 systems are incredibly lightweight, ultracompact and easy-to-use wireless microphone systems for up to 2 people.
The microphone delivers exceptional, broadcast-quality sound to DSLR, mirrorless and video cameras, smartphones, tablets, computers, etc.
It is ideal for content creation, vlogging, mobile journalism, and more.

Available Kits

Model In the box
BY-XM6-S1 1xBY-XM6TX 1xXBY-XM6 RX
BY-XM6-S2 2xBY-XM6TX 1xBY-XM6 RX
BY-XM6-S3 1xBY-XM6TX 1xXBY-XM6 RXD
BY-XM6-S4 2xBY-XM6TX 1xBY-XM6 RXD
BY-XM6-S5 1xBY-XM6TX 1XBY-XM6 RXU
BY-XM6-S6 2xBY-XM6TX 1xBY-XM6 RXU

Product Structure

Wireless Transmitter BY-XM6 TX

  1. OLED display
    – For more details, please refer to “OLED Display Operation Guide”.

  2. Belt clip

  3. Charging contacts

  4. Power/Mute button
    Function| Operation
    ---|---
    Power ON| Long press
    Power OFF
    Mute ON| Short press
    Mute OFF

  5. +/SET button
    Function| Operation
    ---|---
    +| On home screen, short press to adjust mic gain.
    On menu screen, short press to select different functions or values shown on the display.
    SET| On home screen, long press to enter the menu screen.
    On menu screen, long press to enter the displayed menu. Then, long press again to confirm your option.

  6. button
    • On home screen, short press to adjust mic gain.
    • On menu screen, short press to select different functions or values shown on the display;
    • long press to return to home screen.

  7. USB-C charging port (DC 5V)

  8. Built-in microphone

  9. MIC/LINE IN jack
    • It can be connected to the supplied 3.5mm lavalier microphone, or other 3.5mm TRS microphones or line-in devices.

  10. Antenna

Wireless Receiver BY-XM6 RX

  1. OLED display
    • For more details, please refer to “OLED Display Operation Guide”.

  2. Belt clip

  3. Charging contacts

  4. Power/Mute button
    Function| Operation
    ---|---
    Power ON| Long press
    Power OFF
    Mute ON| Short press
    Mute OFF

  5. +/SET button

  6. Function Operation
    + On home screen, short press to increase volume.

    On menu screen, short press to select different functions or values shown on the display.
    SET| On home screen, long press to enter the menu screen.
    On menu screen, long press to enter the displayed menu.
    Then, long press again to confirm your option.

  7. button
    • On home screen, short press to decrease volume.
    • On menu screen, short press to select different functions or values shown on the display;
    • long press to return to home screen.

  8. USB-C charging port (DC 5V)

  9. 3.5mm headphone output
    • Connect headphones for audio monitoring.

  10. LINE OUT jack
    • Connect the BY-XM6 RX to a smartphone, tablet, camera, recorder or mixer with the supplied output cables.

  11. Antenna

BY-XM6 RXD: Compact Receiver with Lightning Connector

  1. Lightning connector
    • It can be connected to an iOS Lightning device.

  2. Status indicator
    Status| Indicator
    ---|---
    Unpaired| Slowly flashing blue light
    Pairing| Quickly flashing blue light
    Paired Successfully| Solid blue light

  3. Pair button

  4. Mono/Stereo switch
    • The output mode can be toggled between mono and stereo. When in mono mode, the audio from the left and right channel will be mixed. When in stereo mode, the audio from the left and right channel will be separated to the left and right of the stereo output.

  5. 3.5mm headphone jack
    • Connect headphones for audio monitoring.

  6. Antenna

BY-XM6 RXU: Compact Receiver with USB-C Connector

  1. USB-C connector
    • It can be connected to an Android smartphone, tablet or other USB-C devices.

  2. Status indicator
    ** Status| Indicator**
    ---|---
    Unpaired| Slowly flashing blue light
    Pairing| Quickly flashing blue light
    Paired Successfully| Solid blue light

  3. Pair button

  4. Mono/Stereo switch
    • The output mode can be toggled between mono and stereo. When in mono mode, the audio from the left and right channel will be mixed. When in stereo mode, the audio from the left and right channel will be separated to the left and right of the stereo output.

  5. 3.5mm headphone jack
    • Connect headphones for audio monitoring.

  6. Antenna

OLED Display Operation Guide

Wireless Transmitter BY-XM6 TX Home screen
If no operation is performed within 20 seconds on other screens, the display will automatically return to home screen.

  1. Pairing indicator
    Paired successfully Disconnected Pairing

  2. Input mode & Mute indicator
    Mic in Line in
    Mute ON
    Mute ON (under Mic in mode) Mute ON (under Line in mode)

  3. Mic gain
    Displays the TX transmitter’s mic gain level on home screen, press +/- button to adjust the microphone’s input gain level.

  4. Audio input level meter
    Displays the audio input level.

  5. TX’s battery level indicator
    Displays the TX battery level. Please recharge the device immediately when the indicator starts flashing.

Menu screen
On home screen, long press SET button to enter menu screen.
On menu screen, long press – button to return to home screen.

Connect Setting
Pair with the receiver. For details of operation, please refer to “Operation Guide”.

Backlight Setting
Set backlight to always on or on for 10/30/60 seconds.
Default is “On”.

Mute Key Setting
Enable or disable mute key button function.
Default is “Enable”

Mic Gain Setting
Adjust the microphone’s input gain level (0~6).
Default is “5”

Input Mode Setting
The input mode can be selected to Mic In or Line In. When Mic In mode selected, the transmitter can be connected to the supplied lavalier microphone, or other microphones with a 3.5mm TRS output.
When Line In mode selected, the transmitter can be connected to line-level output devices.
Default is “Mic In”.

Language Setting
English or Chinese are available.
Default is English.

Restore Default Setting

Version of the BY-XM6 TX

Wireless Receiver BY-XM6 RX Home screen
If no operation is performed within 20 seconds on other screens, the display will automatically return to home screen.

  1. Pairing indicator
    Paired successfully Disconnected Pairing

  2. RX’s output mode
    M: Mono S: Stereo

  3. Output volume & Mute indicator
    on home screen, press +/- button to adjust the volume.
    Mute ON Mute OFF

  4. RX’s battery level indicator
    Displays the RX battery level. Please recharge the device immediately when the indicator starts flashing.

  5. Audio input level meter
    Displays the audio input level.

Menu screen
On home screen, long press SET button to enter menu screen.
On menu screen, long press – button to return to home screen.

Connect Setting
Pair with the transmitter. For details of operation, please refer to “Operation Guide”.

Backlight Setting
Set backlight to always on or on for 10/30/60 seconds.
Default is “On”

Mute Key Setting
Enable or disable mute key button function.
Default is “Enable”

Output Volume Setting
Output volume can be set from 0 to 6.
Default is “5”

Output Mode Setting
The output mode can be set to either mono or stereo. When in mono mode, the audio from the transmitter, or transmitters will be mixed to both the left and right sides. When in stereo mode, the two transmitters’ audio output will be separated to the left and right sides.
Default is mono.

Language Setting
English or Chinese are available.
Default is English.

Restore Default Setting

Version of the BY-XM6 RX

Operation Guide

For the BY-XM6-S1/BY-XM6-S2 kit

  1. Long press the power button to turn on/off the transmitter and the receiver.

  2. Pairing
    Before leaving factory, the system is pre-paired. Therefore, the connection will be established once they are powered on. If they are disconnected, please follow below steps:

  3. Long press the SET button to enter menu screen

  4. Use the + or -button to display the Connect setting menu on both transmitter and receiver.

  5. Long press the SET button to select the menu.

  6. Select Yes, and long press the SET button to confirm.

  7. Transmitter and receiver will be successfully paired within 10s.

  8. Connect the receiver to the mic input of a camera, recorder or mixer with the supplied 3.5mm TRS cable. Or connect the RX to a smartphone, tablet, or computer with the supplied 3.5mm TRS to TRRS cable.

  9. You are ready to record.

For the BY-XM6-S3/BY-XM6-S4/BY-XM6-S5/BY-XM6-S6 kit

  1. Long press the power button to turn on the transmitter.

  2. Plug the RXD into an iOS device or the RXU into an USB-C device.

  3. Pairing
    Before leaving factory, the system is pre-paired. Therefore, the connection will be established once they are powered on. If they are disconnected, please follow below steps:

  4. Long press the TX’s SET button to enter menu screen

  5. Use the + or -button to display the Connect setting menu

  6. Long press the SET button to select the menu.

  7. Select Yes, and long press the SET button to confirm. The transmitter enters pairing mode.

  8. Then, press and hold the Pair button of the RXD/RXU for 3 seconds to enable pairing mode. The indicator will flash blue rapidly.

  9. Transmitter and receiver will be successfully paired within 10s. The indicator of the receiver will turn solid blue, while the indicator on the transmitter will change to .

  10. You are ready to record.

Specifications

BY-XM6 TX Transmitter

Transmission Type 2.4GHz Digital Frequency
Modulation GFSK
Operating Range Up to 328ft (100m) (without obstacle)
RF Output Power < 10mW
Polar Pattern Omnidirectional
Frequency Response 35Hz-18KHz
Maximum SPL Built-in Microphone: 120dB SPL

Lava lier Microphone: 110dB SPL
Sensitivity| Built-in Microphone: -39dB
Lava lier Microphone: -39dB
SNR| > 84dB
Power Requirements| Built-in Li-ion Battery or USB-C DC War Charging Contact
Built-in Battery Life| Approx. 7 hours
Antenna| PIFA Antenna
Audio Inputs| 3.5mm TRS MIC/LINE IN Jack or Built-in Microphone
Weight| Approx. 32g(1.13oz)
Dimensions| 62.1×31.6×16.5mm
Operating Temperature| – 10°C to 50°C
Storage Temperature| – 20°C to +55°C

BY-XM6 RX Receiver

Transmission Type 2.4GHz Digital Frequency
Modulation GFSK
Operating Range Up to 328ft (100m) (without obstacle)
Audio Output Connector 3.5mm Headphone Jack

3.5mm TRS Output Jack
Audio Output Level| – 60 dBV to -20dBV
Power Requirements| Built-in U-ion Battery or USB-C DC 5V or Charging Contact
Built-in Battery Life| Approx. 7 hours
Antenna| PIFA Antenna
Weight| Approx. 32g(1.13oz)
Dimensions| 62.1×31.6×16.5mm
Operating Temperature| – 10°C to 50°C
Storage Temperature| – 20°C to +55°C

BY-XM6 RXD Receiver

Transmission Type 2.4GHz ISM Frequency
Modulation GFSK
Operating Range Up to 328ft (100m) (without obstacle)
RF Output Power < 10mW
Audio Output Connector 3.5mm Headphone Jack

Lightning Connector
Power Requirements| Supplied by iOS Devices
Antenna| PIFA
Weight| 14.5g (0.51oz)
Dimensions| 75.6×23.15x12mm

BY-XM6 RXU Receiver

Transmission Type 2.4GHz ISM Frequency
Modulation GFSK
Operating Range Up to 328h (100m) (without obstacle)
RF Output Power < 10mW
Audio Output Connector 3.5mm Headphone Jack

USB-C Connector
Power Requirements| Supplied by USB-C Devices
Antenna| PIFA
Weight| 14.5g (0.51oz)
Dimensions| 75.6×23.15x12mm

Features

  • 2.4GHz wireless transmission technology
  • Ideal for content creation, vlogging, mobile journalism, and more
  • Delivers exceptional, broadcast-quality sound
  • Ultracompact clip-on transmitter and dual-channel receiver
  • Easy-to-use OLED display
  • Real-time headphone monitoring
  • Operating range of up to 100m
  • High-quality built-in microphone
  • Lavalier microphone included
  • Selectable mono/stereo output

Packing List

BY-XM6-S1 (1xBY-XM6 TX + 1xBY-XM6 RX)
1x BY-XM6 TX Transmitter
1x BY-XM6 RX Receiver
2x USB-C Charging Cable
1x Lavalier Microphone
1x Mic Clip for Lavalier Microphone
1x Foam Windscreen for Lavalier Microphone
1x Fur Windshield for Built-in Microphone
1x 3.5mm TRS to TRS Output Cable for Cameras
1x 3.5mm TRS to TRRS Output Cable for Smartphones

BY-XM6-S2 (2xBY-XM6 TX + 1xBY-XM6 RX)
2x BY-XM6 TX Transmitter
1x BY-XM6 RX Receiver
3x USB-C Charging Cable
2x Lavalier Microphone
2x Mic Clip for Lavalier Microphone
2x Foam Windscreen for Lavalier Microphone
2x Fur Windshield for Built-in Microphone
1x 3.5mm TRS to TRS Output Cable for Cameras
1x 3.5mm TRS to TRRS Output Cable for Smartphones

BY-XM6-S3 (1xBY-XM6 TX + 1XBY-XM6 RXD)
1x BY-XM6 TX Transmitter
1x BY-XM6 RXD Receiver
1x USB-C Charging Cable
1x Lavalier Microphone
1x Mic Clip for Lavalier Microphone
1x Foam Windscreen for Lavalier Microphone
1x Fur Windshield for Built-in Microphone

BY-XM6-S4 (2xBY-XM6 TX + 1xBY-XM6 RXD)
2x BY-XM6 TX Transmitter
1x BY-XM6 RXD Receiver
2x USB-C Charging Cable
2x Lavalier Microphone
2x Mic Clip for Lavalier Microphone
2x Foam Windscreen for Lavalier Microphone
2x Fur Windshield for Built-in Microphone

BY-XM6-S5 (1xBY-XM6 TX + 1XBY-XM6 RXU)
1x BY-XM6 TX Transmitter
1X BY-XM6 RXU Receiver
1x USB-C Charging Cable
1x Lavalier Microphone
1x Mic Clip for Lavalier Microphone
1x Foam Windscreen for Lavalier Microphone
1x Fur Windshield for Built-in Microphone

BY-XM6-S6 (2xBY-XM6 TX + 1xBY-XM6 RXU)
2x BY-XM6 TX Transmitter
1x BY-XM6 RXU Receiver
2x USB-C Charging Cable
2x Lavalier Microphone
2x Mic Clip for Lavalier Microphone
2x Foam Windscreen for Lavalier Microphone
2x Fur Windshield for Built-in Microphone

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