BY-WM4 PRO

Dual-Channel Digital Wireless Microphone

Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing BOYA BY-WM4 PRO system!

Designed for videographers on a limited budgetand

video hobbyists, BY-WM4 PRO is a new generation
2.4GHz wireless microphone system, dual-Channel
for capturing audio with dual subjects to your
smartphones, tablets, DSLR cameras, consumer
camcorders, PCs etc.

The BY-WM4 PRO system is suitable for a wide range

of wireless applications such as interviews, mobile
journalisms, reporting, vloggings, podcasts and more.

The BY-WM4 PRO system is a expandable evolution

system that allows the user to mix and match
different kinds of receivers while using with the
TX4 Pro transmitter.

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BY-WM4 Pro consists of one body-pack
transmitter(TX4 Pro), a portable receiver
(RX4 Pro), and their accessories as
following:

Transmitter(TX4 Pro) Receiver(RX4 Pro)

Lavalier/lapel microphone 3.5mm to TRS audio output cable

3.5mm to TRRS audio output cable Cold-shoe mount

Wind screen Microphone Holder clip

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BY-WM4 Pro-K2 consists of two body-pack
transmitters(TX4 Pro), a portable receiver
(RX4 Pro), and their accessories as
following:

Transmitter(TX4 Pro) x2 Receiver(RX4 Pro)

Lavalier/lapel microphone x2 3.5mm to TRS audio output cable

3.5mm to TRRS audio output cable Cold-shoe mount

Wind screen (x2) Microphone Holder clip (x2)

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BY-WM4 Pro-K3 is specially designed for
Lightning iOS Devices.
It consists of one body-pack transmitter
(TX4 Pro), wireless receiver with a Lightning
connector (BY-WM4 PRO RXD),and their
accessories as following:

Receiver(BY-WM4 PRO RXD) Transmitter(TX4 Pro)

Lavalier/lapel microphone Wind screen

Microphone Holder clip Pairing Pin

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BY-WM4 Pro-K4 is specially designed for
Lightning iOS Devices.
It consists of two body-pack transmitter
(TX4 Pro), wireless receiver with a Lightning
connector (BY-WM4 PRO RXD),and their
accessories as following:

Receiver(BY-WM4 PRO RXD) Transmitter(TX4 Pro) x2

Lavalier/lapel microphone x2 Wind screen x2

Microphone Holder clip x2 Pairing Pin

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BY-WM4 Pro-K5 specially designed for
Andriod and other Type-C devices.
It consists of one body-pack transmitter
(TX4 Pro), wireless receiver with a USB
Type-C connector (BY-WM4 PRO RXU),and
their accessories as following:

Receiver(BY-WM4 PRO RXU) Transmitter(TX4 Pro)

Lavalier/lapel microphone Wind screen

Microphone Holder clip Pairing Pin

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BY-WM4 Pro-K6 specially designed for
Andriod and other Type-C devices.
It consists of two body-pack transmitter
(TX4 Pro), wireless receiver with a USB
Type-C connector (BY-WM4 PRO RXU),and
their accessories as following:

Receiver(BY-WM4 PRO RXU) Transmitter(TX4 Pro) x2

Lavalier/lapel microphone x2 Wind screen x2

Microphone Holder clip x2 Pairing Pin

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Transmitter (TX4 Pro)

① ②
③
⑧

⑥
⑦

1. Microphone input
- Connect the supplied lavalier microphone here.
- Fully insert the microphone’s 3.5mm plug and
make sure it clicks into place.
2. Line In
3. Power LED
1) The power LED flash blue when the unit is on.
2) The power LED glows red when low power.

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For more details about LED indicator, please refer to
as following:

Status Receiver Transmitter

Flashes continually
The transmitter and the receiver connects. Stays blue
every 2.5 seconds.
Flashes continually Flashes continually
The transmitter and the receiver disconnects.
every 1 second. every 1 second.
Receiver unit is turned OFF(Transmitter is still ON) Off Flashes in blue

Transmitter unit is turned OFF(Receiver is still ON) Flashes in blue Off

Low power Flashes in red

4. Power OFF/ON
5. Pair
This botton is for connecting signal.
For details, please see “How to connect transmitter
and receiver” on page 13.

6. Antenna

Please don’t touch here during using, otherwise, it

will effect signal.

7. Battery compartment
Accommodates two pieces of AAA batteries.
For more details, please see “Installing batteries”
on page 11.

8. Clip
For more details, please see “Installing or
uninstalling clip” on page 15.

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Receiver (RX4 Pro)

① ② ⑨
③
⑧

⑤
⑥
⑦

1. Earphone Jack
(3.5mm diameter stereo mini jack)
To monitor the receiver output, connect the
headphones to this connector.

NOTE：
Do not connect headphones with a monaural mini jack.
This may lead to short-circuiting of the headphone
output, resulting in distorted sound output.

2. LINE OUT (audio output) Jack

- For using smartphone, tablet or Mac
Connect one end (90° plug) of the supplied
TRRS stereo 3.5mm mini output cable here, and
the other end (straight plug) to smartphone.

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 - For cameras, camcorders, audio recorders and
other audio/Video recording devices.
Connect one end of the supplied TRS stereo 3.5mm
mini output cable here, and the other end to camera.

3. Power LED
For more details, please see “Power LED” on page 7.

4. Power OFF/ON

5. Volume +/-
Press these buttons to set the attenuation level of
the input signal.

6. Antenna

Please don’t touch here during using, otherwise, it

will effect signal.

7. Battery compartment
Accommodates two pieces of AAA batteries.
For more details, please see “Installing batteries”
on page 11.

8. Clip
For more details, please see “Installing or
uninstalling clip” on page 15.

9.Shoe mount adapter

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What’s difference?

1 3.5 mm TRRS connector

- For Smartphone, tablet, Mac or laptop with
combo headphone/Mic jack

Connect to
Receiver “LINE OUT”
Connect to Smartphone

MICROPHONE SMARTPHONE

2 3.5 mm TRS connector

- For cameras, camcorders, audio recorders and
other audio/video recording devices.

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How to use it

Installing batteries
1. Both transmitter and receiver requires two AAA size
batteries.
2. Slide and remove the transmitter’s battery
compartment cover.
3. Insert two pieces of batteries.
4. Close the battery compartment cover.
5. Do the same ways as step 2 to 4 to insert battery
into receiver.

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Connecting the transmitter and receiver
Using the microphone with smartphone, tablet,
Mac or laptop with combo headphone/Mic jack.
Receiver
1. Mount receiver to Smartphone, tablet, Mac or laptop.
2. Using TRRS cable, plug the 3.5 mm connector(straight
plug) into the audio jack of your smartphone.
3. Insert the 90° plug of the connecting cable into
the receiver “LINE OUT” jack.
4. Insert earphone into receiver “ ” for monitoring
Sound if you need.
5. Slider the power ON/OFF switch to ON position ( the
LED indicator will light in blue)
Caution: Please do not mix up plug, for details, please
refer to” What’s difference” on page 8.

NOTE:
Not all Android devices support external microphone
when taking video, and you may need to download a
third-party app and set up sound source as external
microphone.

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How to connect transmitter and receiver?

Before leaving factory, the connection of transmitters

and receiver will be established.

If transmitters and receiver disconnect, please follow

below steps:
1. Turn on the receiver and the transmitters.
2. Press the button “+” and “-“ for 3 seconds for
receiver and press "Pair" of one transmitter for 3
seconds at the same time.
3. When transmitter and receiver connects, the light
of receiver will stay blue, the light of transmitters
will flash every 2.5 seconds.
4. Repeat step 2 for the other transmitter.

Otherwise, the light for receiver and transmitters will

flash continually every 1 second, then try 1-4 steps
again.

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Using the microphone with cameras, camcorders,
audio recorders and other audio/video recording
devices.

Receiver
1. Mount receiver to cameras, camcorders, audio
recorders and other audio/video recording devices.
2. Using TRS cable, plug the 3.5 mm connector into the
audio jack of your camera.
3. Insert the other end of the connecting cable into
the receiver “LINE OUT” jack.
4. Insert earphone into receiver “ ” for monitoring
Sound if you need.
5. Slider the power ON/OFF switch to ON position ( the
LED indicator will light in blue)
Caution: Please do not mix up audio cable, for details,
please refer to” What’s difference on page 8”.

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Installing or uninstalling clip
1. Clip is mounted on the microphone before leaving
factory.
2. Both transmitter and receiver include clip, that means
you can mount them in any place you want.
3. Adjust the direction of the microphone to your mouth
by rotating the Microphone.

If receiver need to be mounted onto camera hot/cold

shoe, please follow below steps:
1. Push the clip to right side.

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2. Push the cold shoe mount on the position.
3. Mounted receiver onto camera hot/cold shoe

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BY-WM4 PRO RXD
2.4GHz Wireless Receiver
For iOS devices

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Receiver (BY-WM4 PRO RXD)

④
⑤
⑥
①

1. Headphone Jack
(3.5mm diameter stereo mini jack)
To monitor the receiver output, connect the
headphones to this connector.

NOTE：
Do not connect headphones with a monaural mini jack.
This may lead to short-circuiting of the headphone
output, resulting in distorted sound output.

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2. Power LED

For more details about LED indicator, please refer to

as following:

Status Receiver Transmitter

The indicator
won't light up Flashes continually
The transmitter and the receiver connects. until you turn on
every 2.5 seconds.
the audio/video
app.

Flashes continually Flashes continually

The transmitter and the receiver disconnects.
every 1 second. every 1 second.
Receiver unit is turned OFF(Transmitter is still ON) Off Flashes in blue

Transmitter unit is turned OFF(Receiver is still ON) Flashes in blue Off

Low power / Flashes in red

The transmitter and the receiver waits for pairing Flashes quickly in blue light

3. Lightning Connector
4. Volume +/-
Press these buttons to set the attenuation level
of the input signal.

5. Pair Bottom
For more details, please see “Connecting the
transmitter and the receiver” on page 21.

6. M/S Switch

7. Built-In Internal Antenna

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Set Up Guide
1. Plug the BY-WM4 PRORXD directly into the lightning
port of smartphone.

2. Open the audio/video app on mobile device, then

the indicator of receiver should be light up.

3. The Power LED flashes slowly waiting for connecting

with the transmitter.

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Connecting the transmitter and the Receiver
Before leaving factory, the connection of transmitters
and receiver will be established.
If transmitters and receiver disconnect, please follow
below steps:
1.Turn on the transmitter and plug the receiver
into smartphone.
2. Long press the pair bottom of receiver with pair
pin, the indicator of receiver will flash quickly
when entering paring mode.

3.Long press the pair button on the side of the

transmitter entering the pairing mode.
4.When the transmitter and receiver connected, the
light of receiver stays blue, and transmitter flashes
every 2.5 seconds.
Otherwise, the light of receiver and transmitter will
flash continually every 1 second, then try 1-3 steps
again.

NOTE：
1) Please adjust the monitoring audio volume of RXD
before recording.

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BY-WM4 PRO RXU
2.4GHz Wireless Receiver
For Android and other Type-C devices

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Receiver (BY-WM4 PRO RXU)

④
⑤
⑥
①

1. Headphone Jack
(3.5mm diameter stereo mini jack)
To monitor the receiver output, connect the
headphones to this connector.

NOTE：
Do not connect headphones with a monaural mini jack.
This may lead to short-circuiting of the headphone
output, resulting in distorted sound output.

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2. Power LED

For more details about LED indicator, please refer to

as following:

Status Receiver Transmitter

Flashes continually
The transmitter and the receiver connects. Stays blue
every 2.5 seconds.

Flashes continually Flashes continually

The transmitter and the receiver disconnects.
every 1 second. every 1 second.
Receiver unit is turned OFF(Transmitter is still ON) Off Flashes in blue

Transmitter unit is turned OFF(Receiver is still ON) Flashes in blue Off

Low power / Flashes in red

The transmitter and the receiver waits for pairing Flashes quickly in blue light

3. USB Type-C Connector

4. Volume +/-
Press these buttons to set the attenuation level
of the input signal.

5. Pair Bottom
For more details, please see “Connecting the
transmitter and the receiver” on page 26.

6. M/S Switch
7. Built-In Internal Antenna

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Set Up Guide

1. Plug the BY-WM4 PRO RXU directly into the lightning

port of smartphone.

2. The Power LED flashes slowly waiting for connecting

with the transmitter.

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Connecting the transmitter and the Receiver

Before leaving factory, the connection of transmitters

and receiver will be established.
If transmitters and receiver disconnect, please follow
below steps:
1.Turn on the transmitter and plug the receiver
into smartphone.
2. Long press the pair bottom of receiver with pair
pin, the indicator of receiver will flash quickly
when entering paring mode.

3.Long press the pair button on the side of the

transmitter entering the pairing mode.
4.When the transmitter and receiver connected, the
light of receiver stays blue, and transmitter flashes
every 2.5 seconds.
Otherwise, the light of receiver and transmitter will
flash continually every 1 second, then try 1-3 steps
again.

NOTE：
1) Please adjust the monitoring audio volume of RXU
before recording.

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Troubleshooting
If you have any problem using the BY-WM4 Pro
components, use the following checklist. If any problem
persist, please consult our local dealer, or contact us
directly.

Status Cause Measure

The batteries of BY-WM4 PRO Replace the batteries with
TX exhausted. new ones.
The Power LED of BY-WM4 PRO Open the audio/video app on
The units does RXD doesn’t light up while mobile device, then the indicator
not turn on. connecting with the iOS devices. of receiver should be light up.
The Power LED of BY-WM4 PRO The receiver hasn’t get a well
RXU doesn’t light up while connection with the devices.
connecting with the Android Please try to reconnect it again .
devices.
The BY-WM4 Pro components
The batteries drain quickly under
is being used under extremely
The batteries extremely cold conditions.
cold conditions.
become drained
quickly. The BY-WM4 Pro components
The batteries drain quickly under
is being used under extremely
extremely hot conditions.
hot conditions.
The transmitter and receiver Please refer to the Connecting
are not in pairing mode. the transmitter and the Receiver.
There do not have a good
There is Please try to reconnect it again.
connection with the lavalier.
no sound.
There do not have a good
Please try to reconnect it again.
connection with the earphone.
The input level of the transmitter
is low. Adjust the audio output
The sound The input level of the receiver level on the transmitter. Keep this
is weak. is low. level as high as possible without
distortion to reach best Sound
and Noise Ratio.
Adjust the audio output level on
The input level of the receiver the transmitter. Keep this level
is inappropriate. as high as possible without
There is distortion distortion to reach best Sound
in the sound. and Noise Ratio.
Headphones with a monaural Use the headphones with a
mini jack is used. stereo mini jack.
When using an omnidirectional
Too much microphone like the one
ambience is Make sure the microphone is as
included with this system, the close as to the subject as possible.
being picked up. microphone may be picking up
too much ambience.

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 Status Cause Measure
There can be a lot of RF interference
outdoors.
Try moving indoors, where there is
RF interference less RF interference.
Overhead telephone lines,
The audio is noisy fluorescent lighting, and metal
or distorted. This fences can all cause interference.
can include Turn off all nearby computers and
dropouts, white mobile phones.
noise, bursts, Make sure there is an unobstructed
pops and clicks. line of sight between the transmitter
and the receiver.
Keep in mind that your body,
RF signal is weak. clothes, and onstage sets are
possible obstructions.
Make sure the receiver and the
transmitter are within 197' (60m)
range. If there are obstructions, you
may need to move closer.

Feature：
BY-WM4 Pro System
• Ideal for Youtubes, vloggings, facebooks, podcasts,
mobile journalisms and more
• Digital 2.4 GHz frequency band
• Dual-Channel wireless receiver
• Ultracompact and miniature-size for receiver
• Super-clear recording sound
• Up to 60m (197ft) operation range (without obstacle)
• Monitoring sound by 3.5mm headphone output
• Master volume control
• Selectable stereo and mono mode
(For BY-WM4 PRO RXD/RXU only)
• Omnidirectional lavalier microphone
• Standard camera shoe mount and clip included
(For BY-WM4 PRO/BY-WM4 PRO-K2 only)
• Hard case included
• Compatible with smartphones, DSLR cameras,
consumer camcorders, PCs etc
(For BY-WM4 PRO/BY-WM4 PRO-K2 only)
• Compatible with smartphones,tablets, laptops
(For BY-WM4 PRO-K3/K5 only)

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Specifications:

BY-WM4 Pro System

RF Modulation: GFSK (Gauss frequency Shift Keying)

Frequency band: 2.4 GHz (2405-2478MHz)

Frequency response: 35Hz-14KHz±3dB

Signal/Noise: 84dB or more

Distortion: 0.05% or less (32Ω,1 KHz,65mW output)

RF output level: 3mW

Earphone output level: 32Ω,65mW

Reception sensitivity: -90dB +/- 3dB / 0dB=1V/Pa, 1kHz

Audio input connector: 3.5mm mini jack

Operation range: 60m (197ft) (without obstacle)

Power requirements: TX4 Pro/RX4 Pro: 3V DC (Two AAA size batteries)

BY-WM4 PRO RXD: Supplied by iOS device

BY-WM4 PRO RXU: Supplied by USB Type-C device

Plug: BY-WM4 PRO RXD: Apple MFi Certified Lightning Connector

BY-WM4 PRO RXU: USB Type-C Connector

Consumption power: Receiver：3V/70mA Transmitter: 3V/70mA

Dimensions: TX4 Pro/RX4 Pro: 45x70x35mm (1.8x2.8x1.4”)

BY-WM4 PRO RXD: 82×30.7×12mm (3.2×1.2×0.5”)

BY-WM4 PRO RXU: 82×30.7×12mm (3.2×1.2×0.5”)

Weight: TX4 Pro/RX4 Pro: 47g (1.7 oz)

BY-WM4 PRO RXD: 12g (0.4oz)

BY-WM4 PRO RXU: 9.5g (0.3oz)

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CAUTION
1.Please use our original audio signal cable which is
equipped, it’s more compatible with the wireless
microphone, and make the sound better.
2.The figure given is only the approximate value that
applies when there are no obstructions between the
transmitter and receiver. This distance will vary
depending on metal objects, people and other
obstructions and on the signal strength.
3.Battery life may vary depending on the type of
battery used.

IMPORTANT
• If you do not intend to use the wireless microphone
for a long period time, please remove the batteries
from both the transmitter and receiver.
• Do not touch the lavalier/lapel microphone,
transmitter and receiver while recording, as this will
cause noise to be recorded.
• Do not let the transmitter close to high-voltage
equipment or to devices that emit strong electrom-
agnetic fields, otherwise, it may cause the noise to
be recorded.
• Do not use or leave the transmitter and receiver in
hot, humid places.
• Do not leave the receiver attached to the camera
when storing the camera in a case.
• Do not mix up to use the transmitter and receiver.

WARNING
• Keep the wireless microphone out of the reach of
children.
• Never use leaking batteries and never expose
batteries to excessive heat or fire.

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MAINTENANCE
• Do not operate the device with wet hands or feet.
• Clean the equipment only in the way described in
the instructions for use.
• Take care to prevent the equipment from dropping
down.Make sure that the device is properly fastened
and reliably mounted. If the device has dropped down
on the floor have it inspected by a skilled electrician
before you switch it on again.
• Should the equipment be damaged or defective,or if
you notice a scorching smell:
Interrupt the electric power supply immediately by
removing the batteries.Do not operate the device
with a damaged housing,do not repair the device
yourself. Have the device only repaired by a skilled
electrician.
• Always keep your device in good condition,as
specified in these in-structions for use.
• Do not open the device.

WARNING
FCC STATEMENT :
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Warning:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-
ence in a residential installation.
This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a partic-
ular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

RF warning statement:
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF
exposure requirement. The device can be used in
portable exposure condition without restriction

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