Wisycom unveiled compact transmitter at AES 2022

Wisycom unveiled its new MTP61 Transmitter, the latest addition to its Symphony product line, at AES New York. Reportedly the smallest and lightest multiband bodypack transmitter on the market with widest tuning range currently available (470 to 1260MHz), it boasts a compact design.

“A cross between our existing MTP41 and MTP60 Transmitters, the MTP61 incorporates all the advanced technology of our Symphony line in a smaller form factor,” says Geoff Baynard, Product Marketing Manager, Wisycom. “This includes seamless connectivity via long-range Bluetooth 5 to the new Wisycom App, enabling users to monitor and adjust parameters in real-time, from anywhere in a venue.”

Using the Wisycom App to control the device also eliminates the need for network connectivity. The MTP61 can also be configured by operators directly through the module’s high-contrast OLED display with front-panel navigation buttons for access to menus and shortcuts.

At just over two inches tall, just under two inches wide, and 3.1 ounces in weight (with battery), the miniature design of the Wisycom MTP61 is lightweight and comfortable for long-term use in applications that require discreet placement. It also operates with a standard 3.7-volt Lithium-ion battery, providing a nominal eight-hour autonomy, and uses with a flexible PCB, extending the reliability of the solution, says Wisycom.

Building off Wisycom’s proprietary intermodulation cancellation circuit, the transmitter’s advanced linear technology reportedly eliminates distortion. This provides a more robust signal, extended range and the ability to operate multiple transmitters in close proximity to one another. With high-density, software-selectable narrow-band filters, the FPGA-based signal processing allows for switching between wideband and narrow-band operation. Used together with ‘linear mode,’ this function is said to enable intermod-free frequency planning with as little as 200 kHz of channel spacing.

The transmitter also features a maximum input level of 26 dBu, with 15.5-volt clip, for direct connection to mixers and instruments. Its integrated recorder with linear timecode decoder makes it possible to record directly to an embedded standard micro-SD memory card. Simultaneous record and transmit functionality is also available, where applicable.