Operation is said to be easy for end users, with microphones ready to use by removing them from the charging station. At full charge, the batteries nominally offer all-day operation. Installation is also made easy using PoE to power the receiver(s) and Dante audio outputs. System integrators can configure detailed settings to meet a variety of end-user needs via Audio-Technica’s Wireless Manager software, which is capable of managing multiple wireless systems, including UHF wireless systems, from a single screen. The Engineered Sound Wireless System is scalable up to 96 channels with wiring as simple as connecting a single Cat 5e cable per receiver to a PoE network switch. In addition, AES256 encryption comes standard.
The new system is composed of the ESW-R4180DAN 8-channel Dante-enabled receiver and a choice of four transmitters to suit a wide variety of applications – the ESW-T4101 bodypack with a built-in microphone, ESW-T4102/C510 handheld, ESW-T4106 boundary microphone, and ESW-T4107 desk stand.
The transmitter options each feature lithium-ion batteries for all-day operation on a single charge – - charging stations are available using the ESW-CHG4 two-bay body-pack and handheld charging station and the ESW-CHG5 four-bay desk stand and boundary charging station. The charging stations are said to provide full power recharge in two hours and multiple units can be linked (up to four ESW-CHG4 or two ESW-CHG5) with one AC adaptor and Cat 5e cable.
Individual component key features:
-ESW-R4180DAN 8-channel Receiver
Low-profile white housing blends in with interior décor
Onboard LEDs verify link status at a glance
Included mounting brackets adjust to fit a variety of mounting methods
A standard Cat 5e cable supplies 8-channel Dante audio outputs
Dual network ports allow Dante and IP control separation
Supports mixed output for situations with limited input channels
High-pass filtering and volume for each channel
Monitor transmitter status, audio level, remaining battery time, and other information in A-T Wireless Manager
- ESW-T4101 Body-Pack Transmitter
Built-in high-quality microphone
Simple single-button operation
Lightweight design
Transmitter neck strap included
Compact, sweat-resistant cH-type connectors for use with a variety of Audio-Technica microphones
- ESW-T4102/C510 Handheld Transmitter
Comes equipped with cardioid dynamic capsule (ATW-C510)
Slide-to-mute switch
Robust metal design
Compatible with a wide array of interchangeable Audio-Technica wireless microphone capsules
- ESW-T4106 Boundary Microphone Transmitter
Selectable omnidirectional and unidirectional polar patterns
2-state RGB LED mute status indicator (7 selectable colors or off)
Transmitter can be used while charging via USB-C type connection
Selectable mute operation (toggle, touch-to-talk, or touch-to-mute)
Transmitter can be set to start either muted or unmuted
- ESW-T4107 Desk Stand Transmitter
Compatible with ES925 Series gooseneck microphones
2-state RGB LED mute status indicator (7 selectable colors or off)
Transmitter can be used while charging via USB-C type connection
Selectable mute operation (toggle, touch-to-talk, or touch-to-mute)
Transmitter can be set to start either muted or unmuted