• Audio-Technica launches Engineered Sound wireless system


    Audio-Technica is expanding its range of commercial audio products with the introduction of its new Engineered Sound Wireless system. Audio-Technica’s Engineered Sound Wireless system is a DECT-based wireless solution that reportedly offers simple, smart, and scalable high-quality audio. This system addresses many challenges of conventional wireless microphones, such as frequency coordination and the limited number of available microphone channels, says A-T.

    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
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