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— Based on the successful Artist Elite® range
of wired microphones,
the 5000 and 4000 Series feature UHF operation with IntelliScan™
frequency selection
for easy setup and maximum flexibility —
NAMM SUMMER SESSION, NASHVILLE, TN, July 18, 2003 —
Building on the acclaimed Artist Elite® line of wired
microphones, Audio-Technica’s 5000 and 4000 Series
Wireless Systems feature true diversity, frequency-agile
operation. Both systems come in multiple configurations,
including handheld and UniPak™ transmitters to suit
the most demanding performance applications. Multiple receivers
of both series can be linked, and both systems feature IntelliScan™
frequency selection and dual compansion. In addition, the
5000 Series includes PC compatible control software.
The heart of the 5000 Series is the AEW-R5200
true diversity frequency-agile dual receiver, which comprises
two independent receivers in a single full-rack housing.
Two hundred selectable UHF channels are offered in the range
of 655.500 to 680.375 MHz (TV channels 44-49), with an operational
range in excess of 300 feet. Receivers may be linked to
form a complete system in which the built-in IntelliScan
capability can automatically determine and set the best
available frequencies on all linked receivers, minimizing
interference and intermodulation. An AC pass-through system
allows multiple receivers to be powered using only one outlet.
Receivers also include Ethernet ports, enabling monitoring
of system parameters via the included software. Dual-band
compander circuitry compresses and expands low- and high-frequency
audio signals separately, minimizing artifacts such as pumping
and breathing and maximizing audio quality. The digital
Tone Lock™ squelch system ignores RF that does not
carry the wanted signal’s unique signature. Concurrently,
a digital ID signal carried by the frequency-modulated audio
conveys transmitter information back to the receiver. An
external mute switch jack provides the capability to mute
the system quickly and easily.
The 4000 Series features a half-rack receiver,
the AEW-R4100, with frequency-agile operation over the same
channels as the AEW-R5200, and includes two independent
RF sections for true diversity operation. The AEW-R4100
has the same IntelliScan capability for optimum frequency
selection on all linked receivers. Dual compander circuitry
is included, along with the digital Tone Lock squelch system
for rejection of unwanted RF. The 4000 Series receivers
may be linked with one or several 4000 or 5000 Series receivers,
and they may be monitored by the 5000 Series system software.
To complement both the 5000 and 4000 Series
receivers, five wireless transmitter options are available.
All feature rugged, ergonomic metal bodies, programmable
on/off/mute switching, and 10 mW/35 mW switchable RF power,
and are compatible with both systems. Five user-programmable
settings, plus a default setting, make these transmitters
extremely versatile.
The handheld transmitters are developments
from Audio-Technica’s highly successful Artist Elite
line of wired microphones, specially optimized for wireless
operation. Options include two condenser and two dynamic
types: the AEW-T3300 and AEW-T5400 cardioid condensers,
and the AEW-T4100 cardioid and AEW-T6100 hypercardioid dynamics.
The AEW-T5400 and AEW-T3300 boast superior clarity and realism,
very low handling noise, and sturdy, die-cast construction.
Assertive sound, outstanding pop protection, and rugged
construction are benefits of the AEW-T6100 and AEW-T4100
microphones.
Also available is the AEW-T1000 UniPak transmitter,
which offers advanced features such as a recessed dual-impedance
4-pin locking connector, durable metal body, soft-touch
controls with sliding cover, and an input level that is
adjustable in 2 dB increments. The AEW-T1000 UniPak is compatible
with the entire line of Audio-Technica Wireless Essentials™
accessories.
The 5000 and 4000 Series offer a system configured
for every need. Thirteen systems are available in the 5000
Series, each with the AEW-R5200 dual receiver. Nine of the
combinations include dual UniPak, dynamic, or condenser
microphone transmitters. The other four kits each include
four transmitters: two UniPaks plus either two condenser
or two dynamic handheld transmitters.
The 4000 Series comprises nine systems, each
containing the AEW-R4100 receiver. Five kits include a single
transmitter (a UniPak or one of the four handheld transmitters),
while the remaining four offer one UniPak plus one handheld
transmitter.
Currently available, the 5000 Series systems
start at $3,119 MSRP, and the 4000 Series systems start
at $959 MSRP. Individual components are available for purchase
separately.
Celebrating over 40 years of audio excellence worldwide,
Audio-Technica is a leading innovator in transducer technology,
renowned for the design and manufacture of microphones,
wireless microphones, headphones, mixers, and electronics
for the audio industry.
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Celebrating over 40 years of audio excellence
worldwide, Audio-Technica is a leading innovator in transducer
technology, renowned for the design and manufacture of microphones,
wireless microphones, headphones, mixers, and electronics
for the audio industry.
—For more information on the complete range of Audio-Technica
products, contact
Karen Emerson, Audio-Technica U.S., Inc., 1221 Commerce
Drive, Stow, OH 44224.
Tel: (330) 686-2600; Fax: (330) 688-3752; Web: www.audio-technica.com
—For further information regarding product availability
and pricing in Europe, please contact Denise Turner, marketing,
Audio-Technica Ltd., Old Lane, Leeds LS11 8AG England.
Tel: +44 (0) 113 277 1441, Fax: +44 (0) 113 270 4836
