Audio-Technica has announced that it’s expanding its range of commercial audio products with the introduction of the new Engineered Sound Wireless system that’s designed for video- and web-conferencing applications.
Engineered Sound Wireless systems are DECT-based and are designed to be easy to operate for end users. Microphones are ready to use by removing them from the charging station. At full charge, the batteries are stated to offer all-day operation. PoE to powers the receiver(s) and Dante audio outputs.
Integrators can configure settings to meet 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. In addition, AES256 encryption comes standard, providing superior security.
The new system is composed of the ESW-R4180DAN eight-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.
Transmitters operate on lithium-ion batteries, charged via the ESW-CHG4 two-bay bodypack and handheld charging station and/or ESW-CHG5 four-bay desk stand and boundary charging station. The charging stations are stated to provide full power recharge in as little as 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.
ESW-R4180DAN receiver overview:
— White housing blends in with interior décor
— Onboard LEDs verify link status
— Included mounting brackets adjust to fit a variety of mounting methods
— Standard Cat 5e cable supplies eight-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 bodypack transmitter overview:
— Built-in microphone
— Single-button operation
— Transmitter neck strap included
— Sweat-resistant cH-type connectors for use with a variety of Audio-Technica microphones
ESW-T4102/C510 handheld transmitter overview:
— Equipped with cardioid dynamic capsule (ATW-C510)
— Slide-to-mute switch
— Compatible with an array of interchangeable A-T wireless mic capsules
ESW-T4106 boundary microphone transmitter:
— Selectable omni and unidirectional polar patterns
— Two-state RGB LED mute status indicator (seven selectable colors or off)
— Can be used while charging via USB-C type connection
— Selectable mute operation (toggle, touch-to-talk, or touch-to-mute)
— Can be set to start either muted or unmuted
ESW-T4107 desk stand transmitter overview:
— Compatible with ES925 Series gooseneck mics
— Two-state RGB LED mute status indicator (seven selectable colors or off)
— Can be used while charging via USB-C type connection
— Selectable mute operation (toggle, touch-to-talk, or touch-to-mute)
— Can be set to start either muted or unmuted
