Audio-Technica AEW-T1000A - Manual (Page 6)

Artist Elite ® 4000 & 5000 Series Professional UHF Wireless Systems
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Four handheld mic/transmitters with different Artist Elite microphone
capsules:
• AEW-T3300a Handheld mic/transmitter with AEW-C3300
cardioid condenser capsule
• AEW-T4100a Handheld mic/transmitter with AEW-C4100
cardioid dynamic capsule
• AEW-T5400a Handheld mic/transmitter with AEW-C5400
cardioid condenser capsule
• AEW-T6100a Handheld mic/transmitter with AEW-C6100
hypercardioid dynamic capsule
All components in the 4000/5000 Series may be used together in
a variety of unit combinations and system configurations to create
extremely flexible and powerful solutions for a variety of applications.
4000/5000 Series systems and components operate on up to
996 frequencies in six UHF frequency bands to provide flexible
performance in a wide variety of regions worldwide:
Frequency Range Num. of Freq
Band C: 541.500 to 566.375 MHz 996
Band D: 655.500 to 680.375 MHz 996
Band E: 795.500 to 820.000 MHz 981
Band F: 840.125 to 864.900 MHz 953
Band G: 721.500 to 746.375 MHz 996
For simplicity, model numbers used throughout this manual will
reference only the basic model number without the band indications.
The IntelliScan™ automatic channel assignment system, provided
on both the 4000 and 5000 Series receivers, greatly simplifies the
selection of usable frequencies in both single-channel and multi-
channel wireless systems. The receivers are first linked together
with included communication cables. The selected “Master” receiver
then “knows” how many total channels it is looking for. It can scan
the available frequencies, checking for local interference sources,
selecting a group of channels that will all work together (using a
built-in frequency plan), and automatically setting the other receivers
accordingly. Once this procedure is completed, it’s just a matter of
setting the transmitter frequencies to match those of the receivers.
Artist Elite ® Series components feature an advanced digital
Tone Lock™ squelch system and unique Dual Compander design
(patents pending). As a result, Artist Elite Series transmitters and
receivers must be used together in Tx-Rx pairs and should not
be mixed with components from other Audio-Technica wireless
systems, or with those of other manufacturers.
All Artist Elite Series components feature soft-touch controls for
quick, easy access to a formidable range of functions; a backlit LCD
information display in each unit provides convenient visual indication
of unit settings and operation. Digital data sent by the transmitters is
available for display on the receivers.
Multi-channel Systems
Artist Elite ® systems provide extensive monitoring and control
facilities. Transmitter data, in addition to being available at the
transmitter, is conveyed in digital form to and displayed on the
associated receiver.
Introduction
Thank you for choosing an Audio-Technica professional wireless
system. You have joined thousands of other satisfied customers who
have chosen our products because of their quality, performance and
reliability. This Audio-Technica wireless microphone system is the
successful result of years of design and manufacturing experience.
Recent advances in the quality and sophistication of professional
live-sound systems have been nothing short of revolutionary. Tours,
clubs, broadcast events, corporate facilities and worship venues
sound better than ever, utilizing better system design and better
components in the audio chain.
That’s why Audio-Technica has been partnering with industry
professionals on the front line of this revolution — the top touring
companies, award show designers, FOH and monitor engineers,
audio consultants and artists — to learn what it takes to make the
best-sounding, most reliable and consistent microphones for the live-
sound industry.
We listened carefully. Then, we applied this knowledge to the
creation of the Artist Elite
® line of high-performance microphones
and wireless systems. Our ultimate design goal was this: Each
model must extend the performance of a sound system, not limit it.
Artist Elite Systems
Artist Elite 4000 Series and 5000 Series wireless systems by
Audio-Technica share a range of transmitters in common, both
body-pack and handheld types. The difference between the two
series is simply in the choice of receiver:
4000 Series AEW-R4100 half-rack single receiver with multi-unit,
multi-channel control linking.
5000 Series AEW-R5200 full-rack independent dual receiver
with multi-unit, multi-channel control linking, plus
Ethernet computer-control connection, and software
for graphical user interface. In addition a “pass-
through” AC outlet on each receiver with included
AC jumper cable permits daisy-chaining of an entire
AEW-R5200 receiver stack, freeing AC outlets for
other equipment.
Both Artist Elite receiver models feature True Diversity reception.
Two antennas feed two completely independent RF sections on the
same frequency; automatic logic circuitry continuously compares and
selects the superior received signal, providing better sound quality and
reducing the possibility of interference and dropouts. Both receivers
offer a choice of up to 996 operating frequencies in a 25 MHz-wide
UHF frequency range. 25 kHz frequency spacing enables the systems
to easily find an open frequency in crowded RF environments.
Transmitter models in the Artist Elite Series include:
A UniPak ® body-pack transmitter:
• AEW-T1000a UniPak body-pack transmitter