Audio-Technica Now Shipping System 10 PRO Rack-Mount Digital Wireless System

Audio-Technica is now shipping its new System 10 PRO rack-mount digital wireless system, the latest addition to the range of A-T System 10 wireless solutions. Like all System 10 models, the System 10 PRO rack-mount operates in the 2.4GHz range, keeping it free not only from TV interference but also from the uncertain regulatory future facing the TV bands, the company says.

Its rack-mount chassis houses one or two receiver units that can be operated locally within the chassis or be removed and mounted remotely (up to 300' away) via Ethernet cable. This approach to delivering wireless increases the versatility of the system while also enhancing wave propagation, the company says, without the substantial expense of adding an antenna distributor and corresponding cables. Additionally, up to five System 10 PRO chassis (10 receivers) can be linked together using the RJ12 cable included with each system, creating a stable multichannel system with the simultaneous use of up to 10 channels.

"With its remote-mountable receiver units and special linking function, the System 10 PRO represents a big step forward in the realm of digital wireless," says Gary Boss, Audio-Technica marketing director, Professional Products. "It gives users a very stable, interference-free multichannel system that works anywhere in the US, right out of the box. It's an incredibly powerful and versatile system, but it couldn't be simpler to use."

The chassis' LCD Dual System Display shows RF signal level, system ID, transmitter battery level, and system link status for both channels. According to the company, the PRO rack-mount features 24-bit/48kHz wireless operation, easy setup, clear, natural sound quality, and three levels of diversity assurance: frequency, time, and space. Frequency Diversity sends the signal on two dynamically allocated frequencies (with automatic frequency selection) for seamless, interference-free operation. Time Diversity sends the signal in multiple time slots to maximize immunity to multipath interference. Space Diversity uses two antennas on each transmitter and receiver to maximize signal integrity. A ground-lift switch helps eliminate audible hum caused by ground loops.

Each System 10 PRO rack-mount system includes an ATW-RC13 receiver chassis, one or two ATW-RU13 receiver units, one or two AT8690 receiver-unit mounting brackets, one RJ12 cable, two rack mounting brackets, one joining plate, one AC adaptor, and one or two ATW-T1001 UniPak body-pack and/or ATW-T1002 handheld transmitters. Both the receiver chassis and transmitters feature easy-to-read displays.

System 10 PRO is now available in the following configurations (pricing US MSRP):

• ATW-1301 Single Channel Bodypack System $599.00
• ATW-1301/L Single Channel Bodypack System w/ Lav $699.99
• ATW-1302 Single Channel Handheld System $629.00
• ATW-1311 Dual Channel Bodypack System $1,059.00
• ATW-1311/L Dual Channel Bodypack System w/ Lav $1,259.00
• ATW-1312 Dual Channel BP/HH System $1,089.00
• ATW-1312/L Dual Channel BP/HH System w/ Lav $1,189.00
• ATW-1322 Dual Channel Handheld System $1,119.00