Although new wideband bi-directional RF technologies are starting to make inroads in the wireless marketplace, there still is high demand for reliable Digital RF microphone solutions. This month we focus on single direction audio (transmitter to receiver) systems. With a wide variety of options available, most manufacturers whose products are listed here will be happy to meet your specific needs with a package that fits your requirements. Check these out!
Featured Listing:
AKG DMS800 Series
- Operating Frequency: UHF – Digital Modulation
- Bandwidth: 112 MHz (Country dependent)
- High Density Mode: No
- Encryption: AES 512 bit
- Digital Outputs: Dante, AES/EBU
- AMX/Crestron Control: No
- Spectrum Management Tools: Built-in spectrum analyzer, Hub4000 Q computer control
- Receiver Layout: Dual channel
- Transmitter Types: Handheld, Bodypack
- Comments: The DMS800 series provides Analog, Dante and AES/EBU digital outputs, AES 512bit encryption, onboard DBX digital processing and a built-in spectrum analyzer. Optional network remote control allows frequency coordination and monitoring of multichannel systems by PC software Audio Architect or on Soundcraft Vi consoles.
Audio-Technica System 20 PRO
- Operating Frequency: 2.4 GHz – Full-digital
- Bandwidth: 2.402 to 2.480 GHz
- High Density Mode: Yes
- Encryption: AES128
- Digital Outputs: None
- AMX/Crestron Control: Yes (via IP control)
- Spectrum Management Tools A-T Wireless Manager
- Receiver Layout: Dual channel/Four channel
- Transmitter Types: Handheld, Body Pack, Boundary, Desk Stand/Gooseneck
- Comments: System 20 Pro is a self-managing, plug-and-play 2.4 GHz system scalable to 20 channels. Designed for hassle-free deployment, the system overcomes many challenges of conventional wireless microphones, including frequency coordination, complex intermodulation calculations, and costly remote antenna cabling. Additionally, IP control protocol allows for integration with external control systems.
DPA N-Series
- Operating Frequency: UHF – Digital Modulation
- Bandwidth: 400 MHz
- High Density Mode: No
- Encryption: Yes
- Digital Outputs: Dante
- AMX/Crestron Control: No
- Spectrum Management Tools: DPA Audio controller
- Receiver Layout: Dual channel
- Transmitter Types: Handheld, Body Pack
- Comments: Designed to complement DPA microphone capsules, the N-Series offers true radio diversity, a 400 MHz frequency span, and 126 dB dynamic range. The dual receiver is equipped with Lan control and an internal switch for loop-through Dante connectivity. DPA’s Audio Controller software allows remote system control and monitoring via either PC or Mac. It also features a comprehensive frequency analyzer that covers the system’s entire bandwidth.
Lectrosonics D-Squared
- Operating Frequency: UHF – Digital Modulation
- Bandwidth: 138 MHz
- High Density Mode: Yes
- Encryption: 256-bit AES CTR
- Digital Outputs: Dante, AES3 (Model dependent)
- AMX/Crestron Control: No
- Spectrum Management Tools Wireless Designer
- Receiver Layout: Four channels (1/2 Rack), Eight channels (Full rack)
- Transmitter Types: Handheld, Bodypack, Compact Bodypack, Plug-on
- Comments: Available with 8 receiver channels in a single rack space, D-squared is backward compatible with existing Lectrosonics Digital Hybrid transmitters. It offers flat frequency response with wide dynamic range. The half-rack width receiver features a high-resolution color display, data sharing, and smart noise reduction.
Nady Systems D-Series
- Operating Frequency: UHF – Digital Modulation
- Bandwidth: 83 MHz (200 channels)
- High Density Mode: No
- Encryption: Not given
- Digital Outputs: No
- AMX/Crestron Control: No
- Spectrum Management Tools: Built-in auto-scan
- Receiver Layout: Dual channel
- Transmitter Types: Handheld, Bodypack
- Comments: The D-series offers digital wireless performance in an affordable package ideal for smaller venues, HOW, and rental companies. Built-in auto scan for quick easy setup. Two and four channel versions available.
Sennheiser Digital 6000 Series
- Operating Frequency: UHF – Digital Modulation
- Bandwidth: 244 MHz
- High Density Mode: Yes
- Encryption: AES-256
- Digital Outputs: Dante, AES3
- AMX/Crestron Control: No
- Spectrum Management Tools Wireless System Manager
- Receiver Layout: Dual channel
- Transmitter Types: Handheld, Body Pack, Plug-on
- Comments: Through its equidistant frequency grid, Digital 6000 assures the simplest frequency configuration and excellent spectral efficiency. Thanks to high intermodulation resistance, the system supports a higher channel count using Link Density mode. Sennheisers SeDAC audio codec ensures the utmost sound quality in any environment.
Shure Axient Digital (ADX Series)
- Operating Frequency: UHF – Digital Modulation
- Bandwidth: 184 MHz
- High Density Mode: Yes
- Encryption: AES-256
- Digital Outputs: Dante, AES3
- AMX/Crestron Control: Yes
- Spectrum Management Tools Wireless Workbench
- Receiver Layout: Dual & Quad channel
- Transmitter Types: Handheld, Body Pack, Plug-on
- Comments: Ideal for complex setups with high channel count and constrained spectrum, Axient Digital offers transparent sound with flat frequency response and low latency. Offering true digital diversity, Quadversity and high-density modes, the system incorporates interference detection and avoidance, ShowLink control and network charging.
Sony DWX Series
- Operating Frequency: UHF – Digital Modulation
- Bandwidth: 244 MHz (Version dependent.)
- High Density Mode: Yes
- Encryption: AES 256 bit
- Digital Outputs: Dante, AES/EBU
- AMX/Crestron Control: No
- Spectrum Management Tools: Internal spectrum analyzer, Sony Wireless Studio Control SW
- Receiver Layout: Dual channel
- Transmitter Types: Handheld, Bodypack, Miniature Bodypack, Plug-on
- Comments: Supports up to 21 simultaneous channels per 8 MHz TV Band or 16 per 6 MHz band. Offers Dante, and AES/EBU digital outputs. Auto Frequency Change function, and auto channel coordinate simplify operation. Receiver has output swap capability and a built-in spectrum analyzer. Sony’s Cross Remote can control up to 82 transmitters using the RMU-01 remote control unit.
Sound Devices A20-SuperNexus
- Operating Frequency: VHF or UHF (Country dependent)
- Bandwidth: 169 MHz – 1525 MHz tuning range
- High Density Mode: Yes
- Encryption: Not given
- Digital Outputs: Dante, AES3, AES72, MADI, Optocore
- AMX/Crestron Control: GPIO output
- Spectrum Management Tools: A20-SuperNexus Web App
- Receiver Layout: 16 channels (expandable to 32 channels)
- Transmitter Types: Handheld, Bodypack, Miniature Bodypack
- Comments: Available in a 16 or 32 channel configuration, the A20-SuperNexus utilizes HexVersity (2-6 antenna diversity) and RF mirroring for full redundant operation. Along with native Dante, MADI, AES, and Analog outputs, the system can be equipped with an optional 20-Opto expansion box adding Optocore audio I/O and full redundant power supplies. An integrated Real Time Spectrum Analyzer and scanner provide intuitive frequency coordination.
Wisycom MRK980
- Operating Frequency: UHF – DSP processing
- Bandwidth: 1090 MHz (Country/area dependent)
- High Density Mode: Yes
- Encryption: Not given
- Digital Outputs: AES3, Dante (with redundancy)
- AMX/Crestron Control: GPIO output
- Spectrum Management Tools: Wisycom Manager 2.0
- Receiver Layout: Dual channel
- Transmitter Types: Handheld, Bodypack
- Comments: This true diversity, dual receiver provides an ultra-wideband 1090 MHz band, combined with a excellent selectivity and intermodulation immunity. Utilizes Wisycom’s multi-companding system with full internal DSP processing. Offers extreme low noise VCO with ultra-fast spectrum scan for optimal quick & easy setup and an expansion slot for GPIO control.
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