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Wireless Technology for the Future
Pioneer in Acoustics for Over 50 Years
How it all started …
Die DYN Series
120 DYN
Founders Dr. Rudolf Görike and Ing. Ernst Pless
12 a
180
Early products
Company name
Breakthrough
Expansion course
Peter Wolf
Rock me Amadeus
AKG expands its activities in the wireless market
Turning point
WMS
New research center
HOW Radio Signals are Transmitted
Case for wireless mics
Just like a radio set
Radio waves instead of cables
Signal propagation
Positioning the receiver
Rule no
Wavelength
Bandwidth
Frequency Modulation FM
Interference
Example of AKG WMS 40 carrier frequencies
Modular Solutions to Meet Individual Requirements
Clip-on or head-worn microphone
For presenters
Head-worn microphone for extreme
Activities like aerobics and sports
Handheld Mics for Lead and Backing Vocals
On/off switch
Volume
Microphone cleaning and maintenance
Angle of incidence
PT 40 Portable transmitter Mini XLR connector
Rear panel and battery compartment
HEAD-WORN Mics for Lead and Backing Vocals
Flexible antenna
SR 40 diversity Receiver ON/OFF switch
Antennas
AF LEDs
Alternative receivers Diversity LEDs
Battery compartment
XLR connector
SO 40 snapon transmitter Release button
Color code
XLR connector pin 2 hot
Setting the squelch threshold
Battery charging made easy
TM 40 Transmitter module Status LED
Wireless and supremely flexible
On/Off switch AF LEDs
3700M 3800M
880M
MP 40 Micropen for Presenters
Cable compartment
Microphone
Color code pen clip
MP 40 micropen in handheld mode
PR 40 Portable receiver ON/OFF switch
Detachable microphone
Put it in your pocket …
More Goodies for Presenters
PT 40 Bodypack transmitter
With C 444 L head-worn or C 417 L lavalier microphone
With proven D 880M microphone element
417 L
444 L
Avoiding feedback
Wireless Systems for Maximum Mobility
Training communications
PR 40 Portable receiver
PT 40 care
AKG WMS 40 UHF for Instruments
Radio Links for Portable Instruments
Connecting to microphone or line inputs
MicroMic C 411 L pickup
Instrument MicroMics
Instrument MicroMic Instrument MicroMics
GB 40 Guitarbug for Guitar and Bass
Accessories
Jack plug
FlexJack for all electric guitar models
Guitar system in a bag
FlexJack for all electric bass models
HOW Multichannel Technology Works
Intermodulation
WMS frequency band with TV transmitter
Use before each performance
Automatic frequency setup
Shadow loss
Multipath transmission
Problem no sound microphone does not function
Troubleshooting Hints
Problem poor audio
Modular Solutions for Custom Reqirements
SR 400 Receiver On/Off switch Recessed level control
Status LEDs
Backlit LC display
Metal case
Auto setup
Rehearsal mode
Range of accessories for complex applications
Infrared transmission
On-Mute/Program-Off switch
Extremely rugged spring steel mesh grill
Infrared sensor
HT 400 Handheld transmitter Display
Rugged mini XLR connector
Jack for external mute switch
Battery status display Frequency preset LCD display
Frequency in MHz Low battery capacity warning
Input jack for a local or central power supply e.g., PSU
User Friendly Quick Charger
Locking DC jack
Integrated charging contacts for direct charging
PSU 4000 Central power supply unit
AB 4000 Antenna booster
RA 4000 B Omnidirectional wideband booster antenna
HPA 4000 Headphone amplifier
Setting UP Multichannel Systems
IP 3 Intercept
Spectrum analyzer trace
Microphone a carrier frequency
Frequencies
Frequency Management a good idea for any multichannel system
Here is a proven way to add clean frequencies
Far-near difference
Stage a Stage B
Band I + 0,15
Modular Solutions for Professional Requirements
SELECTING, Placing and Using Antennas
Signal loss caused by the audience
Skin Fat
Muscle Cartilage
SELECTING, PLACING, and Using Antennas
Cable position a Cable position B
Cable type Impedance
Gage
Stadium theater, opera house example
Stadium example
Short antenna cable runs Drawbacks
Live sound
Speech Vocals Guitar/Bass Instruments
TV studio Theater
SRA 1 Passive wideband dirctional antenna
CU 4000/BP HUB 4000 Network concentrator
RA 4000 B
Battery status readout
Frequency presets
Automatic gain setting
Battery compartment Jog switch
Jack for remote Mute switch
Silent Mode setting
Inscribable color code element Magnesium body
Hidden pilot tone
CUTTING-EDGE True Diversity Receiver
Backlit display Half-rack 19 all-metal case
Programmable status display
SR 4000 Receiver
Battery life display
Environment Scan and Rehearsal Mode
Environment Scan
Professional XLR and jack outputs
Intelligent WAY to Power WMS 4000 Transmitters
Charging status display LED Recovery key and LED
CU 4000 Charging unit Lockable DC jack
Such as a PSU
Integrated temperature sensor
CU 4000 Charging unit in a flight case
Internal RAM
Data interface to transmitter electronics
BNC antenna inputs
BNC antenna outputs
Daisy-chaining outputs
AKG WMS PS
Cabling example/cable lengths
Antennas Tailored to Every Situation
Selecting and placing antennas
ASU 4000 Remote powerd adapter for antennas
SRA 1 Passive wideband directional antenna
SRA 2B Active wideband directional antenna
ZAPD-21 Antenna combiner
Standard PC accessories. This allows you to
Link Between the WMS 4000 and a PC Network
As RF levels on site. This makes it incredibly
Example WMS 4000/PC network
You can even set up the basic parameters
Get a Cup Setup Mode Moving PC Rehearsal Mode
Your Computer AS a WMS 4000 Control Center
Ensures maximum operating reliability
AKG WMS 4000 Power Supply
Recommended headphones
Monitoring Without a Mixer
Line input jacks, DC input lockable Jog control
Studio
Specification Amount Description
Seminars
RA 4000 B
PSU
Tour Sound
Example 10-CHANNEL System for Tour Sound
Amount Description
AKG WMS Practical Examples
Example 16-CHANNEL System for Mobile USE
Vienna Konzerthaus
WMS 4000 Wiring
WMS 4000 mobile rack
Gala Musical Couples, August
Detailed system layout is shown on the following pages
WMS 4000 16-CHANNEL Setup
AKG WMS Practical Examples
Example 46-CHANNEL System for AN Opera House
High-tech for pure enjoyment
Stage
Channels
Channels
WMS 4000 1-CHANNEL Setup
Specification
AKG WMS Practical Examples
Guitar
Violin and viola
Banjo
See guitar. top right
Saxophone
Clarinet
Tubas
Trombone
AV/sound company
Bars and clubs
Sound systems
Meeting and social rooms
AKG Wireless Systems AT a Glance
Microtools HT/PT
System
ALL the Specs AT a Glance
MP 40 micropen
PR 40 diversity
Mounting kit, 2 antennas
Definitions from a to Z
Electromagnetic Wave Spectrum
Distortion Environment
Directional Antenna
Diversity
Phantom Power
Feedback
Frequency Management
Frequency Modulation
Hypercardioid Ultra-directional
Cardioid
Pop Noise
Pressure Gradient Microphone
Signal Loss
Signal-to-noise S/N Ratio
Reflection
Remote Antenna
Index
Selected Keywords
Appendix
Appendix
Appendix
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