AKG Acoustics WMS 4000 manual Example 10-CHANNEL System for Tour Sound, Amount Description

AKG WMS PRACTICAL EXAMPLES

WMS 4000 10-CHANNEL SETUP

EXAMPLE: 10-CHANNEL SYSTEM FOR TOUR SOUND

Fitting all components into flight cases as well as the shortest possible setup time are essential for festivals with several acts performing in succession. While one performer is on stage, backstage preparations for the following act must be completed so that it can be started without any drawn-out interruptions due to al- terations or soundchecks. Wireless systems in particular require meticulous performance tests to be carried out – both regarding RF and audio signals – before they are connected to the FOH mixer. The advanced software of the SR 4000 receiver makes all this easy. Rehearsal Mode, Auto Setup, and Frequency Scan are just a few

of the features that help set up all the RF connections quickly and eficiently.

However, the ultimate quality of the audio sig- nal delivered by the receiver can only be tested by connecting the receiver to the mixer, which is practically impossible once the show has star- ted.

Two HPA 4000 headphone amplifiers, each connected to five receivers, eliminate this pro- blem, enabling you to check audio signal quali- ty quickly and reliably without an additional mixer.

In the example shown above, a complete 10-channel wireless system including antenna splitters, power supply unit and headphone amplifiers can be fitted into a compact 8 U rack. You can also fit two small flight cases with five charging units each for the transmitters, so that all transmitters can be charged completely and simultaneously within just one hour.

And, the complete tour sound package takes up so little space that it can be transported in a standard station wagon – the ideal solution for touring bands.

Tour Sound

The WMS 4000 is specifically suited for small tour setups, since the large variety of selectable channels allows you to find a working setup for practically any application.

For example, a complete 4-channel system can be fitted into a flight case measuring only 6 U high (see below). Thanks to the integrated PSU 4000 power supply unit and the PS 4000 antenna splitter with two front antennas, all you need to do is connect a single power cable! All other components, such as the transmitters, can be stored in a 2 U drawer.

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Specification:
Amount	Item	Description
10 x	SR 4000	True diversity receiver
10 x	HT/PT 4000	Handheld or portable transmitter
5 x	CU 4000	Charging unit
1 x	PSU 4000	Central power supply
3 x	PS 4000	Antenna splitter
2 x	HPA 4000	Headphone amplifier
2 x	SRA 2B	Active wideband directional antenna
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