User's Manual

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selects the superior received signal, providing better sound quality and reducing the possibility of
interference and dropouts.
Both receivers offer a choice of 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.
(For operation of two or more systems at the same time, use the IntelliScan™ function for frequency
selection or, if setting the frequencies manually, use frequencies that are within the same IntelliScan
groups listed on page [--].)
AEW-R4100: A single synthesized UHF receiver in a half-rack 1U case. Its power supply operates on 100–
240V 50/60 Hz AC power worldwide with the appropriate IEC-type power input cordset.
AEW-R5200: Two independent synthesized UHF receiver channels in a full-rack 1U case. Its common
power supply operates on 100–240V 50/60 Hz AC power worldwide with the appropriate IEC-type power
input cordset. 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.
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.
Linked systems: Both Artist Elite receivers provide linking jacks and cables. AEW-R4100 and AEW-R5200
receivers may be combined in linked multi-channel systems, if desired.
Ethernet-based monitoring and control (AEW-R5200): Some wireless systems on the market offer
remote control/monitoring of the receiver via a serial interface, but the Audio-Technica AEW-R5200
receiver takes this a significant step further by including control over IP using standard networking
protocol and Ethernet interfacing. This permits receivers in a system to be integrated, monitored and
controlled from a single computer in real-time. And not only can an individual channel of an individual
receiver be examined and its settings modified: if the transmitter on that channel is activated, thanks to
the digital data link, data from the associated transmitter can also be monitored.
Because standard control over IP is used, Ethernet-connected AEW systems can range from a single
laptop controlling a free-standing multi-channel system, to local area network-based systems, to systems
controlled via the Internet, even from great distances. Complete setup and operating information for
computer-connected AEW systems will be found in the separate Computer Interface manual provided
with AEW-R5200 receivers and 5000 Series systems.
Transmitters
The versatile AEW-T1000a UniPak™ body-pack transmitter features a metal case and includes field-
replaceable helical and flexible-wire antennas. It has both low- and high-impedance inputs plus a bias
connection, for use with dynamic and electret condenser microphones, as well as Hi-Z instrument
pickups. In addition to its programmable functions, the transmitter includes a three-position sliding
control cover to limit access, if desired, to only the Power/Mute button, or to no controls at all, as
appropriate for the application and/or user.