Nady PEM-500 In-Ear Wireless Personal Monitor System

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Lose the feedback, hassle and cost of a typical monitoring setup with this wireless in-ear system from Nady. It includes a receiver and stereo transmitter.

The Nady PEM500 Personal Ear Monitor System offers all of the advantages of wireless in-ear monitoring such as mobility and freedom from feedback. For the first time, a wireless in-ear monitor system combines state-of-the-art advanced frequency-agile synthesized UHF technology, high-end performance, and unprecedented affordability.

Features

- Available on selected frequency bands within the UHF spectrum for interference-free, long-range performance (up to eight systems can be operated simultaneously, depending on location and frequency band)
- System consists of PEM-500T stereo transmitter and one bodypack stereo PEM-R receiver (both offer 16-channel user selectability)
- Any number of additional receivers can be operated with the same transmitter if all are set to the same channel
- Proprietary companding circuitry for wide dynamic range and clear, natural sound
- Operating range: up to 300 ft. typical (depending on site conditions)
- Rugged, foam-padded traveling case provides easy, safe transport and storage

Receiver:

- Portable bodypack receiver features a power switch; switchable built-in volume limiter; Output Level control; stereo/mono select switch; two-color (red/green) 3-way Unit On/Signal/low-battery LED indicators
- Operates up to six hours (depending on volume) on a single 9V alkaline battery
- Each receiver is supplied with a pair of miniature, lightweight (yet powerful) in-ear Koss® stereophones with soft rubber foam mounts in three shapes read more (conical, cylindrical and hexagonal); designed for fitted comfort and optimum acoustic transfer and isolation
- Rear clip can be rotated 90° for attaching receiver either vertically or horizontally to clothing

Stereo Transmitter:

- Rugged, all-metal half-rack can be rackmounted with single rackmount kit (included), or side-by-side with optional dual rackmount kit
- Microphone Input allows wireless cueing of performers on stage
- Front panel features Input Level control; stereo headphone monitor output jack and volume control; Select button for choosing one of 16 UHF channels, LED channel display; L/R 10-segment Audio Input Level displays
- Back panel provides BNC jack for the detachable antenna; stereo/mono select switch, 1/4 TRS balanced microphone input, XLR jacks for left and right line inputs
- Externally powered by AC/DC power adapter
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Operating Frequency Range: 696-865 MHz, country dependent

Modulation: Mono or stereo (MPX with pilot tone), FM: F3E +/- 60 KHz, nominal

Audio Frequency Response: 50 ~ 12,000 Hz

T. H. D.: 1%

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 80 dB, with proprietary companding noise reduction

Operating Range: Up to 300 feet typical (depending on site conditions)

PEM-500T Transmitter
RF Output Power: Max. 50 mW (country dependent)

L/R Audio Line Inputs
Input Impedance: 600 ohms
Nominal Input Level: 0 dBm
Max. Input Level: +6 dBm

Headphones Out Power: 100 mW max. @ 32

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 510-652-2411

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. (99 ratings)
Submitted April 21, 2006 by a customer from pacbell.net

"It works for me."

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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It does what it is supposed to do.
Sound
Sound quality is very good with different headphones but there is some background noise.
Features
Frequency agile and stereo what more could there be (except better headphones.
Ease of Use
Very easy
Quality
Mine works fine but the belt pack feels somewhat plasticy and cheap.
Value
Never got so much for so little.
Manufacturer Support
They have an 800 number and someone was there when I asked the questions and they had the answer.

Musical Background:

Worship band

Musical Style:

Worship
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