Audio Technica ATW201 200 Series Body Pack System

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Includes: ATW-R200 receiver and ATW-T201 transmitter.

AudioTechnica is breaking new ground in affordable VHF wireless. This is a single-channel receiver with an advanced dipole antenna design and features a unique removable docking power supply that slides into the receiver. The receiver also offers squelch and volume controls along with AF Peak, RF & Power indicator lights, and a 1/4 in. output. Choose this UniPak body-pack system and add a guitar cable, lavalier (lapel) or headset mic for your specific application (sold separately).

Features:
Advanced dipole antenna system

Available in three traveling frequencies

Removable docking power supply inserts into back of receiver

Adjustable squelch control

ATW-T201 UniPak transmitter includes variable microphone/guitar trim control

Overall System
Operating Frequencies VHF band, 169.505, 170.245, 171.905 MHz

Frequency Stability ±0.005%

Modulation Mode FM

Maximum Deviation ±15 kHz

Operating Range 200' minimum

Operating Temperature Range 40° F (4° C) to 110° F (43° C)

Frequency Response 80 Hz to 13 kHz

ATW-R200 Receiver
Receiving System Non-diversity, single-channel dual antenna system

Image Rejection 50 dB minimum

Signal-to-noise Ratio 80 dB at 10 kHz deviation (IEC-weighted), maximum modulation 15 kHz

Total Harmonic Distortion <=1% (10 kHz deviation at 1 kHz)

Sensitivity 20 dBµV for 60 dB S/N (IEC-weighted)

Audio Output 350 mV (at 1 kHz, ±10 kHz deviation, 100 k ohm load)

Output Connector 1/4 in. phone jack

Power Supply 120V AC 60 Hz, 6 VA; or 12V DC, 200 mA, center positive, with external DC supply

Dimensions 8.27 in. (210.0 mm) W x 1.72 in. (43.5 mm) H x 4.73 in. (120.0 mm) D

Net Weight 18.9 oz (536 grams); without AC adapter, 11.9 oz (336 grams)

Accessories Included AD1202A 120V docking AC adapter; 120V AC IEC cordset

ATW-T201 UniPakTM Transmitter
RF Power Output 10 mW (High) and 2 mW (Low) typical

Spurious Emissions Under federal regulations

Dynamic Range >=90 dB, A-weighted

Input Connections High impedance, low impedance, bias

Battery (not included) 9V (NEDA type 1604) alkaline

Current Consumption 30 mA typical

Battery Life Approximately 15 hours (High) and 20 hours (Low)

Dimensions 2.56 in. (65.0 mm) W x 4.33 in. (110.0 mm) H x 1.00 in. (25.4 mm) D

Net Weight (without battery)

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 330-686-2600 x5000
Email: audio-solutions@atus.com

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 0.5 out of 5 stars. (24 ratings)
Submitted August 22, 2006 by a customer from legacyfurnishings.com

"Heads up on this one guys!"

Overall: 0.5 out of 5 stars
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I am completely dissatisfied with the product and worse yet, I am out 100% of the money I paid for it.

Sound
This wireless system is very sensitive to different settings. The feedback is unstopable if you don't find just the right settings and the book was not all that helpful in recommending a place to start.

Features
The cord from the body pack to guitar is much longer than it needs to be. It could have been half the length and been just about right. I have to stuff the excess cord into a pocket to keep if from snagging stuff on stage or walking through a crowd.

Ease of Use
Again, it would be easier to use if the instructions didn't assume you already knew how to set-up a wireless system.

Quality
I set the system up and tested it in my studio. I took it on one gig, and it worked fine. The second gig I took it to, it failed to function. The following day, I replaced the transmitter battery and smoke came from the unit as it fried itself. I returned it per AT's product support guidelines for a warranty repair. Guess what; the damage is not covered under warranty. The service tech and manager both explained that since the damage was caused by a battery that leaked, they considered it a form of abuse. I explained that I used the correct battery per the instructions and did nothing wrong or abusive but they refused to repair the unit under warranty. read more

Value
This product is not worth the selling price and the manufacturer wills not see a penny of my money from this point forward.

Manufacturer Support
Support? What support. I'm stuck with a nonfunctioning wireless system. AT could have helped me out. Nope. They chose to insist I abused their product because the battery leaked.

The Wow Factor
The appeal of a wireless system to me was purely functional. I only used it during sound checks at live venues so I could walk around while me and the rest of the band played and I would adjust sound levels. I still plan to use a wireless as I just described but it won't be from this manufacturer.

Musical Background:
Active, giggin musician.

Musical Style:
Rock, Country, Blues
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