AKG WMS470 Vocal Set C5-b9

The demand for high quality wireless systems for sound reinforcement companies, conference centres, theatres, clubs, has meant that AKG is once again responding to this trend by developing new product lines and accessories that provide professional solutions for all types of applications from the less demanding musician to complex wireless solutions with dozens of systems operating simultaneously in architecturally challenging environments. The latest addition to the wireless microphone systems market so far is the AKG WMS 470 series. Conceptually, the WMS 470 builds on the previous WMS 400 system, but brings a number of technical improvements and several fundamental changes.

The SR 470 Diversity Receiver is housed in a robust all-metal enclosure with a durable finish, detachable antennas with BNC connectors, and features, above all, user-friendly setup of up to 12 channels in a single frequency group. The receiver includes an automatic frequency scan that automatically searches for the most suitable free channels and an infraport for simple and fast data synchronization between the receiver and the selected transmitter. The colour-backlit programmable display with a choice of colour backlighting displays all the data the user needs for operation (e.g. battery level data in the transmitter, user alert on critical distance between transmitter and receiver, etc.). If the power supply to the transmitter drops below a given threshold due to battery life, the entire display flashes red and the user is immediately aware that there is a reception problem). The SR 470 Diversity Receiver is compatible with the professional antenna splitter, power supply and other components of the WMS 4000 series.

The WMS 470 wireless system offers several new microphones in its equipment: the handsets are equipped with AKG D5 (dynamic), AKG C5 (condenser) microphone heads. The handles are characterised by their extreme resistance to feedback. The configuration between the transmitter-handker and the SR 470 receiver is done via infrared transmission. They are powered by 1 AA pencil cell; the user can use a rechargeable Ni-MH cell instead of a conventional alkaline battery (for recharging, the handsets have contacts located at their end) and the entire microphone can be easily and conveniently recharged in an AKG charger with the CU-400 designation. The display of the handy informs the user of the current battery status.