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Wireless Microphones

Wireless Microphones. History of Sony Wireless. Sony started in the wireless mic business in 1974 Sony was first to introduce a PLL synthesized VHF system in 1983 Sony was first to introduce a direct oscillation type PLL synthesized UHF System in 1989

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Wireless Microphones

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  1. Wireless Microphones

  2. History of Sony Wireless • Sony started in the wireless mic business in 1974 • Sony was first to introduce a PLL synthesized VHF system in 1983 • Sony was first to introduce a direct oscillation type PLL synthesized UHF System in 1989 • Sony was first to introduce a unique SAW filter design for wireless tuners in 1993 • Sony was first to introduce a slot in type tuner in 1995 • Sony was first to introduce a 42 channel simultaneous system with the WD-880 in 1996 • Sony was first to introduce a dual channel portable diversity tuner in 2000 • Sony introduced a rack-mount tuner system with remote IP control in 2002 • Sony introduced cost-effective UWP series UHF diversity wireless systems in 2003 • Sony introduced new UWP Series and WL-800 Series models expanding the line up in 2005 • Sony introduced the 1st fully digital dual portable in camera receiver in 2007.

  3. Sony Wireless Microphones • 800 Series & UWP models have two UHF channel blocks • Models designated (30/32) • Contain UHF-TV channels 30, 31, 32 and 33 • Models designated (42/44) • Contain UHF-TV channels 42, 43, 44 and 45 •  Every wireless model needs to have a channel specified

  4. Wireless Frequency Spectrum Issues • Sony’s Action Plan • Introduced new 800/UWP ch30/32 and ch42/44 models • Offer (charge basis) modification to existing WL-800 Series customers for Sony service to modify selected B-suffix models • Respond to spectrum regulation changes once they are decided • Continue to offer products according to current regulations • Monitoring FCC related activities

  5. Ch 30/32 and Ch 42/44 Support for Existing Customers • Customers who want Sony to modify select ‘B’ suffix WL-800 series wireless (to ch 30/32 or ch 42/44) can have Sony Service perform the required hardware modifications on a charge basis. • Contact Sony Service Teaneck, NJ and refer to UPG-324 Frequency change service program • Phone #: 201-833-5300 • Service Manager: Dominick Esolda

  6. Ch 30/32 and Ch 42/44 Support for Existing Customers • Other existing WL-800 Series models (ones not included in the list above) can NOT be modified. • This is because the unique parts needed are discontinued and no longer available. • In this case, newly designed replacement models can be purchased in Ch 30/32 and Ch 42/44

  7. Ch 30/32 and Ch 42/44 Tuner Base Products Model Ch Range Notes and Comments MB-8N Ch 62-69 Ch30/32 and Ch42/44 WRU-8N Modules won’t work MB-8N/9F Ch 30-69 Accepts all WRU-8N Modules (30/32,42/44,62/64,66/66) MB-806A Ch 62-69 Ch30/32 and Ch42/44 WRU-806B Modules won’t work MB-X6 Ch 30-69 Accepts all WRU-806B Models(30/32,42/44,62/64,66/66) AN-820A Ch 62-69 Only works with Ch 62/64 and Ch 66/68 systems AN-820/9L Ch 30-45 Only works with Ch 30/32 and Ch 42/44 systems WD-850A Ch 62-69 Only works with Ch 62/64 and Ch 66/68 systems WD-850/9F Ch 30-69 Works with MB tuner bases, channels 30 thru 69 ** CANNOT MIX OLD CHANNELS AND NEW CHANNELS IN ONE FRAME!! ** CAN MIX UWP w/800 Series. Autoscan will NOT Work!

  8. New UWP Series

  9. UWP-V1 Bodypack TX and Portable RX Package • Ideal for HD Event Production • Durable metal construction • Removable Battery Cartridge • Compact, lightweight bodypack TX • Includes omni-directional Lav mic • Mic/Line input selection • Backlit LCD Display • Portable Receiver • Auto channel scan

  10. UWP-V2 Handheld TX and Portable RX Package • Ideal for HD Event Production • Durable metal construction • Backlit LCD Displays • Handheld transmitter • Uni-directional microphone capsule • Portable Receiver • Auto channel scan

  11. UWP-V6 Bodypack TX, Plug-on TX and Portable RX Package • Ideal for HD Event Production • Compact, lightweight transmitters with Mic/Line Input • New combo Videographer package • Durable metal construction • Portable Receiver • Auto channel scan • DON’T FORGET THE F-112 Microphone!

  12. UWP-X7 Bodypack TX and Modular RX Package • Ideal for AV Presentation • Compact, lightweight bodypack TX • Includes omni-directional Lav mic • Mic/Line input selection • Backlit LCD Displays • Includes space-saving modular tuner • Compatible with • SRP-X Series powered mixers • MB-X6 tuner base Tuner Frame MB-X6 Powered Mixer SRP-X500P Powered Mixer SRP-X700P

  13. UWP-X8 Handheld TX and Modular RX Package • Ideal for AV Presentation • Handheld transmitter • Uni-directional microphone capsule • Includes space-saving modular tuner • Compatible with • SRP-X Series powered mixers • MB-X6 tuner base Tuner Frame MB-X6 Powered Mixer SRP-X500P Powered Mixer SRP-X700P

  14. New UWP Accessoriesa Sales Opportunity • PRODUCT NAME BRIEF DESCRIPTION SRP • ECM-V1BMP UWP omni-directional lav mic with 1 clip and 3 windscreens $165.00 • ECM-X7BMP UWP uni-directional lavalier mic with 1 clip and 1 windscreen $165.00 • AD-RV1B UWP windscreens (quantity 12) for ECM-V1BMP omni lav mic $30.00 • AD-RX7B UWP windscreens (quantity 6) for ECM-X7BMP uni lav mic $30.00 • SAD-HV1B UWP mic clips (quantity 4) for ECM-V1BMP or ECM-X7BMP $36.00 • BLC-BP2 UWP belt clips (quantity 2) for UTX-B2V, UTX-B2X or URX-P2 $18.00 • EC-15BX UWP line in cable – XLR(F)􀃆 BMP for UTX-B2V or UTX-B2X $42.00 • EC-08BM UWP line out cable – BMP 􀃆 1/8” mini plug for URX-P2 $16.00 • EC-046BX UWP line out cable – BMP 􀃆 XLR(M) for URX-P2 $36.00 • SMAD-P2 UWP shoe mount adapter for URX-P2 $16.00 • BATC-2AA UWP AA battery case for UTX-B2V, UTX-B2X or URX-P2 $16.00

  15. Sony UWP System Features • Durable Metal Construction • Backlit Displays (Tx & Rx) • Auto Channel Scan • Dual RF Power Output (5mW & 30mW,PI is 50mW) • REAL ERP! • ALL Receivers are TRUE Diversity • Tone Squelch • Built-In Channel Plans • Battery Warning on Receiver • Battery Timer

  16. UWP Applications • Portable • Event Production • Weddings, Sports, etc. • Broadcast • EX Cameras, HDV, etc. • Podcasting • In conjunction with either a Pro or Consumer camcorder. • Disposable • Extreme Production • Rack Systems • HOW • Churches, Event Centers, Broadcast, etc. • Broadcast • Studios, Trucks, etc. • School • Classroom, Auditoriums, Event Centers, etc.

  17. Sony UWP System Value (@ Street Price) • MBX6: $750 • UWPX7: $550 • UWPX8: $550 • Six Channels: $4,050 ($675 /Channel)

  18. Sennheiser System Value(@ Street Price) • EWANT8F/G2 – Antenna Split & Rack: $1405 • EW122G2 – BP System: $499 • EW135G2 – HH System: $499 • Six Channels: $4399 ($733/ Channel)

  19. Shure System Value(@ Street Price) • SLX14/84 Lavalier System: $659 • SLX24/SM58 HH System: $599 • UA844 Active Antenna Splitter: $438 • UA820 ½ Wave Antenna: $62 • UA505 Remote Ant Mount Kit: $44 • Six Channels: $4318 ($720 / Channel)

  20. Sony BEATS Shure & Sennheiser • Lower Overall Cost per Channel (6 Channels) • Sony: $675, Sennheiser: $744, Shure: $720 • As much as $69 more per channel ($414 Total Savings) • Auto Channel Scan (Shure has scan on indv. Rx) • Modular Construction • Switchable RF Power • Mix Output • Battery Timer • Clean Installation

  21. Digital Wireless System Overview • Fully Digital System = High performance • 24 bit – 48 kHz digital audio • Total system spec:106 dB dynamic range • No Compander • Dramatic overall improvement in sound quality • Sony original codec • Low latency with high quality sound and reliable operation • Developed “from the ground up” for professional wireless audio • Multi channel operation • Up to 50% increase in # of simultaneous systems • Compared to existing analog wireless systems • Easy system set-up • TX and RX USB OTG (On the Go) keyboard connection • Remote control - The new way of Wireless remote control • Encryption • Security Setup Wireless or through USB • Transmitter Bandwidth • Ch 30-40 (66 MHz) and Ch 42-50 (60 MHz) • Receiver Bandwidth • 24 MHz changeable RF Block with option kit

  22. Digital Wireless Microphone System • DWT-B01 & DWT-P01 Digital Wireless Transmitters • Bodypack transmitter accepts Mic or Line input • Selectable output power 1/10/50 mW • Typical battery life with 10 mW power output • Alkaline 4 hr, NiMH 6 ½ hr, Lithium 10 ½ hr • Typical battery life with 50mW power output • Alkaline 2 1/3 hr, NiMH 4 ¼ hr, Lithium 7 ½ hr • Small size (B01) : Slightly shorter then WRT-8B • 48V Phantom Power on the P01 • Multi-channel operation : up to 12ch / 6MHz • Bodypack TX can be remotely controlled from RX • Change frequency, mic gain, etc. remotely • Don’t Forget the ECM77BC/9X or F112

  23. Digital Wireless Microphone System • DWR-S01D Digital Wireless Tuner • Mount directly in new PDW-700 XDCAM-HD422 camcorder slot • The WORLD’S FIRST 2ch slot-in receiver • Optional adapter for use with existing camcorders • Auto scanning modes • Clear scan and active RF scan • Supports analog or AES3 output

  24. Digital Wireless Microphone System • DWA- 01D Wireless Tuner Adaptor • Facilitates mounting on camcorders or for mixer bag use • 2ch AES3 digital or analog audio output • Headphone output, Word sync input and external DC input

  25. Digital Wireless Microphone System DWA- 01D Adaptor supplied accessories

  26. PDW-700 Camcorder • Up to Four Channels of Digital Wireless can be recorded onto separate audio channels of the PDW-700 • XDCAM-HD422 • Camcorder * Also Works With the NEW HDW-650

  27. PDW-700 with DWR-S01D and ECM-680S

  28. Digital Wireless System Benefits Audio RF Signal • Metadata • Audio input peak level • Battery remaining capacity • Low-cut filter frequency • Attenuator level • Transmitter name RF Remote Control (Min. 30ft. Working Range) PDW-700 XDCAM HD Camcorder • TX FREQUENCY setting • TX RF POWER setting • TX ATT LEVEL setting • TX LCF FREQUENCY setting • TX POWER MODE setting DWR-S01D Digital Wireless Receiver DWT-B01 Digital Wireless Transmitter

  29. PDW-700 SETTING MENU PDW-700 Viewfinder - Maintenance Menu PDW-700 Operation Manual

  30. Digital Wireless System Benefits • View Finder Display of PDW-700 Camcorder • Camcorder operators can see RF condition and transmitter info

  31. Applications • Broadcast • PDW700 and HDW650 Customer • Film Production • Production Audio • Video Production • Production Audio • Government • Encryption • Rental • Huge Opportunity for Production Community

  32. Why Pay Extra for Sony Digital? • Superior Audio Quality • Superior RF Performance • DUAL Channel Receiver • Metadata from Transmitter • Remote Control Of Transmitters • Encryption • Integration Into Cameras • Control From Cameras • OLED Displays

  33. Digital Wireless Frequency Selection

  34. DWT-B01 / DWR-S01D Frequency Range

  35. New ECM-77BC/9X Existing ECM-77BC Digital Wireless • ECM-77BC/9X Lavalier Microphone • Successor model to existing ECM-77BC • New model with enhanced shielding • Reduces potential for RFI (radio frequency interference) • Required for use with digital wireless DWT-B01 transmitter • Identifying the new version • Short light gray sleeve over cable

  36. Digital Wireless • Other lav microphones with shielding/grounding suitable for use with DWT-B01 transmitter • Sanken COS-11 • Countryman B-6 • More to Come

  37. Digital Wireless • Analog Groups

  38. Digital Wireless • Digital Groups (Up to 48ch)

  39. ENG/EFP Configurations

  40. Videographer Configurations

  41. Example Configurations for Field Production LIST PRICE $1,653 • Videographer Wireless and Shotgun Mic System Model Description UWP-V6 Package w/BP TX, Plug-on TX & Portable RX F-112 Handheld Wired Mic ECM-673 Shotgun Mic MDR-7506 Headphones

  42. Example Configurations for Field Production • ENG/EFP Analog Wireless and Shotgun System Model Description WRT-822B Bodypack Transmitter ECM-77BC/9X Lavalier Mic (For WRT-822B) WRT-8P Plug-on Transmitter F-112 Handheld Wired Mic WRR-855B Slot-in Tuner BTA-801 Adapter (for non slot-in camcorders) ECM-678 Shotgun Mic MDR-7506 Headphones A-8278-057-B Rear Mount Bracket (for Sony battery systems) (Bracket from Parts Center) LIST PRICE $4,273

  43. Example Configurations for Field Production LIST PRICE $11,633 Or $5,816 per CH • ENG/EFP Digital Wireless and Shotgun System Model Description DWT-B01 Digital Bodypack Transmitter DWT-P01 Digital Plug On Transmitter ECM-77BC/9X Lavalier Mic (For DWT-B01) F-112 Handheld Wired Mic DWR-S01D Digital Dual Channel Slot-in Tuner DWA-01D Adapter (for non DWR slot-in camcorders) ECM-680S Stereo/Mono Shotgun Mic K-1504 Dual XLR Cable (to use ECM-680S w/3pin XLR’s x 2) MDR-7509HD Headphones A-8278-057-B Rear Mount Bracket (for Sony battery systems) (Bracket from Parts Center)

  44. Pro Microphones for Cameras

  45. Shotgun Microphones END USER REBATES (UP TO $100) • ECM-673 Short Shotgun • Ideal for smaller camcorders • ECM-674 Shotgun • Same as the ECM673 with “AA” Battery Compartment • ECM-678 High Quality Shotgun • Low Noise and Extended Frequency Response • ECM-680S Stereo Shotgun • MS Stereo Shotgun • Mono/Stereo Operation • 5-Pin XLR

  46. What Sets Us Apart • Increased Sensitivity • Design With the Cameras in Mind • Perfect Marriage With Sony Cameras • Includes ALL Necessary Accessories for Camera Mount • Wind Screen • Short Cable • Rubber Grommet • Rubber Sheet (No Comments from Cousin Eddie!) • Current Rebates

  47. R R UP UP SONY SONY LOW CUT LOW CUT STREO STREO M M V V ST ST L L MONO MONO Dual Purpose Shotgun Ideal for Camcorders used in both EFP and ENG applications Stereo shotgun can be used in both applications without changing the microphone ECM-680S Applications EFP Application Capture environment with natural sound quality Stereo mode Selectable Mono mode ENG Application Capture voice or sound clearly from distance

  48. Special Cables • K-1502 • 3-Pin XLR (Female) to 5-pin XLR (Male) Mic Cable, 19.7 inch length. Used for mounting a Sony ECM Series mono shotgun mic onto a PDW-330/ PDW-350 XDCAM HD camcorder or HDW-F900R/HDW-750 HDCAM Camcorder. This cable connects a mono shotgun mic to both channels of the stereo mic input located on the front of these camcorders. • K-1504 • Short cable used to connect ECM-680S stereo shotgun mic (5-pin XLR output) to a camcorder. This 16" length short cable is intended to be used for mounting the ECM-680S onto a camcorder that is fitted with two 3-pin XLR mono mic inputs.

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