Audio-Technica 3000 Series Wireless In-Ear Monitor System

The Audio-Technica 3000 Series ATW-3255 is a wireless in-ear monitor system that sends a stereo or mono mix from an ATW-T3205 transmitter to an ATW-R3250 body-pack receiver. It works in the UHF DF2 band, from 470.125 to 607.875 MHz.

The transmitter takes two XLR inputs at up to +24 dBu and passes them on through two 1/4-inch TRS loop outputs. The loop outputs can send the same mix to more transmitters or feed a recorder or speakers. Its RF output switches between 10 mW and 50 mW, and its front panel has a large OLED display. In 3000 Link mode, a separately sold 3000 Series receiver can pick up the transmitter’s signal for speakers, amplifiers, or recorders. A network port lets Wireless Manager software monitor and control the system.

The receiver has four audio modes: Stereo, Mix, Dual Mono, and Mono Balance. A balance control sets the left and right panning, or the mix between the two inputs. Its EQ adjusts lows at 80, 160, or 320 Hz and highs at 6, 8, or 10 kHz by up to 9 dB, and its limiter adjusts from −30 dB to off. The headphone cable acts as a second antenna for diversity reception, and in cue mode an engineer can listen to several channels with one receiver.

The receiver scans for open frequencies and sends the result to the transmitter by IR sync. Each band supports up to 49 compatible channels, and more ATW-R3250 receivers can share one mix, each with its own ATH-E40 in-ear monitors. Range reaches 90 m (300 feet) in the open.

The receiver runs 4 to 6 hours on two AA alkaline batteries or 5 to 7 hours on NiMH cells, and batteries are not included. NiMH cells charge in Audio-Technica’s two-bay charging station, sold separately. The transmitter comes with its AC adapter, a rack-mount kit, and a flexible UHF antenna.

Features

• UHF DF2 band, 470.125 to 607.875 MHz
• Stereo, mono, and 3000 Link transmission modes
• Two XLR inputs and two 1/4-inch TRS loop outputs
• Switchable 10 mW or 50 mW RF output
• Stereo, Mix, Dual Mono, and Mono Balance receiver modes
• Receiver EQ, limiter, and cue mode
• RF scan with IR sync
• Network monitoring and control through Wireless Manager
• ATH-E40 in-ear monitors and rack-mount kit included