5000 Series (Second Generation)

Overview

5000 Series (Second Generation)

This product has been updated with new features and is now the 5000 Series Third Generation Wireless. Designed for use on professional tours, in stadiums, concert halls, houses of worship and other demanding audio environments, Audio-Technica’s dual-receiver Artist Elite® 5000 Series provides incredible audio quality and proven, critically acclaimed performance for artists, broadcasters and presenters worldwide. The newly upgraded 5000 Series sets standards for wireless live sound, with its dual-compander circuitry that processes high and low frequencies separately. It also features A-T’s proprietary IntelliScan™ capability, 996-channel frequency agility, True Diversity operation, soft-touch controls, digital Tone Lock™ squelch, backlit LCD displays on all transmitters, and locking battery doors on the UniPak® body-pack transmitters. With two independent True Diversity receivers in a single full-rack housing, the 5000 Series conserves rack space while providing outstandingly reliable and flexible performance. Receivers may be linked to form a complete system in which the built-in IntelliScan capability automatically determines and sets the best available frequencies on all linked receivers. Equipped with Ethernet ports, the 5000 Series receiver allows computer management and control from anywhere via new wireless control software; access computer control from a front-of-the-house rack in the same room, or clear across the country, making it truly a 21st century product. Multiple system configurations are available, with handheld vocal microphone/transmitters and cW-style body-pack transmitters designed for use with lavalier, headworn and instrument microphones as well as electric guitars.

Features

Two independent receivers in a single housing
996 selectable UHF channels per band and True Diversity reception for interference-resistant operation
IntelliScan™ feature automatically finds and sets best available frequencies on all linked receivers
On-board Ethernet interface for monitoring and controlling system parameters with included AEW Control Interface software
Advanced digital Tone Lock™ squelch effectively blocks stray RF; the digitally encoded tone also communicates transmitter data for receiver display
Dual Compander circuitry processes high and low frequencies separately for unmatched audio quality
1/4" external mute switch jack allows user to mute the system quickly and easily
AC pass-through allows daisy-chain AC hookup with included IEC jumper cables
Link and coordinate multiple receiver channels
High-visibility white-on-blue LCD information display
Metal full-rack receiver chassis with reinforced mounting ears and rear rack mount capability
All transmitters offer rugged, ergonomic metal bodies, programmable features, soft-touch controls, and 10 mW/35 mW switchable RF power
Backlit LCD displays on transmitters
Locking battery door on UniPak body-pack transmitter
All components store up to five preset configurations, with customized "names" if desired

Specifications

Overall System
Operating Frequencies	UHF Band C: 541.500 MHz to 566.375 MHz (996 frequencies) UHF Band D: 655.500 MHz to 680.375 MHz (996 frequencies) *DISCONTINUED IN NORTH AMERICA*
Minimum Frequency Step	25 kHz
Modulation Mode	FM
Normal Deviation	±5 kHz
Frequency Response	70 Hz to 15 kHz
Frequency Stability	±0.005%, Phase Lock Loop frequency control
Operating Range	300' typical
Dynamic Range	1/4" (6.3 mm) TS unbalanced phone jack, each channel
Operating Temperature Range	41° F (5° C) to 113° F (45° C)
Notes	Second-generation 5000 Series (“a” version) components: AEW-R5200 dual receiver AEW-T1000a body-pack transmitter AEW-T4100a cardioid dynamic microphone/transmitter AEW-T6100a hypercardioid dynamic microphone/transmitter AEW-T3300a cardioid condenser microphone/transmitter AEW-T5400a cardioid condenser microphone/transmitter First-generation 5000 Series (original) components: AEW-R5200 dual receiver AEW-T1000 body-pack transmitter AEW-T4100 cardioid dynamic microphone/transmitter AEW-T6100 hypercardioid dynamic microphone/transmitter AEW-T3300 cardioid condenser microphone/transmitter AEW-T5400 cardioid condenser microphone/transmitter Click here for original 5000 Series owner’s manual. CONSUMER ALERT Most users do not need a license to operate this wireless microphone system. Nevertheless, operating this microphone system without a license is subject to certain restrictions: the system may not cause harmful interference; it must operate at a low power level (not in excess of 50 milliwatts); and it has no protection from interference received from any other device. Purchasers should also be aware that the FCC is currently evaluating use of wireless microphone systems, and these rules are subject to change. For more information, call the FCC at 1-888-CALL-FCC (TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC) or visit the FCC’s wireless microphone website at www.fcc.gov/cgb/wirelessmicrophones.

Handheld Transmitter
RF Power Output	High: 35 mW; Low: 10 mW, nominal
Spurious Emissions	Under federal regulations
Microphone Element	AEW-T3300a: Cardioid Condenser AEW-T4100a: Cardioid Dynamic AEW-T5400a: Cardioid Condenser AEW-T6100a: Hypercardioid Dynamic
Battery Type	Two 1.5V AA alkaline (not included)
Battery Life	Approximately 6 hours (High); 8 hours (Low), depending on battery type and use pattern
Current Consumption	High: 185 mA; Low: 165 mA, typical
Dynamic Range	>=110 dB, A-weighted
Dimensions	AEW-T3300a, AEW-T5400a: 9.41" (239.0 mm) long, 1.97" (50.0 mm) diameter AEW-T4100a, AEW-T6100a: 9.33" (237.0 mm) long, 1.89" (48.0 mm) diameter
Net Weight	AEW-T3300a: 9.5 oz (270 g) AEW-T4100a: 9.7 oz (276 g) AEW-T5400a: 10.0 oz (285 g) AEW-T6100a: 9.7 oz (275 g) (without batteries)
Accessories Included	AT8456a Quiet-Flex™ stand clamp

Body Pack
RF Power Output	High: 35 mW; Low: 10 mW, nominal
Battery Life	Approximately 8 hours (High); 10 hours (Low), depending on battery type and use pattern
Battery Type	Two 1.5V AA alkaline (not included)
Current Consumption	High: 185 mA; Low: 165 mA, typical
Dimensions	2.60" (66.0 mm) W x 3.43" (87.0 mm) H x 0.94" (24.0 mm) D
Input Connections	High impedance, low impedance, bias
Instrument Dynamic Range	>=100 dB, A-weighted
Microphone Dynamic Range	>=110 dB, A-weighted
Net Weight	4.4 oz (125 g) (without batteries)
Spurious Emissions	Under federal regulations

Receiver
Receiving System	Dual independent RF sections, automatic-switching diversity
Image Rejection	60 dB typical
Sensitivity	20 dBµV (S/N 70 dB at 5 kHz deviation, IEC-weighted)
Headphone Output	Connector: 1/4" (6.3 mm) TRS ("stereo") phone jack. Power Output: 10 mW + 10 mW into 32 ohms (at 1 kHz, ±5 kHz deviation); maximum output: 220 mW + 220 mW into 32 ohms. Headphones switchable between Channel 1 and Channel 2.
Antenna Power	DC 10V-12V, 20 mA (BNC-type jack)
Power Supply	100-240V AC 50/60 Hz, 15W
Operating Temperature Range	41° F (5° C) to 113° F (45° C)
Dimensions	18.98" (482.0 mm) W x 1.74" (44.0 mm) H x 10.85" (275.5 mm) D
Weight	8.8 lbs (4.0 kg) (without accessories)
Accessories Included	Detachable IEC-type AC power cable; two flexible UHF half-wave antennas; link cable; IEC-type AC pass-through cable; front-mount antenna cables and connectors; CD-ROM with computer control interface software
Audio Output Attenuator (ATTN)	Three-position switch: 0 / -6 / -12 dB
Audio Output - Instrument	50 mV (at 1 kHz, ±5 kHz deviation, 10k ohm load), transformer isolated and balanced (ATTN switch at "0")
Audio Output - Microphone	25 mV (at 1 kHz, ±5 kHz deviation, 10k ohm load), transformer isolated and balanced (ATTN switch at "0")
Computer Interface	Type: Ethernet, 10BaseT mode Connector: RJ-45 Proprietary Software: supplied on CD-ROM
External Mute	1/4" (6.3 mm) TS unbalanced phone jack, each channel
Intermediate Frequency	65.75 MHz, 10.7 MHz
Output Connectors (Instrument)	1/4" (6.3 mm) TRS balanced phone jack
Output Connectors (Microphone)	XLRM-type, balanced
Total Harmonic Distortion	<=1% (10 kHz deviation at 1 kHz)
Pass-through AC Power Outlet	100-240V AC 50/60 Hz, 5A maximum

Downloads

Artist Elite® 4000 Series and 5000 Series Manual (original versions)

Artist Elite® 4000 Series and 5000 Series Manual ("a" versions)