System 8

Overview

System 8

This product has been discontinued. Please see System 9 Frequency-agile VHF Wireless Systems. Easy setup & clear, natural sound Featuring sleek, stackable, contemporary styling, Audio-Technica's System 8 Wireless Systems are designed for reliable performance, easy setup and clear, natural sound quality. Available in handheld, headworn, guitar, lavalier and body-pack configurations, these single-channel, fixed-frequency systems are available in three traveling VHF frequencies (169.505, 170.245, and 171.905 MHz).

Features

Easy operation and clear, natural sound quality
Reliable performance and durable construction
Advanced dipole antenna system for extended operating range
Power, RF, and AF Peak indicators
Volume control, 1/4" output jack and user-adjustable squelch
Rugged unidirectional dynamic element on handheld microphone/transmitter
Variable microphone trim control and multi-color battery/power indicator, AA operation on transmitters
Professional locking connector on UniPak® body-pack transmitter
Available in 7 system configurations

Specifications

Overall System
Operating Frequencies	VHF highband, 169 MHz to 172 MHz
Modulation Mode	FM
Maximum Deviation	+/-10 kHz
Frequency Response	80 Hz to 13 kHz
Operating Range	200' (60 m) typical Open range environment with no interfering signals
Total Harmonic Distortion	<1% (at 1 kHz, +/-10 kHz deviation)
Operating Temperature Range	40° F (4° C) to 110° F (43° C) Battery performance may be reduced at very low temperatures
Notes	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	10 mW
Spurious Emissions	Following federal and national regulations
Battery Type	Two 1.5V AA Alkaline (not included)
Battery Life	8 hours (alkaline) Depending on battery type and use pattern
Dimensions	9.91" (251.8 mm) long, 2.11" (53.5 mm) diameter
Net Weight	9.2 oz (260 grams) (without battery)
Accessories Included	AT8456a Quiet-Flex™ stand clamp

Body Pack
RF Power Output	10 mW
Battery Life	8 hours (alkaline) Depending on battery type and use pattern
Battery Type	Two 1.5V AA Alkaline (not included)
Dimensions	2.76" (70.2 mm) W x 4.08" (103.7 mm) H x 0.98" (24.9 mm) D
Input Connections	Four-pin Locking Connector Pin 1: GND Pin 2: INST INPUT Pin 3: MIC INPUT Pin 4: DC BIAS +9V
Net Weight	3.0 oz (84.5 grams) (without battery)
Spurious Emissions	Following federal and national regulations

Receiver
Receiving System	Non-diversity, single-channel, dual antenna system
Image Rejection	50 dB minimum
RF Sensitivity	20 dBuV at 60 dB S/N ratio (50 ohms termination)
Power Supply	100-240V AC (50/60 Hz) to 12V DC .5A (center positive) switched mode external power supply
Operating Temperature Range	40° F (4° C) to 110° F (43° C)
Dimensions	7.48" (190.0 mm) W x 1.82" (46.2 mm) H x 5.06" (128.5 mm) D
Weight	11.8 oz (335 grams)
Accessories Included	Power supply
Audio Output	1/4" (6.3 mm), unbalanced: 700 mV (1 kHz modulation, 10 kHz deviation, 100k ohm load), nominal

Downloads

System 8 Wireless Manual

System 8 (ATW-R800) FCC DOC