Question: What Audio Modes are available on the 3000 Series Wireless In-Ear Monitor Systems?
Answer: There are three audio (AF) modes on the 3000 Series Wireless In-Ear Monitor transmitter (ATW-T3205) – ST (Stereo), MO (Mono), and 3KL (3000 Link) – and three modes on the body-pack receiver (ATW-R3250) – ST (Stereo), MX (Mix), and MB (Mono/Balance).
ATW-T3205 Stereo In-Ear Monitor Transmitter
Set the audio mode according to the intended use. A user may also refer to this as the transmit, or RF, mode.
ST (Stereo) mode: Takes sound from the transmitter’s left and right balanced input jacks and transmits that sound out as a stereo signal to the receiver. Provided the user’s receiver pack is also set to ST (Stereo), a stereo signal will be heard in the user’s attached headphones.
MO (Mono) mode: Takes sound from the transmitter’s left balanced input jack only and transmits that sound as a mono signal to the receiver.
3KL (3000 Link) mode: Signals from the in-ear monitor transmitter can be received by a 3000 Series ATW-R3210 wireless microphone receiver (sold separately), then, by connecting the output of the receiver(s) to powered speakers, amplifiers, recorders, etc., an AC powered transmitter and receiver solution for sending audio wirelessly to one or more of these devices can be achieved.
Setting the Audio Mode (MODE) on the ATW-T3205 Transmitter
- Press the control dial. The main menu appears.
- Turn the control dial to select “MODE” and press the control dial.
- Turn the control dial to select “Stereo Mode” / “Mono Mode” / or “3000 Link Mode” and press the control dial. The setting is complete.
ATW-R3250 Stereo In-Ear Monitor Receiver Body-Pack
Set the audio mode according to the intended use. A user may also refer to this as the receive, or AF, mode. There are three audio modes from which to choose, and selection will be based on the transmit, or RF, mode that has been set in the ATW-T3205 transmitter.
When Transmitter RF Mode Has Been Set to “Stereo”
ST (Stereo) mode: The stereo input signal is output in stereo to the left and right outputs.
MX (Mix) mode: Mixes the stereo input signal and outputs the same audio to both the left and right outputs.
MB (Mono/Balance) mode: Mixes the stereo input signal and outputs balanced audio in monaural.
When Transmitter RF Mode Has Been set to “Mono” or “3000 Link”
Dual Mono: The signal input in monaural is output to the left and right outputs in monaural.
Mono Bal: The input signal in monaural is output as balanced audio in monaural.
Setting the Audio Mode (MODE) on the ATW-R3250 Receiver Body-pack
- Press the SET button. The menu screen appears.
- Press the UP/DOWN button to select “AUDIO” and press the SET button.
- Select “Audio Mode” and press the SET button.
- Select “Stereo” / “Dual Mono” / “Mono Bal” / or “Mix” and press the SET button. The setting is complete.
Adjusting Left/Right Panning Or Mix Balance (BALANCE)
- From the menu screen, press the UP/DOWN button to select “AUDIO” and press the SET button.
- Select “BALANCE” and press the SET button.
- Press the UP/DOWN button to adjust, then press the SET button.
- When “AUDIO MODE” is set to “STEREO” or “DUAL MONO,” this function adjusts the left/right sound panning.
- When “AUDIO MODE” is set to “MIX’ or “MONO BAL,” the left/right mix balance is adjusted. The setting is complete.
NOTE: Pressing the function button while on the main screen allows you to immediately check the status of audio-related settings on the receiver pack. Press the SET button to display the “AUDIO MODE” screen for immediate settings.
If you have any questions about setting the audio modes for the 3000 Series IEM system, please contact the Audio Solutions Department.