Sony DWTB01/E1424, Operating Instructions Manual

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6 Features
Features
The DWT-B01 is a digital wireless
transmitter for a UHF synthesized wireless
microphone system to be used for broadcast
or movie production purpose. This
transmitter is suitable for Electronic News
Gathering (ENG) and Electronic Field
Production (EFP).
What is DWX?
DWX refers to Sony’s new digital wireless
microphone system. The DWX series
reflects Sony’s extensive expertise in
professional microphones and sound
design. It represents a successful blend of
Sony know-how, wireless technology
renowned for stability, and cutting-edge
digital audio technology.
In addition to realizing the high sound
quality possible with a digital system, the
DWX series supports multi-channel
simultaneous operation, encrypted
transmission, and metadata transmission for
monitoring the status of multiple
transmitters. Using a main link and a
separate additional link, remote control of
transmitters from the receiver is also
possible. With its many advanced features,
the system has the potential to revolutionize
the workflow of professional applications.
What is WiDIF-HP?
WiDIF-HP (WiDIF: Wireless Digital
Interface Format, HP: High Profile) is a
wireless digital audio interface format
developed by Sony.
It enables highly secure transmission with
high sound quality and low system latency,
and supports simultaneous multi-channel
operation.
What is Cross Remote?
Cross Remote is a system that allows
transmitters to be monitored and controlled
from a receiver and the Wireless Studio
control software installed on a computer
connected to the receiver.
For example, the settings of a transmitter
worn under clothing can be easily changed
over the wireless link.
Wide RF carrier frequency
range
The DWT-B01 transmitter covers an
extremely wide RF carrier frequency range.
Depending on the model, the transmitter
can cover bandwidths between 48-MHz and
72-MHz (e.g., 72-MHz with the CE4248
1)
)
— much wider than 24-MHz of the analog
wireless microphone system. This
remarkably wide coverage on a single
model offers cost efficiency and operational
convenience, because it allows one
transmitter to be operated in many different
areas.
1)
Carrier frequencies differ depending on the
model.
Compact, lightweight, and
rugged design
The DWT-B01 is designed to be extremely
compact and lightweight, essential qualities
for use by artists in fast-moving TV and
outdoor productions.
Switchable mic or line input
level and adjustable
attenuator
For details, see “Setting the audio input level
(INPUT LEVEL)” on page 19.