Sony Introduces New Wireless Peripherals
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| MB-806A UHF tuner frame |
July 26, 1999Sony Electronics today announced the addition of two new wireless peripherals:
the MB-806A UHF tuner frame, and the WRU-806A, a synthesized diversity
UHF channel module.
The MB-806A is a very sturdy, 1U high, modular UHF tuner frame, which
holds up to six UHF diversity tuners (the new WRU-806 or the earlier WRU-801A
modules) and features six individual XLR connectors, plus a composite
mix output of all six channels. This will allow live performance users
the ability to switch systems easily, while conserving mixer inputs. The
MB-806A also features a global mic/line switch for all outputs, which
provides compatibility with a wide range of equipment; a built-in antenna
divider (which can remotely power the optional active UHF antennas); and
an antenna gain switch to compensate for distance and RF environment conditions.
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| WRU-806A Diversity Tuner Module |
The WRU-806A Diversity Tuner Module offers 94 channels of selectivity
and improved RF performance. The back-lit LCD displays all operating status,
including: RF strength, audio level, transmitter battery status (most
Sony UHF transmitters send a battery status signal), group and channel
settings. The WRU-806A, when used in conjunction with the MB-806A, allows
a user to automatically set all the channel modules loaded into the frame
to the correct coordinated group-plan frequency. This feature adds extra
convenience and reliability to wireless setups.
"The quality of wireless sound resides not solely in the performance
of an individual component, but in the strength of an integrated wireless
system," said Paul Foschino, marketing manager of professional audio
products for Sony Electronics' Broadcast and Professional Company. "Taken
together, the feature/benefit combination of the MB-806A and the WRU-806A
will help to streamline performance and greatly minimize the hardware
and space requirements often associated with wireless systems. Sony's
system approach to wireless audio has resulted in the development of these
two products which will greatly increase the profile of Sony's offerings."
The MB-806A is available now at a suggested list price of $899. The WRU-806A
is also available now at a suggested list price of $475. For more information,
contact Sony at www.sony.com. |
