Sonys new UWP-D wireless microphone series delivers the right combination of form and function for pro shooters.
Sony’s new UWP-D wireless microphone series delivers the right combination of form and function for pro shooters.
The UWP-D series uses new hybrid digital processing technology to deliver high quality sound. This technology performs signal processing by digital companding, with transmission handled by conventional analogue FM modulation. This method improves transient response performance between the transmitter and receiver, and can more clearly reproduce input sound.
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The UWP-D components feature a display that is twice the size of previous UWP series, with a white background that makes information easier to see. The new series employs wide frequency coverage, with a wide band of up to 72 MHz coverage available. As a result, this frequency agility allows users to select from a broader range of operating frequencies. All available frequency blocks comply with the new requirements for wireless mic operation in Australia and New Zealand.
An Automatic Channel Setting mode lets users perform channel scan and channel setting functions easily. The Clear Channel Scan function detects unused channels and IR Sync enables easy channel setting by sending information from the receiver to the transmitter by infrared communication.
The series’ receiver is equipped with an output level control, so even if the camcorder or camera does not have input level control, users can easily adjust to optimise recording levels. The UWP-D transmitters and receivers are also compatible with Sony’s WL-800 series and UWP series wireless units.
In common with the previous UWP Series, the UWP-D units have robust metal body construction to assure a long service life in the field, plus versatile operational features such as switchable mic or line transmitter input and headphone monitoring output on the receiver.
The UWP-D series’ components have a USB terminal* for connection to USB external portable power sources. The units can also use nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries.
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Sony Hybrid Digital Processing for high quality sound
The UWP-D Series wireless microphone systems uses Hybrid Digital Processing to improve sound quality and transient response performance compared to conventional analogue wireless systems. It provides superb transient response performance. Analogue companding systems cannot accurately reproduce sounds such as a bell, tee shot or handclap, but Sony Hybrid Digital Processing reproduces them faithfully.
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Large display and small size receiver
The URX-P03 portable receiver is designed to fit even small camcorders or DSLR cameras, with dimensions of 63mm x 82mm x 23.8mm (W x H x D) and a weight of approx. 176 g (including batteries). The transmitters and receivers also feature a bright 11.5mm x 27.8mm display, significantly larger than previous UWP models to make them easily readable in all situations.
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Fast and easy channel scan
With its Clear Channel Scan, Active Channel Scan function and IR Sync features, the system detects unoccupied channels and selects the most appropriate channel automatically, for fast and easy system setup.
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Automatic channel setting mode
The Auto Set channel mode allows the user to find and set available frequencies to use within the operating frequencies of the system. The receiver will automatically set the transmitter channel using the IR Sync feature.
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Wide frequency coverage
The extra wide switching bandwidth covers a wide area, with a wide choice of channels available across four models. UWP-D11/K21 offers 72 MHz bandwidth across channels 21-29, UWP-D11/K33 offers 72 MHz bandwidth across channels 33-41, UWP-D11/K42 offers 56 MHz bandwidth across channels 42-48, and UWP-D11/K51 offers 72 MHz bandwidth across channels 51-59.
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True Diversity reception system
The UWP-D system achieves exceptionally stable audio signal being delivered from two independent receiver sections within the unit. Optimum signal quality is delivered by the two receivers sections and a comparison circuit constantly pulls the one with the best signal to give dropout free transmission.
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Compatibility with Sony 800 and UWP Series analogue audio receivers
The UWP-D Series transmitters and receivers are also compatible with Sony’s WL-800 Series, UWP Series and Freedom Series, allowing users to switch between different companding modes.
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Headphone output for monitoring
The UWP-D system provides its own headphone output socket, which is particularly useful when working with a camera that does not have a headphone output.
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USB for external power supply or charging batteries
The UWP-D series’ components have a micro USB terminal* for connection to USB external portable power sources allowing the unit to be powered by the camcorder during use, resulting in hassle free power. You can also load NiMh batteries into the belt-pack to be charged through the micro USB.
* Except handheld receiver UTX-M03.
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Robust metal body
The UTX-B03 belt-pack transmitter and URX-P03 portable receiver are made of strong, durable metal. Metal construction supports reliable use in rough operating conditions.
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Line Input available
The UWP-D Series system has line input available for added flexibility.
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Variable output level on portable receiver
The system provides variable output level control of ±12dB, for use with the various input levels of camcorders and DSLR cameras.
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Complete package with accessories
The UWP-D11 package includes the UTX-B03 belt-pack transmitter and URX-P03 portable receiver, as well as: omni-directional lavalier microphone (1) , windscreen (1), microphone holder clip (1), belt clip (2), shoe-mount adaptor (1), 3-pole locking mini plug/XLR-3-12C (male) (1), 3-pole locking mini plug/Stereo mini plug (1), CD-ROM (1) (including operating instructions and wireless microphone frequency list).
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