Question: What RF Venue products will be available through Audio-Technica? Answer: On November 1, 2018, Audio-Technica U.S., Inc. entered into an agreement with RF Venue – a global leader in antenna, spectrum analysis and RF signal management for professional audio-visual applications – whereby RF Venue's patented antennas, RF signal distribution systems, and spectrum analysis tools will be available to Audio-Technica dealers in the United States. The Diversity Fin antenna, DISTRO4, and other RF accessories are the perfect match for the new 3000 Series (Fourth Generation) and 5000 Series (Third Generation) wireless microphone systems from Audio-Technica. Please note these products are compatible with several other Audio-Technica Wireless systems as well. There are several products from RF Venue and Audio-Technica that function similarly, and so over the next few months many of the Audio-Technica products will no longer be available for sale in the United States. Please see our Wireless System Accessories page for an up-to-date listing of all the active products for sale in the U.S. Below you will find a list of Audio-Technica products and their RF Venue replacements. Please note that all products will retain the RF Venue brand, and current RF Venue dealers can continue to source products from RF Venue directly.
A-T Current Model | RF Venue Replacement | Feature Differences |
ATW-A49 - LPDA Antennas (pair) Wideband LPDA Antenna 440-990 MHz | DFIN - Diversity Fin Antenna Polarization diversity antenna - 470 - 698 MHz | • Incorporates both directional LPDA and bidirectional dipole elements • Captures both horizontal and vertically polarized waves in single unit • Achieves optimal polarization diversity reception • Improves signal consistency in indoor and reflective environments • Single Diversity Fin replaces two traditional LPDA antennas • Available in portable configuration along with black and white models for fixed installations |
ATW-DA49 - UHF Antenna Dist. System Range: 440-990 MHz, 4 output active unity gain DA | DISTRO4 - Antenna Distribution System Broadband UHF DA with 4 outputs and cascade output Range: 470- 952 MHz | • Four amplified outputs compensate for signal loss in splitting process • Cascade output allows two or more units to be connected together to accommodate more than four receivers • Internal switch for applying 12V DC power to antenna connections • DC output jacks supply power to connected receivers • Internal 2000 mA power supply (no wall wart) • Includes RF and DC cables to connect up to four wireless receivers • Full rack width (1 space) |
MCB4 - Antenna Combiner Combines outputs of up to four M3 Wireless IEM systems to one transmitting antenna. Range: 440-865 MHz | COMBINE4 - IEM Transmitter Combiner Active Signal combiner for IEM systems (M3) | • Four BNC inputs for IEM transmitter signals (M3) • LED signal present indicators for each input • DC output jacks supply power to connected IEM transmitters • Internal power supply (no wall wart) • Includes RF and DC cables to connect up to four IEM transmitters • Full rack width (1 space) |
ATW-A49S - LPDA Antenna (single) Wideband LPDA Antenna 440 - 990 MHz | CP BEAM - High Gain folding Antenna Circularly polarized beam antenna 470 - 698 MHz | • Lightweight circularly polarized antenna • Unique folding design allows antenna to be collapsed for storage and transport • Can be used with wireless receivers and IEM transmitters • 63 x 70 degree beam angle • Provides up to 9 dB of antenna gain |
ATW-49CB / 49SP - Active Antenna Combiner or Splitter Kit Range: 440- 900 MHz | 2x1SPLIT - Passive Splitter/Combiner Range: 10- 1,000 MHz | • Passive device can be used as antenna combiner or antenna splitter • One output can pass 12V DC antenna power if DC power over coax is provided • Does not include BNC to BNC cables • Does not include BNC to BNC barrel adapters • Provides up to 20 dB isolation between outputs • Device has insertion loss of 2 dB • Sold individually |
ATW-A54P/A64P - Active Antennas Powered dipole antennas (Pair) Band limited | CX-22 - Ceiling-mount Passive Antenna Range: 470- 698 MHz | • Passive antenna designed for ceiling mounting • Can be painted to match decor (Paints containing carbon black, lead, or metallic powder may affect performance) • Linear polarization with hemispherical coverage pattern • Provides up to 6 dB antenna gain • 355mm x 355mm (14” x 14”) plate dimensions • BNC output connector on rear plate • Sold individually |
AC25, AC50 - RF Antenna Cable 25’ and 50’ single RG8-type cables w/ BNC connectors | Coaxial Cables RG8X25 - 25’ RG8X50 - 50’ | • Cables are made in USA • Cables are constructed with double shielded braid over foil • Cables are terminated in-house by RF Venue • Stock lengths are 25’ and 50’ |