Audix AP42OM5E - Professional Dual Channel Wireless System with OM5 Capsules
The Audix AP42OM5E is a dual-channel wireless microphone system designed for uncompromising sound professionals. This package combines the reliability and clarity of the R42 diversity receiver with the power and legendary performance of two H60 handheld transmitters, each equipped with the acclaimed OM5 dynamic capsule. Designed for stage, touring, studio, and broadcast applications, this system offers a robust and comprehensive solution that ensures pristine audio transmission and complete freedom of movement for performers.
The heart of the system is the R42 receiver, a 19-inch rackmount unit that operates with True Diversity technology. This means that each channel uses two antennas and two independent receiver modules, selecting the strongest signal in real time to completely eliminate audio dropouts and interference. Its wide 64 MHz tuning range ensures the availability of clean frequencies in virtually any environment. Setup is incredibly simple thanks to its one-touch auto-scan function and infrared synchronization with the transmitters.
The two included H60 handheld transmitters are built with a durable metal body, ready to withstand the demands of any tour. They are topped by the OM5 capsule, a dynamic microphone that has earned the respect of the industry since the 1990s. Known for its tight hypercardioid polar pattern, the OM5 offers exceptional feedback resistance, even on stages with high sound pressure levels. Its ability to handle SPL levels above 144 dB without distortion makes it the perfect choice for powerful vocalists, guaranteeing clarity and vocal presence that cuts through any mix.
Main Features
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Dual Channel System: Includes an R42 receiver and two H60 handheld transmitters with OM5 capsules, allowing the simultaneous use of two wireless microphones.
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True Diversity Technology: Ensures a stable and uninterrupted RF signal connection, minimizing the risk of audio dropouts.
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Legendary OM5 Capsules: Provides exceptional vocal clarity, a slight boost in the low mids and a hypercardioid pattern that isolates the voice and rejects ambient sound and feedback.
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Quick and Easy Setup: The receiver features automatic frequency scanning and infrared synchronization for immediate setup.
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Robust Construction: Both the receiver and handheld transmitters are built with metal chassis, designed for professional durability.
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High Visibility Displays: The LCD screens on the receiver and transmitters display crucial information such as group, channel, frequency, and battery status.
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Superior Audio Performance: Offers a wide frequency response and clean, natural sound quality, true to the original source.
Benefits for the Artist and the Sound Engineer
For the vocalist, the AP42OM5E translates into confidence on stage. The freedom to move wirelessly, along with the assurance of a stable signal and sound quality that reproduces every nuance of the voice, allows them to focus solely on the performance. The OM5 capsule ensures that the voice is heard clearly and powerfully, without fear of distortion or annoying feedback.
For the sound engineer, this system simplifies the workflow. Quick setup via frequency scanning saves valuable time during soundchecks. The reliability of the True Diversity system and the OM5's high feedback resistance minimize technical issues, enabling a cleaner, more controlled mix with a consistent, high-quality audio source.
Use Cases
The Audix AP42OM5E system is the ideal solution for a wide variety of professional applications where vocal audio quality is paramount:
- Live concerts and musical tours.
- Presentations at corporate events and conferences.
- Fixed installations in theaters, auditoriums and performance halls.
- Houses of worship and churches.
- Television productions and broadcast applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What exactly does "True Diversity" mean?
- True Diversity technology means the receiver is equipped with two antennas and two completely independent receiving circuits for each channel. The system constantly analyzes both signals and automatically selects the strongest one, effectively preventing signal dropouts caused by the performer's movement or obstacles.
- Can I change the capsule on the H60 microphone?
- Yes, the H60 handheld transmitter features an interchangeable cartridge system. It's compatible with other Audix dynamic cartridges, such as the OM2, OM3, and OM7, as well as condenser cartridges like the VX5, providing great sonic versatility.
- What type of batteries does the H60 transmitter use and what is its battery life?
- The H60 handheld transmitter is powered by two standard AA batteries. It offers up to 10 hours of continuous use, depending on the quality of the batteries used.
- Is it difficult to find a radio frequency free of interference?
- No, the R42 receiver greatly simplifies this process. With just the push of a button, it activates the auto-scan function, which searches the entire available spectrum and selects the cleanest and most stable channel in your environment.
Project description
Dual-channel UHF wireless microphone system. Includes a 1U rackmount True Diversity receiver, model R42, with a 64 MHz tuning bandwidth and 2560 tunable frequencies. Features automatic channel search, infrared synchronization, and balanced XLR and unbalanced 6.3 mm audio outputs per channel. Supplied with two metal-bodied H60 handheld transmitters, equipped with interchangeable OM5 dynamic capsules with a hypercardioid polar pattern. The system offers an audio frequency response of 45 Hz to 18 kHz and up to 10 hours of battery life using two AA batteries.
