I know! I’m surprised more people don’t know about this one. To be fair, myself too before I did the video. This thing is amazing and I hope more people know about it
Just got to try this system. However, running "Full Scan" on the ATW-R3250 (receiver) and then synching to the ATW-T3205 (transmitter) will not show any open channels (zero open channels) in the transmitter list (even though you can see from the RF scan that there are many "open" channels). Tried the Full Scan in multiple locations. Since no open channels were in the list, had to deploy by going to the actual RF scan and choosing (move the cursor to) an open frequency. The open channels do show in the list if running "Group Scan" (then chose "Full Group") instead though. On a different note, I did try replacing the included antenna with a Shure 1/2 wave antenna (470 MHz - 638 MHz) and that works fine.
Hey Scott, another great video. I have a "power user tip" for you. I am a musician but my day job is as a location sound mixer for TV (any show with "New Jersey" in the title, then you've most likely heard my work). TIP: If you are using multiple receivers in a mission critical scenario: a) do a scan b) populate your first receiver channel and fire up the transmitter c) RE-DO the scan with your first transmitter active and see how that transmitter effects your RF scan d) choose your next available freq with transmitter one active e) rinse and repeat. This will ensure that your receivers will not suffer from "inter-modulation" from your existing transmitters. I mean...it's just logic. If you scan once and choose a bunch of open freqs, you're not taking into account, all of the RF signal being spit out by your own transmitters. "Harmonics" of the transmitter are also a concern. If you have two transmitters, broadcasting on freqs that are "harmonic" (235.062/470.125= .5) those are mathematically divisible. You want numbers that are more like Prime Numbers. Think of a Sitar and sympathetic resonance, you strike a string and another internal string rings, in sympathy. While it's cool when strings do it, you do NOT want your wireless freqs to do it. This is what I mean be "inter-modulation". There are charts online (Lectrosonics has a good one). Ultimately, the practice of: scan/transmit/rescan/re-do is your safest bet.
The scanner is very cool. If i didn't already own sennheiser IEMs I'd look into this. My next big wireless purchase is either shure qlxd or sennheiser ew500 portable. But that's probably til end of year. Maybe in a couple years i can grab this unit!
True (sad) story: I bought this unit in March of 2023 - based partly on this review. At the time, I was trying to put together a band, and a couple of the more experienced members insisted that we “had to” go to IEMs, ASAP, despite the fact that we had no gigs lined up. (Of course, this was easy for them to say and do because they already owned the gear, whereas I did not.) The prices for these systems was blowing my mind, but with financing from SW, I decided I could afford to splurge - and besides, this unit was supposed to be such a great value! So, I got the thing and took it to a couple of band rehearsals (actually only tried it once, I think), and long story short… Guess what… The band fell apart before I ever got a chance to use the system. 🤦🏻♂️ So, I found another band that was already gigging, but they didn’t (and didn’t plan to) use IEMs. I asked about it: Why not? Aren’t they supposed to be that stuff on a stick?! Reply: Nah, bro, that stuff is wack AF; we just use monitors. So, I - and here comes the stupid part - weaseled a deal to return the gear to SW, based on the fact that I’d never really used it and presumably never would. They took the return but at a 10% loss to me bc it was 3 months later by then;, but hey, it was off my hands without having to post it to CL or Reverb or whatever. I felt stupid, but at least I could put it behind me and move on. Fast forward to now: in the past month or so (so one year after the return fiasco) my bandleader has started using IEMs with his other group and is now sold on having us move over to them. So, I’m on YT and see this video, and I’m like, oh, that’s a great system… wait, is that the system I had?! And yep, same system - except now it’s $175 more expensive! 🤦🏻♂️ 🤦🏻♂️ 🤦🏻♂️ I just know I’m going to be calling my SW rep in the next month or so, eating crow, and buying the same damn unit for nearly $200 more. 💩 💩 💩 You live, you learn.
Another fantastic video! Thank you!… Question, do you have any plans to review the Mipro MI58 5ghz IEM system? Sounds too good to be true, but virtually no independent reviews on it exist.
I want to check out the MiPro stuff since it’s digital, but I believe some of them have been discontinued, and the 5.8ghz one only has 4 channels I believe?
@@ScottUhlMusic Hi Scott - Thanks for the super fast response! You're definitely way more "tuned in" on this than I am, but the MI58 is still available on the Mipro site and boasts a wider frequency range. Still, maybe it's best to stick with tried and true technology, until situations dictate otherwise?
@@sarahhothmusic I need to look into it more. I'm definitely confused on that system about a few details that I've heard. But it's been on my radar! But the Audio Technica one is still the one that I recommend to basically everyone now :)
12/27/2023 - just checked Sweetwater - in stock @ $750 until 12/28/2023. How is the sound quality compared to the G4? (The only comparison I've ever done was between G3 and PSM 900 - 900 had less hiss, G3 sounded better.)
You mentioned needing BNC cable to run to rack antenna. The pic you showed, was it the “Sennheiser GA 2-XSW 2” cables or just buy any joss BNC? I see extra dongle on the one on your pic but not sure if that’s relevant
I noticed the frequency response is 20hz-19khz which is one of the best I've seen for UHF. How do they sound compared to the Sennheiser system? Do you actually get the highs with these?
I do like the sound of these a lot, they are crystal clear. I guarantee you cannot hear a difference between a system that has specs that goes to 19khz vs 20khz
@@jonmccravy I definitely can still hear the cymbals in my IEMs when I use these lol. I wish I couldn't sometimes since we have 4 singers upfront picking up the mics lol
Hi! :) Thanks for Video. I would like to ask you about model name. Ewerywhere write ATW3255 but on the transmiter is ATW T3205. Yours transmiter is too T3205. That is corect ?
It will keep the sound from passing over a certain threshold. So that’s a good option for you 👍 although IEMs get much less feedback already than a wedge
Hey guys, just bought this system as a B stock, just got it, but it didnt include the receiver antenna, shure offers on its website a replacement for the ATW-R3210DE2 (DE2 band). would it work with this system?
The only other systems with features close to this cost over $2000 each and neither of them cover the entire legal bandwidth much less at 135 MHz width. So considering that this is dirt cheap for a professional system
Fantastic piece of equipment. What if full scan shows ZERO available channels in the entire frequency range? o_O BTW fantastic review, thank you, it helped me to decide to buy this model.
i just picked a channel with a very low DB, which is working well most of the times, but i still didn't see a fully empty one - could it be that the radio interference is so big in my studio...? @@vernonjsmith8126
Yep, same issue, in a venue for soundcheck (no one was there with anything RF). Did a group scan, which seemed to work, but seems like a bug in the system.
One thing that I find missing on these units is the lack of a headphone jack on the front for wired IEM. It's so attractive to have a backup wired option in case you run out of batteries or if something goes wrong. With this, I'll need a headphone amp, just for the backup solution...
Another great video, also would like to buy this one in the future, can you use it without license in any country? I'm always confused with this frequency things.
Do the headphones have a foam tip option? If not, can you just plug in a different pair of headphones into the receiver, even though they won't have the double antenna in the cable?
@ScottUhlMusic Maybe you can answer this. I have the Audio Technical 3255, I had a gig at a local fair and when I plugged into their aux the level I was receiving was "super low". We worked on this for a while by increasing the transmitter db levels and receiver levels, sound tech said he had the aux level high, but I could never get a clear normal volume. With my A&H CG12-T and other venues I haven't experienced this. Any thoughts? I didn't notice interference, or drops or excessive nosie, just super low db.
Hey Scott - Just curious; this video is about a year old. Out of curiosity, I checked your website, and see Sennheiser EW IEM G4 is listed for your in-ear rig. Are you still using ATW3255? ATW3255 appears to have more/better range, but maybe Sennheiser is just easier to use and has other features? I'd be interested in an update on this video. Thanks!
@@greggmarkus5332 yup, this is my main IEM rig! I love this one. Still have the G4, but audio technica is my favorite. I actually completely forgot about that part of my site that had my gear recommendations… thanks for the reminder! I need to update that 😂
Interesting… it should be since it’s a wireless that transmits in the full UHF frequency range so it should be available. Maybe it’s just sold out right now?
Hey Scott, I did everything according to your video on set up and decided to do a full scan. I was at a festival getting ready for sound check. After turning the RF off I did a full scan. In all the groups, they all showed 0/23. Can that be possible or am I doing something wrong?
A bought that systeme, i have some issue , no1 when i turn it of my transmitter. Then i put it back on, im lossing low, high frequency ajutement, and llimter also, even if i saved the preset, and i recall that preset , i got same problem. No2 i have considerably white noise, specialy when im increaseing the receiver volume , is there a way to drop that white noise,or its normal? Thanks
I don’t have that issue with mine. I would check to see if it’s what it’s plugged into or switch cables, etc. and make sure your gain is set properly. All of that could lead to those problems. If that doesn’t fix it, you might have one that just needs to be replaced. My drummer also just got this one and he loves it and doesn’t have that issue either. Hope that helps!
This may be a stupid question but just got two of these with the phynx ears you recommended, I’m struggling to get them both to fit in rack next to each other any tips?
I did not like my Shure psm300 I had tons of issues with it and sold it a few months after I bought it my $150 Audio 2000 wireless sounded better believe it or not.
@@benblyze7921 for the money it is the cheapest good sounding system I've used but the build quality and features are pretty awful. I used tnc to bnc converters on a panel to top mount 4 antennas and I bought upgraded 1/2 wave antennas you have to be careful to use channels that are at least 10 MHz apart from each other to avoid crosstalk and do intermod calculations on your own as it is very spartan features on the transmitter. I also used neotech guitar strap pouches to help protect the cheap body packs. An antenna combiner would be a good option too to help avoid drop outs
Hi Scott, I'm looking for my 1st wireless iem system. Highly appreciate if you answer this... How is the sound of atw compared to sennheiser? Is it a lot of different since atw roll of at 40hz on their spec compared to sennheiser at 25hz. I'm really concerned about bass range because i love full spectrum of sound but I can't deny atw got the full range of wirelss. If it's just small difference, i would like to go with atw...
With more features, you’ll need a little more knowledge of how it works. You can always get a simple one with 6 channels and set it to just the same channel and call it good. But with something like this you get much more reliability 🤘
I’m assuming you meant this on my other video about the Presonus I just reviewed? And I haven’t decided yet, but for fly rigs I’m bringing the Presonus mixer for sure
The best way to save money is using the mono trick: MONO vs. STEREO In-Ear Monitors - Which is BEST for Your Band? ua-cam.com/video/r0ENgqRokaY/v-deo.html
Thank you! This was so helpful for initial set up. My one issue is with the system is the earbuds. I cannot manage to get a good seal on them. I have tried all of the included tip options. Does anyone have some advice on this? I have some cheap in ears from Amazon that have a better seal and fit, but not a great sound. Is there something out there that has both? Or am I just not placing the AT ear buds in correctly? Thanks!
@@ScottUhlMusicis there a set under $300 that you recommend? My band is fairly loud, so this is at the top of my priority list. I am the only band member using in ears, so our stage is still loud with everyone else using wedges.
Multiple. Either by sharing a mix, or two musicians can each get a mono mix with 2 receivers. But you can use multiple receivers and share mixes as well
I have so many questions. Are they rack mountable? Can you get extra packs to go dual mono off one transmitter. How's the noise floor compared to a PSM900?
What’s also great about these is you can get a charging cradle and charge your NiMH batteries without taking them out of the pack! Shure makes you spend an extra $100 for each pack on proprietary lithium ion batteries if you want to charge them in a cradle, and you can’t even charge the P3Rs in a cradle at all. Until someone comes out with an affordable digital UHF IEM, these are gonna be hard to beat!
@@ScottUhlMusic the wireless work bench software is killer it can be tied in using the spectrum analyzer to see all the wireless gear in the environment and allow you to dial in every device you need even calculate for any devices you may need to add later and you can do real time updates. I hope you can do a video deep dive into that stuff later I'm sure you will find it to be a game changer
Ok so I know that this is a dump question but…the sound quality between the 4Xvive and this atw 3255? How different is it? I use BASN Bmaster 3 driver…
The earbuds are what make the most difference in sound quality for IEM mixes 👍 I think the ATW will sound better than the xvive when just compared, but the main thing that changes the sound are the earbuds themselves
@@CashLane1887 Phenyx Pro PTM 10 or xvive 🤘 I have my buying guide here: Choosing the Right WIRELESS SYSTEM - A Comprehensive Guide ua-cam.com/video/Xi2JcMomjQ0/v-deo.html
Thanks for the link to the Phenyx Pro rack kit. Just got my A-T this week and used it for the first time last night. So far so good. Been using a Shure PSM 300 for a couple of years and haven't been happy with it. Too many drop-outs and static even after I purchased the $300 flag antenna. Also it's got a high noise floor that's irritating. I've had great luck in the past with my A-T M2 units and should have just stayed with AT. My other bandmates have had the Shures and didn't have any issues so I figured why not.
Audio Technica ATW3255,, was my choice because it selects more bands, plus the 2 driver head phones. Excellent video, I am watching all of your excellent explanations.
Hello Scott, thank you for this amazing video. Can you please tell me how the receiver works on manual frequency selection for last 3 digits? Are there only 0.125 0.250 0.500 0.750 available or are there any other options for frequency steps? 15:49 only shows first 3 digits. I'm curious whether the receiver will work with other FM transmitters like shure if we match the frequency (I know it shouldn't be appropriate, but I'm just curious whether it will work out). Thank you!
Question unrelated to this video: Do you know of an app or some kind that you can enter all your songs (like a master setlist) and then apply tags for each song (example: slow, fast, 70s, 80s, dance, ballad, funk, etc)??? And then be able to filter through all the songs by clicking said tags (example: you filter by 70s and Ballads). I'm looking for a way to better organize and make it easier to write up setlists.
When I do a full scan, I always show 0 open channels/groups. I can manually set the group and channel but never get anything other than 0 for open from the full scan. Have you seen that before?
So i found that even though it’s not showing, you can still go to full scan data and it will show the rf data. then you can just go in and manually set a frequency, then i can find another free frequency and set my g4 too, which is suuuch an awesome set up!!!
Love it but I wish I could pick the frequency I want directly from the full scan data cursor mode. It's kind of annoying having to memorize the frequencies and then manually adjust each time.
I’m deciding between the ATW 3255 and Sennheiser G4 right now! Why did you switch to the ATW? Would love a comparison video or even a reply as to why. Many thanks!
The scanning and triple the number of channels available is what made me think the AT is the best one. Both are fantastic. I go over more in this video: ua-cam.com/video/Xi2JcMomjQ0/v-deo.htmlsi=cee1_vv0qIrMsOOy
Hey Scott! Really considering pulling the trigger on this system, Is the body pack made of metal? How would you compare the durability to the psm 300? Thanks!
Hey Scott - thanks for the video. What batteries do you use in yours? I see they do support lithium batteries which give 11-14 hrs of use, but I assume those are not rechargeable...
You have misunderstood the eq. Its not a hipass or lo pass filter, its a shelving eq with +/- 9 db in 3 db steps. I use the shelving eq at 160 hz + 6db to boost the bass that the beltpack heaphone amp looses because of low impedance in my JH- audio Lola. With the lo shelving eq set at 160 hz and +6 db boost, I get the same sound if I use the JH-audio Lola wired to the headphone output on a A&H sq mixer.
Hey Scott, You went through 2 independent mono mixes from 1 transmitterer... Do you know if you can send the same (stereo) mix to 2 receivers from 1 transmitter?
This is so very helpful! I’m trying so hard to understand and retain haha but question, If we’re using 2 receivers and the sensitivity is going past the line on, say the singers channel, but singer still isn’t hearing sound loud enough, is there a solution you would recommend for this?
@@ScottUhlMusic I had a feeling haha does it mean anything in particular if the level IS going above the line though for sensitivity? I believe there was also an exclamation point or something happening as it was maxing out 🥴 And thank you so much for responding!
You'll have to look up your specific region and what frequencies are allowed there. Every country is slightly different, but these should work in many places
Hey Scott, Great video again! I picked one up and my bandmates have picked up theirs as well. These are awesome! I saw that you use rechargeable batteries in the body pack. What brand do you recommend and what charger do you recommend? How much battery life do you get out of the batteries you use?
I like the “PowerOwl” I found on Amazon and I get more than 6+ hours out of them. But most batteries are great, and saves your wallet if you just remember to charge them after a show. Enjoy the new IEM system, it’s such a great one!
You should do a follow up on these! Are they still your main IEMs and how have they held up after a year? How would you compare these to the Sennheiser ewIEMs which are considered the industry standard? Really love the information on these but not sure whether to invest in something more tried and true vs something that might actually be more value and possibly better specs but without the field testing. The thing is AT has been around forever and has a big name in terms of the Venue Antenna systems. Just not sure if the wider frequency range and RF graph display is enough to pull the trigger on purchasing a set for a band. Need your help!
I’m a DJ looking for a wireless speaker solution for remote speakers. I was looking at the EW100/500’s for versatility but like this a lot. My only question and don’t see it on audio-technica’s website is, is there a cable for output to a speaker designed for the pack? I’d assume not just any cable of any length would work?
You are looking for wireless PA speakers? I wouldn’t use this IEM system for that. Those sennheiser ones are great and so is this one: WIRELESS For Your PA SPEAKERS - Alto Professional Stealth Wireless Pro ua-cam.com/video/tM4ndTdGfos/v-deo.html
@@ScottUhlMusic why wouldn’t you use these for that? NLFX has a video recommending this as the new best system for wireless speakers. After seeing that I found your video.
Yup, Shure and sennheiser make amazing stuff… but for the price, the insane frequency bandwidth, and the “RF scanner,” this is the best deal I’ve found
I picked up this unit and so far it's been great. Would I run this in Stereo if I wanted to send 2 signals to my own ears? ie run one line from the mixer for vocals and another direct from my guitar modeler? Then I should be able to adjust how much of each by using L/R on the bodypack right?
I would do that In mono to be honest, unless you want to hear vocals in left and guitar in the right earbud. Mono will allow you to hear “more” vocals or more guitar with the left/right functions 👍
@@ScottUhlMusic Yea I ended up dinking around and it seems like "mix" is what you want on the reciever, then L/R adjusts the gain for each input. The transmitter is in stereo.
Most important to me is how they sound, especially the "hiss" I get with my PSM300 system. Seems like with the transmitter set to noon, anything over about noon on the receiver introduces a high level of hiss. I don't know if this is "normal" on IEM systems, or a specific trait of the PSM300 system, but it is annoying and limits the volume I can use with the system. How does this system do with this specific challenge? Thank you!
@@ScottUhlMusic No issues so far! I bought a lower end version of what you used to use and pan one pack left and one right. I sold my Xvives that I’ve been using bad backups, so I currently am relying solely on this system!
Great review Scott! As far as I understood you’ve been using a Phenyx ptm-10 for some time? Can you tell the difference in sound quality between this two units? I also heard a lot of bad review on Ptm-10 because of hiss noise. Share your experience please🙏 Do you think that ptm-10 still a good choose for the price and a good starting point for iem or it is much better to spend more money for Audio technica?
Thank you! And those are completely different products imo. These AT are far more professional and the PTM 10 are much much more entry level iems. The features you get in both are completely different. I do think both sound great, but they are going for completely different buyers with those two products
I went from the PTM-10 to this 3000 series IEM, and the low end reproduction on the PTM-10 is not even close to the AT. This is very noticeable to me since I'm a bass player with a 5-string. I would recommend going straight to the AT (or Senn/Shure) and skipping the PTM-10 due to a host of issues I've experienced with the PTM-10. The PTM-10 is about $216 on Amazon right now, and that's equates to a 25% discount on the AT, if you skip the PTM-10.
Hey Scott - awesome video! I just sent back my newly ordered G4 system for the 3000-series based on this. Do you feel that the lack of focus mode from your G4 IEMs is a big loss moving to this system?
I think both systems truly are great. That G4 is phenomenal and I still actually use it as my portable IEM setup. But for the price, and the full frequency range, and the ability to scan and see the environment, I don’t think you can beat this audio technica one
Great info. Thanks! Question...You said the wires act as a second antenna. Can the wires be removed from the included earbuds? I would want to upgrade the buds, but use the included wire if that's possible.
I saw your review of the cca c12 and got the $50 ones and really really liked them but from what I can see they won’t work with the wired antenna of the ATW because the attachment is not the same
So would this unit be considered borderline upper end of these units? Cause I’m looking into maybe getting it and I did get the phenyx 10 but on the fence about keeping it because it’s ok but got a few issues, one being after I go about 40 or so feet that white noise kicks in and then starts dropping out then when I play bass it’s very noisy but I guess there’s a reason these things cost what they do 🤷🏿♂️ you get what you pay for and sometimes you pay for what you get
I did wind up getting this and so far so good! I have not done a gig with it yet but I’m really really loving it! That extra receiver is $$$ 😮💨 but I’ll eventually get one! I think this is a really good investment and thanks for the great reviews 👍🏿
I've been wondering whether to go with this system or the Sennheiser G4 IEM System? Any thoughts / ideas on the two? Both seem pretty close in price range?
Both are fantastic systems. I prefer the AT one because of that 138mhz tuning bandwidth and the scanning feature. You just can’t beat that for this price
I bought this yesterday. But I'm having an issue with the little screws they provide to mount the unit in my rack. The little screws appear to be the wrong size or thread? Anyone else have this issue? I cannot get the ears installed because the screws wont thread into the three holes on each side. Did they send me the wrong screws? Or is there another set somewhere in the box that I'm missing? Frustrating.
Yeah they are a bit tough to get in. I had to use a power drill to get them to drill in. They really nailed the system but absolutely screwed up the rack mounting for this
@@ScottUhlMusic - oh, ok. I just left a message with Sweetwater support. I'll see what they say. Typically, when you have a threaded screw and it doesn't want to go in, it's a bad idea to force it. I'm sure I would void any kind of warranty if I stripped out those threads by forcing it during the install. But I'll update this thread with whatever I find out. First big show of Chinese Downhill this Friday night. Gonna melt some faces. Need appropriate in ear monitoring. :)
Great review, as always, Scott. Are you still using this as your main system? Picked this up after your review and wondering two things. 1) do you get the 19K noise and do you have any recommendations to solve? 2) have you reviewed their 3000 series guitar wireless system?
Thanks! And yes I do, this is still what I use. I do not hear a 19k noise, and almost everyone cannot hear that high. I want to check out their other wireless too!
@@ScottUhlMusic as an aging guitarist with ears abused by decades in loud bands , my hearing drops off dramatically from 5k. I suppose I am hearing a lower octave of the 19k pilot tone? Here’s a video about it ua-cam.com/video/qlLw5Hf2Vlg/v-deo.htmlsi=Q769pT-pI4RInb7f I definitely hear a very high ring in my system, almost like feedback off guitar tones.
@@ScottUhlMusicalso, I should mention that I am very happy with the 3255 and presume this small issue is with my set up or to be expected on any system if this pilot tone thing is on all wireless tech. :)
About to pull the trigger on either this or a Sennheiser EW system for my band (buying one unit and 4 body packs). Four piece band, all sharing one stereo mix. A few questions for you Scott. 1.) Would you have any reservations going with the AT with it being so new/ overall not as well known of a thing as the Sennheiser? 2.) Do the body packs seem cheap compared to the rugged metal Senheissers? 3.) Am I right in looking at the AT and Senheisser units over a Shure PSM300 system? Thanks man! Love your videos.
Definitely would go with AT or Senn over the PSM 300 (still a good system). I still have my sennheiser as my portable one, as well as have the sennheiser g4 in my rack next to my AT as well. You really cannot go wrong with either of them. I personally have switched over to the AT however as my main one. They are great, and it’s the main one I recommend now. But both are great
We use Sennheisers now but the AT looks like a winner with the full UHF band. It takes three different Sennheiser G4s to cover the full band. Hopefully, this will prompt the next releases from Shure and Sennheiser to do the same.
I bought this last week. I haven't used it live yet but it worked great during rehearsal. I couldn't get the coordination software to work right but you really don't need it with two transmitters.
The only things missing they need to do next is find a way to fit 4 stereo mixes in a half rack like the now discontinued lectrosonics quadra with a color display and add a instrument wireless and ambient binaural mic like the acs/ sensaphonics stuff on one bodypack then maybe the ability to control settings via tablet or phone to adjust settings and frequency management that would be a huge game changer
@@ScottUhlMusic I think it was just too expensive to produce and maybe it was cutting in on their margins by selling only one or two systems per customer compared to 4 or it could be supply chain issues hard to say. I remember seeing that system and being blown away tho
I want a combo transceiver so one belt pack transmits my instrument/mic feed and also receives the in-ear feed. With all the digital stuff out there now, why not combine them so you only have one belt pack. When my wife is performing she wears three now. One for the violin, one for the mic, and an in-ear receiver. How hard can it be to build a single belt pack and rack box to do both? Seems like common sense. As long as the batteries last 2-3 hours, that is plenty for most shows.
@ScottUhlMusic the group scan returns results but all zeros on the full. I even cross referenced with the freq analyzer on my phone. Very strange. I'll mess with the sensitivity and let you know. Thanks for the tip.
How the hell are you not a pitch man! Every time you put out a video.. money magically leaves my bank account! Hahaha
😂😂 funny how that happens!
I picked a few of these up for my band recently and they're fantastic! The giant frequency range and diversity is just awesome!
Yeah it’s truly incredible at this price especially!
Thanks for the deep dive. This unit is a total sleeper.
Made me re think of my future options. Awesome!
I know! I’m surprised more people don’t know about this one. To be fair, myself too before I did the video. This thing is amazing and I hope more people know about it
Just got to try this system. However, running "Full Scan" on the ATW-R3250 (receiver) and then synching to the ATW-T3205 (transmitter) will not show any open channels (zero open channels) in the transmitter list (even though you can see from the RF scan that there are many "open" channels). Tried the Full Scan in multiple locations. Since no open channels were in the list, had to deploy by going to the actual RF scan and choosing (move the cursor to) an open frequency. The open channels do show in the list if running "Group Scan" (then chose "Full Group") instead though. On a different note, I did try replacing the included antenna with a Shure 1/2 wave antenna (470 MHz - 638 MHz) and that works fine.
Interesting, I don’t have that issue with mine. Mine works great. Could be some setting I’m not aware of
Same full scan problem.
it is because you have to do a GROUP SCAN to have those numbers populate. Took me a couple hours to figure that out lol!
@@sultansofstring
I have the same issue... I will try your solution. Thanks.
Great video! Love to see Phenyx Pro coming in clutch with the fix!
Yeah, super glad there is a work around!!
i did drill the hole. and used the extender from the phenyx pro
Hey Scott, another great video. I have a "power user tip" for you. I am a musician but my day job is as a location sound mixer for TV (any show with "New Jersey" in the title, then you've most likely heard my work). TIP: If you are using multiple receivers in a mission critical scenario: a) do a scan b) populate your first receiver channel and fire up the transmitter c) RE-DO the scan with your first transmitter active and see how that transmitter effects your RF scan d) choose your next available freq with transmitter one active e) rinse and repeat. This will ensure that your receivers will not suffer from "inter-modulation" from your existing transmitters.
I mean...it's just logic. If you scan once and choose a bunch of open freqs, you're not taking into account, all of the RF signal being spit out by your own transmitters. "Harmonics" of the transmitter are also a concern. If you have two transmitters, broadcasting on freqs that are "harmonic" (235.062/470.125= .5) those are mathematically divisible. You want numbers that are more like Prime Numbers. Think of a Sitar and sympathetic resonance, you strike a string and another internal string rings, in sympathy. While it's cool when strings do it, you do NOT want your wireless freqs to do it. This is what I mean be "inter-modulation". There are charts online (Lectrosonics has a good one). Ultimately, the practice of: scan/transmit/rescan/re-do is your safest bet.
Oh nice! That’s actually a great tip! Thanks for sharing man!
I wondered the same thing when it assigned them sequentially. Good idea.
awesome tip!!
This video sold me on the unit. Thank you.
Glad I could help. Enjoy it! It’s the best one out there imo
The scanner is very cool. If i didn't already own sennheiser IEMs I'd look into this.
My next big wireless purchase is either shure qlxd or sennheiser ew500 portable. But that's probably til end of year.
Maybe in a couple years i can grab this unit!
Nice! All good options for sure. This one is a great system to have for sure 🤘
True (sad) story: I bought this unit in March of 2023 - based partly on this review. At the time, I was trying to put together a band, and a couple of the more experienced members insisted that we “had to” go to IEMs, ASAP, despite the fact that we had no gigs lined up. (Of course, this was easy for them to say and do because they already owned the gear, whereas I did not.)
The prices for these systems was blowing my mind, but with financing from SW, I decided I could afford to splurge - and besides, this unit was supposed to be such a great value!
So, I got the thing and took it to a couple of band rehearsals (actually only tried it once, I think), and long story short… Guess what… The band fell apart before I ever got a chance to use the system. 🤦🏻♂️
So, I found another band that was already gigging, but they didn’t (and didn’t plan to) use IEMs. I asked about it: Why not? Aren’t they supposed to be that stuff on a stick?! Reply: Nah, bro, that stuff is wack AF; we just use monitors.
So, I - and here comes the stupid part - weaseled a deal to return the gear to SW, based on the fact that I’d never really used it and presumably never would. They took the return but at a 10% loss to me bc it was 3 months later by then;, but hey, it was off my hands without having to post it to CL or Reverb or whatever. I felt stupid, but at least I could put it behind me and move on.
Fast forward to now: in the past month or so (so one year after the return fiasco) my bandleader has started using IEMs with his other group and is now sold on having us move over to them. So, I’m on YT and see this video, and I’m like, oh, that’s a great system… wait, is that the system I had?!
And yep, same system - except now it’s $175 more expensive! 🤦🏻♂️ 🤦🏻♂️ 🤦🏻♂️
I just know I’m going to be calling my SW rep in the next month or so, eating crow, and buying the same damn unit for nearly $200 more. 💩 💩 💩
You live, you learn.
This made my decision much easier. I'm buying this one...
Excellent choice 🤘
Seems like they thought of everything. I have their turntables. They make great audio gear.
Yeah this system is amazing!
Another fantastic video! Thank you!… Question, do you have any plans to review the Mipro MI58 5ghz IEM system? Sounds too good to be true, but virtually no independent reviews on it exist.
I want to check out the MiPro stuff since it’s digital, but I believe some of them have been discontinued, and the 5.8ghz one only has 4 channels I believe?
@@ScottUhlMusic Hi Scott - Thanks for the super fast response! You're definitely way more "tuned in" on this than I am, but the MI58 is still available on the Mipro site and boasts a wider frequency range. Still, maybe it's best to stick with tried and true technology, until situations dictate otherwise?
@@sarahhothmusic I need to look into it more. I'm definitely confused on that system about a few details that I've heard. But it's been on my radar! But the Audio Technica one is still the one that I recommend to basically everyone now :)
@@ScottUhlMusicWhew! Glad to hear you’re confused, too! 😅 Thanks for all the amazing knowledge!
12/27/2023 - just checked Sweetwater - in stock @ $750 until 12/28/2023.
How is the sound quality compared to the G4? (The only comparison I've ever done was between G3 and PSM 900 - 900 had less hiss, G3 sounded better.)
Nice! Thats a great deal! And these sound fantastic!
Scott, do you know if there is a way to increase bass using only this unit?
Not that I know of, that would be best in your mix bus on your mixer
Thanks!
Thank you! 🤘🤘
You mentioned needing BNC cable to run to rack antenna. The pic you showed, was it the “Sennheiser GA 2-XSW 2” cables or just buy any joss BNC? I see extra dongle on the one on your pic but not sure if that’s relevant
Any BNC cable should be fine 👍
I noticed the frequency response is 20hz-19khz which is one of the best I've seen for UHF. How do they sound compared to the Sennheiser system? Do you actually get the highs with these?
As a bassist keys player or drummer this is a very cool feature better low end for iems is always good
I do like the sound of these a lot, they are crystal clear. I guarantee you cannot hear a difference between a system that has specs that goes to 19khz vs 20khz
@@ScottUhlMusic Most UHF systems I've seen drop off around 14-15khz and that is noticeable for cymbals. The Sennheiser system only goes up to 15khz.
@@jonmccravy most start at 40 hz or above too for the lows
@@jonmccravy I definitely can still hear the cymbals in my IEMs when I use these lol. I wish I couldn't sometimes since we have 4 singers upfront picking up the mics lol
Hi! :)
Thanks for Video.
I would like to ask you about model name. Ewerywhere write ATW3255 but on the transmiter is ATW T3205. Yours transmiter is too T3205. That is corect ?
They system itself as a whole is ATW3255. The individual parts might have a different name, that’s pretty common 👍
Hey Scott, can you tell me how the limiter works, I'm worried about getting feedback directly in my in-ear monitor
It will keep the sound from passing over a certain threshold. So that’s a good option for you 👍 although IEMs get much less feedback already than a wedge
Seems like this is impossible to buy in Europe. :(
Ah bummer 😞
Hey guys, just bought this system as a B stock, just got it, but it didnt include the receiver antenna, shure offers on its website a replacement for the ATW-R3210DE2 (DE2 band). would it work with this system?
As long as the antennas are in the same frequency range/band, you should be good… that’s my understanding anyways
Way too much money
The only other systems with features close to this cost over $2000 each and neither of them cover the entire legal bandwidth much less at 135 MHz width. So considering that this is dirt cheap for a professional system
As a full time musician, I can tell you this is worth every penny. Andrew Miller is exactly correct and nailed it!
Thanks for your videos! You got a new subscriber!
Thanks for the sub!
I didn't know the purpose of the CONTROLDIAL function until watching this. It sure was annoying in default mode.
Fantastic piece of equipment. What if full scan shows ZERO available channels in the entire frequency range? o_O
BTW fantastic review, thank you, it helped me to decide to buy this model.
Thanks! And try doing a group scan instead. Something isn’t configured correctly if it says zero channels are open.
@@ScottUhlMusic I see - Thank You, I'll try! for now, i just manually picked a less busy channel, like as you also demonstrated.
I’m having the same issue and I’m wondering if it’s because I’m down here in my basement but I’ll keep trying
i just picked a channel with a very low DB, which is working well most of the times, but i still didn't see a fully empty one - could it be that the radio interference is so big in my studio...? @@vernonjsmith8126
Yep, same issue, in a venue for soundcheck (no one was there with anything RF). Did a group scan, which seemed to work, but seems like a bug in the system.
One thing that I find missing on these units is the lack of a headphone jack on the front for wired IEM. It's so attractive to have a backup wired option in case you run out of batteries or if something goes wrong.
With this, I'll need a headphone amp, just for the backup solution...
That’s true, it’s missing from this. But I always have a behringer P2 on me as a wired battery powered backup if I need it 🤘
@@ScottUhlMusic where would you plug the behringer P2? In the loop out of the transmitter?
Another great video, also would like to buy this one in the future, can you use it without license in any country? I'm always confused with this frequency things.
Yup in the USA, you can use 470-608mhz anywhere 👍
@@ScottUhlMusic got it thanks, what about Europe?
Do the headphones have a foam tip option? If not, can you just plug in a different pair of headphones into the receiver, even though they won't have the double antenna in the cable?
That I don’t know, but I use a different set of earbuds with these and they work great!
@ScottUhlMusic Maybe you can answer this. I have the Audio Technical 3255, I had a gig at a local fair and when I plugged into their aux the level I was receiving was "super low". We worked on this for a while by increasing the transmitter db levels and receiver levels, sound tech said he had the aux level high, but I could never get a clear normal volume. With my A&H CG12-T and other venues I haven't experienced this. Any
thoughts? I didn't notice interference, or drops or excessive nosie, just super low db.
That sounds likely like they weren’t sending you a hot enough signal on their end. That would be my guess
Hey Scott - Just curious; this video is about a year old. Out of curiosity, I checked your website, and see Sennheiser EW IEM G4 is listed for your in-ear rig. Are you still using ATW3255? ATW3255 appears to have more/better range, but maybe Sennheiser is just easier to use and has other features? I'd be interested in an update on this video. Thanks!
@@greggmarkus5332 yup, this is my main IEM rig! I love this one. Still have the G4, but audio technica is my favorite. I actually completely forgot about that part of my site that had my gear recommendations… thanks for the reminder! I need to update that 😂
These dont seem to be available in UK
Interesting… it should be since it’s a wireless that transmits in the full UHF frequency range so it should be available. Maybe it’s just sold out right now?
Hey Scott, I did everything according to your video on set up and decided to do a full scan. I was at a festival getting ready for sound check. After turning the RF off I did a full scan. In all the groups, they all showed 0/23. Can that be possible or am I doing something wrong?
That shouldn’t happen. I honestly don’t know why. Something might have been configured incorrectly
If, for example, you have multiple units, can an antenna combiner be used for this?
Definitely 👍
A bought that systeme, i have some issue , no1 when i turn it of my transmitter. Then i put it back on, im lossing low, high frequency ajutement, and llimter also, even if i saved the preset, and i recall that preset , i got same problem. No2 i have considerably white noise, specialy when im increaseing the receiver volume , is there a way to drop that white noise,or its normal? Thanks
I don’t have that issue with mine. I would check to see if it’s what it’s plugged into or switch cables, etc. and make sure your gain is set properly. All of that could lead to those problems. If that doesn’t fix it, you might have one that just needs to be replaced. My drummer also just got this one and he loves it and doesn’t have that issue either. Hope that helps!
This may be a stupid question but just got two of these with the phynx ears you recommended, I’m struggling to get them both to fit in rack next to each other any tips?
You means with the Phenyx rack kit right? They should right next to each other no problem with that kit
Was getting ready to pull the trigger on a PSM300. Guess I’m waiting…
Haha, I’m here to help or make it tougher hahaha. But for only like $100 more, it’s a no brainer to me
I did not like my Shure psm300 I had tons of issues with it and sold it a few months after I bought it my $150 Audio 2000 wireless sounded better believe it or not.
@@ironblast5 I have the audio2000s unit right now. I get a lot of dropouts and I don’t like that the antenna isn’t bnc
@@benblyze7921 for the money it is the cheapest good sounding system I've used but the build quality and features are pretty awful. I used tnc to bnc converters on a panel to top mount 4 antennas and I bought upgraded 1/2 wave antennas you have to be careful to use channels that are at least 10 MHz apart from each other to avoid crosstalk and do intermod calculations on your own as it is very spartan features on the transmitter. I also used neotech guitar strap pouches to help protect the cheap body packs. An antenna combiner would be a good option too to help avoid drop outs
Hi Scott, I'm looking for my 1st wireless iem system. Highly appreciate if you answer this... How is the sound of atw compared to sennheiser? Is it a lot of different since atw roll of at 40hz on their spec compared to sennheiser at 25hz. I'm really concerned about bass range because i love full spectrum of sound but I can't deny atw got the full range of wirelss. If it's just small difference, i would like to go with atw...
I love the sound of both. I’m not really a “go-super-in-depth” tone comparison guy. Both sound great to me 🤘
@@ScottUhlMusic thanks 🙏🙏🙏
jesus freaking christ... how come the wireless transmitter systems are so much simpler than these in-ears... fkkkk
With more features, you’ll need a little more knowledge of how it works. You can always get a simple one with 6 channels and set it to just the same channel and call it good. But with something like this you get much more reliability 🤘
Are you going to swap to this from your XR18 and X32 Scott?
I’m assuming you meant this on my other video about the Presonus I just reviewed? And I haven’t decided yet, but for fly rigs I’m bringing the Presonus mixer for sure
any good / cheap wireless system for 4 members ?
The best way to save money is using the mono trick: MONO vs. STEREO In-Ear Monitors - Which is BEST for Your Band?
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Thank you! This was so helpful for initial set up. My one issue is with the system is the earbuds. I cannot manage to get a good seal on them. I have tried all of the included tip options. Does anyone have some advice on this? I have some cheap in ears from Amazon that have a better seal and fit, but not a great sound. Is there something out there that has both? Or am I just not placing the AT ear buds in correctly? Thanks!
Yeah I’m not a fan of the buds that come with these either. My drummer just got this system and he said he doesn’t like them either 👍
@@ScottUhlMusicis there a set under $300 that you recommend? My band is fairly loud, so this is at the top of my priority list. I am the only band member using in ears, so our stage is still loud with everyone else using wedges.
How many belt packs can this support? 1 or multiple?
Multiple. Either by sharing a mix, or two musicians can each get a mono mix with 2 receivers. But you can use multiple receivers and share mixes as well
Wow this video is very well done and organized! Thank you for all the details!
Does this have power over antenna??? To be used with a combiner? Feels like the only thing i cant find info on
You can use this with a combiner, yes
@@ScottUhlMusic but can the unit be powered by a combiner? How sennheiser and shure systems work?
Where is the affiliate link for the BNC cables and adapters?
The link for the rack-mount-work-around is in the description of the video 👍
I have so many questions. Are they rack mountable? Can you get extra packs to go dual mono off one transmitter. How's the noise floor compared to a PSM900?
I go over the racking and the extra packs in the video
thanks! just finished watching. One last question. can you use any IEM's as a diversity antenna? or is it just the supplied ones?@@ScottUhlMusic
They lost me on the rack mount issue. Terrible oversight.
Yes, but there is an easy workaround that works great!
Man you got all these big companies sponsoring your videos and you are just under 50k subscribers. Genuinely, congrats, and that’s really impressive!
Thank you! I am very blessed to be able to do this!
What’s also great about these is you can get a charging cradle and charge your NiMH batteries without taking them out of the pack! Shure makes you spend an extra $100 for each pack on proprietary lithium ion batteries if you want to charge them in a cradle, and you can’t even charge the P3Rs in a cradle at all. Until someone comes out with an affordable digital UHF IEM, these are gonna be hard to beat!
This video has helped me immensely. I am setting up 4 of these in a new rack and this information will save a ton of time. Many thanks!
Nice! Glad to help 🤘
Frequency Finder app. for intermodulation calculation
Nice, thanks for the suggestion!
@@ScottUhlMusic the wireless work bench software is killer it can be tied in using the spectrum analyzer to see all the wireless gear in the environment and allow you to dial in every device you need even calculate for any devices you may need to add later and you can do real time updates. I hope you can do a video deep dive into that stuff later I'm sure you will find it to be a game changer
Ok so I know that this is a dump question but…the sound quality between the 4Xvive and this atw 3255? How different is it? I use BASN Bmaster 3 driver…
The earbuds are what make the most difference in sound quality for IEM mixes 👍 I think the ATW will sound better than the xvive when just compared, but the main thing that changes the sound are the earbuds themselves
@@ScottUhlMusic ok thanks for that! What would you recommend in the 3-400$ limit for iems
@@CashLane1887 Phenyx Pro PTM 10 or xvive 🤘 I have my buying guide here: Choosing the Right WIRELESS SYSTEM - A Comprehensive Guide
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Sorry I asked you wrong. Which earbuds would you recommend in the three to $400 range custom though?
Thanks for the link to the Phenyx Pro rack kit. Just got my A-T this week and used it for the first time last night. So far so good. Been using a Shure PSM 300 for a couple of years and haven't been happy with it. Too many drop-outs and static even after I purchased the $300 flag antenna. Also it's got a high noise floor that's irritating. I've had great luck in the past with my A-T M2 units and should have just stayed with AT. My other bandmates have had the Shures and didn't have any issues so I figured why not.
Audio Technica ATW3255,, was my choice because it selects more bands, plus the 2 driver head phones. Excellent video, I am watching all of your excellent explanations.
Hello Scott, thank you for this amazing video. Can you please tell me how the receiver works on manual frequency selection for last 3 digits? Are there only 0.125 0.250 0.500 0.750 available or are there any other options for frequency steps? 15:49 only shows first 3 digits. I'm curious whether the receiver will work with other FM transmitters like shure if we match the frequency (I know it shouldn't be appropriate, but I'm just curious whether it will work out). Thank you!
Thanks! And you should not mix and match IEM systems…. I suggest using the audio technica receiver with this system
Awesome I've been asking for this one for awhile I think it's the best iem system on the market atm short of going full blown lectrosonics maybe
Yeah I agree, it’s pretty killer that you get all those frequencies for this price point! It’s my new one I recommend to people
@@ScottUhlMusic I had a feeling you'd dig it
Question unrelated to this video: Do you know of an app or some kind that you can enter all your songs (like a master setlist) and then apply tags for each song (example: slow, fast, 70s, 80s, dance, ballad, funk, etc)??? And then be able to filter through all the songs by clicking said tags (example: you filter by 70s and Ballads). I'm looking for a way to better organize and make it easier to write up setlists.
Yup, stage Traxx 3 has tags. I believe you can search for songs that way. I don’t really use it
This is a great video. Thank you!
I have the Audio Technica wharehouse about 2 miles from me. To bad not also sales.
When I do a full scan, I always show 0 open channels/groups. I can manually set the group and channel but never get anything other than 0 for open from the full scan. Have you seen that before?
I’ve never seen that when I do it. Are you set to FREE or USER GROUP? I would try setting it to free.
Did you figure it out? I’m getting the same thing
So i found that even though it’s not showing, you can still go to full scan data and it will show the rf data. then you can just go in and manually set a frequency, then i can find another free frequency and set my g4 too, which is suuuch an awesome set up!!!
@NoStringsAttached88 That is what I have been doing but it's still frustrating
@@noblesfam oh yea i totally agree , definitely strange, sweetwater Is sending me another to see if i get the same results
Love it but I wish I could pick the frequency I want directly from the full scan data cursor mode. It's kind of annoying having to memorize the frequencies and then manually adjust each time.
Agreed 👍
Update: they have not fixed the no-hole issue.
I’m deciding between the ATW 3255 and Sennheiser G4 right now! Why did you switch to the ATW?
Would love a comparison video or even a reply as to why. Many thanks!
The scanning and triple the number of channels available is what made me think the AT is the best one. Both are fantastic. I go over more in this video: ua-cam.com/video/Xi2JcMomjQ0/v-deo.htmlsi=cee1_vv0qIrMsOOy
Hey Scott! Really considering pulling the trigger on this system, Is the body pack made of metal? How would you compare the durability to the psm 300? Thanks!
Fantastic durability and feels great! Definitely my go to choice for sure 👍
Hey Scott - thanks for the video. What batteries do you use in yours? I see they do support lithium batteries which give 11-14 hrs of use, but I assume those are not rechargeable...
I use the PowerOwl ones on Amazon. They work great!
Aaaaaand...you made me buy it (upgrading after 3 years of XVive U4). Thanks for the great videos Scott!
Nice! Enjoy 🤘🤘
Why is one $850, and 4 of them more than $5000?
I'm pretty sure that package includes the Rf venue antenna combiner paddle antennas and extra bnc cables
antenna combiner and antenna are a good chunk of it.
As the other comments have said, antenna combiners and the antennas are expensive, so it’s actually a great deal!
You have misunderstood the eq. Its not a hipass or lo pass filter, its a shelving eq with +/- 9 db in 3 db steps. I use the shelving eq at 160 hz + 6db to boost the bass that the beltpack heaphone amp looses because of low impedance in my JH- audio Lola. With the lo shelving eq set at 160 hz and +6 db boost, I get the same sound if I use the JH-audio Lola wired to the headphone output on a A&H sq mixer.
Ah okay, somehow I missed that. Thanks for the info!
Hey Scott, You went through 2 independent mono mixes from 1 transmitterer... Do you know if you can send the same (stereo) mix to 2 receivers from 1 transmitter?
If they SHARE a mix, you can get the same stereo mix. But not independent stereo mixes
This is so very helpful! I’m trying so hard to understand and retain haha but question, If we’re using 2 receivers and the sensitivity is going past the line on, say the singers channel, but singer still isn’t hearing sound loud enough, is there a solution you would recommend for this?
Thanks! And your singer not hearing sound is likely not sensitivity, and something is not setup correctly is most likely what’s happening
@@ScottUhlMusic I had a feeling haha does it mean anything in particular if the level IS going above the line though for sensitivity? I believe there was also an exclamation point or something happening as it was maxing out 🥴
And thank you so much for responding!
Thx so much for the vids, subbed!
Do you notice anything lacking in the low end with the frequency range only going down to 40 hz?
Thanks for the sub! And no, definitely not. Plenty of bass with this. Below 40hz is for sub bass, which is more “feeling the room shake” anyways
Hey Scott thanks for the video. Are these frequency rages good to use in Europe? Is there any restrictions?
You'll have to look up your specific region and what frequencies are allowed there. Every country is slightly different, but these should work in many places
Hey Scott, Great video again! I picked one up and my bandmates have picked up theirs as well. These are awesome! I saw that you use rechargeable batteries in the body pack. What brand do you recommend and what charger do you recommend? How much battery life do you get out of the batteries you use?
I like the “PowerOwl” I found on Amazon and I get more than 6+ hours out of them. But most batteries are great, and saves your wallet if you just remember to charge them after a show. Enjoy the new IEM system, it’s such a great one!
You should do a follow up on these! Are they still your main IEMs and how have they held up after a year? How would you compare these to the Sennheiser ewIEMs which are considered the industry standard?
Really love the information on these but not sure whether to invest in something more tried and true vs something that might actually be more value and possibly better specs but without the field testing.
The thing is AT has been around forever and has a big name in terms of the Venue Antenna systems.
Just not sure if the wider frequency range and RF graph display is enough to pull the trigger on purchasing a set for a band.
Need your help!
This is still the main IEM system I use, and I love it! Still holds up and my drummer got one as well and he loves it.
You’re a legend! Really appreciate it! Definitely looking at picking a bunch of these up!
I’m a DJ looking for a wireless speaker solution for remote speakers. I was looking at the EW100/500’s for versatility but like this a lot. My only question and don’t see it on audio-technica’s website is, is there a cable for output to a speaker designed for the pack? I’d assume not just any cable of any length would work?
You are looking for wireless PA speakers? I wouldn’t use this IEM system for that. Those sennheiser ones are great and so is this one: WIRELESS For Your PA SPEAKERS - Alto Professional Stealth Wireless Pro
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@@ScottUhlMusic why wouldn’t you use these for that? NLFX has a video recommending this as the new best system for wireless speakers. After seeing that I found your video.
Even now you’d still recommend this one over the competitor shure and sennheiser ones?
Yup, Shure and sennheiser make amazing stuff… but for the price, the insane frequency bandwidth, and the “RF scanner,” this is the best deal I’ve found
I picked up this unit and so far it's been great. Would I run this in Stereo if I wanted to send 2 signals to my own ears? ie run one line from the mixer for vocals and another direct from my guitar modeler? Then I should be able to adjust how much of each by using L/R on the bodypack right?
I would do that In mono to be honest, unless you want to hear vocals in left and guitar in the right earbud. Mono will allow you to hear “more” vocals or more guitar with the left/right functions 👍
@@ScottUhlMusic Yea I ended up dinking around and it seems like "mix" is what you want on the reciever, then L/R adjusts the gain for each input. The transmitter is in stereo.
Most important to me is how they sound, especially the "hiss" I get with my PSM300 system. Seems like with the transmitter set to noon, anything over about noon on the receiver introduces a high level of hiss. I don't know if this is "normal" on IEM systems, or a specific trait of the PSM300 system, but it is annoying and limits the volume I can use with the system. How does this system do with this specific challenge? Thank you!
The sound of these are phenomenal!
@@ScottUhlMusic Yeah, but do they hiss?? 😂
And of course I just bought a Sennheiser system for my sister and myself 🙄
Haha that’s always how it goes. Those are great systems though too!
@@ScottUhlMusic No issues so far! I bought a lower end version of what you used to use and pan one pack left and one right.
I sold my Xvives that I’ve been using bad backups, so I currently am relying solely on this system!
Great review Scott! As far as I understood you’ve been using a Phenyx ptm-10 for some time? Can you tell the difference in sound quality between this two units? I also heard a lot of bad review on Ptm-10 because of hiss noise. Share your experience please🙏
Do you think that ptm-10 still a good choose for the price and a good starting point for iem or it is much better to spend more money for Audio technica?
Thank you! And those are completely different products imo. These AT are far more professional and the PTM 10 are much much more entry level iems. The features you get in both are completely different. I do think both sound great, but they are going for completely different buyers with those two products
I went from the PTM-10 to this 3000 series IEM, and the low end reproduction on the PTM-10 is not even close to the AT. This is very noticeable to me since I'm a bass player with a 5-string. I would recommend going straight to the AT (or Senn/Shure) and skipping the PTM-10 due to a host of issues I've experienced with the PTM-10. The PTM-10 is about $216 on Amazon right now, and that's equates to a 25% discount on the AT, if you skip the PTM-10.
Hey Scott - awesome video! I just sent back my newly ordered G4 system for the 3000-series based on this. Do you feel that the lack of focus mode from your G4 IEMs is a big loss moving to this system?
I think both systems truly are great. That G4 is phenomenal and I still actually use it as my portable IEM setup. But for the price, and the full frequency range, and the ability to scan and see the environment, I don’t think you can beat this audio technica one
@@ScottUhlMusic thanks for the reply!
Great video and ordered mine!
Nice! Enjoy 🤘
Aww, no giveaway this time? 🤪
Hahaha I wish I could do a giveaway every time!
Great info. Thanks! Question...You said the wires act as a second antenna. Can the wires be removed from the included earbuds? I would want to upgrade the buds, but use the included wire if that's possible.
You can attach a different set of earbuds to the cable for sure 👍 good question!
I saw your review of the cca c12 and got the $50 ones and really really liked them but from what I can see they won’t work with the wired antenna of the ATW because the attachment is not the same
So would this unit be considered borderline upper end of these units? Cause I’m looking into maybe getting it and I did get the phenyx 10 but on the fence about keeping it because it’s ok but got a few issues, one being after I go about 40 or so feet that white noise kicks in and then starts dropping out then when I play bass it’s very noisy but I guess there’s a reason these things cost what they do 🤷🏿♂️ you get what you pay for and sometimes you pay for what you get
Yup, you get what you pay for and they have budget ones and pro ones based on your needs 🤘
I did wind up getting this and so far so good! I have not done a gig with it yet but I’m really really loving it! That extra receiver is $$$ 😮💨 but I’ll eventually get one! I think this is a really good investment and thanks for the great reviews 👍🏿
I've been wondering whether to go with this system or the Sennheiser G4 IEM System? Any thoughts / ideas on the two? Both seem pretty close in price range?
Both are fantastic systems. I prefer the AT one because of that 138mhz tuning bandwidth and the scanning feature. You just can’t beat that for this price
@@ScottUhlMusic thank you so much for the response! Love your content man, happy new year and keep up the great work! ❤️
I bought this yesterday. But I'm having an issue with the little screws they provide to mount the unit in my rack. The little screws appear to be the wrong size or thread? Anyone else have this issue? I cannot get the ears installed because the screws wont thread into the three holes on each side. Did they send me the wrong screws? Or is there another set somewhere in the box that I'm missing? Frustrating.
Yeah they are a bit tough to get in. I had to use a power drill to get them to drill in. They really nailed the system but absolutely screwed up the rack mounting for this
@@ScottUhlMusic - oh, ok. I just left a message with Sweetwater support. I'll see what they say. Typically, when you have a threaded screw and it doesn't want to go in, it's a bad idea to force it. I'm sure I would void any kind of warranty if I stripped out those threads by forcing it during the install. But I'll update this thread with whatever I find out. First big show of Chinese Downhill this Friday night. Gonna melt some faces. Need appropriate in ear monitoring. :)
Coincidentally I purchased this system last week. It did great during practice. Looking forward to using it live
Nice! Enjoy it 🤘🤘
Great review, as always, Scott. Are you still using this as your main system? Picked this up after your review and wondering two things. 1) do you get the 19K noise and do you have any recommendations to solve? 2) have you reviewed their 3000 series guitar wireless system?
Thanks! And yes I do, this is still what I use. I do not hear a 19k noise, and almost everyone cannot hear that high. I want to check out their other wireless too!
@@ScottUhlMusic as an aging guitarist with ears abused by decades in loud bands , my hearing drops off dramatically from 5k. I suppose I am hearing a lower octave of the 19k pilot tone? Here’s a video about it ua-cam.com/video/qlLw5Hf2Vlg/v-deo.htmlsi=Q769pT-pI4RInb7f
I definitely hear a very high ring in my system, almost like feedback off guitar tones.
@@ScottUhlMusicalso, I should mention that I am very happy with the 3255 and presume this small issue is with my set up or to be expected on any system if this pilot tone thing is on all wireless tech. :)
About to pull the trigger on either this or a Sennheiser EW system for my band (buying one unit and 4 body packs). Four piece band, all sharing one stereo mix. A few questions for you Scott.
1.) Would you have any reservations going with the AT with it being so new/ overall not as well known of a thing as the Sennheiser?
2.) Do the body packs seem cheap compared to the rugged metal Senheissers?
3.) Am I right in looking at the AT and Senheisser units over a Shure PSM300 system?
Thanks man! Love your videos.
Definitely would go with AT or Senn over the PSM 300 (still a good system). I still have my sennheiser as my portable one, as well as have the sennheiser g4 in my rack next to my AT as well. You really cannot go wrong with either of them. I personally have switched over to the AT however as my main one. They are great, and it’s the main one I recommend now. But both are great
@@ScottUhlMusic Thanks Scott! Just ordered the AT system.
We use Sennheisers now but the AT looks like a winner with the full UHF band. It takes three different Sennheiser G4s to cover the full band. Hopefully, this will prompt the next releases from Shure and Sennheiser to do the same.
I bought this last week. I haven't used it live yet but it worked great during rehearsal. I couldn't get the coordination software to work right but you really don't need it with two transmitters.
Yeah you really don’t with only 2. It’s nice but not necessary. Enjoy!
If you switched to this unit Scott, it must be pretty great. Good info and great demo vid
Yup, I love this system!
The only things missing they need to do next is find a way to fit 4 stereo mixes in a half rack like the now discontinued lectrosonics quadra with a color display and add a instrument wireless and ambient binaural mic like the acs/ sensaphonics stuff on one bodypack then maybe the ability to control settings via tablet or phone to adjust settings and frequency management that would be a huge game changer
Yeah that would be so cool! I wonder why they discontinued that model. But yeah, I would love that!
@@ScottUhlMusic I think it was just too expensive to produce and maybe it was cutting in on their margins by selling only one or two systems per customer compared to 4 or it could be supply chain issues hard to say. I remember seeing that system and being blown away tho
I want a combo transceiver so one belt pack transmits my instrument/mic feed and also receives the in-ear feed. With all the digital stuff out there now, why not combine them so you only have one belt pack. When my wife is performing she wears three now. One for the violin, one for the mic, and an in-ear receiver. How hard can it be to build a single belt pack and rack box to do both? Seems like common sense. As long as the batteries last 2-3 hours, that is plenty for most shows.
Any ideas on when the full scan comes up 0 for all groups?
That’s interesting… set the sensitivity a little less in that case. On this system that would be pretty crazy!
@ScottUhlMusic the group scan returns results but all zeros on the full. I even cross referenced with the freq analyzer on my phone. Very strange. I'll mess with the sensitivity and let you know. Thanks for the tip.
Awesome video, thank you! Ordered mine.
Nice, enjoy!
Scott what rechargeable batteries do you recommend?
Do you have to have a certain inear cable to be able to utilize the second antenna receiver or is it any cable?
It’s the included one, but you don’t have to use it if you don’t want to. I actually use a different one with my custom molds
@@ScottUhlMusic using a different one, does it still act as a secondary antenna receiver? Or is that something specific to the cord they send?
@@ScottUhlMusici was talking to my sweet water rep, it SEEMS like ANY cable will double as an antenna receiver!? How crazy! That’s dope!
Wow!! That’s really cool! I didn’t know that 🤘
850 dollars!
For that many frequencies, options, and features, that’s a killer deal! 🤘🤘
after i just bought your last favorite
Hahahaha that’s true. My old favorite IEM system was a while back. It’s still a great one! But this is definitely new my favorite 🤘
A hit song only sounds good until the next hit song comes! 😂😂 everything is good until it ain’t 🤣
Impressive!
It really is! 🤯
Absolutely impressed.
It’s such a killer system!