NAB 2022: This is what 64-channels of RF wireless mics look like:

64 True-Diversity RF channels in 4 rack units. Wowza.

The crazy thing is, this is not a story about miniaturization; although from the surface, leap-frogging everyone else's density is impressive enough.?

It's about intelligently applying emerging technologies in order to make dramatic changes to production workflows. It makes a real difference in the efficiency and ease-of-use of RF wireless systems.?

Undeniably, the hardware is less expensive; that usually happens when density increases. However, it's the unique?technology combination that saves human effort and therefore decreases production costs. That is the real game-changer. Congratulations #Wisycom!

In one of the rack units - shown above - using a single MRK16 & 4x MCR54:

• 16 true diversity wireless channels.
• Integrated antenna splitting and dual-zone matrix. Cascade 4 units for 64-channels in 4 RU's. (See photo)?
• 470-1260 Mhz operating range. In North America, support for the 941 Band plus the 600 Mhz duplex gap and guard band.
• Simultaneous multi-format outputs: analog (AES59), digital (AES59 & AES 72), IP (Primary & Secondary DANTE)?
• Redundant auto-fail-over DC PSU's. POE++ on primary DANTE. Optional POE++ on secondary DANTE.?
• Bluetooth 5 Long-Range mode back-channel workflows, using iOS and Android Apps. Featuring class 1 (100mwatt) BT5 transceivers. It goes FAR.?
• Single-mode output for up to 64 DANTE channels plus control data.
• Optional GPIO card.?
• Optional single mode RF-over-fibre expansion card for the second zone.?
• Accessory for the expansion card: RF-over-fibre antenna boosters with integrated?Bluetooth in order to extend back-channel to 10 km. Provides -12 to +27 dB of RF gain and extensive filtering options. SC, LC and ST options.?

Add the new MTP60 transmitter: with built in recording, time-code jamming, intermod free operation (Linear Mode), narrowband & wideband transmission modes... exciting stuff for RF operators.

Best of all, the #Symphony road-map just got started...