ATW-3255 DF2 · T3205 transmitter vs 3000 Series Wireless System
The ATW-3255 DF2 · T3205 transmitter costs about $100 more than the 3000 Series Wireless System and buys you 2 more I/O, plus XLR Female and RJ45 (Ethernet). It also costs you 1 more rack unit.
Audio-Technica
ATW-3255 DF2 · T3205 transmitterAudio-Technica
3000 Series Wireless System| Spec | ATW-3255 DF2 · T3205 transmitter | 3000 Series Wireless System |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U half-rack | — |
| Weight | 2.4 lbs | 3.5 lbs |
| Power draw | Passive | 15W |
| Depth | 191 mm | 230 mm |
| I/O count | 7 | 5 |
| Price | ~$999 | ~$899 |
Highlighted where one is plainly lighter, smaller, cheaper or draws less. I/O count is left unmarked on purpose — more connectors you don't need is weight, cost and a bigger case.
Connectors only one of them has
ATW-3255 DF2 · T3205 transmitter
- XLR Female
- RJ45 (Ethernet)
- DC Barrel
3000 Series Wireless System
- XLR Male
- IEC C14
Settle it in your own rack
Specs decide less than fit does. Drop either one into your rig and see the real answer — what space is left, what the circuit draws, and whether every cable it needs actually lands somewhere.
Open the rack plannerTry 15 minutes without an account. Both units are in the catalog.

