Audio-Technica ATW-R3210 3000 Series Receiver
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About the Audio-Technica ATW-R3210
The Audio-Technica ATW-R3210 is a network-enabled true diversityA receiver with two antennas and two radio sections that continuously picks the stronger one — the difference between a dropout and a show. UHFThe TV-band radio range (roughly 470–608 MHz in the US) where serious wireless mics and IEMs live — better behaved than crowded 2.4 GHz. receiver with DanteThe most common audio-over-network standard: dozens of channels of uncompressed digital audio down one ordinary Ethernet cable between Dante boxes. output capability, making it a versatile option for rigs that are transitioning to networked audio. The 3000 Series offers professional performance at a competitive price point, and the half-rackThe standard slice of rack height: 1U = 1.75″. A 3U box takes three slices; half-rack gear pairs two units side by side in one. form factor keeps your deployment efficient. Network control via Ethernet enables remote monitoring and management of your wireless channels from a laptop or tablet.
The ATW-R3210 is Audio-Technica's network-ready entry point into their 3000 Series wireless ecosystem — a true diversityA receiver with two antennas and two radio sections that continuously picks the stronger one — the difference between a dropout and a show. UHFThe TV-band radio range (roughly 470–608 MHz in the US) where serious wireless mics and IEMs live — better behaved than crowded 2.4 GHz. receiver aimed squarely at the working musician or touring engineer who wants reliable RFRadio Frequency — the wireless part of wireless. RF planning is why big rigs scan, coordinate, and combine antennas instead of hoping. performance without climbing to the price tier of the 5000 Series. It sits in a half-rackThe standard slice of rack height: 1U = 1.75″. A 3U box takes three slices; half-rack gear pairs two units side by side in one. 1U shell, meaning you can pair two units side by side in a single rack space, which matters when you're trying to run multiple channels of wireless guitar or bass without burning through a whole rack. The XLRThe standard 3-pin locking connector for mics and balanced line signals — pin 1 is the shield, pins 2 and 3 carry the balanced pair. output feeds straight to your snakeA multicore cable bundling many channels into one stage-to-console run. A sub-snake collects one corner of the stage into a drop box. or stage boxThe I/O endpoint on stage: mics plug in there and one digital line (AES50, Dante) carries everything to the console. The snake, digitized., and the Ethernet port opens the door to both DanteThe most common audio-over-network standard: dozens of channels of uncompressed digital audio down one ordinary Ethernet cable between Dante boxes. audio-over-IP and remote network control.
At 7 watts nominal draw and 0.6 kg, this receiver is easy on your rack's power budget and weight limit — relevant when you're already hauling a full IEMIn-Ear Monitor — earpieces that replace floor wedges, feeding each player their own mix. The reason this whole rack exists. rig alongside it. The two BNCThe twist-lock coax connector used for word clock and antenna runs — it locks, so it can’t be pulled out mid-show. antenna inputs support standard passive or active antenna distributionOne pair of antennas feeding many receivers through an amplified splitter — replaces the forest of whips and keeps RF levels consistent., so slotting this into an existing antenna system is straightforward. The DanteThe most common audio-over-network standard: dozens of channels of uncompressed digital audio down one ordinary Ethernet cable between Dante boxes. capability is the spec that deserves attention: if your production is moving toward a networked stageboxThe I/O endpoint on stage: mics plug in there and one digital line (AES50, Dante) carries everything to the console. The snake, digitized. or you're feeding a console that speaks Dante, this receiver can live on that network rather than running an analog multicore. Remote monitoring via a laptop or tablet at FOHFront Of House — the main mix the audience hears, and the console position out in the room where it gets mixed. is genuinely useful when the rack is locked in a downstage case you can't easily reach mid-show.
This receiver is a strong fit for a small-to-mid touring rig where you want professional RFRadio Frequency — the wireless part of wireless. RF planning is why big rigs scan, coordinate, and combine antennas instead of hoping. diversityA receiver with two antennas and two radio sections that continuously picks the stronger one — the difference between a dropout and a show., a path toward networked audio, and the flexibility to run multiple channels without a dedicated full-rack unitThe standard slice of rack height: 1U = 1.75″. A 3U box takes three slices; half-rack gear pairs two units side by side in one. per channel. If you're running a dense RF environment with ten or more channels, you'll want to evaluate the 5000 Series for its more granular frequency coordinationCalculating a set of wireless frequencies that won’t interfere with each other or local TV — the homework behind a clean RF night. tools. If DanteThe most common audio-over-network standard: dozens of channels of uncompressed digital audio down one ordinary Ethernet cable between Dante boxes. is completely irrelevant to your workflow and you're purely analog, you may be paying for infrastructure you won't use — but the core wireless performance still justifies the price on its own terms.
In the rack
- Pair two ATW-R3210 units in a single 1UThe standard slice of rack height: 1U = 1.75″. A 3U box takes three slices; half-rack gear pairs two units side by side in one. space using a half-rack bracket or dual-mount kit — label each bay clearly at install so there's no confusion swapping transmitter packs at changeover.
- If you're using DanteThe most common audio-over-network standard: dozens of channels of uncompressed digital audio down one ordinary Ethernet cable between Dante boxes., assign static IPs at the first system build and document them in your show file; DHCPThe router service that hands out IP addresses automatically — rack networks often pin static addresses instead so gear always finds itself. address changes between venues are a fast way to lose your network audio path at the worst moment.
- Run your antenna distributionOne pair of antennas feeding many receivers through an amplified splitter — replaces the forest of whips and keeps RF levels consistent. from a centrally located active distro rather than splitting passively across multiple receivers — the 3000 Series will benefit from consistent, clean RFRadio Frequency — the wireless part of wireless. RF planning is why big rigs scan, coordinate, and combine antennas instead of hoping. signal especially in crowded festival or theater environments.
- Keep the Ethernet port active even on analog-only gigs: network monitoring lets you check RFRadio Frequency — the wireless part of wireless. RF planning is why big rigs scan, coordinate, and combine antennas instead of hoping. quality and battery status from a laptop without walking to the rack during soundcheck.
3000 Series network-enabled receiver. True diversityA receiver with two antennas and two radio sections that continuously picks the stronger one — the difference between a dropout and a show. UHFThe TV-band radio range (roughly 470–608 MHz in the US) where serious wireless mics and IEMs live — better behaved than crowded 2.4 GHz. with DanteThe most common audio-over-network standard: dozens of channels of uncompressed digital audio down one ordinary Ethernet cable between Dante boxes. output.
I/O Ports (6)
| Port | Connector | Direction | Signal | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bal Out (XLR) | XLR MALE | output | analog audio | — |
| Unbal Out (6.3mm mono) | TS QUARTER | output | analog audio | — |
| Antenna A | BNC | input | antenna | — |
| Antenna B | BNC | input | antenna | — |
| Ethernet (retired — no such jack) | RJ45 | bidirectional | data | — |
- DC In (12V) (DC BARREL)
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