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Audio-Technica ATW-R3210 3000 Series Receiver

The Audio-Technica ATW-R3210 is a network-enabled true diversity UHF receiver with Dante 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-rack form factor keeps your deployment efficient. Network control via Ethernet enables remote monitoring and management of your wireless channels from a laptop or tablet.

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Documented outputs
22 destination connections
Documented inputs
3Based on documented inputs
Rack space
1U · half-rackBuilder checks available rail space
Power draw
7W10W documented maximum
Catalog estimate
~$549Use retailer rows for current price and stock

01 · What it does—and what that changes in your rig.

Product overview

Start with the payoff, then work through how it functions, where it fits, and the details that change a real build.

The payoff

Wireless Guitar decisions, organized around the whole rig.

The ATW-R3210 is Audio-Technica's network-ready entry point into their 3000 Series wireless ecosystem — a true diversity UHF receiver aimed squarely at the working musician or touring engineer who wants reliable RF performance without climbing to the price tier of the 5000 Series. It sits in a half-rack 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 XLR output feeds straight to your snake or stage box, and the Ethernet port opens the door to both Dante audio-over-IP and remote network control.

Documented outputs
22 destination connections
Documented inputs
3Based on documented inputs
Rack space
1U · half-rackBuilder checks available rail space
audio-technica3000 SeriesSET1
Audio-Technica product panel1U · half-rack · 7W
Function

How it works in the path

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 IEM rig alongside it. The two BNC antenna inputs support standard passive or active antenna distribution, so slotting this into an existing antenna system is straightforward. The Dante capability is the spec that deserves attention: if your production is moving toward a networked stagebox 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 FOH is genuinely useful when the rack is locked in a downstage case you can't easily reach mid-show.

Best fit

Where it earns its place in the rack

This receiver is a strong fit for a small-to-mid touring rig where you want professional RF diversity, a path toward networked audio, and the flexibility to run multiple channels without a dedicated full-rack unit 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 coordination tools. If Dante 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

Details worth deciding before load-in.

  • Pair two ATW-R3210 units in a single 1U 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 Dante, assign static IPs at the first system build and document them in your show file; DHCP address changes between venues are a fast way to lose your network audio path at the worst moment.
  • Run your antenna distribution from a centrally located active distro rather than splitting passively across multiple receivers — the 3000 Series will benefit from consistent, clean RF signal especially in crowded festival or theater environments.
  • Keep the Ethernet port active even on analog-only gigs: network monitoring lets you check RF quality and battery status from a laptop without walking to the rack during soundcheck.

02 · Know the whole path before you buy.

Signal path

Learn the route as a block diagram: source, product function, transport, and destination. Select any block to see what enters, what changes, and what leaves.

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Follow one signal from source to destination

Each block answers the same three questions: what arrives, what changes here, and what leaves.

01 · Source · selected
01 · Source

3 documented inputs

bnc + dc barrel

Arrives as
3 documented inputs
Connector
bnc + dc barrel
Signal
antenna

03 · What this product asks of the rest of the system.

Compatibility

Treat connector names as the start of the check—not the answer. These are the boundaries that determine a complete working path.

Best fit · Wireless Guitar

Use it when 1U · half-rack and 200 mm of depth fit the case.

Plan the companion path

Complete the path with upstream and downstream gear that matches connector, direction, signal type, protocol, and wiring standard.

Connector boundary

Documented connectors: XLR male, ¼-inch TS, bnc, dc barrel. Match connector, direction, and signal type—not shape alone.

04 · Every connector, grouped by job.

I/O ports

Switch the product view and the documented port inventory updates with it—hardware and data stay side by side.

Every connector, grouped by job.

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Front panel
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Rear panel
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All documented ports for Audio-Technica ATW-R3210 3000 Series Receiver
PortPanelConnectorDirectionSignalChannels
Bal Out (XLR)rearXLR male outputanalog audio—
Unbal Out (6.3mm mono)rear¼-inch TS outputanalog audio—
Antenna Arearbnc inputantenna—
Antenna Brearbnc inputantenna—
DC In (12V)reardc barrel inputpower—

Showing 5 of 5 documented physical ports.

05 · Compare the decision, not just the price.

Alternatives

The rows are organized around fit, power, I/O, and system role so a cheaper unit cannot hide a more expensive workflow.

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Audio-Technica ATW-R3210 3000 Series Receiver
External unit
Sennheiser EW 300 G4-CI1 Wireless Guitar — rack receiver with SK bodypack transmitter
Fit📐 1U · half-rack📐 Outside rack📐 1U · half-rack
Power⚡ 7W⚡ 5W⚡ 6W
Weight⚖️ 1.3 lb⚖️ 1.1 lb⚖️ 1.8 lb
I/O🔌 5🔌 4🔌 6
Estimate💵 ~$549💵 ~$449💵 ~$699
Deep diveCurrent selectionFull comparison →Full comparison →

06 · Resolve the questions that can change the purchase or build plan.

Planning questions

Short, source-backed answers surface rack fit, power, cabling, and connection details before they become surprises.

How will the Audio-Technica ATW-R3210 3000 Series Receiver affect rack fit and case depth?

It occupies 1U · half-rack. Its documented depth is 200 mm.

How much power does the Audio-Technica ATW-R3210 3000 Series Receiver draw?

Typical draw is 7W and documented maximum draw is 10W.

What connections does the Audio-Technica ATW-R3210 3000 Series Receiver have?

5 documented physical ports, including Bal Out (XLR), Unbal Out (6.3mm mono), Antenna A, Antenna B, DC In (12V).

07 · See this unit inside a real rack plan.

Builder preview

Placement is only the start. Builder checks space · depth · weight, power headroom, dependencies, and compatible signal paths around this exact catalog item.Open in Builder
ATW-R3210 3000 Series Receiver positioned in a rack planA simplified plan shows the unit taking 1 rack units, with its documented connection path continuing to a planned destination.Audio-TechnicaATW-R3210CONNECTED GEARnext signal destination1U · 200 mm deep

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