Audio-Technica ATW-R3210 3000 Series Mic Receiver
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Manufacturer product photography — the drawn faceplate above stays true to panel layout; these show the hardware itself.
About the Audio-Technica ATW-R3210
The ATW-R3210 mic receiver brings Audio-Technica's 3000 Series performance to wireless vocal and lavalier applications, with network-enabled control and DanteThe most common audio-over-network standard: dozens of channels of uncompressed digital audio down one ordinary Ethernet cable between Dante boxes.-ready connectivity. 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 allows efficient use of rack space, and the Ethernet connection enables remote monitoring through A-T's Wireless Manager software. A competitive mid-range option for productions that want networking features without the price premium of flagship systems.
The ATW-R3210 is Audio-Technica's mid-tier answer to the question every monitor engineer eventually asks: how do you get reliable wireless vocal or lav reception into a rack without either blowing the budget or giving up remote visibility? At half a 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. wide and 1U tall, it slots in as a single channel — 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. out, 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 for diversityA receiver with two antennas and two radio sections that continuously picks the stronger one — the difference between a dropout and a show., and an Ethernet port that connects it to A-T's Wireless Manager software for remote monitoring and control. It is a focused, single-channel receiver built for productions that run multiple units and want to manage them from the network rather than crawling behind the rack between sets.
Seven watts nominal draw and a 200mm depth mean it fits cleanly into shallow utility racks without fighting for real estate or tripping your power budget. 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. inputs give you standard passive antenna diversityA receiver with two antennas and two radio sections that continuously picks the stronger one — the difference between a dropout and a show. — run your paddlesA directional antenna (paddle, LPDA, helical) aimed at the stage — focuses coverage where the performers are and rejects RF from elsewhere. or a distroOne pair of antennas feeding many receivers through an amplified splitter — replaces the forest of whips and keeps RF levels consistent. and it behaves exactly as you'd expect. The Ethernet port is the spec that actually changes your day: with Wireless Manager you can check RFRadio Frequency — the wireless part of wireless. RF planning is why big rigs scan, coordinate, and combine antennas instead of hoping. status, battery life, and gainHow much the preamp amplifies the incoming signal. Too low and you’re hunting through hiss; too high and peaks clip. from FOHFront Of House — the main mix the audience hears, and the console position out in the room where it gets mixed. or monitor worldThe side-stage domain of the monitor engineer — console, IEM racks, and everything feeding the band’s ears instead of the audience. without sending a runner to the rack. The notes flag DanteThe most common audio-over-network standard: dozens of channels of uncompressed digital audio down one ordinary Ethernet cable between Dante boxes., which suggests network audio capability beyond the analog 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, though your signal chain integration should be confirmed against current firmware and your specific Dante setup before show day.
This receiver earns its place in a mid-size touring or corporate production rig where you're running four to eight channels and network oversight matters more than the absolute top-end RFRadio Frequency — the wireless part of wireless. RF planning is why big rigs scan, coordinate, and combine antennas instead of hoping. performance of flagship systems. If you're running a single channel in a pub or small club, a simpler receiver at a lower price point is probably smarter. If you're on a dense festival RF plot where you need the full coordination muscle and analog output redundancyA second copy of anything critical — supply, computer, network path — already running so one failure can’t stop the show. of something like Shure Axient or Sennheiser 9000 Series, this isn't that system. But for the regional touring market or a well-managed corporate AV rack where budget discipline and network visibility are both on the brief, the 3210 is a credible, practical choice.
In the rack
- Pair two ATW-R3210 units side by side 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. half-rack tray to keep your wireless bay tidy and leave full rack units free for processing — most rack builders offer blanking panels with dual half-rack cutouts specifically for this.
- Run a dedicated network switch in the rack and home-run Ethernet from each receiver to it; Wireless Manager needs stable network access to be useful during a show, and a daisy-chained consumer switch under load will cost you visibility at the worst moment.
- Label your BNCThe twist-lock coax connector used for word clock and antenna runs — it locks, so it can’t be pulled out mid-show. antenna runs A and B at both ends before the rig goes out — on a dark stage during a quick changeover, swapped antenna cables on a diversityA receiver with two antennas and two radio sections that continuously picks the stronger one — the difference between a dropout and a show. receiver are a silent problem that won't announce itself until you see RFRadio Frequency — the wireless part of wireless. RF planning is why big rigs scan, coordinate, and combine antennas instead of hoping. dropoutA brief audio gap when the radio link fails — the thing diversity, distros, and coordination all exist to prevent. on the meter.
- Verify your DanteThe most common audio-over-network standard: dozens of channels of uncompressed digital audio down one ordinary Ethernet cable between Dante boxes. routing and firmware version in the shop before the gig, not at load-in; if you're integrating the network audio path into your console or playback rig, that confirmation needs to happen with time to spare.
3000 Series network-enabled wireless mic receiver with DanteThe most common audio-over-network standard: dozens of channels of uncompressed digital audio down one ordinary Ethernet cable between Dante boxes..
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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Rack space, watts, weight and every connector, side by side.
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