Personal PA® Body-pack Transmitter
Description
The PPA T46 transmitter will broadcast a speaker’s voice or audio program on one of 17 available channels, 72-76 MHz, to listeners using PPA R38 or PPA R37 receivers. The unit features flexible microphone and auxiliary input jacks, push-button on/off/mute controls, channel lock and selectable compression. The T46 has the ability to operate in dual channel mode, allowing the user to easily switch between two different transmitting channels, each with its own set up parameters. An OLED screen displays current operating status and menu information. The PPA T46 operates up to 30 hours on two (2) AA Alkaline batteries, and up to 20 hours with two (2) NiMH batteries. It has recharge capability when used with Williams Sound drop-in chargers. Lightweight and portable, the PPA T46 will operate at a range of up to 150 feet (46m) from the listening audience. Ideal for providing hearing assistance to students in the classroom, tour group participants, employee training, business meetings and more.
Note: The Personal PA® system is approved by the FCC for operation in U.S. markets. The Personal PA® cannot be used in all countries. Check with your government´s radio regulations for 72 - 76 MHz operation.
System Includes
(1) BAT 001-2 (2) AA Batteries
(1) WCA 087 Auxiliary Input Cable
Features
- Sleek, ergonomic design
Specifications
PPA T46 Architectural and Engineering Specifications
- The transmitter shall be a wide-band body-pack transmitter and shall operate on 17 selectable frequencies between 72MHz and 76MHz. It shall operate for up to 30 hrs with two AA Alkaline batteries and be housed in a black plastic enclosure with an aluminum faceplate. It shall have battery recharge ability utilizing Williams Sound drop-in chargers.
- The transmitter shall have a 3.5 mm microphone jack and a 2.5 mm auxiliary audio input jack. The microphone cord will serve as the transmitting antenna. The Transmitter shall have three buttons on the front to access channel select, master and aux gain, compression on/off, channel lock and screen adjustments. There shall be an OLED screen on the front of the Transmitter displaying current operating status and menu information.
- The transmitter shall have the ability to operate in dual channel mode whereby the user can switch between two different transmitting channel presets, each with its own set-up parameters (channel, master volume, aux volume).
- There shall be a power switch which also serves as a microphone mute control on the top bezel of the transmitter.
- The transmitter shall have wide band FM modulation at 75 KHz peak with a frequency response of 180 Hz to 13 KHz.
- The transmitter shall be covered under a limited lifetime parts and labor warranty.
- This transmitter shall be the Williams Sound model PPA T46.
PPA T46
| Dimensions: | 4.1" L x 2.8" W x 1.1" D (104 mm x 71 mm x 28 mm) |
| Weight: | 2.6 oz (74 g), no batteries |
| Color: | Black/Silver |
| Enclosure Material: | Shatter-resistant PC/ABS plastic with textured scratch-resistant aluminum faceplate |
| Battery Type options: | Two (2) AA 1.5 V non-rechargeable Alkaline batteries (BAT 001-2), 75 mA nominal current drain, up to 30 hours battery life, or Two (2) AA 1.5 V NiMH rechargeable batteries (BAT 026-2), 75 mA nominal current drain, up to 20 hours battery life per charge, recharges in 14–16 hours, uses CHG 3502 or CHG 3512 Charger |
| Operating Frequencies: | Selectable, 17 channels, 72.1 – 75.9 MHz*. Switchable 8 or 17 Channel Mode. (8-channel mode is used for simultaneous groups) |
| Stability: | ± .005%, frequency synthesized, crystal reference, PLL |
| Modulation: | Wide-band FM, 75 kHz peak, 75 µS pre-emphasis |
| RF Output: | 80 mV/m at 3 m (max. allowed by FCC rules) |
| Frequency Response: | 180 Hz to 13 kHz, ± 3 dB at 1% max. THD |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio: | 65 dB (typical) transmitted |
| Transmit Antenna: | Integral with microphone cord |
| Microphone: | Electret type, 3.5 mm mono plug |
| External Display: | OLED for status and menu information. Status: Ch/Freq, Mic Audio Level, Auxiliary Input Audio Level, Battery Status, Mic Mute, Channel Lock, Dual-Preset mode. Menu: Ch/Freq display mode select, Volume, Aux Input, Compression, 17 or 8-channel mode, screen time out, screen brightness, restore default settings |
| External Controls: | Momentary push button: push and hold 3 seconds for power On/Off, push and release for microphone mute On/Off. Left, Right and Menu buttons for accessing and changing transmitter settings. Battery type switch (Alkaline or NiMH) located behind the battery compartment door. |
| External Indicators: | Power LED - Green, flashes when battery is low |
| Mic Input: | 3.5 mm mono jack with electret mic bias, adjustable gain with 25 dB range |
| Aux Input: | 2.5 mm stereo jack, adjustable gain with 60 dB range |
| Audio Compression: | 1:1 (off) or 2:1 (on) selectable in menu |
