Offering professional performance and a range of system options, the WMS 40 PRO is aimed at low cost, fixed installation, sound reinforcement, and conferencing and presentation applications. New features include frequency selectability - WMS 40 PRO FLEXX - full multi-channel capability, with the ability to use up to nine WMS 40 PRO systems together on intermodulation-free frequencies (up to seven simultaneous channels with the Single and Dual systems), license-free UHF operation on ISM frequency systems, single AA battery operation for transmitters, and dual transmitter operation with a single receiver - WMS 40 PRO Dual.
The all-metal cased receiver features improved design. The FLEXX receiver has balanced XLR and unbalanced jack outputs, with adjustable squelch and volume controls. The Dual and Single receivers have balanced 1/4 inch jack outputs. All systems incorporate AKG's High Definition Audio Performance technology.
Handheld microphone and belt-pack transmitters feature a 'soft-touch' finish and operate for up to 30 hours on a single AA sized battery. Compatible transmitters include the microtools transmitters - SO 40 snap-on, TM 40 plug-in, WP 40 micropen, and GB 40 guitar bug transmitters - the smallest in their class.
All systems are fully backward compatible with previous generation WMS 40 system components. An optional dedicated charger accepts all WMS 40 PRO and microtools transmitters, to enable use with rechargeable batteries.
(Jim Evans)
