AKG enhances control software for HiQnet networks, September 2008New AKG HUB 4000 Q Plug-In 3.2 for Harman’s unique HiQnet control software System Architect™ Release 1.8 has been available since 1 August
With its Release 3.2, AKG has improved its plug-in for Harman’s HiQnet control software and enhanced it with additional functions. From now on, users can therefore fully integrate the new AKG WMS 4500 Wireless Microphone System into their HiQnet network. All the parameters of the SR 4500 – the stationary WMS 4500 receiver – can be controlled and operated via the software interface of the System Architect.
Moreover, the SR 4500 can be incorporated as a scan device for carrying out environment scans. It now registers all AKG IVM 4 bands (including band 7 and
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The RF monitor has been enhanced with the rehearsal graph. It now monitors both antennae over a period of five minutes and visualizes the results clearly on its interface. This makes it much easier to check the HF link of wireless microphones and so contributes to the rapid solution of any possible problems.
AKG has also improved the Auto Setup procedure: thanks to the integration of the WMS 4500 into the Harman System Architect, it is now possible to automatically set up all AKG wireless products on all frequency bands. In particular, this allows the user to quickly and easily set up mixed wireless systems consisting of wireless microphones (AKG WMS 4000/4500) and the in-ear monitoring systems (AKG IVM 4).
The AKG plug-in for Harman’s System Architect also makes it possible to monitor and install AKG wireless systems with the AKG HUB 4000 Q from a PC. The system’s intuitive user interface sets it apart from its competitors. At seven seconds for the environment scan of a 30 MHz band, it is particularly fast and yet extremely accurate. The device manager and the frequency graph provide an outstanding system overview of the frequency management. Custom control panels also offer the possibility of customizing the user interface.
The latest version of the System Architect and the HUB 4000 Q firmware are available to download at
http://hiqnet.harmanpro.com/. You can find instructions for the firmware upgrade of the HUB 4000 Q in the System Architect help file. A firmware upgrade to Version 1.22 is recommended for the SR 4000, so that you can use the full scope of the AKG Plug-In 3.2. For technical issues and support with updating the SR 4000, please consult
hiqnet@akg.com.
WMS 4500 Wireless Microphone System From AKGThe WMS 4500 is the Wireless System for the professional use. It is based on the market feedback of its successful predecessor WMS 4000.
The result is not only even more robust system, it also includes a number of useful features including an advanced backlit display on the transmitters and the receiver, remaining battery life readout, silent mode, pilot tone status data transmission, environment scan and rehearsal functions, auto setup frequency search, and many other functions that make the WMS 4500 extremely user-friendly.
Interesting detail: The charging unit CU 4000 reduced the operation cost almost to null, additionally it helps the environment to reduce the waste on batteries. The charging unit comprises two loading slots, so it is possible to recharge either two transmitters (HT 4500, PT 4500) or two battery packs BP 4000.
The WMS 4500 is fully compatible to its predecessor WMS 4000. Additionally it offer 2 new frequency bands in the range of 500 – 530 Mhz and 570 – 590 Mhz.
The WMS 4500 can be integrated into a HiQnet™ system with the optional HUB 4000 Q. With the PC control software System Architect™ the WMS 4000 can be remote controlled and monitored from a PC. The setup and configuration of the frequency management of the entire wireless system is incredibly easy within System Architect™ with tools like RF Monitor, Device Manager, Environment Scan and Auto Setup.
All in all the WMS 4500 provides not only an unparalleled sound quality, but also an robustness and an feature set, which is unrivalled in this price segment.
