SONY DWX Gen3 2-Channel Digital Wireless Slot-In Receiver

SONY DWX Gen3 2-Channel Digital Wireless Slot-In Receiver is a compact 2-channel digital wireless receiver built for Sony DWX Gen3 camera-mounted audio workflows. From the supplied source, it uses WiDIF-HP transmission, true diversity reception, and Sony DWX third-generation digital wireless technology.

This is the kind of receiver that makes sense when ENG, EFP, broadcast, or film crews need two channels of secure digital wireless audio inside a slot-in camera setup. The compact receiver body keeps the camera build lighter, while AES 256-bit encryption, OLED monitoring, high-density channel planning, and Cross Remote control help keep the audio workflow steady in busy RF environments.

Highlights

• 2-channel digital wireless slot-in receiver for Sony DWX Gen3 workflows
• True diversity reception with Sony X-Dimension Diversity support
• Four codec modes for compatibility, low latency, stability, and audio quality
• AES 256-bit encrypted transmission for secure digital wireless audio
• OLED display for real-time receiver status and monitoring

Quick Specs & Uses

• Product type: 2-channel digital wireless slot-in receiver
• Type of receiver: Slot-in, 2 channels
• Transmission method: WiDIF-HP x 2
• Circuit system: Double superheterodyne
• Oscillator type: Crystal-controlled PLL synthesizer
• Reception type: True diversity method
• RF input terminal: SMA-R, 50 ohms
• Antenna type: Detachable
• Sensitivity: 20 dBµ or less at 25°C / 77°F, bit error rate 1 x 10-5, no decline in S/N ratio
• Carrier frequencies, UC7: 470.125 MHz to 607.875 MHz, 614.125 MHz to 615.875 MHz
• Carrier frequencies, L/CE7: 470.025 MHz to 614.000 MHz
• Carrier frequencies, H/CE7: 566.025 MHz to 714.000 MHz
• Carrier frequencies, G/J: 1240.150 MHz to 1251.825 MHz, 1253.175 MHz to 1259.850 MHz, 25 kHz steps
• Reference output level, analog: -40 dBu
• Reference output level, digital: -36 dBFS / -20 dBFS switchable
• Dynamic range: 106 dB or more, A-weighted
• Distortion: MODE1, MODE2, MODE4: 0.03% or less; MODE3: 0.3% or less
• Audio delay, analog output with DWA-01D / F01D: MODE1 2.1 ms; MODE2 1.7 ms; MODE3 3.0 ms; MODE4 1.7 ms
• Audio delay, AES / EBU output with DWA-01D / F01D: MODE1 1.9 ms; MODE2 1.5 ms; MODE3 2.8 ms; MODE4 1.5 ms
• Audio delay, digital camcorder connection: MODE1 1.9 ms; MODE2 1.3 ms; MODE3 2.7 ms; MODE4 1.4 ms
• Audio output connector: D-sub 15-pin male with optional DWA-SLAS1 adapter; D-sub 25-pin male with optional DWA-SLAU1 adapter
• Display: OLED
• Operating voltage: DC 6 V to 18 V
• Consumption current: 3.5 W or less with optional DWA-SLAS1 adapter; 4.0 W or less with optional DWA-SLAU1 adapter
• Wireless remote control: 2.4 GHz IEEE802.15.4 compliant
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 50°C / 32°F to 122°F
• Storage temperature: -20°C to +60°C / -4°F to +140°F
• Dimensions with DWA-SLAS1: Approx. 88 x 119 x 32 mm / 3 1/2 x 4 3/4 x 1 5/16 in, W x H x D, excluding antennas
• Dimensions with DWA-SLAU1: Approx. 74 x 119 x 31 mm / 3 x 4 3/4 x 1 1/4 in, W x H x D, excluding antennas
• Mass with DWA-SLAS1: Approx. 193 g, including antennas
• Mass with DWA-SLAU1: Approx. 196 g, including antennas

Why It Helps

This receiver is useful when a camera system needs two channels of high-quality wireless audio without adding a bulky external receiver setup. In ENG, field production, film, and broadcast camera work, the slot-in form factor keeps the build cleaner and helps operators move with less extra gear on the camera.

The four codec modes give engineers flexibility across different jobs. MODE1 supports first-generation DWX-series devices, MODE2 keeps latency short while maintaining stable transmission and high audio quality, MODE3 adds processing for pulse-type interference, and MODE4 focuses on audio quality while keeping transmission stable and delay low.

Automatic channel scan and sync also make setup faster. The receiver can scan for clear channels, apply the top two channels to both receiver channels, and send those settings to paired transmitters through Cross Remote, which is helpful when the crew is working under time pressure.

System Characteristics

• 24-bit digital wireless audio with wide dynamic range and low latency
• Sony X-Dimension Diversity for stable RF reception and improved channel reliability
• AES 256-bit encryption for secure digital wireless transmission
• Wideband tuning up to 148 MHz, depending on region
• High-density multi-channel operation with 375 kHz spacing
• Cross Remote control for transmitter settings from the receiver side
• OLED display for clear operational status checks
• Camcorder integration support for compatible XDCAM shoulder camcorder workflows

What’s In The Box

• 1 x SONY DWX Gen3 2-Channel Digital Wireless Slot-In Receiver
• 2 x Antenna
• 1 x CD-ROM
• 1 x Frequency Band Label
• 3 x Before Using This Unit

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