ADENA Hack: How to use RADA Duo microphones with AREC and other devices?

The RADA DUO is a wireless microphone system comprising two transmitters and one receiver. Both transmitters can operate simultaneously using UHF radio frequencies and maintain effectiveness at distances of up to 50 metres from the receiver. One of DUO's distinctive features is its compatibility with various devices. DUO sets include standard 3.5mm TRRS and TRS cables, a 3.5mm to USB Type-C cable, a USB Type-C to Type-A adapter, a 3.5mm to 6.5mm adapter, and additional accessories like a phone mount, making DUO sets easy to set up in any scenario.

There are several ways to use DUO with AREC Media Stations, and the choice depends entirely on the station model you possess. For instance, on stations like LS-2, LS-200, and others with 3.5mm Line inputs, you can connect DUO using the provided 3.5mm TRRS to 3.5mm TRRS cable. Simply plug it into the monitoring output of the DUO receiver on one end and the Line input of the Media Station on the other. When configuring the audio, keep in mind that you can adjust the volume level both through the DUO system and through the Media Stations. While DUO transmitters and receivers have dedicated buttons for this purpose, volume adjustment on Media Stations can be accomplished in various ways, including through the 'Administrator' web page. To access it, navigate to 'Media I/O' -> 'Audio' subpage.

For stations without 3.5mm inputs, you can use the USB cable instead. Connect the 3.5mm TRRS to USB Type-C cable to the receiver's "monitoring" output, attach the USB Type-C to Type-A adapter, and then connect it to any of your AREC station's USB ports. On most models (e.g., LS-300), DUO will be automatically recognized when connected in this manner. However, on others, such as LS-860, you may need to select it from the list of audio devices first.

To connect DUO to other devices, refer to the datasheet or user manual of the device to determine the appropriate cable. Typically, you'll need a 3.5mm TRRS to 3.5mm TRS cable for DSLR cameras, USB Type-A or Type-C for computers, a 3.5mm to 6.5mm adapter for musical instruments and amplifiers, and the 3.5mm TRRS to 3.5mm TRRS cable for all other standard connections where a stereo signal is used.

Case Study: Presentation at your Convenience - AREC Recording Partner Conference in Kazakhstan

Dear ADENA Partners, this time we would like to highlight the use of AREC systems for live event production. Our partner in Kazakhstan, STEPLine, used different elements of AREC Media Capture System to capture audio, video, and record presentations during their annual partner conference. Read more about the technology from our side and the event below.

STEPLine is a professional AV distributor that represents a variety of brands in Kazakhstan, including AREC, Optoma, Audac, Kramer, and others. To highlight the many technologies that their company can deliver, STEPLine hosts annual conferences where integrators, resellers, and other customers of the company can experience these technologies firsthand. For those who were not able to attend in person, STEPLine offers an opportunity to watch every brand presentation through recordings. These recordings are made using AREC systems and rely on a combination of a KL-series Media Station, CI-21H PTZ Network Camera and RADA Duo Wireless Microphones.

KL-3T Media Station

CI-21H PTZ Camera

RADA Duo Wireless Microphones

AREC KL-series Media Stations are 3 channel recording and streaming devices with automatic backup, defined by their built-in confidence displays and a variety of control options. These characteristics and their portability make them perfect for live event production, as operators and presenters can easily see what they are recording and streaming, as well as adjust that content on the go. The units do not require computers, as they are self-sufficient for all media tasks. The stations support many different video sources, including standard computers, laptops, visualisers, and HDMI and network cameras.

During the conference, STEPLine used an AREC CI-21H PTZ Network Camera to show the presenter on stage. This camera delivers a clear Full HD image and comes with a tally light that turns on when the connected AREC station is recording, letting the presenter know when to start. To capture the presenter's voice, STEPLine relied on RADA Duo Wireless microphones. One set comes with two microphone transmitters and one receiver, letting two speakers present simultaneously. Using UHF to transmit audio signals, these microphones maintain professional audio quality as you can see in the following video.

Are you also looking for portable systems to record, stream, and produce your events? Contact us at www.a-dena.com and we will be happy to arrange a demonstration for your team.

ISE 2023 Summary

Dear ADENA Partners, ISE 2023 successfully concluded and we would like to go through the highlights for those of you who were not able to attend.

We demonstrated several new technologies this time:

• LS-410 - an upcoming 4-channel model Media Station that supports Dante Audio, NDI-HX, SRT, and USB audio/video sources.

• ARECare hardware units - three base models with different I/O that support point-to-point video conferencing with annotations, recording, streaming, and automatic backup.

• SDVoE Transceivers - for matrix, video wall, and digital signage uses with support of up to 4K@60fps and minimal latency over great distances due to SDVoE technology.

• KS-CC1 Closed Captions Station - compact recording and streaming solution with simultaneous captions and translation into two additional languages.

Apart from these new products, we also showcased the DS-4CU Speaker Tracking Station with a Televic Confidea microphone system, AREC IR auto-tracking cameras CI-T21H and CI-T10, a number of Media Stations - KL-3T, LS-860, LS-110, LS-US2 - and a variety of RADA products, such as the A-BR01 HDMI-to-USB bridge with flawless image transmission, wireless microphone system RADA Duo, as well as conferencing cameras A-VC01 VersaCam and A-TC02 OnyxCam.

We will demonstrate our new products in an upcoming webinar on the 16th of March. Click here to sign up and watch the presentation live on our YouTube channel. And if you would like to have a private demonstration of any of these or other products, simply fill out the contact form here.