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Williams AV FM 557 PRO FM Plus Assistive Listening System

Williams AV FM 557 PRO FM Plus Assistive Listening System

SoundPro Item: 45963 | Part Number: FM 557 PRO

Regular price $2,715.00
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  • Complete turnkey solution
  • Includes 4 PPA R37N receivers and an FM+ transmitter
  • Includes a coax cable and rack panel kit for professional installation
  • Easy-to-manage navigation
  • Network control features

The Williams AV FM 557 PRO FM Plus Assistive Listening System includes 4 PPA R37N receivers and an FM+ transmitter for both FM and Wi-Fi transmission from the same box. The PRO bundle includes a coax cable and rack panel kit for professional installation.

This system features the cutting edge PPA T55 transmitter (replacing the T45 FM transmitter) with multiple digital audio input options, and an OLED display with easy-to-manage navigation and network control features.

Each PPA R37N receiver features a seek button channel selection with access to 17 selectable wideband frequencies between 72.1-75.9MHz. The system is expandable, accommodating any number of listeners. This system complies with 2010 ADA guidelines for hearing assistance all for nearly the same cost as traditional FM systems.

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Specifications

Certifications
Approvals
FCC, RoHS3, WEEE, Industry Canada
Warranty
2-year parts and labor
Dimensions
Dimensions
8.45″ W x 8.25″ D x 1.72″H (21.5 cm x 21 cm x 4.4 cm)
Total Cable Length
22 ft
Active Antenna Length
80 in
PPA R37N Dimensions
4.1" x 2.85" x 1.38" (104 x 72 x 35mm)Weight: 4.6oz (130g) with batteries. 2.6oz (73g) without batteriesColor: BlackBattery Type: (2) AA Alkaline or 2 x AA NiMHBattery Life: Two (2) AA non-rechargeable alkaline batteries (BAT 001), approx. 50 hrs (2) AA rechargeable NiMH batteries (BAT 026), 1500 mAh, approx. 32 hrsCurrent Consumption: 52mA nominalTemperature Range: – 0 to 50CChannels: 17, accessed via seek button in battery compartmentOperating Freq.: 72.1, 72.2, 72.3, 72.4, 72.5, 72.6, 72.7, 72.8, 72.9, 74.7, 75.3, 75.4, 75.5, 75.6, 75.7, 75.8, 75.9 MHz*Intermediate Freq.: 75 kHzFM Deviation: 75 kHzDe-Emphasis: 75 µSLED Indicator: Power: Green; Low Battery: Flashes GreenAFC Range: ± 120 kHzSensitivity: 2 µV at 12 dB Sinad with squelch defeatedInput Overload: 100 mVFrequency Response: 200 – 15 kHzModulation: FM, +/- 75 kHz peak deviationSignal-to-Noise Ratio: 65 dB min @ 100 uVReceive Antenna: Integral with earphone/headphone cordAudio Output: 35 mW max, peak into 16 ohmsOutput Connector: 3.5 mm stereo/mono phone jackEarphone: Earbud-type with foam cushion, 3.5 mm plug, 32 ΩAuto Shut-off Enters sleep mode after approx 6 mins of no RF signalApprovals: FCC, Industry Canada, RoHS, WEEEWarranty: Lifetime PLUS Limited Warranty, 90 Days on most accessories.
Electrical
Cord
39"
Audio
Audio Processor Functions
DSP based
Frequency Response
31-16000 Hz, ±3 dB (re: 1 kHz, ±3 dB) (“Music” Audio Preset)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
67 dB (typical) Transmited RF
Total Harmonic Distortion
Less than 0.25% @ 1 kHz (RF output)
Audio Inputs
(1x) Combination 3-pin XLR, 1/4″ (TRS) jack for balanced or unbalanced line level, or balanced or unbalanced microphone with selectable phantom power
Audio Input Gain Adjust
In menu, adjustable to 0 to -50 dB, in 1dB steps
Phantom Power
14.4 VDC applied through 2.2 kOhms resistors to analog combo jack: Pin 2 and Pin 3 on XLR jack, or tip and ring on 1/4″ TRS jack
Headphone Output
1/4″ TRS stereo jack, mono signal, 14.85 mW at +9dB, maximum in 33 Ω (level adjustable in menu 0 to -40 dB in 2 dB steps)
Input Levels (Bal Or Unbal) (at Audio Input Gain = 0dB)
Nominal (1st Amber + 3dB LED), Overload Warning (Displayed on Screen), Absolute Max. Rating*
Microphone
-55 dBV (1.7 mV RMS), -22 dBV (80 mV RMS), +20 dBV (10.0 V RMS)
Driver Size
23 mm
Max Power Input
30 mW
Sensitivity
118 dB @ 1kHz
Impedance
8-16 Ohms
Connectivity
Ethernet
RJ-45 on back of unit supports CAT 5e cable lengths up to 328 feet (100 meters); 10/100 Base-T IEEE 802.3 compliant, unique MAC address
RF Outputs
(1x) #10-32 stud connector in center of unit (pcb mounted) (1x) F-connector on rear chassis
Line Output
RCA jack (black), -10 dBV (.32 VRMS); Output impedance 100 ohms at +9dB
Connector Type
F-connector
Plug
3.5mm mono
Connector
NKL 001: 3.5 mm mono plug NKL 001-S: 3.5 mm stereo plug with ring disconnected
Input Power
500 mW max
Construction
Color
Black/Silver with silver legends on the front, white legends on the back
Rack Mount
Standard 19” Rack, one EIA rack space high, 1/2 space wide 1–2 units can be mounted in a single rack space with optional RPK 005 (single) or RPK 006 (double) Rack Mount Kits
Cable Type
RG 59 coax
Compatibility
Compatible Antennas
ANT 005, ANT 021, ANT 024, or ANT 025
Environmental
Temperature Range
Operating: +32° F to +122° F (0° C to 50° C); Storage: -4° F to +158° F (-20° C to 70° C)
Shipping
Weight
Transmitter: 3.2 lbs (1.45 kg)
Identifiers
Length
18.5” cord
General
Power Supply
Desktop Style Transformer (TFP 062); Input: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. IEC Line Cord; Output: 24 VDC, 750 mA, 18W. 2.5mm ID center positive barrel connector
Power ON Indicator
Push On/Push Off latching power button, backlit green indicates power ON, backlight off indicates power OFF, fading from bright to dark indicates Sleep Mode.
User Interface
3.12” High Resolution OLED display with selections via buttons. Hosted Web page. Remote control and monitoring.
Dante
Only available on FM T55 D
Operating Frequencies
72.1-75.9 MHz , 17 wideband channels (selectable)
Deviation
± 75 kHz maximum
Pre-Emphasis
75 microsec
RF Field Strength
Does not exceed 80 mV/m at 3 m
RF Transmit Indicator
1 Green LED On Air Indicator
RF Time Out (sleep mode)
30 min. duration, 4 hr. duration, or Always On selected via menu. Starts when audio is below -18 dB level with no button pressed for selected duration.
Compression
1:1, 1.5:1 or 2:1; High-pass and Low-pass Filter Frequency control
Common Mode Rejection
Greater than 57 dB @ 1 kHz, Mic or Line
Line
-25 dBV (55 mV RMS), +16 dBV (6.3 V RMS), +20 dBV (10.0 V RMS)
Use with
PPA T45,PPA T45NET, PPA T27 Transmitters
Nominal Impedance
75 Ohm
Style
Around-ear speaker
Freq. Response
20 - 20kHz
IDP 008
10-3/8" (L) x 6-¼" (W) x 1/8" (H)
Magnetic Field Strength
25 mW input at 1000 Hz produces 1.7 A/m 6” above the center of loop 85μW input produces 0.1 A/m (IEC Standard)
RF
Frequency Accuracy
± 2 ppm stability, 0-50° C
Transmission Range
Up to 1000 ft (304 m) with ANT 005 coaxial antenna mounted on rear chassis connector
Indicators
RF Power
Full, Medium, Low or OFF indiacted by menu icon.
Audio Level Indicators
10-LED array that reads -18 to +9 dB at 3 dB intervals. 7 Green, 2 Amber, and 1 red LED. Green LEDs indicate normal operating audio level peaks, Amber LEDS indicate close to overload peaks, Red LED indicates overload peaks

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