Williams AV WF T5C WaveCAST C Wi-Fi audio system

General Description

The Williams AV WF T5C WaveCAST C Wi-Fi Audio System is a real-time audio over Wi-Fi platform designed for pro-audio applications where high-quality sound is required. 

The WF T5C WaveCAST C allows you to send audio over a Wi-Fi network to iOS or Android devices, or a Williams AV dedicated receiver. 

The professional audio input on the WaveCAST C is via 6.35mm/XLR combination connector. Microphone level with phantom power and line level audio are supported. In addition to multi-stage gain control inputs, the DSP features include AGC, limiters, high and low pass filter, and adjustable range compressor control. The 16-bit DAC provides a 48Khz sample rate for a smooth digital stream and minimizes digital harshness. WaveCAST C supports both unicast and multicast network configurations. Up to four WaveCAST C systems can be connected to the same Wi-Fi network to provide multiple listening channels — supporting 45 users in unicast mode or 1500+ users in multicast mode.

The WaveCAST C can have most settings changed via the front panel interface or the hosted web interface. A remote programming guide is available upon request.

The new WaveCAST app provides an easy-to-use, intuitive user interface and is available on iOS or Android. Listeners easily select channel and volume level once their personal device is connected to the Wi-Fi network.

WaveCAST C integrates with third-party room systems allowing AV professionals to control with Telnet commands via Ethernet.

*Note: Firmware is model specific. Firmware updates are currently unable to be completed on Mac computers.

Features

Balanced 6.35mm/XLR combination input
Microphone or line level
Audio seamlessly streams over Wi-Fi 
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)
Free WaveCAST iOS and Android app
Dedicated receiver available for users that don’t have a phone
DSP-based system for maximum intelligibility
Supports multicast network configurations

Delivery Includes 

1 WF T5C 

Technical Details

Dimensions:    21.5 cm x 21 cm x 4.4 cm
Weight Transmitter: 1.45 kg
Colour:     Black
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
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 centre positive barrel connector
Power ON Indicator:    Push On/Push Off latching power button with backlight. Green backlight indicates power ON, backlight off indicates power OFF.
Temperature Range:    Operating: +32° F to +122° F (0° C to 50° C); Storage: -4° F to +158° F (-20° C to 70° C)
User Interface:    1. 3.12” High Resolution OLED display with selections via buttons. 2. Hosted Web page. 3. Telnet commands over ethernet (see our WaveCAST and FM+ Programmers Guide” for available commands and protocol).
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. RJ-45 jack used for web page and streaming audio out. An external Router/DHCP Server is required to stream audio to receiving devices.
Audio Section
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 Processor Functions:    DSP based; Compression: 1:1, 1.5:1 or 2:1; High-pass and Low-pass Filter Frequency control, Music, Voice, and Hearing Assistance Audio Presets
Frequency Response:    31-16000 Hz, ±3 dB (re: 1 kHz) (“Music” Audio Preset)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:    64 dB (typical) Transmitted RF @ 1kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion:    Less than 0.25% @ 1 kHz (RF output)
Common Mode Rejection:    Greater than 57 dB @ 1 kHz, Mic or Line mode
Audio Input Gain Adjust:    Adjustable from +24dB to -60 dB, in 1dB steps from front screen or web page
Phantom Power:    14.4 VDC applied through 2.2 kOhms resistors to analogue combo jack: Pin 2 and Pin 3 on XLR jack, or tip and ring on 1/4″ TRS jack
Audio Level Display:    Front screen bar graph display, each segment representing 3dB. It ranges from -18 (1 segment lit) to +12dB (10 segments lit). Over-range warning is indicated by ‘OLVD’ and flashing empty bar.
Headphone Output:    1/4″ TRS stereo jack, mono signal, 7.8 mW total power with 33 Ω.
Input Level (Bal or Unbal) (at Audio Input Gain = 0dB)    
Nominal (@7th Segment Lit)    Overload Warning (Displayed on Screen)    Absolute Max. Rating*
Microphone:    
-45 dBV (5.6 mV RMS)    -20 dBV (100 mV RMS)    +20 dBV (10.0 V RMS)
Line    
-8.4 dBV (380 mV RMS)    +16 dBV (6.5 V RMS)    +20 dBV (10.0 V RMS)
Approvals:    FCC, RoHS3, WEEE, Industry Canada, CE, UK CA, RCM