Sony UTX-B40-K42 UHF Synthesized Transmitter

Sony UTX-B40-K42 (UTX-B40/K42, UTX-B40_K42, UTXB40-K42, utx-b40-k42) UHF Synthesized Transmitter

The Sony UTX-B40 / K42 is a portable UHF synthesized transmitter with a frequency of 638 - 694 (channels 42 - 48). The UWP-D series offers excellent sound quality with digital processing, reliable RF transmission, true dual tuner diversity reception and user-friendly functions. The transmitter is compatible with Sony's WL-800, UWP and UWP-D series.

The demand for high quality audio is increasing as high resolution content becomes prevalent in the video production industry. Today’s content creators are faced with the challenge of capturing high-quality audio quickly, reliably and with limited resources.

Offering superb sound quality with digital processing, reliable RF transmission, true double tuner diversity reception and friendly features, the UWP-D series is an ideal partner for ENG (electronic news gathering) and EFP (electronic field production), as well as documentaries and weddings.

• Oscillator type: Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer
• Antenna type: Wire antenna with 1/4 lambda wavelength
• Carrier frequencies: 42CE: 638.025 MHz to 694.000 MHz (UHF TV channels 42 to 48)
• RF output power: 30 mW / 5 mW selectable
• Capsule type: Electret condenser
• Characteristic: Omnidirectional
• Input connector: Jack socket, 3-pin, 3.5 mm diameter

Reference audio input level:

• -60 dBV (MIC input, GAIN MODE set to NORMAL, 0 dB attenuation)
• +4 dBu (LINE INPUT)

• Audio attenuation adjustment range: 0 to 27 dB (in steps of 3 dB)
• Frequency response: 23 Hz to 18 kHz (typical)

Signal-to-noise ratio:

• 60 dB (-60 dBV, 1 kHz input)
• 102 dB (gain

mode set to AUTO GAIN, max.) 96 dBV (gain mode set to NORMAL, max.)

• distortion: 0.9% or less (-60 dBV, input 1 kHz)
• Sound delay: approx. 0.35 ms

Beep frequency:

• in UWP-D compander mode: 32.382 kHz
• in UWP compander

mode : 32 kHz in WL800 compander mode: 32.768 kHz

• display: OLED

Operating voltage:

• DC 3.0 V (two LR6 / AA alkaline batteries)
• 5.0 V DC (supply via USB type-C port)

• Battery life *: approx. 8 hours with an output power of 30 mW

* The battery life was measured with two LR6 / AA alkaline batteries from Sony at 25 ° C.

• operating temperatur: 0 to 50 ° C
• Temperature (storage / transport): -20 ° C to +55 ° C
• Dimensions: 63 x 73 x 19 mm (WxHxD) without antenna)
• Weight: approx. 83 g (without batteries)

In The Box

• 1 x Sony UTX-B40 / K42 UHF transmitter
• 1 x Sony ECM-V1BMP lavalier microphone