Williams Sound FM 457 Personal PA FM Assistive Listening System (4 Receivers) ADA Compliant (Discontinued)
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The Williams Sound PPA 457 Personal PA FM Assistive Listening System features three powerful microprocessors and the same high-quality audio and RF performance you’ve come to expect from Williams Sound. With an operating range of up to 1000 feet, the PPA 457 is ideal for large venues where superior coverage is essential. This complete turnkey solution includes four PPA R37 receivers, each featuring seek-button channel selection with access to 17 pre-set wide band frequencies between 72-76 MHz. The system is expandable, accommodating any number of listeners. This system complies with 2010 ADA guidelines for hearing assistance and is covered by Lifetime PLUS Limited Warranty.
The cutting-edge PPA T45 transmitter offers multiple digital audio input options, and an OLED high-resolution screen with easy-to-manage menu navigation. Features 3 powerful microprocessors and the same high-quality audio and RF performance you’ve come to expect from Williams Sound. It’s technology that takes the guesswork out of complex audio installation. Simply select among voice, music, or hearing assistance in the application preset menu, and this transmitter quickly configures itself. With a range of up to 1000 feet, the PPA T45 is ideal for large venues where superior coverage is essential.
| PPA T45 Transmitter | |
|---|---|
| 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 048) Input: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. IEC Line Cord Output: 24 VDC, 0.75A, 18W. 2.5mm ID center positive barrel connector Approvals: UL, CUL, Energy Star V listed |
| 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* |
| Temperature Range | Operating: +32° F to +104° F (0° C to 40° C) Storage: -4° F to +158° F (-20° C to 70° C) |
| Menu Settings | Audio Presets (Music, Voice, Hearing Assist, Custom), Frequency/Channel selection, Frequency/Channel mode, Audio Input Source (Microphone, Line, Phantom, Digital AES/EB, Digital S/PDIF), High Pass Filter, Low Pass Filter, Compression, RF Output Power, Screen Saver Delay, Test Tone (400 Hz), Headphone Volume, Headphone Source |
| Color | Black/Silver with black legends on the front, white legends on the back |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.72" (4.4 cm) x 8.45" (21.5 cm) x 8.25" (21 cm) |
| Weight | 3.0 lbs (1.36 kg) |
| Operating Frequencies | 72.1-75.9 MHz , 17 wideband channels (selectable) |
| Frequency Accuracy | ± 2 ppm stability, 0-50˚ C |
| Deviation | ± 75 kHz maximum |
| Pre-Emphasis | 75 µsec |
| RF Field Strength | Does not exceed 80 mV/m at 3 m |
| Compatible Antennas | ANT 005, ANT 021, ANT 024, or ANT 025 |
| Transmission Range | Up to 1000 ft (304 m) with ANT 005 coaxial antenna mounted on rear chassis connector |
| RF Time-out (Sleep Mode) | Menu selectable - 30 Min, 4 Hours, or Always On; timer starts when audio is below the -21dB VU level and no buttons are pressed |
| RF Power | Menu selectable - Full, Medium, Low, Of |
| RF Outputs | (1x) #10-32 stud connector in center of unit (pcb mounted) (1x) F-connector on rear chassis |
| RF Transmit Indicator | 1 Green LED, indicates RF “On Air” |
| Audio Processor Functions | DSP based; Compression: 1:1, 1.5:1 or 2:1; High Pass and Low Pass Filter Frequency control |
| Frequency Response | 31 – 16000 Hz, ±3 dB (“Music” Audio Preset) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | ≥74 dB Transmitted RF |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | Less than 0.25% @ 1 kHz (RF output) |
| Common Mode Rejection | >57 dB @ 1 kHz, Mic or Line |
| Audio Inputs | (1x) Combination 3-pin XLR, 1/4” (TRS) jack for Mic or Line Level Analog Audio, Balanced or Unbalanced Line Level, or Microphone with Selectable Phantom Power (1x) XLR for Digital Audio, AES3/EBU, supported sample rates 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz (1x) RCA for Digital Audio, S/PDIF, supported sample rates 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz |
| Audio Input Gain Adjust | In menu, adjustable to 0 to -50 dB, in 1dB steps |
| Phantom Power | 14.4 VDC applied through 2.2 kΩ resistors to analog combo jack: Pin 2 and Pin 3 on XLR jack, or tip and ring on 1/4” TRS jack |
| 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 |
| Input Levels (Bal or Unbal)(at Audio Input Gain = 0dB) | Nominal (1st Amber LED) Microphone: -55 dBV (1.7 mV RMS) Line: -25 dBV (55 mV RMS) Overload Warning (Displayed on Screen) Microphone: -15 dBV (180 mV RMS) Line: +16 dBV (6.3 V RMS) Absolute Maximum Ratings** Microphone: +20dBV (10.0 V RMS) Line: +20 dBV (10.0 V RMS) |
| Headphone Output | 1/4” TRS stereo jack, mono signal, 15.7 mW, maximum in 33 Ω (level adjustable in menu 0 to -40 dB in 2 dB steps) |
| Line Output | RCA jack (black), -10 dBV (.32 VRMS); Output impedance 100 Ω |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 on back of unit (PPA T45NET only) supports CAT5e cable lengths up to 328 feet (100 meters); 10/100 Base-T IEEE 802.3 compliant, unique MAC address |
| Approvals | FCC, RoHS2, WEEE, Industry Canada |
| PPA R37 Receiver | |
| Battery Type | Two (2) AA non-rechargeable alkaline batteries (BAT 001), approx. 48 hours battery life, or Two (2) AA rechargeable NiMH batteries (BAT 026), 1600 mAh, approx 30 hours battery life |
| Current Consumption | Nominal 52 mA |
| Operating Freq | 17 channels: 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 or 75.9 MHz |
| FM Deviation | +75 kHz |
| De-Emphasis | 75 μS |
| LED Indicator | Power: Bright Green. Low Battery: Flashes |
| Sensitivity | 2 μV at 12 dB Sinad with squelch defeated |
| Input Overload | 100 mV |
| Frequency Response | 200 Hz to 15 kHz, ± 3 dB |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 65 dB at 100 μV |
| Receiver Antenna | Integral with earphone/headphone cord |
| Audio Output | 35 mW, max. 16 ohm load |
| Output Connector | 3.5 mm stereo phone jack, accepts either stereo or mono plug |
| Approvals | FCC, Industrie Canada, RoHS, WEEE |
| Color | Black |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 4.1" (104 mm) x 2.85" (72 mm) x 1.38 (35 mm) |
| Weight | 0.28 lbs (130 g) with batteries, 2.6 oz w/o batteries (73g) |