Audio Ltd. Envoy En2

A new addition to the Audio En2 range, this is the new Envoy En2 Diversity receiver from Audio Ltd, supplied with an Envoy En2 PRO Transmitter and a Tram TR50 mic with multipin connector and the usual Tram clips etc.

The new PRO envoy En2 transmitters feature selectable bass cuts (rather than fixed bass cuts) and are fitted with a small multi-pin connector.

This kit is supplied with an output cable that provides audio output + Hirose for the option of powering the receiver externally.

This is the new Dual Diversity receiver from Audio Ltd, supplied with 2 x Envoy En2 Transmitters with 2 x Tram TR50 mics with locking 3.5mm connectors, with the usual Tram clips etc.

This kit is supplied with an output cable that provides 2 x Audio Outputs + Hirose for the option of powering the receivers externally.

The Envoy En2 is the latest addition to the Envoy range from Audio Ltd. And I have to say, we are very impressed with it here at Soundkit Towers. The En2 is intended to compete with the existing range of budget radio mics from other manufacturers, and it does so very well indeed.

The TX and RX are built with a rugged aluminium housing that will withstand the rigour of life in a kitbag on the road. There is a simple on/off switch on the base of the unit that has a very positive action. The menu control is a simple and easy to use combined rocker wheel/push button, while the menu system itself is self explanatory and easy to use and set-up. The input/output connectors are screw locking 3.5mm jacks and Audio have had plugs and sockets specially made which are much more sturdy and robust than any others we have seen and they certainly go together with a reassuringly positive and firm fit.

Both TX (transmitter) and MX (receiver) are both powered by a single AA cell and have the latest in OLED displays which provide a wealth of information to the user. The display provides a level of confidence even when the screensaver is enabled, informing the user of the status of the unit and the link.

The MX receiver can operate in two modes, it can be selected to Camera Mode, where the output is set to balanced mic level (adjustable level via the menu), or it can be quickly changed to Headphone Mode so it can be used with headphones or IEM. When in headphone mode, the volume is easily controlled with the rocker switch and the display shows a small headphone symbol.

The MX can also scan for existing radio mic frequencies that are in use already, or it can scan for free channels - a feature that will be very handy for the sound recordist having to dive into news conferences at the last minute.

The units can be tuned to any frequency between 470 and 960MHz (specify at time of order) with a bandwidth of 40MHz in 25KHz steps, or any one of 32 presets can be quickly used. There is also scope for 32 user selectable frequencies to be tuned and saved.