Axelvox DWS7000HT PM Bundle — a wireless personal monitoring system
Grigory Liadov
In our previous review of the Axelvox DWS7000HT we described changes to the available packages. The system is now sold in ready-made sets. The ST Bundle has one handheld transmitter, and the HT Bundle has two. The LT Bundle contains a lavalier microphone and a headset microphone with a bodypack transmitter.
In 2023, the Axelvox wireless range gained the PM Bundle for personal monitoring. It includes a single-channel receiver and a bodypack transmitter with in-ear headphones.
As a reminder, the Axelvox DWS7000HT is one of the most affordable analog wireless systems on our market, operating in the 710–726 MHz UHF band. DWS7000 systems use PI/4-DQPSK signal coding and modulation to keep the signal stable even with interference and other radio signals present.
The microphone packages are quite good. Let us now look at the monitoring system.
The PM Bundle is built around a single-channel transmitter. It looks much like the receiver in the ST Bundle handheld microphone set. The large LCD clearly shows the selected frequency and signal strength. Three buttons next to the display provide control. SET synchronizes the selected receiver and transmitter channel through the IR port. Up and down arrows switch channels. The system has 63 fixed-frequency channels.
A headphone socket to the right of the display monitors the input, allowing the user to hear the signal sent to the bodypack receiver. A control adjusts this headphone output's volume.
Transmitter specifications
| Number of channels | One | Operating frequency range | 710–726 MHz | Signal modulation | PI/4-DQPSK | Transmitter pairing | IR port | Display | LCD display | Power supply | 12 V | Housing | Metal | Connections | 1/4-inch TRS headphone output, 1/4-inch TRS line output, XLR/TRS or 1/8-inch TRS line input |
Sources can connect in two ways: through balanced XLR/TRS combo inputs or through a stereo mini-jack. The rear-panel inputs have individual volume controls. A TRS stereo line-through output allows connection to further equipment.
The receiver follows the design of Axelvox bodypack transmitters. It has a light plastic housing and a metal belt clip.
The central display shows frequency, status, and remaining battery charge. An IR port below the display synchronizes the receiver with the transmitter frequency.
The top of the receiver has a mini-jack headphone socket and a volume control.
The receiver runs on two AA batteries.
The supplied in-ear headphones have the familiar shape of stage-monitor models. Unfortunately, no specifications are available. They appear to be a single-way design with a dynamic driver.
The headphones look attractive. Their plastic housings have a glossy finish, and the ergonomic shape fits comfortably in the ear. With no protruding parts, they look neat. As with other stage models, the cable goes over the ears. Extra insulation in this section gives the cable stiffness and the required curve. The detachable cable is 1.2 m long, enough for comfortable use. It has fabric braiding inside a polymer covering.
The package includes two pairs of replacement ear tips and a rigid fabric-covered zippered case for storage and transport. A clip secures the cable to clothing.
The Axelvox headphones sound quite good. They cover the bass range fully and have rich treble. Sound quality is appropriate for an affordable in-ear model. We had no problems with fit or comfort. The supplied tips hold the earpieces securely and form a close seal. This provides suitable isolation from outside noise and helps protect hearing from excessive volume. Detailed wireless-system specifications are unavailable, but the receiver's headphone output feels comparable in power to the amplifiers in most affordable audio devices. Overall, there is enough volume for comfortable monitoring even with loud external sound.
We found no operating problems or faults in the sound from the Axelvox DWS7000HT. The system was stable and kept its connection as the receiver moved. The receiver always outputs mono. It therefore does not matter which input receives the backing track: the signal is heard in both earpieces. This simplifies connections and allows two sources to be connected at once.
Conclusions
The Axelvox DWS7000HT PM Bundle is an interesting option. It is the most affordable personal monitoring solution on our market, yet it is a complete wireless system with all necessary accessories. It is extremely easy to use, with almost no settings. No sound engineering training is required: switch it on and it works. Any drawbacks are easily balanced by the low price.
Note. This is an adapted machine translation into English. It follows the “In simple terms” approach. Read the original article at https://prosound.ixbt.com/microphones/axelvox-dws7000pm.shtml.