Audio Ltd. En-2: anybody?

[Rolo 46]

Audio Ltd highly recommended
Been making pro radios for 50yrs.
Diversity developers,them and Micron, the top UK providers.

[pkautzsch]

Thank you Rolo - I've been using hired 2020s and 2040s for years, and that's why I'm tending towards Audio Ltd. anyway. Just would like to save a few Euros if quality is good enough.
If anybody can share first-hand experience with the En-2 product line, maybe even in comparison with 2020 or 2040, I'd be very happy to read.

[tourtelot]

I think that in wireless systems, like most everything else in our world, there is some truth in the statement "You get what you pay for."

I live in the USA and I use Lecrosonics wireless exclusively for my work in TV and motion pictures. I went for the high end, Venues with tracking receivers and SMQV transmitters. They work hella good. Wireless has ceased to be a variable for me mostly, anymore. But I still remember the days of Swintek, Vega and the earliest Audios (looked handmade and performed horribly). The new top shelf Audios are reputed to be excellent, even as I have no experience.

I tried the ENG Lectro for the simple task of sending me wireless PL from my boommen and, you know, they didn't work very well at all. My boommen are now in SMQVs just like the lead actor, even though there is never a word of their broadcast recorded. Why? They just work all the time.

FWIW

D.

[pkautzsch]

Yeah, in wireless you do get what you pay for, and you get what your antenna gives you.
However that new Audio Ltd. range is in an intermediate price range - way more expensive than Senny evolution stuff (no-go for my purpose), but about half the price per channel of Audio's top shelf (possibly no-go for my purse - pun intended). The question to ask is: what do, in real life, EN-2 lack compared to 2040?
On the jwsound forum, I've found a bit more info, and it seems to boil down to an Audio vs. Lectro debate there. Not a lot of first-hand real-world comments.
Might just have to try them out if I find some place to rent them. Would have done that anyway, but wouldn't need to try if everybody said they suck.
Thx for the info anyway.

[Winter]

Hey pkautzsch! Any news about the Audio Ltd. En-2? Did you finally tried them out?
I'm in the market for new wireless kits too, and those mid-priced Audio Ltd. seem very interesting...
Thanks!

[pkautzsch]

Originally Posted by Winter

Hey pkautzsch! Any news about the Audio Ltd. En-2? Did you finally tried them out?
I'm in the market for new wireless kits too, and those mid-priced Audio Ltd. seem very interesting...
Thanks!

Haven't had a chance to try them yet. Maybe I'll find some time in December.
However, there's another EN-2 thread on jwsound, and most users seem to be happy. Audio Ltd. announced quite a few new items in the EN-2 series, like a mini TX or a plug-on TX with P48, and they are tuneable in 25 kHz steps instead of 32 fixed frequency settings on the 2040.
What I think is funny: they make a TX and a "professional" TXP. Is the TX non-professional, then?

[Winter]

Originally Posted by pkautzsch

What I think is funny: they make a TX and a "professional" TXP. Is the TX non-professional, then?

Generally speaking the word "professional" is at least abused nowadays...
Back on topic: I've also read the thread on jwsound, but I'm still confused...
I don't know if is a better idea looking for a used Lectro system at the same price tag, for example a 411a/400a like those: For Sale - Lectrosonics (Blk 21) 411a/400a - Tram Tra50 - Want To Buy - Want To Sell - Discussion Group
I guess the EN-2 has some practical advantages (powering, dimension, warranty if bought new, easy of use) but maybe the high end Lectros are just so much better in terms of sound quality.
Any input appreciated