RIO RANCHO, N.M.—Designed to operate in the VHF broadcast band, Lectronsonics has unveiled its new IFB-VHF wireless system, which includes the IFBT4-VHF frequency agile transmitter and IFBR1a-VHF receiver. The system offers 239 frequencies between 174-216 MHz.

IFB-VHF wireless system

The IFBT4 transmitter can be used as a stand-alone unit or patched into intercom systems and is designed for use in applications where extended operating range and high-quality audio are needed. It features a 50 mW power output, as well as a pilot tone signal that controls the audio squelch on the receiver to eliminate noise when the transmitter is turned off and prevents the receiver from locking on to fake signals. It also has a multi-use XLR input jack, DIP switches, IFB mode, and the ability to operate in Digital Hybrid Wireless mode.

The IFBR1a receiver can be used for talent cueing and crew communications. The receiver’s default frequency is set by two rotary switches, and has the ability to program up to five additional frequencies into the memory.

Lectronsonics has made the IFB-VHF wireless system available for purchase, with starting prices for the IFBT4-VHF at $1,369 and $865 for the IFBR1a-VHF.

RIO RANCHO, N.M.—Lectrosonics has unveiled the latest in its line of digital hybrid wireless handheld transmitters, the HHa. Featuring a wide tuning range of 75 MHz, selectable RF power of 50-100 mW, IR sync, and a USB port for firmware updates in the field, the HHa is designed for wireless microphone applications.

HHa digital hybrid wireless handheld transmitter

The HHa transmitter features a frequency response of 40 Hz – 20 kHz, plus or minus 1dB, 105dB signal to noise. The digital hybrid wireless process delivers compandor-free audio and uses an analog FM carrier to transmit an encoded signal that delivers digital audio quality while remaining spectrum efficient.

The HHa’s standard capsule mount accepts a range of industry-standard dynamic, electret and condenser microphone elements. It also features a programmable external button, which can be set at mute, cough, power, talkback, or bypassed.

Lectrosonics expects to release the HHa in the fourth quarter of 2015 at a starting price of $1,750.

RIO RANCHO, N.M.—Designed to address congested RF environments, Lectrosonics has unveiled its Venue 2 Digital Hybrid Wireless modular receiver. The Venue 2 has a 220 MHz range, houses up to six receiver modules, each of which covers 75 MHz, and features IQ dynamic tracking filters for rejection of out-of-band RF energy and tight channel spacing.

The receiver modules can be operated independently, each with switched diversity reception for as many as six audio channels, or it can be operated in pairs for one audio channel per module pair for a more diverse reception. Combinations can be mixed and matched within one frame. The VTR2 modules come in four different frequency ranges: A1, covering blocks 470, 19 and 20; B1, covering blocks 21, 22 and 23; C1, covering blocks 24, 25 and 26; and D1, covering blocks 27, 28 and 29.

The system includes a built-in antenna multicoupler with loop-through output. The multicoupler is a dual 1-in, 7-out splitter with six outputs for the receivers and an additional output as a unity gain for another Venue receiver. Phantom power for remote antenna amplifiers is also available from the multicoupler antenna inputs.

Additional features include a high-resolution front panel, Wireless Designer software and emulation modes.

The Venue 2 is expected to be released in the fourth quarter of 2015, with a starting price for the VRM2 Frame at $3,325, and $950 for the VRT2 modules.