Lectrosonics is very pleased to introduce the Duet digital wireless monitor system in the B1C1 (537-691 MHz) tuning range for international markets including Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America.
Conventional in-ear wireless monitor systems rely on decades-old technology: FM transmission with multiplexed, companded audio. The M2 Duet System employs unique digital technology to provide ruler-flat frequency response, wide dynamic range with no compression, and maximum channel separation for rock-solid stereo imaging or reliable mono operation with no crosstalk. In addition, the digital audio eliminates a compandor and the associated artifacts. The result is crystal clear sound and extremely low distortion with extremely low latency of 1.8 ms. The transmitter and receiver housings are all-metal for maximum durability, and both analog and Dante™ digital signal sources are supported.
The Duet IEM system components include the M2Ra body pack receiver, the M2T/E01 dual-stereo half-rack transmitter, and the M2C-L wideband power combiner.
Key system features include:
- Phantom power protection on the M2Ra headphone jack so that the receiver can be safely used as a camera hop receiver.
- IFB analog compatibility mode on the M2Ra for maximum flexibility.
- Dante digital and analog inputs on the M2T/E01 transmitter.
- Easy-to-navigate menu structures and color displays on both transmitter and receiver.
- High receiver IP3 and 1dB RF compression points for robust handling of high signal levels.
- D2 and HDM mono digital compatibility modes in the M2Ra so it can be used as a very small portable receiver or portable monitor device, with mono digital transmitters from the D Squared product line.
- AES 256-bit CTR encryption with four key policies available.
- Wireless Designer connectivity on the M2T/E01 via USB or Ethernet.
One of the key features of the Duet system is the Flexlist, allowing users to build a list, by name, of up to 24 monitor feeds. With the Flexlist function, users can browse these feeds on an M2Ra easily and quickly with a minimum of navigation, an important tool for monitor engineers and location sound mixers.
The M2Ra-B1C1, M2T/E01-B1C1, and M2C-L are available now.
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