The Lectrosonics Venue2 is a rackmount receiver frame that can be used with a variety of transmitters from Lectrosonics as well as transmitters from other manufacturers. Its wideband design offers the flexibility needed in congested RF environments. The Venue2 receiver is a "system" that consists of a master unit and up to six receiver modules and a software interface. It can be used for sound reinforcement applications such as live stage, theater, boardrooms, houses of worship, and more.





The Venue2 mainframe assembly houses the power supply, antenna and RF distribution, user interface and control ports, and up to six wireless receiver modules (sold separately), providing a significant reduced cost per channel with the modules sharing these resources. The built-in RF multicoupler allows up to three mainframes to operate from a single pair of antennas, resulting in an additional cost savings as a multi-channel system.





The mainframe front panel provides an LCD for system setup, monitoring, and troubleshooting during normal operation. The LCD shows RF and audio levels, diversity status, pilot tone status, and transmitter battery status for all six receivers at the same time.





Furthermore, a built-in analyzer scans the tunable spectrum of the receiver to assist in finding clear operating frequencies and presents the results in graphical format on the LCD. Also, a wireless designer software is included that simplifies setup and exposes all features in an easily navigable GUI.





?The Lectrosonics VRT2 Receiver Module supports 3080 tunable frequencies across a 77 MHz bandwidth (three standard Lectrosonics blocks), matching the tuning ranges of the SSM, LT, and LMb "large bandwidth" transmitters. Up to six modules can be used simultaneously when installed in the Lectrosonics 1 RU Venue2 receiver main frame (available separately), and utilized in wireless applications for live stage, theater, houses of worship, and more.





The VRT2 module feature IQ dynamic-tracking filters, which accommodates a wide range of transmitter-RF power levels while also enabling tight channel spacing?critical features as the RF spectrum continues to shrink. Furthermore, the receiver modules can be operated independently, each with switched diversity reception for a total of six audio channels or operated in pairs for a more robust diversity reception with one audio channel per module pair.





Finally, the VRT2 modules are easy to change with no tools required and can be mixed and matched within one frame in any position, except when paired for ratio-diversity reception. VRT2 modules are not compatible with older Venue (VRM, VRMWB, and VRMWBL) frames.The Lectrosonics SMDWB is a wireless beltpack transmitter that can also act as a recording device, capturing audio onto microSDHC cards. Paired with a lavalier or dynamic microphone, the transmitter is suitable for ENG (Electronic News Gathering), EFP (Electronic Field Productions), interviews for broadcast TV, and more. It provides Digital Hybrid Wireless technology, combining 24-bit digital-audio processing with an analog FM radio link to give you the benefits of both worlds, such as fewer dropouts and audio artifacts while maintaining a robust range of operation. The transmitter is housed in a machined aluminum case, lending the unit a rugged and dependable shell. Its water-resistant control panel adds to its usability.





Operating in the B1: 537 to 614 MHz band, the transmitter offers selectable outputs to bolster its operating range, specifically among 25, 40, and 100mW. At lower values, the transmitter’s battery life will last longer; at higher values, the operating range is increased, though at the expense of battery life. Lightweight at 3.7 oz, the transmitter boasts settings making it compatible with dynamic microphones, electret lavaliers, and even line-level sources?so long as they can plug into the TA5M 5-pin input connector.





Input gain adjustment is possible in 1 dB increments for a total range of 44 dB. You’ll also note the low-pass filters, which can be switched to roll off at 30, 50, 70, 120, or 150 Hz to mitigate low-end disturbances. This input section also boasts servo-bias input circuitry proprietary to Lectrosonics, as well as an analog limiter controlled with DSP that, sitting ahead of the mic preamp itself, protects the audio path from overload. With its dual release envelope, it maintains acoustic transparency, even though it can achieve over 30 dB of gain reduction.





The SMDWB utilizes DSP that renders it suitable for use with all Lectrosonics Digital Hybrid receivers, though it is also backwards compatible for use with 100 and 200 series transmitters, IFB receivers, and various analog receivers from third-party manufactures. The unit is powered with two AA batteries, making use of switching power supplies to offer consistent voltages to its internal circuitry throughout its battery life.





Expanding the SMDWB’s functionality is its built-in recording capabilities, for use when transmission is simply not possible due to the conditions of the environment. The recorder operates at 24-bit/44.1 kHz, recording WAV files to microSDHC cards. As a transmitter, the SMDWB supplies an audio frequency range of 35 Hz to 20 kHz, though during recording, that lower value extends down to 20 Hz. You cannot use the transmitter and the recorder simultaneously, but it’s nice to have the option to select between the two. The transmitter includes a flexible steel-cable antenna.





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Please note: 608.000 to 614.000 MHz are excludedThe Lectrosonics M119/5P is an omnidirectional lavalier microphone designed for use with compatible Lectrosonics wireless transmitters. The microphone exhibits a flat frequency response, suitable for a wide array of applications. The omnidirectional pattern allows generous pickup at the off-axis sections of the microphone and minimizes handling and clothing noise. Placement underneath a collar or thin clothing further reduces wind noise without degrading audio quality.