Lectrosonics has announced that its DBSM single-battery/DBSMD dual-battery bodypack transmitters have been nominated as a finalist for the 37th Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Awards for Technical Achievement in the category of Wireless Technology.
The DBSM/DBSMD transmitters are fully compatible with Lectrosonics DSQD digital receiver, DCHR digital portable receiver, and DCR822 compact dual channel digital receiver and offer a tuning range covering both the A1 and B1 bands from 470 to 608 MHz (470 to 614 MHz for the E01 international versions). Both include specially developed circuitry for extended operating time on AA batteries and offer RF power selections at 10, 25 and 50 mW.
In addition, a new, selectable high-density transmission mode (HDM) allows for tighter channel spacing, stated to yield more than double the operating frequencies per available spectrum. Firmware updates are now available for the DSQD, DCHR, and DCR822 receivers, and updates for the Mac and PC versions of Wireless Designer software, to make use of this this new high-density mode.
The DBSM and DBSMD can be configured as either transmitters or recorders, with files stored on microSD card memory in the industry standard Broadcast Wave .wav (BWF) format at 24 bits, 48 kHz sample rate. The TA5M mic/line connector also acts as a timecode input for jam sync with master clocks on set, making audio file alignment quick and easy in post-production. The internal clock provides accuracy of <1ppm for all-day operation.
The microSD memory card can also be used to update the units’ firmware in the field. The DBSM and DBSMD respond to remote “dweedle tone” commands, available via third-party apps such as New Endian’s LectroRM and PDR Remote, allowing users to change settings including frequency, audio level, lock/unlock, and to start or stop recording.
The DBSM and DBSMD support encryption in a 256 bit AES, CTR mode format for robust security, meeting FIPS 197 and 140-2 standards. Four different key management modes can be employed, including Universal – where all units in the system share the same default key; Shared – where a unique key is created and can be shared between transmitters and between transmitters and receivers; Standard – where a unique key is created but cannot be shared between transmitters or from transmitters to receivers; and Volatile – where every session requires a new key.
“Lectrosonics is pleased that the TEC Awards have recognized the significant technical achievement of these new transmitters,” says Karl Winkler, VP of sales & marketing at Lectrosonics. “The latest generation DBSM/DBSMD bring body-worn transmitters into the digital era, with a host of important features.”
The announcement from the TEC Awards follows call for entries of standout technical and creative products and projects that have made a significant impact on modern sound and music. A panel of industry voters from pro audio publications as well as members of professional music, technical and creative organizations, along with select NAMM members carefully evaluated each entry before selecting Lectrosonics DBSM/DBSMD transmitters as finalist.
Online voting for the TEC Awards will begin today, Thursday January 20, coinciding with the opening of NAMM’s Virtual Believe in Music event. Vote here.
The TEC award winners will be announced on Saturday June 4, 2022 at the Hilton in Anaheim, California at The NAMM Show.