RIO RANCHO, NEW MEXICO: Lectrosonics, the New Mexico-based innovator of high-end wireless technology for the broadcast and film industries,
introduced the IS400 Digital Hybrid Wireless Instrument System at the 2005 Winter NAMM Show on January 20-23 at the Anaheim Convention Center.
The Lectrosonics IS400, designed for use with both electric and acoustic instruments in demanding live performance environments, utilizes a proprietary digital algorithm to encode the audio signal into an analog format for transmission along an FM wireless carrier. The IS400's receiver captures
this signal and converts it back into digital audio via DSP. The result is that
the IS400 offers a matchless balance of digital audio quality and the immense
operational range of consummate FM wireless systems. Further, the IS400's means
of operation effectively eliminates the need for a an analog compander circuit
along with the normally corresponding signal artifacts, and provides superior
audio dynamic and frequency response when compared to analog systems.
The IS400's 50mW IM transmitter and R400 diversity receiver are both housed
within rugged, all-metal casings for long-lasting use in demanding gigging and
touring. On its front panel, the R400 receiver features a graphic display for
simple selection of transmission frequencies, an adjustment knob, and power
switch. On the unit's rear, a balanced XLR and unbalanced quarter-inch jack
are provided with independent volume control via the comprehensive front panel
menu for simultaneous connection to a balanced input and a guitar amplifier.
Also rear side is a locking power input jack and two right angle BNC input jacks.
IS400's 50mW IM transmitter and R400 diversity receiver
Noted Karl Winkler, Lectrosonics' director of business development: "companded
audio normally associated with analog wireless systems has been a well-documented
problem for performing musicians, particularly acoustic guitarists and bassists.
These musicians have longed for a system that would compete with a standard
cable for sound quality, but allow the freedom of movement given by a wireless
system. Our Digital Hybrid system provides the best of those two worlds."
This exceptional and unique new wireless instrument system was used by top
guest artists at the premier of the new Taylor T5 Thinline Guitar Series in
the Taylor Guitar performance space at NAMM. The Lectrosonics IS400 Digital
Hybrid Wireless System was carefully chosen by Taylor to compliment their
award-winning Expression System guitar pickup systems.
The IS400 will be available both as a stand-alone system (including the IM
transmitter, R400 receiver, cables, antennas and watertight case) and as a
rack-mount system (with IM transmitter, R400-RM rack-mount receiver, cables
and antennas). MSRP for each system: $1,625. Availability: March 2005.
Since 1971, Lectrosonics has served those in the audio production industry
requiring maximum product innovation, build quality and customer service.
Used in Academy and Emmy award-winning productions for cinema and
television, as well as in audio for theaters, corporate boardrooms and
multimedia production, Lectrosonics wireless microphone systems and audio
processing products are relied on by users who appreciate the immense
dedication of this Rio Rancho, New Mexico-based pro audio firm.
