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    DCHT/DCHR AES

    MGRK, yes - as RunAndGun explains, you can independently set the input and output type in each unit. The transmission itself is digital, but you can decide what source or load types you want the system to do. In terms of firmware, it is always advisable to update to the latest version, so that documentation matches, features match, etc. between units. You can always check your firmware versions here: https://lectrosonics.com/firmware/category/157-digital-camera-hop-series-firmware.html
  2. There currently is not a version of WD for iOS. But any Windows tablet will work fine, and USB is fine for the Venue 2 (although it has an Ethernet connection, too).
  3. Audiofp, Thanks - glad to hear the DSQD is working well for you. Yes, we plan to have the DCR822 connect with WD and offer full functionality, including scans. Stay tuned!
  4. Great video - how did this stay under the radar since December? Also, I didn't realize until now that Ben worked on one of my favorite cult classics: Strictly Ballroom.
  5. Congratulations to Phillip Bladh (production sound mixer), Nicolas Becker, Jaime Baksht, Michellee Couttolenc and Carlos Cortés for their Oscar win for Sound of Metal! And, let's not forget boom op Jeremy Eisener! Fantastic job, guys. And, congrats as well to all the nominees for their fine work on: GREYHOUND Warren Shaw, Michael Minkler, Beau Borders and David Wyman MANK Ren Klyce, Jeremy Molod, David Parker, Nathan Nance and Drew Kunin NEWS OF THE WORLD Oliver Tarney, Mike Prestwood Smith, William Miller and John Pritchett SOUL Ren Klyce, Coya Elliott and David Parker
  6. For those interested, the live stream link is here:
  7. Yes - 6:35 is the correct run time for that setting.
  8. With those compat modes in the list, that is an EU receiver - should be marked SRb/E01 on the case. So the issue wasn't happening before but at some point started up - it would seem that the receiver and the transmitters should be examined by our HQ - it is certainly not behaving correctly. When you have time, please give our shop a call at 001-505-892-4501 or send an email with serial numbers and detailed problem description (and recordings, if you have them) to service.repair@lectrosonics.com
  9. Hi Peter, digital receivers can (and are in our case) backward compatible with FM/Hybrid transmitters. The new Transmitters, however, are digital only, i.e. not backward compatible. It would be impractical to design transmitters that fit all the needs (small size, efficient battery life, etc.) and have two types of output stages. So, these units work with the DSQD, DCR822, and DCHR receivers (and future digital units) only.
  10. Donald, thanks for covering all those questions with the details - looks like you've tried all the right things, but that you also have your setup well dialed-in. What compat mode are you using? If you are in Europe and your transmitters are the E01 type, then they conform to the ETSI mask and have +-50 kHz max deviation. If your receiver is set to "400 mode" or "NA Hyb" then this could be the problem. The receiver should also be set to "EU Hyb". Powering may be the issue - if you have a way to test each receiver separately with battery power (I once rigged up a ratty DC cable with a 9V battery) then you can eliminate this variable as well. Failing all these things, we should probably look at those units at the HQ. Since we haven't sold SRb receivers in some years now, I'm assuming you purchased these used?
  11. Hi Donald, Often, audio issues can be traced back to a number of different factors. None of these are "we think you're doing something wrong" but nevertheless we have to ask these troubleshooting questions: First, sometimes interference that is low-ish in level and allows for relatively normal performance can cause a certain amount of noise in the audio. How are you choosing your frequencies? Are these frequencies coordinated with other RF sources via an app like Freq Finder? Are there any wideband digital RF sources in the vicinity, like wireless cameras or other digital equipment? Next is audio gain structure - how are you setting your gain? If you are not "tickling the limiters" on your audio peaks, then you may get an improvement simply by increasing transmitter audio gain and reducing receiver output levels or mixer input levels. What mics are you using and how are the mics wired? Some wirings have lower sensitivity, thus more noise gets into the transmitter input from the beginning due to the required higher gain setting, then "envelopes" to follow speech, as a function of the noise reduction. Are you running SmartNR noise reduction? If so, how is it set? Do you have "hop" transmitters, or any digital transmitters adjacent to these receivers in your bag? How are the receivers powered? We have seen issues with ground loops causing audio issues before.
  12. Yes - at 50 mW. Longer times at lower powers, with 8:55 at the 2mW HDM mode setting. No Yes, it is on our list. No timeline yet, though. Stay tuned! Stay tuned...
  13. Nevo it is a little "dongle" unit - not sure the brand, possibly Belkin - I bought it so long ago I can't remember. It is not marked with a brand, unfortunately.
  14. I've walked these outside at the 2mW HDM setting, with a DCR822 on whips, and went 80+ yards with it. I think the HDM mode is basically designed for the kind of scenario you described - not a lot of spectrum, and perhaps not great distances, but multiple channels in a tight slot. We're looking into those figures now - updates when I know more.
  15. Battery run times: Models Lithium Alkaline NiMH DBSM-A1B1 (1 AA): 2 mw - 8:55 2 mw - 2:15 2 mw - 5:25 10 mw - 7:25 10 mw - 2:00 10 mw - 4:55 25 mw - 9:35 25 mw - 1:25 25 mw - 4:25 50 mw - 4:45 50 mw - 1:10 50 mw - 4:20 DBSMD-A1B1 (2 AA): 2 mw - 18:20 2 mw - 7:45 2 mw - 10:55 10 mw - 16:35 10 mw - 7:10 10 mw - 10:30 25 mw - 15:10 25 mw - 6:20 25 mw - 9:20 50 mw - 12:10 50 mw - 4:30 50 mw - 7:25 You are correct - these have TA5 input connectors (the SSM is the only one with a Lemo). There are two accessory TC jam sync adapter cables, one with a BNC and one with a Lemo 5.
  16. Reminds me of Clint Eastwood singing "I talk to the Trees" from Paint Your Wagon...
  17. https://lectrosonics.com/component/content/article/87-company-info/press-releases-april-1st/1279-lectrosonics-announces-firmware-with-negative-delay-feature.html?Itemid=101
  18. I use a Surface Pro 3, and a USB to network adapter when setting it up on Ethernet. This tablet is aging now (about 5 years old, maybe more!) but still works well with the latest version of WD.
  19. FWIW we make a cable to connect two lav mics to the inputs of the DCHT: https://lectrosonics.com/hikashop-menu-for-categories-listing/product/mcta6ta5m2/highlight-WyJtY3RhNnRhNW0yIl0=.html The input configurator menus allow you to select the correct parameters for lav mics.
  20. Since the process is similar to how it is done with the Global Cachet, here's a video from a few years back that shows the steps, in case it might be helpful here.
  21. Are you sure your transmitters are transmitting and not in RF off mode? That is a common issue. SRas don't offer Nu Hybrid - they are NA Hybrid, but that will result only in undermodulation (of the audio) - they should still work with the transmitters in Nu Hybrid. The only other thing I can think of is a block mismatch. If you are on the right frequency on both receiver an transmitter, and the receivers are not in block 470 or 19, then I suspect the transmitters aren't transmitting.
  22. Mark, I will check on the possibility of using the M2R directly with WD as a scanning tool, but I don't think it is possible due to the hardware design. The DCR822, however, is designed to interface with WD, although that feature hasn't been implemented yet. We are getting close, I think.
  23. Mark, thanks for the kind words about Wireless Designer - we are always adding features and the latest version includes zones so you can coordinate multiple areas, rooms, buildings, etc. on a single page, and decide if you want them to interact or not. Regarding importing scans, you can do this with an M2R if using the M2T with WD, via the IR port between the M2R and the M2T.
  24. Yes - you can display as many frames as will fit - just use the zoom in/zoom out function. On US computers, it is just CTRL+ or CTRL-. But there is a function in the "View" menu allowing to zoom in/out with a little slider. With a lot of channels, the info frames can get small, but with 12 channels - no problem - easy to read from a normal distance.
  25. IYS - I'm not sure this is the same issue as reported by the OP. What mics are you using with these transmitters? How are they wired? Have you tried other microphones, or line level sources? How is your input gain set? What compat mode are you using? Karl Winkler Lectrosonics, Inc.
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