Richard Topham Jr Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 http://www.pro-sound.com/p/SLECSSM.html Rio Rancho, NM, USA, North America, Earth, Solar System (April 1, 2015) - Lectrosonics is introducing the smallest full-featured UHF bodypack microphone transmitter available - the SSM (Super Slight Micro). Part of the Digital Hybrid Wireless® Series, the SSM is fully compatible with all current Lectrosonics receivers including the UCR411A, SR Series, L Series, and Venue Series, along with several older models via compatibility modes. The SSM features a wide tuning bandwidth of three standard Lectrosonics blocks or up to about 76 MHz depending on the specific frequency range. RF power is selectable at 25 or 50 mW for flexibility in various applications. Dimensions for the SSM are 2.52 x 1.48 x 0.57 inches or 64.25 x 37.6 x 14.5 mm, and weight is 2.3 oz or 66 grams, including battery. The SSM is available on four different frequency ranges for worldwide use: A1 (470.100 - 537.575 MHz or blocks 470, 19 and 20), B1 (537.600 - 614.375 MHz or blocks 21, 22 and 23), C1 (614.400 - 691.175 MHz or blocks 24, 25 and 26) and D1 (for export only, 691.200 - 767.975 MHz or blocks 27, 28 and 29). Tuning steps of 100 or 25 kHz can be selected in the menu, allowing for up to 3,072 frequency choices, depending on the band. The SSM features an all-metal housing and uses the rugged, industry standard Lemo 3-pin microphone connector common to other bodypack transmitters used extensively in theatrical and TV applications. Thus, existing lavaliere and headworn microphones already terminated with this connector can be used with the SSM without an adapter. Different bias voltages and termination impedances can be selected via the transmitter's menu for optimum performance with a wide range of microphones. Pre-set values for several microphones are included as menu choices for DPA, Countryman B6/E6, Sanken COS-11, Sennheiser MKE1/MKE2, along with standard dynamic microphones and line-level input sources. An infrared sync port on the SSM allows for quick setup with compatible receiver systems. A backlit LCD allows for ease of setup in any lighting conditions. A micro-B USB port makes it possible for firmware updates in the field as advanced features are added in the future. The SSM responds to remote commands for frequency, audio level, sleep modes and other settings from the RM remote unit or 3rd party smartphone apps. The hardened, stainless steel belt clip can be securely attached or easily removed without tools. The SSM is powered by an included 3.7v rechargeable lithium-ion flat pack battery. "The demand for an ever-smaller bodypack transmitter has been with us for years." states Karl Winkler, director of business development for Lectrosonics. "The only way to make a full-featured unit smaller than the SMV was to change the battery type and the microphone connector. We chose the Lemo 3 because it is small, rugged, reliable, and already an industry standard. The battery was chosen for its availability, size, shape, and reasonable run time. All in all, the SSM is a really exciting product for us and we appreciate all the ideas and suggestions we've received from our customers pushing us in the right direction with this product." Price for the SSM MSRP: $1,998, Availability in Q3, 2015. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam White Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Deakin Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 I love the lectro April fools day products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Wexler Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 I love the lectro April fools day products. Some year they're really going to fool us and release a real product on April 1st. I really thought this might be the one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisnewton Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 They got me hook line and sinker! Damn you Lectrosonics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Reilly Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 It's rumored that if you have two of these in same room and flip the "physi-faze" of one via the "Sleight" Blackberry app, they disappear. Wardrobe gonna luv it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRWsound Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 The April Fools Joke is on all of us this year, this is (will be) a real product! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandering Ear Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 With half the atoms removed, if you get two of the transmitters to close together, they combine into a single unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Visser Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Lectro and Zaxcom using the same connector? Had me excited for a moment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnpaul215 Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Lectro and Zaxcom using the same connector? Had me excited for a moment... I guess the question is if Zaxcom wired Lemo mics will work with Lectrosonics. Seems like they *probably* will since the SSM has all those settings inside..... but possibly not the other way around. I hate carrying 3 types of COS11D termination plugs (Lectro SM servo bias TA5, Lectro waterproof and Zaxcom Lemo3). That doesn't even include TA5 universal, or older non-servo because I still own LM transmitters. I did a show last year where I had to have all of those with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Wexler Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Lectro and Zaxcom using the same connector? Had me excited for a moment... cats and dogs sleeping together ... what's the world come to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shastapete Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Karl confirmed that it will follow the same wiring spec as Zaxcom and Sennheiser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Deakin Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 So it is real. Cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidm Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 The full April 1st text From the Lectrosonics web site...... Rio Rancho, NM, USA, North America, Earth, Solar System (April 1, 2015) -- In celebration of their 10th Anniversary of introducing products on April 1, Lectrosonics is introducing the smallest full-featured bodypack transmitter available - the SSM. Part of the Digital Hybrid Wireless® Series, the SSM is fully compatible with all current Lectrosonics receivers including the UCR411A, SRB, LR and Venue, and several older models. The SSM features a wide tuning bandwidth of three standard Lectrosonics blocks or up to about 76 MHz depending on the specific frequency range. RF power is selectable at 25 or 50 mW for flexibility depending on the application. Dimensions for the SSM are 2.52 x 1.48 x 0.57 inches or 64.25 x 37.6 x 14.5 mm. Weight is 2.3 oz. or 66 grams, including battery. Lectrosonics company president Larry Fisher commented on the revolutionary new process used to manufacture the SSM Transmitter: "With the advent of 3d printers, we asked ourselves if it weren't possible to make a 3d eraser, a device that would remove nano-sized particles from a product thus making it smaller. For instance, if you removed every other atom from a solid it would end up half the length, a fourth the area and an eighth the weight of the original object. We modified one of our laser markers to use black light instead of infrared light and found that, though time consuming, we could indeed reduce the size of an object without changing or destroying its desired properties. The 3d Eraser™ is a success!" The SSM features a rugged, all-metal housing and is available on four different frequency ranges for worldwide use: A1 (470.100 - 537.575 MHz or blocks 470, 19 and 20), B1 (537.600 - 614.375 MHz or blocks 21, 22 and 23), C1 (614.400 - 691.175 MHz or blocks 24, 25 and 26) and D1 (for export only, 691.200 - 767.975 MHz or blocks 27, 28 and 29). Tuning steps of 100 or 25 kHz can be selected in the menu, allowing for up to 3,072 frequency choices. The microphone connector is the industry-standard Lemo 3. An infrared sync port on the SSM allows for quick setup with compatible receiver systems. A backlit LCD allows for ease of setup in any lighting conditions. A micro-B USB port makes it possible for firmware updates in the field as advanced features are added in the future. "We applied this revolutionary new process to one of our SM series transmitters to create the SSM transmitter or the (S)ubtractive SM transmitter" explains Gordon Moore, vice president of sales for Lectrosonics. "There had to be some compromises in the length, width and thickness because of available batteries, but overall it was a tiny success. We found that the high cost of the subtractive printing process was partially offset because it was very easy to build the oversized transmitter before running it through the subtractive process of the 3d Eraser. We still expect to make a small profit." Price for the SSM MSRP: $1,998, Availability in Q3, 2015. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulluysavage Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 I think I will provide these only on client request, and charge more, since they are more expensive, and require a different set of Lavs wired 3-pin. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Toline Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 I think I will provide these only on client request, and charge more, since they are more expensive, and require a different set of Lavs wired 3-pin. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk You're expecting your clients to even know of their exsistance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulluysavage Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 It's funny, I told my clients for years that I was magically transmitting the sound via a crystal attached to the end of my boom pole. This worked pretty well, I made a show of it. Later, after they had worked with a few other guys who weren't as savvy, and gave up the secrets, some started to develop a preference for certain transmitters. My sports clients even sent out gear lists specifying SMVs and not SMQVs! I still take out my wizard staff on some shoots though. People like the quasi-Latin incantations, too. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Toline Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 This apparel is mandatory to use with the SSM, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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