DSR4 Performance

[resoNate3973]

Hi all! Happy 2023! 

 

I am curious if anyone has any experience using the Lectrosonics DSR4 and how it compares to SRC / 411 performance or Wisycom MCR54 performance? I have been wanting to pickup some Wisy's for the range and BT functions, but would be curious to hear thoughts here first! 

[IronFilm]

Anybody who can answer that question would be under a NDA. 

I think Lectro has hinted the performance will be comparable to a 411. 

 

But ah well, soon enough the DSR4 will be shipping! (fingers crossed) Then the user reports will be coming in. 

[codyman]

No one publicly knows but they've been touting, "High IP3 performance of +15 dBm for tough RF environments".  I think it's safe to say it will have better performance than an SRc but I have no insights to that other than this performance metric they've publicly announced.

[resoNate3973]

Thanks for the replies guys! Still haven’t been able to find any info on how these babies perform in real life! Was hoping Raycom would do a walk test. 

[Jobo]

I rented one a week ago and field tested it in a SL2. Using the SL2 antenna distro, it preformed as expected, which is to say pretty well. 
 

It was used in a major metropolitan area, in both D2 & NA hybrid modes. 
I did not do a direct comparison to any other lectro rx, but RF stability was good. I own the DCR822 and DSQD and the DSR4 performance was similar to those. To me, the DSR4 feels and operates like a mini DSQD. I like the option to make 2 pairs when you don't need more than a total of 2 rx, the 822 doesn’t do this. Freq scans are quicker as well. 
Hard buttons are and color screen are great.  Prefer them over the 822. 
 

I did have an occasional odd boot up anomaly where the DSR4 would output a constant audio whine and do nothing else.  A power cycle was the quick fix. 
 

There is enough to like about the unit and not much not to like.   If you’ve got a handful of lectro transmitters you want to keep in the daily workflow it deserves a look. 

pictures show size comparison to other slot rx. 

 

[wysey]

Thanks Jobo. Nice review

[Eric Lau]

Plan to buy DSR4 x2.  

Do you think A1B1 + B1C1 , two DSR4 work together on SL2 antenna ?

[codyman]

Just now, Eric Lau said:

Plan to buy DSR4 x2.  

Do you think A1B1 + B1C1 , two DSR4 work together on SL2 antenna ?

It can if you use a wideband antenna like Betso Bow Ties / RF Venue Diversity Fin / the new Sound Devices "Monarch" etc.  Just make sure the filters in the settings of the SL2 / 8 series don't filter out the frequencies you're using if you're using that wide of a spread though.

[Eric Lau]

On 5/2/2023 at 10:25 AM, codyman said:

It can if you use a wideband antenna like Betso Bow Ties / RF Venue Diversity Fin / the new Sound Devices "Monarch" etc.  Just make sure the filters in the settings of the SL2 / 8 series don't filter out the frequencies you're using if you're using that wide of a spread though.

Thank you @codyman

[whatalob]

could somebody verify that the DSR4 would still output AES digital signal when used with hybrid digital compatible transmitters (eg. ssm)?

[codyman]

53 minutes ago, whatalob said:

could somebody verify that the DSR4 would still output AES digital signal when used with hybrid digital compatible transmitters (eg. ssm)?

Yes

Source: literally doing that right now on set

[whatalob]

9 hours ago, codyman said:

Yes

Source: literally doing that right now on set

thank  you! And mix-matching different ones is also possible, right?

[EnotsMedia]

Yes! 
you can mix/ match any flavor to each individual receiver channel. I personally use all Digital Hybrids (SMV, SMQV, SMWB, HMa’)  with my 2x DSR4’s. 

FROM DSR4 manual: 

Compat Modes

Allows user to set compatibility mode per receiver chan-nel. Available modes are: mono digital modes D2 and HDM (High Density Mode); stereo digital modes Duet channels 1-2, and DCHX (encrypted) channels 1-2; and mono Hybrid modes: NA Hybrid, NU Hybrid, EU Hybrid, and JA Hybrid. EU and JA modes are not available for Block 941.