The Lectrosonics M2T IEM Digital Half-Rack Transmitter with Dante and Duet IEM Kit from B&H supplements the powerful 4-channel transmitter with a pair of M2Ra bodypack receivers; simply add the in-ear monitors of your choice for a reliable IEM/IFB system ready for a wide variety of wireless monitoring applications.
The M2T IEM Digital Half-Rack Transmitter with Dante from Lectrosonics features transmission power up to 50mW for extended operating range and XLR-1/4" combo connectors, that facilitate two stereo or four mono channels of analog audio sources. The Dante Ultimo interface via dual RJ45 connectors accepts Dante networked audio inputs and can daisy chain the digital stream to additional units via Cat 6 cables With ultralow latency, 24-bit audio, the M2T is an IEM transmitter for professional applications.
An additional RJ45 jack provides an Ethernet connection for programming and control via Wireless Designer software, and a USB jack on the front panel allows for firmware updates. The transmitter features a full color, backlit LCD for high visibility in any environment, while the chassis is all-metal and can be racked singly or in pairs using included rack mount hardware.
The M2Ra Digital IEM/IFB Receiver from Lectrosonics is designed to provide reliable high-quality wireless monitoring for professional musicians, presenters, and performers in live stage, theater, and broadcast applications. This version of the receiver operates in the A1B1 UHF frequency band, which ranges from 470 to 614 MHz depending on your locale. The M2Ra is compatible with the M2T wireless transmitter and features IFB, D2, and HDM compatibility modes for use with additional Lectrosonics transmitter models.
The receiver employs sophisticated antenna diversity switching to ensure reliable reception without dropouts or interference. It also employs 2-way IR sync, sending data from the receiver to the M2T transmitter and allowing frequency planning and coordination to be done quickly and confidently with on-site RF information via Lectrosonics' Wireless Designer Software.
The 24-bit digital audio stream delivers high-resolution sound quality with a wide dynamic range, low noise floor, and solid stereo imaging. The 3.5mm headphone jack is fed from a high-quality 250mW stereo amplifier, allowing it to drive a wide variety of headphones, earphones, and in-ear monitors.
Users can select from stereo/mono from the left or right channel, or mono from both channels, allowing the receiver to quickly adapt to different applications. An intuitive mixing interface and high-resolution color LCD provide performing artists and monitor engineers with a comfortable and confident user experience. The M2Ra runs on two AA lithium or high-capacity NiMH rechargeable batteries for up to 7 hours.
- Improved IP3 performance
- P48 protection on headphone jack
- Encrypted (256-bit encryption; AES 256-CTR) and nonencrypted operation under one firmware version
- IFB compatibility mode
- Addition of D2 and HDM compatibility modes
- Reorganized menu structure
- Black anodized finish for a lower visual profile
- IEM (wireless monitor) receiver with digital RF
- IR (infrared) port for fast setup
- High-resolution color LCD
- Stereo or mono operation
- Low latency of 1.6 ms with analog inputs
- Flexlist for recalling IFB or IEM feeds by name
