Lectrosonics Introduces IS400 Wireless Instrument System
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January 29, 2005
Lectrosonics has announced the IS400 Digital Hybrid Wireless Instrument System at the 2005
Winter NAMM Show.
The Lectrosonics IS400, designed for use with both electric and acoustic
instruments in 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 IS400's means of operation effectively eliminates the need for
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.
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."
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.
For more information, visit their web site at www.lectrosonics.com. | 
