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Lectrosonics  Hma

Digital Hybrid Wireless UHF Plug-on Transmitter


Transform any microphone into a wireless device easily. This unique plug-on transmitter design will ideally match any microphone or line level source via a standard XLR connector.




Main features and specifications:

  • Accepts microphone or line level signals
  • Selectable 5, 15, 48 volt phantom power
  • 76 MHz tuning range in 100 kHz or 25 kHz steps for up to 3072 frequencies
  • Selectable 50/100 mW output power
  • Adjustable low frequency roll-off
  • Powered by two AA batteries
  • USB port for firmware updates
  • IR (infrared) port for fast setup
  • Solid machined aluminum housing
 

Lectrosonics  SSM

Micro Belt-Pack Transmitter


The SSM offers an unprecedented miniature design offering maximum concealment and is ideal for theatrical or any other production when  costuming is required. 

Main features and specifications:

  • Tunable across three standard frequency blocks (76.8 MHz)
  • Digital Hybrid Wireless® audio for compandor-free digital quality
  • Selectable 25 or 50 mW RF power
  • Compatibility modes for use with analog receivers
  • 25 or 100 kHz tuning steps for up to 3072 selectable frequencies
  • Wide range input gain control in 1 dB steps
  • Quick change Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
  • Audio coupled remote control
 

Lectrosonics  Venue2 / VRT2 

Modular Wireless Receiver System


The Venue 2 Receiver is a modular solution that effectively deals with a congested RF spectrum with a variety of options that allows a system configuration to be idealized for a particular installation or application.

Main features and specifications:

  • Master rack mount host assembly
  • Up to six receiver modules
  • Built-in antenna multicoupler with loop-thru output
  • Included Wireless Designer software for setup and control
  • Ratio or Antenna Phase diversity reception
  • 3-block tuning for up to 76 MHz and 3072 synthesized UHF frequencies per receiver module
  • IR port for quick transmitter setup
  • DSP emulation modes for compatibility with analog wireless systems in addition to the Digital Hybrid mode
  • iQ™ dynamic tracking filters for enhanced RF performance
  • Talkback function with select transmitters
  • Ethernet, USB and RS-232 computer interface ports
 

Abetek  Buttondown 

Lavalier Mount for Personal Microphones
 


This Lavalier mount is essential to avoid noise and friction and is available at the Sonotechnique retail store!




Main features and specifications:

  • Compatible with Countryman B6, Sanken COS-11 and DPA 4060 series Lavalier microphones
  • Strong and flexible TPE material
  • Available in black and white
 

Versa-Flex  Professional Audio Gear

Audio Harnesses, Audio Rain Covers, Wireless Belts, NP1 Battery Holder, Shark Fin Antenna Bags, Economy Boom Pole Bag

 
 



We carry a wide range of Versa-Flex Audio Gear products at our retail store.  Protect your audio equipment with a wide variety of options. 

 

ORCA Bags  ORCA-70

Aluminium Trolly System for Audio and Video Bags

 


For a limited time, the ORCA-70 is available FREE while supplies last, with the purchase of certain ORCA Bags products. 

Main features and specifications:

  • Unique movable connecting system easily adapts to any size of Orca lighting or shoulder camera bags.
  • Conveniently folds to compact size for storage or carrying.
  • Heavy duty aluminum wheels
 

Dedolight  Lighting

In-House Testing and Performance Results

        
 

We performed our very own testing at Sonotechnique, with Gilles Fillion, audiovisual specialist, and Benoît Beaulieu, Director of Photography, with the Sekonic C700 Spectrometer. Results and analysis are in. 

The CRI measurement was used to rank the products from top pick (#1, with CRI of 95) to 5th position (#5, CRI of 85). Note that a CRI of 85 is still excellent. 

We tested the lighting products in two color ranges when possible (tungsten and daylight).

TUNGSTEN COLOR TESTS

1st place – classic focusable tungsten bulbs and diffuse lighting

  • DLHM4-300
  • DLH1x150
  • DLH4x150
  • DLH650
  • DLH1000

2nd place – focusable tungsten color in DLED-BI-color version

3rd place – tungsten color with LED panel in BI-color version (DEDOCOLOR)

4th place – tungsten color with Dedolight HMI (special 200 W bulb for 3200°K

5th place – tungsten color with LED Panel in BI-Color  version (Tech-Pro-TP-LONI-BI) 
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For all the above products that were tested in TUNGSTEN mode, here is our overall impression, regardless of individual ranking:

  • Excellent saturation and presence of different color rays
  • Very low / negligible presence of IR light
  • Very low / negligible presence of UV light
  • When in low-output mode while using a dimmer, the LED BI-Color technology allows a spectral performance that is totally within acceptable range. 

"DAYLIGHT" COLOR TESTS

Result are ranked from #1 (best CRI at 90) to 5th place (CRI of 85), which are exceptional results even at 5th place.  

1st place – daylight color with LED panel with Bi-Color version (DEDOCOLOR)

2nd place – daylight color with LEDRAMA-BI-COLOR panel

3rd place – daylight color with LEDRAMA-DAYLIGHT panel

4th place – daylight color with HMI panel (DLH400D/DLH400S)
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For all tests relating to DAYLIGHT, here is our overall analysis:

  • LED panels, focusable LEDs as well as the HMI sources work well together, but lend results that can be problematic in post-production.
  • Used outside, these minor annoyances become negligible as the main daylight becomes dominant.  
 
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