The Venue 2 from Lectrosonics is a modular rackmount unit that can be used with a variety of transmitters from Lectrosonics, as well as transmitters from other manufacturers. Its wideband design offers the flexibility needed in congested RF environments. The Venue receiver is a "system" that consists of a master unit and up to six receiver modules, and a software interface. It can be used for sound reinforcement applications such as live stage, theater, boardrooms, in houses of worship, and more.
Main Benefits
- Six-channel modular configuration
- 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
- Wireless Designer™ setup and control software included
- Talkback function with select transmitters
- Ethernet, USB and RS-232 computer interface ports
Description
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.
The receiver is comprised of several components:
- The master rack mount host assembly
- Up to six receiver modules
- Built-in antenna multicoupler with loop-thru output
- Software for setup and control
Flexibility is the core concept of the design. The receiver modules can be operated separately, each with switched diversity reception for a total of six audio channels, or operated in pairs for more robust diversity reception with one audio channel per module pair. Combinations can also be used for special applications where some modules operate independently and others are paired.
The receiver modules are easy to change with no tools required. The wideband multicoupler allows the use of any frequency module in any position, except when modules are paired for ratio diversity reception.
A major benefit of the design is the inclusion of a high quality antenna multicoupler. The multicoupler is actually a dual 1 in, 7 out splitter with six outputs for the receiver modules and an additional output as a “loop thru” for another Venue receiver. This allows multiple Venue receivers to operate from a single pair of antennas. Phantom power for remote antenna amplifiers is available from the multicoupler antenna inputs via menu selection.
Digital Hybrid Wireless®
Digital Hybrid Wireless® is a revolutionary design that combines digital audio with an analog FM radio link to provide both outstanding audio quality and exemplary, noise-free RF performance.
Using a patented algorithm to encode 24-bit digital audio information in the transmitter into an analog format, the encoded signal is then transmitted over an analog FM wireless link.
At the receiver, the signal is then decoded to restore the original digital audio. This process eliminates compandor artifacts and produces an audio frequency response flat to 20 kHz.
Tech Specs
| Operating Frequency Range |
Tuning range B1: 537.600 - 614.375 MHz (blocks 21, 22, 23)
Tuning range C1: 614.400 - 691.175 MHz (blocks 24, 25, 26)
Tuning range D1: 691.200 - 767.975 MHz (blocks 27, 28, 29) |
| Frequency Selection |
Up to 3072 frequencies |
| Frequency Selection Steps |
Selectable; 100 or 25 kHz |
| Digital Latency |
1.5 ms (receiver only in hybrid mode)
3.0 ms (receiver and transmitter in hybrid mode)
3.0 ms (receiver only in analog-compatibility mode) |
| Wideband Multicoupler |
Built in antenna mulitcoupler covers a 230 MHz range |
| Pilot Tone |
25 to 32 kHz; 5 kHz deviation; unique pilot-tone frequency for each selected carrier frequency (Hybrid mode) |
| Deviation |
±75 kHz (max) (hybrid mode) |
| Receiver Type |
Triple conversion superheterodyne |
| Frequency Stability |
±0.001 % |
| Bandwidth |
Multicoupler Bandwidth: 537.600 to 767.975 MHz
Front End Bandwidth:
iQ filter wide mode: 15 MHz
iQ filter narrow mode: 10 MHz |
| Sensitivity |
0.9 uV @ 20 dB Sinad |
| AM Rejection |
>60 dB, 2 uV to 1 V |
| Image & Spurious Rejection |
85 dB |
| Third Order Intercept |
iQ Filter Wide Mode: +5 dBm
iQ Filter Narrow Mode: +12 dBm |
| Diversity Method |
Antenna combining phase switching
Opti-blend ratio diversity |
| FM Detector |
Digital pulse counting detector @ 300 kHz |
| Overall Frequency Response |
32 Hz to 20 kHz (+/-1 dB), overall system (400 Series mode) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) |
0.2% (typical) (400 Series mode) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
In Hybrid Mode:
Smart NR Off, No Limiting: 103.5 dB
Smart NR Normal, No Limiting: 107.0 dB
Smart NR Full, No Limiting 108.5 dB
Smart NR Off, With Limiting: 108.5 dB
Smart NR Normal, With Limiting: 111.5 dB
Smart NR Full, With Limiting: 113.5 dB |
| Dynamic Range |
Input: 125 dB (with full transmitter limiting) |
| Audio Output Level |
-15 to +8 dBu, in 1 dB increments |
| LCD |
High-resolution graphical display |
| Power Requirements |
10 VDC/2 A to 18 VDC/1.2 A |
| Type of Output(s) |
6x balanced 3-pin XLR audio outputs
Antenna A / B - BNC I/O
USB Port
RS-232 port |
| Headphone Monitoring |
1/4" TRS phone with level control (front panel) |
| LCD Display |
High-resolution graphical display |
| Mounting Options |
19" rackmountable |
| Antenna Type |
Coaxial antennas (not included) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
19.0 x 1.75 x 7.75" (48.26 x 4.45 x 19.67 cm) |
| Weight |
4.4 lb (1984 g) with 6 modules |
Contents
- 1 - USB cable (Part #21713)
- 1 - Power Cord (Part #21499)
- 1 - Power Supply/AC Adapter (Part #DCR15/4AU)
- 1 - Software CD - Wireless Designer (Part #WDDISK)
- 1 - Cable (Part #MC65)
- 1 - Manual
