• Digital Hybrid Wireless™ system
• Six-channel modular configuration
• OptiBlend™ Ratio Diversity, SmartDiversity™ Antenna Phase Diversity or Frequency Diversity
• 256 synthesized UHF frequencies per receiver module
• DSP based pilot tone
• DSP emulation modes for compatibility with analog wireless systems in addition to the Digital Hybrid mode
• LCD interface for setup and monitoring
• USB and RS-232 computer interface

The VR’s design offers a tremendous degree of flexibility. For example, each of the three pairs of receivers can be combined and used for ratio diversity or frequency diversity reception. Each individual receiver can be used by itself for phase switched diversity reception. Combinations of reception techniques can be used at the same time.
The compatibility modes are also independent between the receivers, so some channels can be used in the native hybrid mode while others might operate with in and analog mode to work with other transmitters.

DSP Compatibility Modes
While the Venue Receiver sounds best when used in the Digital Hybrid Wireless™ mode, it also offers backward compatibility with earlier technologies, including the Lectrosonics 100 and 200 Series and another brand of wireless transmitters. The VR also ensures exact time alignment of the audio outputs in the event that digital and analog transmitters are used simultaneously. The compatibility mode is selected with the LCD interface or computer software.

Controls and Monitoring
Setup options and adjutments can be made via the front panel LCD interface, or with an attached computer. USB and RS-232 ports are available on the rear panel. The LCD interface consists of six channel select switches, two selection and navigation switches and a pushbutton rotary encoder control. A computer, or touch screen control system, can be connected for setup or continuous system monitoring via either the USB or serial port.

50 Ohm BNC multicoupler output jacks provide zerogain antenna “loop-throughs” for an additional receiver, allowing convenient expansion without the need for an external RF multi-coupler.

FCC Consumer Alert
Most users do not need a license to operate this wireless microphone system. Nevertheless, operating this microphone system without a license is subject to certain restrictions: The system may not cause harmful interference; it must operate at a low power level (not in excess of 50 milliwatts); and it has no protection from interference received from any other device. Purchasers should also be aware that the FCC is currently evaluating use of wireless microphone systems, and these rules are subject to change. For more information, call the FCC at 1–888–CALL–FCC (TTY: 1–888–TELL–FCC) or visit the FCC's wireless microphone Web site.

If you're a licensed Part 74 operator, you may continue to use 50mW and greater wireless systems under certain conditions. Eligible parties include a person or organization engaged in the production or filming of motion pictures or television, so, to the best of our knowledge, this includes below the line crew. More information on also can be found here. To apply for a license, visit www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form601/601.html

If you have any questions about these usage restrictions, please give us a call at 1-866-GOTHAM-8 or e-mail info@gothamsound.com.