DBSMD Digital Bodypack Transmitter

Block A1/B1 (470-614 MHz)

Model:

DBSMD-A1B1

Price:	$2,016.00

Features

Get a free transmitter when purchased as part of a 4-channel Lectrosonics digital wireless system or a 50% off transmitter as part of a 2-channel digital wireless system from 7/24 - 8/31/2025. Details here.
Selectable output power to maximize operating range or battery life
Ultra-lightweight, corrosion resistant housing
OLED interface with lockout option
Servo Bias input circuitry
IR (infrared) port for fast setup
Alternate use as recorder on internal microSDHC memory card
Time code jam-sync capability with TCXO for <1 ppm accuracy
High density mode for ultra-tight channel spacing

Description

Overview

The DBSMD dual battery digital bodypack is a wideband transcoder that's fully compatible with DSQD, DCHR, and DCR822 receivers and configurable as either a transmitter or a recorder. It's got a tuning range of 470 to 608 MHz, covering both A1 and B1 and selectable 10/25/50 mW RF power. The TA5M mic/line connector also acts as a time code input. The high-density transmission mode allows as little as 2mW between frequencies for tighter channel spacing. The DBSMD is the same shape and size as SMWBD, so it's compatible with the same accessories.

The DBSMD digital transcorder is developed specifically for the needs of the film industry and offers time code jam sync capability, input gain adjustment in 1 dB increments over a 44 dB range, and adjustable low frequency audio roll-off for 3 dB down points at 20, 35, 50, 70, 100, 120 or 150 Hz to control subsonic and very low frequency audio content.

The unit features hands free setup and adjustment using audible tones and can be put to sleep to conserve battery power during setup while buried inside costuming, then awakened for normal operation when the production begins.

The input section features the Lectrosonics servo bias input circuitry with a standard TA5M type jack for use with electret lavalier mics, dynamic mics, or line level signals. A DSP-controlled analog audio limiter is employed ahead of the first mic preamp to protect the entire audio chain from overload. The limiter has a range of more than 30 dB for excellent overload protection, and a dual release envelope that makes the limiter acousti- cally transparent while maintaining low distortion of brief transients and longer duration peaks.

A water resistant control panel with LCD, membrane switches and multi-color LEDs make input gain adjust- ments, frequency and compatibility mode selection quick and accurate. The battery compartment accepts indus- try-accepted AA batteries (lithium recommended). The housing is machined from solid aluminum blocks to provide an extremely lightweight and rugged package. A special non-corrosive finish resists salt water exposure and perspiration in extreme environments.

Frequency Tuning Range
RF-intense multichannel and mobile venues must have a broad selection of frequencies available to alleviate interference problems, especially with the emergence of DTV telecasts. Frequencies are selectable in 25 kHz steps across the broad tuning range of each frequency band.

Alternate Recording Function
Instead of transmitting, the transmitters may also be used as a stand alone recorder. The industry standard .wav (BWF) file format is compatible with essentially any audio or video editing

Specifications

<Operating frequencies>Band A1-B1, 470.100 - 607.950</Operating frequencies> <Channel Spacing>25 kHz</Channel Spacing> <RF Power output>2 (HDM only), 10, 25 or 50 mW</RF Power output> <Compatibility Modes>D2 digital with encryption and HDM high density digital with encryption</Compatibility Modes> <Modulation Type>8 PSK</Modulation Type> <Frequency stability>± 0.002%</Frequency stability> <Spurious radiation>Compliant with ETSI EN 300 422-1</Spurious radiation> <Equivalent input noise>–125 dBV, A-weighted</Equivalent input noise> <></> <Input level></Input level> <Set for dynamic mic>0.5 mV to 50 mV before limiting, Greater than 1 V with limiting</Set for dynamic mic> <Set for electret lavalier mic>1.7 uA to 170 uA before limiting, greater than 5000 uA (5 mA) with limiting</Set for electret lavalier mic> <Line level input>17 mV to 1.7 V before limiting, greater than 50 V with limiting</Line level input> <></> <Input impedance></Input impedance> <Dynamic mic>300 Ohms</Dynamic mic> <Electret lavalier>Input is virtual ground with servo adjusted constant current bias</Electret lavalier> <Line level>2.7 k ohms</Line level> <Input limiter>Soft limiter, 30 dB range</Input limiter> <Bias voltages>Fixed 5 V at up to 5 mA, selectable 2 V or 4 V servo bias for any electret lavalier</Bias voltages> <Gain control range>-7 to 44 dB; panel mounted membrane switches</Gain control range> <Modulation indicators>Dual bicolor LEDs indicate modulation –20, -10, 0, +10 dB referenced to full modulation</Modulation indicators> <Controls>Control panel w/ LCD and 4 membrane switches</Controls> <Low frequency roll-off>Adjustable from 20 to 150 Hz</Low frequency roll-off> <Input Type>Analog mic/line level compatible; servo bias preamp for 2V and 4V lavalier microphones</Input Type> <></> <Input level></Input level> <Dynamic mic>0.5 mV to 50 mV</Dynamic mic> <Electret mic>Nominal 2 mV to 300 mV</Electret mic> <Line level>17 mV to 1.7 V</Line level> <Input connector>TA5M 5-pin male</Input connector> <></> <Audio Performance></Audio Performance> <Frequency response>20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 1dB (Encrypted Digital Mode); 20Hz to 11.3KHz, +/- 3dB (High Density (HD) Mode (CH))</Frequency response> <Dynamic range>110 dB (A), before limiting</Dynamic range> <Distortion>< 0.035%</Distortion> <Antenna>Flexible, unbreakable steel cable.</Antenna> <Battery>AA (+1.5 VDC), disposable, Lithium recommended</Battery> <></> <Battery Life with AA></Battery Life with AA> <Lithium>18:20 (2 mW), 16:35 (10 mW), 15:10 (25 mW), 12:10 (50 mW)</Lithium> <Alkaline>7:45 (2 mW), 7:10 (10 mW), 6:20 (25 mW), 4:30 (50 mW)</Alkaline> <NiMH>10:55 (2 mW), 10:30 (10 mW), 9:20 (25 mW), 7:25 (50 mW)</NiMH> <></> <Weight with battery>4.8 oz. (136.078 grams)</Weight with battery> <Overall Dimensions>2.366 x 2.475 x 0.642 inches; 60.096 x 62.865 x 16.307 mm</Overall Dimensions> <Emission Designator>170KG1E</Emission Designator> <></> <Recorder></Recorder> <Storage media>microSDHC memory card</Storage media> <File format>.wav files (BWF)</File format> <A/D converter>24-bit</A/D converter> <Sampling rate>48 kHz</Sampling rate> <Recording modes/Bit rate>24 bit - 144 kbytes/s (HD mono mode)</Recording modes/Bit rate> <Input>Input> <Type>Analog mic/line level compatible; servo bias preamp for 2V and 4V lavalier microphonesType> <Input level>Input level> <Dynamic mic>0.5 mV to 50 mV</Dynamic mic> <Electret mic>Nominal 2 mV to 300 mV</Electret mic> <Line level>17 mV to 1.7 V</Line level> <Input connector>TA5M 5-pin male</Input connector> <></> <Audio Performance></Audio Performance> <Frequency response>20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 1dB</Frequency response> <Dynamic range>112 dB (A)</Dynamic range> <Distortion>< 0.035%</Distortion> <></> <Operating temperature range></Operating temperature range> <Celsius>-20 to 50</Celsius> <Fahrenheit>-5 to 122</Fahrenheit> <Specifications subject to change without notice.></Specifications subject to change without notice.> <Available Recording Time (HD mono mode)></Available Recording Time (HD mono mode)> <8GB>11 hours</8GB> <16GB>23 hours</16GB> <32GB>46 hours</32GB>

In the Box

DSMBD Transmitter
(2) AA batteries
AMM-19 antenna
AMM-22 antenna
SMDWBBCSL belt clip
PSMDWB pouch with swivel clip
SMKITTA5 Connector kit with boot

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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.

For more information, visit the FCC at www.fcc.gov or call the FCC at 1-888-CALL-FCC (TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC).

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