Part of the Spectera wireless ecosystem for large events, high-end productions, rental houses, large-scale installs, and touring bands, the Sennheiser Spectera Base Station (UHF: 470 to 663 MHz, 1G4: 1435 to 1525 MHz) is a wideband, bidirectional wireless transceiver, providing audio professionals with up to 64 channels (32-in/32-out) of simultaneous mic/line transmission and IEM/IFB reception in a single 1 RU unit. Spectera's 11 Audio Link modes give you unprecedented control over latency, audio quality, and operating range—for each link. Spectera's bidirectional bodypacks (available separately) manage both in-ear monitor and mic/line signals simultaneously.
At the heart of Spectera is Sennheiser's remarkable wireless multichannel audio technology (WMAS) and its unique modulation and multiplexing capabilities, which make the system vastly more resistant to dropouts and RF fading than narrowband systems. Spectera also features built-in redundancy where it matters most: redundant power supplies, redundant Dante, optional redundant MADI audio I/O, and the ability to connect multiple antennas for redundancy, additional zone coverage, or additional spectrum capacity.
Note: The Base Station must be activated with a free-of-charge License for the zone of certified country. The license activation of the Base Station takes place through the LinkDesk software. A Spectera system is operational only after the Base Station has been activated with a license.
Specifications
- Bidirectional wireless ecosystem; data and audio control in a single RF carrier for all components
- 1 RU base station provides up to 64 channels (32 in / 32 out) and allows for up to two independent wideband RF carriers in UHF or 1G4 (6 or 8 MHz)
- Bidirectional SEK bodypack manages both IEM and mic/line signals simultaneously
- Transceiving antennas manage IEM signals, mic/line signals, and data simultaneously
- Continuous bidirectional communication for full remote control and monitoring of SEK bodypack links, IEM volume, audio level and settings, RF health, battery status, and more
- Innovative Sennheiser WMAS technology accommodates an entire production in a single wideband RF carrier (6/8 MHz)
- Redundancy throughout, including power supply, Dante, MADI (optional), and up to four antennas
- Four antenna ports allow for redundancy, extended zone coverage, and additional spectrum capacity
- 11 Audio Link modes allow for selectable control of audio quality, latency, channel count, and operating range
- Signature Sennheiser digital audio quality across the entire system (including IEMs) with latency down to 0.7 milliseconds
- Integrated RF components in DAD antenna eliminate the need for additional dedicated RF gear such as combiners, splitters, or boosters
- Vastly more resistant to dropouts from RF fading than traditional narrowband systems via innovative Sennheiser WMAS technology equal to 40x diversity (8 MHz) / 30x diversity (6 MHz)
- Sennheiser WMAS technology eliminates the hassle and time of frequency coordination
- Intuitive workflow via LinkDesk user interface: plan and preconfigure from anywhere with LinkDesk virtual setup for Windows and Mac
- Automated assistive behaviors make system management fast and intuitive