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What is the purpose of the selectable output power settings on the SMQV Super Miniature Variable Power Transmitter?

The selectable output power settings of 100, 250, and 50 mW allow users to optimize battery life or enhance operating range based on their unique needs. The 50 mW setting is specifically designed for theatrical applications where lower transmitter power is required.

What types of audio sources can be used with the SMQV Super Miniature Variable Power Transmitter?

The SMQV Transmitter's input section is designed with unique servo bias input circuitry that is compatible with a standard TA5M type jack. This allows for the use of various audio sources including electret lavaliere mics, dynamic mics, or line level signals.

What makes the housing of the SMQV Super Miniature Variable Power Transmitter durable and suitable for extreme environments?

The housing of the SMQV Transmitter is machined from solid aluminum blocks, making it ultra-lightweight and corrosion-resistant. It also features water-resistant seals and a special non-corrosive finish that resists saltwater exposure and perspiration, making it suitable for use in extreme environments.

How does the Digital Hybrid Wireless Technology in the SMQV Super Miniature Variable Power Transmitter enhance audio quality?

The Digital Hybrid Wireless Technology in the SMQV Transmitter combines digital audio with an analog FM radio link. This innovative approach overcomes channel noise without the artifacts associated with analog compandors, resulting in outstanding audio quality and reliable RF performance.

How does the remote control feature of the SMQV Super Miniature Variable Power Transmitter work?

The SMQV Transmitter can be remotely controlled using the Lectrosonics RM unit. Adjustments to audio input gain, frequency, and lock/unlock modes can be made via an audible tone delivered to the microphone in the wireless system, allowing for quick and easy parameter adjustments without disturbing talent or wardrobe.

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Lectrosonics SMQV Specifications

  • Operating Frequencies

    Block 23 (588.800 - 607.900 and 614.100 - 614.300MHz)

  • Frequency Range

    256 frequencies in 100 kHz steps for one 25.5 MHz wide block

  • Channel Separation

    100kHz

  • Frequency Selection

    Control panel mounted membrane switches

  • RF Power Output

    Switchable; 50, 100 or 250 mW

  • Compatibility Modes

    Digital Hybrid Wireless (400 Series), 200 Series, 100 Series, Mode 3 , Mode 6, IFB

  • Pilot Tone

    25 to 32kHz; 5kHz deviation (in 400 Series Mode)

  • Frequency Stability

    +/-0.002%

  • Deviation

    +/-75kHz max. (in 400 Series Mode)

  • Spurious Radiation

    60dB below carrier

  • Equivalent Input Noise

    -120 dBV (A-weighted)

  • Input level: If set for dynamic mic

    0.5 mV to 50 mV before limiting
    Greater than 1 V with limiting

  • Input level: If set for lavaliere mic

    1.7 muA to 170 muA before limiting
    Greater than 5000 muA (5 mA) with limiting (electret Mic)

  • Input level: Line level input

    17 mV to 1.7 V before limiting
    Greater than 50 V with limiting

  • Input Impedance: Dynamic Mic

    300Ohms

  • Input Impedance: Electret Lavaliere

    Input is virtual ground with servo adjusted constant current bias

  • Input Impedance: Line level

    2.7kOhms

  • Input Limiter

    DSP Controlled Soft limiter, 30dB range

  • Bias Voltages

    Fixed 5 V at up to 5 mA Selectable 2 V or 4 V servo bias for any electret lavaliere

  • Gain Control Range

    44dB; panel mounted membrane switches

  • Modulation Indicators

    Dual bicolor LEDs indicate modulation of -20, -10, 0 and +10 dB referenced to full modulation

  • Controls

    Control panel with LCD and four membrane switches

  • Low Frequency Roll-off

    Adjustable from 35 to 150 Hz.

  • Audio Frequency Response

    35Hz to 20kHz, +/-1dB

  • Signal to Noise Ratio: No Limiting

    Off: 103.5dB
    Normal: 107.0dB
    Full: 108.5dB

  • Signal to Noise Ratio: With Limiting

    Off: 108.0dB
    Normal: 115.0dB
    Full: 113.0dB

  • Total Harmonic Distortion

    0.2% typical (400 Series mode)

  • Audio Input Jack

    Switchcraft 5-pin locking (TA5F)

  • Antenna

    Flexible, unbreakable steel cable

  • Batteries

    1.5 Volt AA lithium or rechargeable NiMH recommended

  • Battery Life: 250mW

    1.75 hours (alkaline); 7.5 hours (lithium), 5 hours with 2500mAh NiMH

  • Battery Life: 100mW

    5.75 hours (alkaline); 14.25 hours (lithium), 8.5 hours with 2500mAh NiMH

  • Battery Life: 50mW

    5.75 hours (alkaline); 14.25 hours (lithium), 8.5 hours with 2500mAh NiMH

  • Emission Designator

    180KF3E

  • Dimensions

    2.3 x 2.4 x 0.64" / 58.42 x 60.96 x 16.26mm (not including microphone)

  • Weight

    3.7oz / 104.89g (with lithium batteries)

About Lectrosonics SMQV

Because professional audio demands exceptional performance and versatility, the Lectrosonics SMQV Super Miniature Variable Power Transmitter stands out as a high-tech, advanced solution for wireless audio transmission. This compact and portable device is engineered to deliver superb audio quality while ensuring extended operating range and battery life, making it an ideal choice for industry professionals in the entertainment sector.

The SMQV transmitter offers selectable output power of 100 or 250 mW, with an additional 50 mW setting for specific theatrical applications where lower transmitter power is required. This flexibility allows users to optimize battery life or enhance operating range based on their unique needs. The input section boasts Lectrosonics' unique servo bias input circuitry, compatible with a standard TA5M type jack, accommodating a variety of sources including electret lavaliere mics, dynamic mics, or line level signals.

A sophisticated DSP-controlled analog audio limiter is integrated before the A-D converter, providing more than 30 dB of range for exceptional overload protection. The dual-release envelope of the limiter ensures acoustic transparency and maintains low distortion, even with quick recovery from brief transients and slower recovery from sustained high levels to preserve short-term dynamics.

The ultra-lightweight and corrosion-resistant housing of the SMQV is machined from solid aluminum blocks, offering a rugged package that is resistant to the challenges of saltwater exposure and perspiration in extreme environments. Water-resistant seals further enhance its durability for use in damp conditions.

The user-friendly control panel is equipped with an LCD, membrane switches, and multi-color LEDs, facilitating precise input gain adjustments, frequency selection, and compatibility mode configuration. The battery compartment is designed to accommodate lithium or rechargeable AA batteries, ensuring reliable performance during extended use.

Lectrosonics' Digital Hybrid Wireless Technology is a groundbreaking design that combines digital audio with an analog FM radio link, delivering outstanding audio quality and the reliable RF performance of top-tier analog wireless systems. This innovative approach overcomes channel noise without the artifacts associated with analog compandors, expanding the potential applications of the SMQV transmitter.

For remote control, the Lectrosonics RM unit offers an ingenious solution, allowing adjustments to audio input gain, frequency, lock/unlock modes, and sleep mode activation/deactivation via an audible tone. This system is designed to control any SM Series transmitter across various frequency blocks without disturbing talent or wardrobe.

The frequency tuning range of the SMQV is expansive, with 256 selectable frequencies in 100 kHz steps across a 25.6 MHz tuning range, accommodating the needs of RF-intense environments and the evolving landscape of DTV telecasts.

In summary, the Lectrosonics SMQV Super Miniature Variable Power Transmitter is a durable, high-tech, and advanced audio solution that offers unparalleled flexibility and performance for professional wireless microphone systems in theaters, concerts, television productions, and other live events. Its compact and portable design, coupled with Lectrosonics' reputation for quality, makes it a top choice for audio professionals seeking reliability and excellence in their wireless audio equipment.

Lectrosonics SMQV Features

  • High-tech Lectrosonics SMQV Super Miniature Variable Power Transmitter for professional wireless audio transmission
  • Selectable output power settings (100, 250, 50 mW) to optimize battery life and operating range
  • Unique servo bias input circuitry compatible with various audio sources, including electret lavaliere mics, dynamic mics, and line level signals
  • DSP-controlled analog audio limiter for exceptional overload protection and low distortion
  • Compact, durable, and water-resistant housing made from solid aluminum blocks, ideal for extreme environments
  • Advanced Digital Hybrid Wireless Technology, delivering superb audio quality and reliable RF performance
  • Remote control capability with Lectrosonics RM unit for easy adjustments to audio input gain, frequency, and lock/unlock modes
  • Expansive frequency tuning range with 256 selectable frequencies, perfect for RF-intense environments and DTV telecasts

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Product Documents

User Manual

Key Features

  • Selectable output power settings (100, 250, 50 mW) to optimize battery life and operating range
  • DSP-controlled analog audio limiter for exceptional overload protection and low distortion

What's in the box:

  • Lectrosonics SMQV Super Miniature Variable Power Transmitter
  • 2x AA Lithium Batteries
  • 2x Foam Insulating Pads
  • Carrying Pouch
  • Mic Connector Kit
  • Belt Clip
  • Antenna
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Lectrosonics 1 Year Limited Warranty