DEVICES:
Can we use network switches for the antenna ports?
- No. Antenna ports are used in star topology with the Base Station in the center. This decision has been made due to the challenging latency requirements.
What is the maximum distance for antenna cables?
- With copper you can achieve 100 m using standard Cat 5e network cables.
Can I extend this with a fiber solution?
- Longer cable distances are possible with the use of fiber optic cables and media converters. Sennheiser tested the recommended converters for a complete distance of 4 km. We only recommend the following converters for fully tested functionality:
§ Converter for the Base Station Lantronix M/GE-T-SFP-01
§ Converter with PoE for DAD antenna Lantronix M/GE-PSW-PSE-01
§ Converter with PoE for DAD antenna ProLabs C-GMC-SFP-POE+-EU with integrated power supply
Do you plan a pure IEM bodypack?
- No, most of the customers plan bi-directional use cases of the system and don´t want to be limited by a pure IEM pack. Furthermore, there wouldn’t be significant cost savings due to the bi-directional nature of the system.
Will a Handheld be available within the first release of Spectera?
- The first release of Spectera includes the Base Station, SEK, DAD, LinkDesk & Web UI. The SKM handheld is currently in development and will be the next hardware devices added to the ecosystem anticipated for some time in 2026. Further details will follow as the project matures.
What is bidirectionality for a handheld microphone?
- The anticipated handheld will be capable of receiving and sending control and monitoring information, but the audio will be a unidirectional transmission only, using the standard Spectera base station and antenna.
Do mobile devices have a display and a menu?
- There´s a display available to monitor e.g. volume and battery and make basic adjustments. The system offers permanent full remote control through the software so every setting can be done remotely.
SOFTWARE:
Will Spectera be supported by Wireless Systems Manager (WSM), Control Cockpit or Smart Assist App?
- No, WSM, Control Cockpit and the Smart Assist App won’t support Spectera as the workflow of the system is very much different compared to narrowband links. LinkDesk software is the desktop application and centralized user interface for Spectera.
Are there alternatives to LinkDesk to operate the system?
- LinkDesk software is the desktop application and centralized user interface to set up and operate multiple Spectera base stations, additionally you can set up and operate a single base station via the browser-based Spectera WebUI.
Do you plan an integration of the system into the surface of mixing consoles as we know from D 6000?
- Yes, we are in communication with several manufacturers.
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