A Formidable Wireless Receiver with Cutting-edge Features
The Lectrosonics M2Ra is an advanced IEM/IFB bodypack receiver with tons of cutting-edge features. For starters, the M2Ra employs a 24-bit digital audio stream and a 250mW headphone amplifier for high-quality sound, it boasts a very low RF noise floor, and it requires surprisingly little RF gain in the front end. You get phantom power protection on the device's headphones jack, as well as an IFB analog compatibility mode that outperforms previous models. Increased IP3 and 1dB RF compression points ensures masterful handling of high signal levels, and a robust internal power supply accommodates headphones with impedances as low as 9 ohms. The M2Ra's high-strength AES 256-bit encryption yields lock-tight data security. But best of all, its latency is an almost imperceptible 1.6ms with analog inputs. With just two AA batteries, the M2Ra can operate continuously for four hours or more. Finally, a streamlined menu structure makes tweaking the unit a piece of cake. For safe, studio-grade sound, trust your show to the M2Ra from Lectrosonics.
Scores of powerful features
The original M2R was already a formidable wireless receiver, but the M2Ra eclipses its predecessor in many ways. For starters, you get phantom power protection on the unit's headphones jack — a must for using it as a camera hop receiver. An improved IFB analog compatibility mode offers a distinct sonic improvement over the previous model, plus you get a lower RF noise floor and it requires less RF gain in the front end, which reduces overload from strong interference sources and out-of-band signals. Increased IP3 and 1dB RF compression point improves handling of high signal levels. The M2Ra's beefed-up internal power supply lets you use headphones with impedances as low as 9 ohms. You also get an improved menu structure based on the DCR822 and DSQD. Beyond that, a firmware update equips the M2Ra with D2 and HDM compatibility modes, enabling you to use it as a portable receiver or monitor device with mono digital transmitters. A lower visual profile rounds out the M2Ra's upgraded features.
Onboard encryption keeps your audio safe from prying ears
The M2Ra is equipped with onboard AES 256-CTR encryption. This 256-bit block cipher uses specialized algorithmic processes to protect your transmission from unwanted listeners when used with an M2Ra transmitter. AES 256-CTR is the encryption standard that the United States Government relies on, which means you can too. We're confident in the M24a here at Sweetwater. With this bodypack receiver, you can rest assured your audio won't be heard by anyone you don't expect.
IR port makes setup easier than ever
Adjusting the operating frequency an entire production's wireless systems can be a pain — just ask any one of the live sound engineers at Sweetwater! But with the Lectrosonics M2Ra's IR Sync function, you can spend less time changing each transmitter and receiver's operating channel more time prepping for showtime. Each receiver will send RF information to the Wireless Designer software to help you plan your frequencies in a flash.
Lectrosonics M2Ra IEM/IFB Receiver Features:
- 24-bit digital audio stream and a 250mW headphone amplifier exhibit high-quality sound
- Phantom power protection on the unit's headphones jack — essential for camera hop receiver use
- Improved IFB analog compatibility mode offers a distinct sonic improvement over the previous model
- Boasts a very low RF noise floor, and requires surprisingly little RF gain in the front end
- Increased IP3 and 1dB RF compression point improves handling of high signal levels
- Beefed-up internal power supply accommodates headphones with impedances as low as 9 ohms
- Improved menu structure based on the DCR822 and DSQD
- Firmware update unlocks D2 and HDM compatibility modes
- AES 256-CTR encryption is ideal for high-security use
- 1.6ms latency is nearly imperceptible
- IR port enables a lightning-fast setup
- High-resolution color LCD is easy to read in bright and low light
- Stereo and mono modes let you use the receiver however you like
- Low-profile, black anodized finish
