Sennheiser 509162 Spectera Base Station Transceiver with 64 Channels (1RU)

Sennheiser 509162 Spectera Base Station Transceiver with 64 Channels (1RU)

The Sennheiser Spectera Base Station is the first wideband, bidirectional digital wireless ecosystem, offering audio professionals up to 64 channels (32 in / 32 out) in a single 1RU unit. With 11 Audio Link modes, users can adjust latency, audio quality, and more for each link. Spectera’s versatile 32 I/O system supports wireless mics, instruments, in-ear monitoring, and IFB configurations. Its flexible I/O options include redundant Dante and optional MADI, and it supports up to four antennas for redundancy and extended coverage.

Features:

• 19" 1RU Base Station with redundant power supplies
• Supports up to 64 channels (32 in / 32 out) with two independent wideband RF carriers
• 4 Ethernet antenna ports for redundancy and extended coverage
• Redundant Dante® audio interface
• Two optional slots for redundant MADI (OM or BNC)
• 48 kHz and 96 kHz sample rates with individual converters
• Wordclock I/O BNC and synchronized clock for 3D recordings
• Adjustable RF power from 10 - 100 mW
• Full remote control via RJ45 network interface
• 11 Audio Link modes with selectable codecs (OPUS, SeDAC) or PCM
• Secure AES 256 encryption for confidential content
• Future expansion via Cascade port
• OLED display, jog wheel navigation, and rugged metal housing
• Base Station activation via LinkDesk with region-specific license

Specifications:

• System
  • Transmission Scheme: Multicarrier, TDMA, TDD
  • RF Channel Bandwidth: 6MHz or 8MHz (region specific)
  • Mobile Devices: Up to 128 per RF channel
  • Audio Links: Up to 128 per RF channel
  • Frequency Range:
    • UHF: 470MHz - 608MHz, 630MHz - 698MHz
    • 1G4: 1350MHz - 1400MHz, 1435MHz - 1525MHz (region specific)
  • Audio Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz (±1dB)
  • Encryption: AES 256 CTR Mode
• Base Station
  • RF Channels: 2
  • Audio Inputs and Outputs
    • Input: Up to 32 channels
    • Output: Up to 32 channels
  • Digital Audio Interfaces
    • Dante®
      • Ethernet, 1 Gbit/s
      • 2x RJ45 (Primary and Secondary)
      • 32 In, 32 Out, 48kHz or 96kHz, 16/24/32 bit
    • MADI (AES10)
      • 2x Expansion Slots for OM or BNC
      • 32 In, 32 Out, 48kHz or 96kHz, 16/24 bit
  • Headphone Output: 1/4" TRS jack, 2x 50mW RMS (32Ω)
  • Antenna Connections: 4x RJ45, PoE supply for up to 4 DAD UHF/1G4
  • Antenna Cable: Category 5e or higher, S/UTP (maximum 100m)
  • Word Clock
    • Input: BNC, 75Ω
    • Output: BNC, 75Ω
    • Sample Rates: 48kHz, 96kHz
  • Control: Ethernet, 1 Gbit/s, RJ45
  • Cascade In/Out: 2x SFP+ cages (10 Gbit/s modules)
  • Power Supply: 2x internal redundant, 100V - 240V AC, 50/60Hz
  • Power Consumption: 70W
  • Power Plug: 3-pin, protection class I
  • Dimensions (HxWxD): 1.73" x 19.02" x 14.69" (44mm x 483mm x 373mm)
  • Weight: approx. 13.89lbs (6.3kg)
  • Temperature
    • Operation: 14°F - 122°F (-10°C - 50°C)
    • Storage: -13°F - 158°F (-25°C - 70°C)
  • Relative Humidity: 25% - 95% (non-condensing)
  • Dripping and Splashing Liquids: IP2X compliant