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Spectera

Spectera


The world's first wideband, bidirectional wireless ecosystem

Overview

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The future of wireless pro audio is here — and it’s bidirectional. Featuring up to 64 channels (32 in/ 32 out) in a single unit, Spectera is the world's first wideband, bidirectional digital wireless ecosystem, providing audio professionals with unparalleled capability and flexibility. Spectera’s 11 Audio Link modes give you unprecedented control of latency, audio quality and more for each link, while its bidirectional bodypacks manage both in-ear monitor and mic/line signals simultaneously.  

Features

Unified Wireless Control

Bidirectional wireless ecosystem; data and audio control in a single RF carrier for all components

Bidirectionality

Bidirectional SEK bodypack manages both IEM and mic/line signals simultaneously

Transceiving Antennas

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

Single RF Carrier

Innovative Sennheiser WMAS technology accommodates an entire production in a single wideband RF carrier (6/8 MHz)

Integrated RF Components

Integrated RF components in DAD antenna eliminate the need for additional dedicated RF gear such as combiners, splitters, or boosters

Enhanced Dropout Resistance

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)

Intuitive Workflow

Intuitive workflow via LinkDesk user interface: plan and preconfigure from anywhere with LinkDesk virtual setup for Windows and Mac

64-Channel Base Station

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)

  • Unified Wireless Control

    Bidirectional wireless ecosystem; data and audio control in a single RF carrier for all components

  • Bidirectionality

    Bidirectional SEK bodypack manages both IEM and mic/line signals simultaneously

  • Transceiving Antennas

    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

  • Single RF Carrier

    Innovative Sennheiser WMAS technology accommodates an entire production in a single wideband RF carrier (6/8 MHz)

  • Integrated RF Components

    Integrated RF components in DAD antenna eliminate the need for additional dedicated RF gear such as combiners, splitters, or boosters

  • Enhanced Dropout Resistance

    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)

  • Intuitive Workflow

    Intuitive workflow via LinkDesk user interface: plan and preconfigure from anywhere with LinkDesk virtual setup for Windows and Mac

  • 64-Channel Base Station

    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)

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Evolving Ecosystem

Evolving hardware/software ecosystem; future releases will include SKM handheld mic, cascade port activation, plus a variety of innovative hardware and software updates 
Evolving Ecosystem
  • Evolving Ecosystem

    Evolving hardware/software ecosystem; future releases will include SKM handheld mic, cascade port activation, plus a variety of innovative hardware and software updates 
    Evolving Ecosystem
  • Audio Link Modes: Control Quality and Latency

    11 Audio Link modes allow for selectable control of audio quality, latency, channel count, and operating range 
     
    Audio Link Modes: Control Quality and Latency
  • Low Latency Audio

    Signature Sennheiser digital audio quality across the entire system — including IEMs — with latency down to .7 milliseconds   
     
    Low Latency Audio
  • Comprehensive Redundancy

    Redundancy throughout, including power supply, Dante, MADI (optional), and up to four antennas  
    Comprehensive Redundancy
  • Hassle-Free Coordination

    Sennheiser WMAS technology eliminates the hassle and time of frequency coordination
    Hassle-Free Coordination

Up to 64 Channels in a Single Rack Unit

Spectera’s space-saving 1 RU base station features flexible digital I/O with redundant Dante and optional redundant Madi, assuring seamless integration into your audio network. Spectera’s transceiving antennas manage IEM signals, mic/line signals, and data simultaneously and up to four antennas can be added for redundancy, extended zone coverage, or additional spectrum capacity. Spectera’s simultaneous 32 I/O enables advanced flexibility for wireless mic, instruments, and in-ear monitoring applications in a single system. Configurations are completely flexible and can include up to 32 mic/line channels and 16 stereo IEMs serving your talent on stage or 32 interruptible foldback (IFB) across your crew. 

Advanced Bidirectional Bodypacks

With Spectera’s bidirectional bodypacks, you have far more control and far fewer blind spots. Each Spectera SEK bodypack manages both an in-ear monitor and a mic/line input signal simultaneously. And with LinkDesk software, you have a full remote control and monitoring of everything: IEM volume, audio level and settings, RF health, battery status, and more. So, you can spend more time in control and less time managing components and chasing surprises. For in-ear monitors, Spectera delivers unprecedented RF performance and stability — equivalent to digital wireless microphones. With Spectera, you get stunning IEM clarity and accuracy with ultra-low latency down to 0.7 milliseconds. 

Revolutionary Reliability

At the heart of Spectera is Sennheiser’s remarkable wireless multichannel audio technology (WMAS) and its unique modulation and multiplexing capabilities, which make Spectera 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 and optional redundant MADI audio I/O, and the ability to connect multiple antennas for redundancy, additional zone coverage, or additional spectrum capacity.  

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FAQ

Basestation

Is it possible to connect more than one antenna to the Spectera base station for range extension?

Yes, up to 4 antennas can be used simultaneously with a single Spectera base station.

What are the Spectera base station’s redundancy features?

To ensure reliable operation, many connections to the Spectera base station offer redundancy, including its MADI and Dante connectivity, and the power supply. Multi-antenna setups can also be deployed for redundancy.

What audio connections does the Spectera base station have?

The Spectera base station features Dante connectivity and the option for up to two MADI ports. All interfaces can even be used in parallel and clocked independently for easy connection to, for example, Mon, FOH or OB.

SEK bodypack

Can I use the Spectera SEK bodypack for both IEM and microphone at the same time?

Yes, each bidirectional Spectera SEK bodypack manages both IEM and mic/line signals simultaneously.

Why does the Spectera SEK bodypack have a multiturn volume encode?

The multiturn encoder on the Spectera SEK bodypack offers numerous advantages. It allows remote control of the bodypack and monitoring of signal level. It helps to guard against accidentally powering off the bodypack. It offers finer resolution adjustments (0.5dB per click), and you can define the volume range with upper and lower limits.

Can I monitor battery status and IEM antenna level of the Spectera SEK bodypack?

Yes, the wideband RF channel offers full remote control and monitoring of all parameters of each Spectera SEK bodypack.

DAD antenna

What cable length can be used with the Spectera DAD antenna?

The Spectera DAD antenna is compatible with standard network cables up to 100 meters in length.

With the Spectera DAD antenna, can I extend the cable beyond 100 meters if needed?

Yes, it's possible to use standard media converters to convert to fiber and extend up to 4 kilometers without any losses.

With the Spectera DAD antenna, can I run the antenna signal via a network switch?

No, the Spectera DAD antenna requires a direct connection to the base station. This is part of the system design and is needed to achieve the lowest possible latency.

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  • Technical Drawing - Spectera Base Station (pdf)
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  • Technical Drawing - Spectera Base Station (stp)
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  • Technical Drawing - Spectera DAD Antenna UHF (stp)
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  • Technical Drawing - Spectera DAD Antenna UHF (dxf)
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  • Technical Drawing - Spectera DAD Antenna UHF (pdf)
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  • Technical Drawing - Spectera SEK UHF 1G4 (pdf)
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  • Technical Drawing - Spectera SEK UHF 1G4 (dxf)
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  • Technical Drawing - Spectera SEK UHF (stp)
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  • Technical Drawing - Spectera SEK 1G4 (stp)
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  • SPECTERA Systems Rev 1_0-Scenario 1
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  • SPECTERA Systems Rev 1_0-Scenario 2
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  • SPECTERA Systems Rev 1_0 Scenarios 1-8
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  • Spectera System Architects Specification DE
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  • Spectera Base Station Architects Specification DE
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  • Spectera SEK UHF Architects Specification DE
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  • Spectera SEK 1G4 Architects Specification DE
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  • Spectera DAD 1G4 Architects Specification DE
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  • Spectera DAD UHF Architects Specification DE
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  • SPECTERA Base Station Product specification (EN)
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  • SPECTERA Base Station Spec Sheet (DE)
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  • SPECTERA Base Station Spec Sheet (FR)
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  • SPECTERA Base Station Spec Sheet (PT)
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  • SPECTERA SEK Spec Sheet (EN)
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  • SPECTERA SEK Spec Sheet (DE)
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  • SPECTERA SEK Spec Sheet (PT)
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  • SPECTERA DAD Spec Sheet (EN)
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  • SPECTERA DAD Spec Sheet (DE)
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  • SPECTERA DAD Antenna Spec Sheet (FR)
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  • SPECTERA DAD Antenna Spec Sheet (ES)
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