Lectrosonics Announces HH Handheld Transmitter

Lectrosonics introduces the HH handheld transmitter, the company's newest addition to its line of Digital Hybrid Wireless microphone systems offering compandor-free audio. With features that include the ability to accept third-party, thread-on capsules and its broad input gain range, the product is designed for presenters, educators, and use in houses of worship for everything from the worship leader to the praise ensemble performers.

With a slim design that, the company says, feels right at home in one's hand, the HH transmitter accepts standard thread-on capsules from a number of manufacturers. It offers 44dB of input gain range. Two capsules are available from Lectrosonics: the HHC cardioid condenser and the HHS supercardioid condenser.

The HH transmitter is equipped with a membrane switch control panel / high-resolution LCD display. Designed to facilitate intuitive operation and setup, this menu-driven system offers numerous essential operating parameters, including operating frequency, audio modulation level, battery status, and additional information.

The product also offers a talkback feature that enables communication between the performer and, for example, the front-of-house mix engineer. A firmware update adding talkback mode for the Lectrosonics Venue receiver system will be announced shortly.

The HH transmitter is powered by two AA batteries and offers selectable RF power at 50 or 100mW. The transmitter will be available in all Lectrosonics standard frequency blocks for both US and export markets.

Karl Winkler, director of business development at Lectrosonics, says, "Our customers have asked for a number of features in this new handheld. To make the product rider-friendly, the HH accepts standard thread-on capsules. For longer run time, it uses AA batteries and, for ease of use, it has an intuitive interface with membrane buttons and an LCD display. Finally, it's a really compact package that fits in the hand nicely. Advanced features like the talkback function are icing on the cake."