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Lectrosonics DBu Digital Encrypted UHF Beltpack Transmitter

Lectrosonics DBu Digital Encrypted UHF Beltpack Transmitter

SoundPro Item: 42504 | Part Number: DBu

Regular price $1,915.00
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  • AES 256-CTR Encryption Secures Audio For High-Security Production Environments
  • Full UHF Band Tuning From 470 To 608 MHz Handles Dense RF Coordination
  • Selectable RF Output At 10, 25, Or 50 mW Adapts To Venue And Regulatory Needs
  • DSP-Controlled Input Limiter With 30 dB Range Protects Against Transient Overload
  • IR Port Enables Fast Transmitter Setup Directly From Compatible Receivers
  • Programmable Top Panel Switch Configures As Mute, Power, Or Bypass Function
  • USB Port Allows Field Firmware Updates Without Returning Unit To Shop

The Lectrosonics DBu is a fourth-generation digital UHF beltpack transmitter built for professional wireless audio applications where security, audio quality, and RF flexibility are non-negotiable. It is designed for touring engineers, broadcast crews, corporate AV integrators, and government or high-security production environments that require encrypted RF links without compromising audio performance.

Pure digital architecture at 24-bit/48 kHz delivers studio-quality audio across any lavaliere, dynamic, or line-level source. The 44 dB input gain range adjustable in 1 dB steps lets engineers dial in an exact match to the source signal, maximizing dynamic range and signal-to-noise ratio. DSP-controlled limiting with a 30 dB range handles transients cleanly, and bicolor LED modulation indicators plus a backlit LCD give real-time level feedback without guesswork on set or on stage.

Selectable RF output at 10, 25, or 50 mW and coarse-to-fine tuning across the full UHF television band give RF coordinators the flexibility to manage complex multichannel deployments in congested spectrum environments. The solid machined aluminum body with electroless nickel finish withstands the physical demands of daily production use. A USB port supports firmware updates in the field, and an IR port enables fast receiver-to-transmitter setup without navigating menus manually.

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Specifications

Audio
Audio Frequency Response
20 Hz - 20 kHz +/- 3 dB
Equivalent Input Noise
-128 dBV
Input Level
Nominal 2 mV to 300 mV before limiting; greater than 1V maximum with limiting
Input Impedance
Mic: 300 Ohm; Line: 2k Ohm
Input Limiter
Dual envelope type; 30 dB range
Gain Control Range
44 dB in 1 dB steps; digital control
RF Performance
Operating Frequencies
DBu: 470.100 - 607.950 MHz; DBu/E01: 470.100 - 614.375 MHz
Frequency Selection Steps
25 kHz
RF Power Output
Selectable: 10, 25, or 50 mW
Frequency Stability
+/- 0.002%
Digital Modulation
8PSK
Emission Designator
200KG1E
Connectivity
Audio Input Jack
Switchcraft 5-pin locking (TA5F)
Antenna
Galvanized steel, flexible wire
Controls
Modulation Indicators
Dual bicolor LEDs; -20, -10, 0, and +10 dB referenced to full modulation; LCD bar graph
Controls
Top panel toggle switch programmable as power, mute, or none; side panel membrane switches with LCD interface
Power
Battery
Two AA Duracell Ultra recommended
Battery Life
5 hours with Duracell Ultra alkaline
Construction
Housing
Solid machined aluminum with electroless nickel finish
Environmental
Operating Temperature Range
Celsius: -20 to 50; Fahrenheit: -5 to 122
Dimensions
Dimensions
3.2 x 2.5 x 0.74 in. (86 x 62 x 19 mm)
Weight
Weight
6.24 oz (177 g) including two AA batteries and wire belt clip
Included Items
Included Accessories
1x AMM-19 straight antenna (SMA mount); 1x AMM-22 straight antenna (SMA mount); 2x AA batteries; 1x 26895 wire belt clip

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