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The new S5.5 Wireless Microphone System

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S5.5 UHF 25 years after pioneering the first readily available radio mics, Trantec's foresight and imagination has again taken wireless to a whole new level with their groundbreaking S5 Series. Based upon the award winning S6000, widely used in theatre and broadcast, the S5 Series promises a powerful set of features combined with an exceptional performance/cost ratio. For venues of any size, we suggest you check out the specifications of this remarkable system.
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The S5.5, one of our latest multi channel UHF products, is the big brother of the successful S5.3 system; it has 35MHz of bandwidth that will enable you to run up to 24 channels simultaneously at a price you will find hard to match.

This unique product will appeal to following markets:- amateur dramatics, audio visual, broadcast, churches, djs, musicians, pro audio, schools, theatres and many many more?

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Product overview:

Systems available:

Technical Specification

S5.5 System Specification

RF Frequency range: 606-638MHz (G1)
794-830MHz (C1)
830-865MHz (D2)
Other frequency bands available on request
AF Frequency response: 50Hz – 20KHz
Dynamic Range: >110dBA
Fully meets the requirements of ETSI 300-422 and FCC Pt74.

S5.5RX Receiver

Fully Synthesised UHF dual conversion Receiver with features including. Graphic LCD, display jog wheel, IR data link and headphone monitor.

Type: Dual Diversity featuring PLL Dual conversion receivers
IF Freq: 1st IF 55.875MHz, 2nd IF 10.7MHz
Sensitivity: <1 μV/12dB SINAD
1st Image: >7dB
RSSI range: 10 steps 30dB range
Antenna Inputs: TNC 50 Ohm
AF switches: Low Cut - High Boost - Phase Reversal
Output Level: XLR Line +15dBm max. XLR Mic -25dBm max.
Unbal 1/4" jack socket +9dBm max
Antenna Phantom: 9V @ 60mA short circuit protected on each RF port
Bank Specification: 10 Banks x 24 Channels
Infra-Red Link: Range 15cm max
Computer Interface(USB): Monitoring of RF, AF and Transmitter Battery status
Full frequency management
Rear Panel connections: RF input,
AF XLR and ¼” Jack output,
PC USB port, DC jack.
Power Consumption: 300mA @ 12Vdc nominal
Enclosure type: 19” 1U  ½ width Rack.

S5.5LTX Beltpack Transmitter

Fully Synthesised UHF Transmitters with features including: Integral LCD, IR data link, Battery status indicator, Audio multistage attenuator.

Battery Life: 10Hrs Typical, AA Single cell.
Beltpack AF connector: 4 pin mini XLR.
Audio Input range: -20dbm - +7dBm
Microphone Bias Voltage: > 5V
RF Bandwidth: < 200KHz
Antenna Type: ¼ Wave Whip.
Enclosure type: Full metal construction

S5.5HTXD Handheld Transmitter

Fully Synthesised UHF Transmitters with features including: Integral LCD, IR data link, Battery status indicator, Audio multistage attenuator, Microphone mute switch.

Battery Life: 10Hrs Typical, Single AA cell
Handheld Cartridge type High quality directional Dynamic or Condenser capsule.
RF Bandwidth: < 200KHz
Antenna Type: Integral
Enclosure type: Full metal construction