Lectrosonics has announced its new DSSM, a new miniature, water-resistant digital bodypack transmitter with IP (Ingress Protection) rating of 57.
The DSSM is the smallest transmitter with an IP57 rating and a removable battery, and represents the state of the art in miniature, watertight transmitter design. The DSSM will be available for sale individually as well as in ZS kits with USB-powered dual battery charger. The CHSDSSM 4-bay, gangable charging dock will also be available separately.
The new DSSM transmitter includes the following key features:
- All-metal construction.
- Available in three frequency tuning range: A1B1 (470-614 MHz), B1C1 (537-691 MHz), and 941 (941-960 MHz).
- Removable antenna with SMA mount.
- Standard miniature 3-pin locking input connector.
- IP57 (Ingress Protection) rating: the DSSM is protected from dust and prevents water ingress for at least 30 minutes while immersed in water up to 1 Meter.
- Removable battery: The DSSM uses the Lectrosonics LB-50 rechargeable LiOn battery (PN#40106-1) from the IFBR1B and SSM product lines. This means that existing charging bays like the CHS12LB50, CHS12LB50a, and 40117 dual USB charger can be used with this new transmitter.
- Easy-to-use onboard buttons and rich display, with the same menu structure as the venerable DBSM family transmitters.
- USB jack located inside the battery compartment for firmware updates in the field, using Wireless Designer software.
- Drop-in charging with the optional CHSDSSM charging bay. This bay charges 4 units or batteries and can be connected to additional units so that up to 16 batteries or units in any combination can be charged from a single DCR5/9AU power supply (just like for the similar CHSIFBR1B).
- RF Power settings at 10 and 35 mW in D2 mode and 2 mW for HDM mode.
- AES 256-bit CTR encryption with four key policies including Universal, Shared, Standard, and Volatile, for a wide variety of use cases including government, corporate, & sports coverage.
- Compatible with DSQD, DCHR, M2Ra, DSR, DSR4, and DCR822 receivers.
The DSSM is sold individually with antennas, a reversible belt clip, a battery, and a zippered pouch. The DSSM is also sold in “ZS” kits with the dual-battery USB charger (PN#40117).
The CHSDSSM 4-bay charging dock is also being introduced at the same time and can be used with any variant of the DSSM. This bay charges any mix of 4 units and/or LB-50 batteries and can be connected to 3 additional bays so that up to 16 batteries or units in any combination can be charged from a single DCR5/9AU power supply. This charger requires the DCR5/9AU power supply (not included).
Pricing & Availability
The Lectrosonics DSSM Water-Resistant Micro Digital Wireless Transmitter will cost $2,449 USD, and it will be available in Q3, 2024. The DSSM will be first publicly shown at the NAB show in Las Vegas, April 14-17, at the Lectrosonics booth C5507.
