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Sennheiser Spectera Base Station
9,999.00 USD
Sennheiser Spectera Base Station — 1RU hardware device that provides up to 64 channels (32 in / 32 out) and utilizes up to two wideband RF carriers to accommodate all wireless transmission of the system.
Base Station must be activated with a License per region. See the License Info tab on this page for details.
Now available for pre-order.
Release planned for Q2 2025.
Description
Sennheiser Spectera Base Station
Sennheiser Spectera Base Station — Base Station for the Spectera wireless system. 1RU hardware device that provides up to 64 channels (32 in / 32 out) and utilizes up to two wideband RF carriers to accommodate all wireless transmission of the system. Features include redundant Dante and optional redundant MADI, ensuring seamless integration into your audio network.
Additional antennas can be added for redundancy, extended zone coverage, or additional spectrum capacity. The Spectera Base Station supports sample rates of 48 kHz and 96 kHz and features individual sample rate converters for all audio interfaces and wordclock I/O. Base Station must be activated with a free-of-charge country-specific License. See the License Info tab on this page for details.
Package includes the Base Station plus 3 mains cables (for US, UK, and EU plugs).
LinkDesk Software
LinkDesk software for Mac and Windows is a desktop application and centralized user interface for the world’s first wideband bidirectional wireless solution–Spectera. With LinkDesk and Spectera, you get an intuitive workflow with unprecedented remote control and monitoring capabilities, plus visibility of IEM volume, latency, audio level and settings, RF health, battery status, and more.
The software’s RF manager provides a continuous spectrum scan via Spectera’s innovative DAD antenna. Plus, LinkDesk’s assistive behaviors allow for quick and easy system management, and its production handling allow you to manage, store, and recall multiple Base Station configurations instantly.
Sennheiser Spectera Base Station Features
- 19’’ 1 RU Base Station with redundant power supplies
- 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), country specific per region license
- 4 ethernet antenna ports for redundancy, extended zone coverage, and additional spectrum usage
- Redundant Dante® audio interface
- Two optional slots for redundant MADI (OM or BNC)
- Sample rates of 48 kHz and 96 kHz
- Individual sample rate converters for all audio interfaces
- Wordclock I/O BNC
- Synchronized clock for all audio over RF allows 3D recordings and playback
- Adjustable RF power from 10–100 mW (country specific)
- RJ45 network interface for full remote control with secured interface
- 11 Audio Link modes with selectable audio codecs (OPUS, SeDAC) or PCM
- Secure transmission of confidential content using AES 256 encryption
- Future expansion via Cascade port
- Selective headphone output with volume control on front panel
- OLED display, jog wheel navigation, and rugged metal housing
- Base Station activation via LinkDesk: Spectera license defines respective frequency spectrum per region
Spectera Overview
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.
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.
License Info
| LICENSE ZONE | COUNTRY | DESCRIPTION |
| ZONE 01 | EU + EFTA, United Kingdom, Turkey | UHF (470-608, 630-698 MHz), 1G4 (1350-1400 MHz) |
| ZONE 02 | USA | UHF (470-608, 657-663 MHz), 1G4 (1435-1525 MHz; Certification Pending) |
| ZONE 03 | Canada | UHF (470-608, 657-663 MHz) |
| ZONE 04 | Singapore | UHF (470-534, 534-608, 630-698 MHz) |
| ZONE 05 | South Africa | UHF (470-608, 630-698 MHz), 1G4 (1350-1400 MHz) |
| ZONE 06 | Malayisa, Qatar | UHF (470-608, 630-694 MHz) |
| ZONE 07 | Israel | UHF (470-510 MHz) |
| ZONE 08 | Indonesia | UHF (487-608, 630-694 MHz) |
| ZONE 09 | UAE | UHF (470-608, 630-694 MHz), 1G4 (1350-1400 MHz) |
| ZONE 10 | Philippines | UHF (470-608, 630-698 MHz) |
| ZONE 11 | Australia (Certification Pending) | UHF (520 – 608, 630 – 694 MHz) ** |
| ZONE 12 | New Zealand (Certification Pending) | UHF (510 – 606, 630 – 698 MHz) ** |
| ** PRELIMINARY – Frequency range subject to change based on pending certification | ||
License Information
The Base Station must be activated with a free-of-charge License for the zone of the certified country. The license activation of the Base Station takes place through the LinkDesk software. A Spectera system is operational only after the Base Station has been activated with a license. This ensures reliable performance in compliance with regulatory standards. Each Base Station requires its own individual, device-specific license to become operational.
The License technically defines parameters such as frequency range (start and end range), transmission power, and transmission bandwidth (6 MHz or 8 MHz, depending on local regulations). Regulatory certifications determine which of these parameters can be used in any given country.
Please note, you cannot use multiple licenses for international usage or run multiple licenses on a single Base Station. Spectera employs a single node-based license tied to a specific device, which restricts feature activation and use to that device alone. Re-licensing is not offered.
The appropriate system license should be ordered with each Base Station purchase. A license code will be sent via email after the purchase.
It is the responsibility of the user to inform themselves about the current local regulatory and certification requirements and to comply with them when using wireless systems.
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Colour | Black |
| Latency (ms) | tbd per ALM |
| Min. Channel Spacing (kHz) | Matches to used bandwidth mode |
| Warranty AMER (years) | 2 |
| Frequency Specifications | |
| Audio Frequency Responce | 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±1 dB) |
| Acoustic Properties | |
| Audio Output Level | 2 × 30 mW RMS (32 Ω, -40dB THD, 1 kHz) |
| Sampling Rates | 48 kHz ❘ 96 kHz |
| Connectivity | |
| Connection Ports | (2) Dante® RJ 45 (Primary and Secondary) 32 In, 32 Out, 48 kHz, 96 kHz, 16/24/32 bit|(2) MADI (AES10) Expansion Slot 32 In, 32 Out, 48 kHz, 96 kHz, 16/24 bit ❘ Individual sample rate for each interface ❘ 6.3 mm headphone jack, 2 × 50 mW at 32 Ω -40 dB THD (1%) at 1 kHz |
| Connectors | 6.3mm TRS, BNC 75 OHM, RJ45 1Gbps PoE, RJ45 Dante, RJ45 (for ethernet), SFP |
| Inputs / Outputs | |
| Dante™ | IEEE 802.3 (1000 Mbit/s), 2 × ruggedised RJ-45 connection |
| Antenna Output | RJ45 1Gbps PoE |
| Ambient Conditions | |
| Stoprage Relative Humidity | 25 – 95% (non-condensing) |
| Storage Temperature Range | -25°C – +70°C (-13°F – 158°F) |
| Operating Relative Humidity (≤ %) | 25 – 95% (non-condensing) |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C – +50°C (14°F – 122°F) |
| Battery & Power | |
| Battery Included | No |
| Power Consumption (Amp) | 70 W × 2 |
| Electrical Properties | |
| Input Voltage | 2 × internal redundant 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Technology | |
| Encryption | AES 256 CTR Mode exp. >10k years |
| Codecs | OPUS, PCM, SeDAC (Sennheiser Digital Audio Codec) |
| Transmission Method | Multicarrier, TDMA, TDD |
| Dimensions | |
| Product Height | 175 |
| Product Length | 550 |
| Product Weight (g) | 8200 |
| Product Width | 435 |
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