Lectrosonics HHA-XX User's Guide

HHa

Handheld Transmitter

TECHNICAL DATA

• 25 or 100 kHz tuning steps for up to 3072
selectable frequencies across a 76 MHz
tuning range

• Digital Hybrid Wireless

• Standard thread-on capsules

• Membrane switch and LCD interface

• AA battery power

• Selectable RF power at 50 and 100 mW

• Talkback feature

• IR

(Infrared) Port for fast setup

The HHa Digital Hybrid Wireless handheld transmitter
represents an elegant solution for a variety of wireless
microphone applications including live performance,
broadcast, AV rental and houses of worship. The HHa
incorporates many advanced features to provide high­quality speech and vocal reinforcement. Along with
providing peerless audio quality with wide frequency
response and dynamic range in native 400 Series mode,
the technology used in the HHa includes compatibility
modes for Lectrosonics 200 Series, 100 Series and IFB
receivers, and some systems from other top manufactur­ers. (Contact Lectrosonics for details.)

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Technology

Digital Hybrid Wireless

Digital Hybrid Wireless® is a revolutionary design
that combines digital audio with an analog FM
radio link to provide both outstanding audio quality
and exemplary, noise-free RF performance. Us­ing a patented algorithm to encode 24-bit digital
audio information in the transmitter into an analog
format, the encoded signal is then transmitted over
an analog FM wireless link. At the receiver, the
signal is then decoded to restore the original digital
audio. This process eliminates compandor artifacts
and produces an audio frequency response flat to
20 kHz.

(US Patent 7,225,135)

* Shure and Telefunken are registered trademarks of their respective companies
and have no association with Lectrosonics. Heil Sound is a trademark of Heil
Sound Ltd.

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Interchangeable Capsules

Lectrosonics offers the HHC cardioid condenser capsule.
Thread-on capsules from other manufacturers using a

1.25” opening and 28 thread pitch can also be used,
including those from manufacturers such as EV, Shure®,
Heil SoundTM, Telefunken® and others.*

Rio Rancho, NM, USA
www.lectrosonics.com

Selectable RF Transmission Power

The HHa transmitter allows the user to select from
among two power settings† depending on the needs of
the situation. The lower RF power setting uses slightly
less current, thus battery life is enhanced. The higher
power setting provides greater range and resistance to
dropouts. Selecting the RF power is accomplished using
the control menu.

IR Sync

The HHa is equipped with an IR port for use with receiv­ers. Settings, such as frequency stored in the receiver
will be sent to the transmitter via the IR port.

Specifications

Operating Frequencies:

Band A1: 470.100 - 537.575

Band B1: 537.600 - 614.375

Band C1: 614.400 - 691.175

Frequency selection steps: Selectable; 100 kHz or 25 kHz

RF Power output: Selectable at 50 or 100 mW

Pilot tone: 25 to 32 kHz frequency (400 Series only);

5 kHz deviation

Frequency stability: ± 0.002%

Deviation: ± 75 kHz (max)

Spurious radiation: 90 dB below carrier

Operating temperature range: -20° C to +50° C

Input compressor: Dual envelope compressor, >30 dB range

Gain control range: 45 dB; semi-log menu-driven control; 1 dB steps

Modulation indicators: Dual bicolor LEDs indicate modulation

of -20, -10, 0 and +10 dB referenced to full
modulation, LCD bar-graph indicator

Frequency response 40 Hz to 20 kHz (+/- 1dB)

Low frequency roll-off: -3 dB @35, 50 and 70 Hz; selectable; 36 dB/octave

Controls:

External: Programmable mute/talkback button

Battery compartment: Power, mute disable, menu/select, back and up/down
arrow buttons for menu selection and settings.

Battery: 2x AA with polarity protection and battery ejector

Battery life: At 100mW: 5.5 hours (Duracell Quantum alkaline)

(The HH transmits battery status to Lectrosonics
Digital Hybrid Wireless

Capsule Interface:
Power available: 5V, 25 mA max
Input impedance: 1000 Ohms

Weight: 12.1 oz. with batteries and HHC capsule

Dimensions: 9.5” long x 1.97” diameter at largest point

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receivers.)

1.25” opening and 28 thread pitch

Mute and Talkback Functions

The button on the back of transmitter below the head
can be used to actuate an audio mute condition. This
button can also be disabled using the control panel
inside the battery compartment. An alternative function
that can be actuated by this button is a talkback func­tion. In this state, the transmitter sends a signal to the
Venue receiver when the button is pushed - the receiver
then switches the audio to a second output which can be
routed differently.

This function can be used for talkback, cueing or other
purposes depending on the application.

This functionality requires a Venue receiver
with firmware version 5.2 or later.

Emission Designator: 180KF3E

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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Not all frequency bands available in all countries. Consult your local representative or contact

Most users do not need a license to operate this wireless microphone system. Nevertheless,
operating this microphone system without a license is subject to certain restrictions: the system
may not cause harmful interference; it must operate at a low power level (not in excess of 50
milliwatts); and it has no protection from interference received from any other device. Purchasers
should also be aware that the FCC is currently evaluating use of wireless microphone systems,
and these rules are subject to change. For more information, call the FCC at 1-888- CALL-FCC
(TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC) or visit the FCC’s wireless microphone website at www.fcc.gov/cgb/
wirelessmicrophones. To operate wireless microphone systems at power greater than 50mW, you
must qualify as a Part 74 user and be licensed. If you qualify and wish to apply for a license go to:
http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form601/601.html

Lectrosonics for more information.

Consumer Alert for US Users - FCC Order DA 10-92

Lectrosonics HHC

Electret Capsule -

Cardiod Pattern

581 Laser Road NE • Rio Rancho, NM 87124 USA • www.lectrosonics.com
[phone] • fax [phone] • [phone] US and Canada • [e-mail]

22 December 2015