How to choose blocks on Lectro sets at DVinfo.net

Tom Gresham · June 19th, 2015, 07:18 PM

I'm about to buy two of the Lectrosonics ZS-LRLT L Series Wireless Systems, with the LT transmitter.

I'm in the U.S. These two will be on shoots all over the country. How do I choose which frequency bands to get?

Should they be the same band or different bands? We will have two people on camera, using both sets at the same time.

Many thanks.

Rick Reineke · June 20th, 2015, 01:14 PM

Why don't you contact the nice folks at Lectro. If you ask nice, you can probably even speak to the (newly retired) president Larry..
PS- I would not call on April 1st..

Brent Kaplan · June 20th, 2015, 01:59 PM

also I think there are regional blocks and chart for that, the new L series is great and covers 3 blocks in one set.

Warren Kawamoto · June 21st, 2015, 12:00 AM

Get in touch with the folks at Lectro, they can refer you to a chart similar to this.
http://www.lectrosonics.com/US/image...F-Analysis.pdf

They will be able to tell you what blocks would be the best to use in your area.

Josh Bass · June 21st, 2015, 01:04 AM

Word is, the 600 Mhz range might be sold off soon, so that will be no good, in addition to the 700 Mhz range which is already illegal.

HOWEVER, many sound guys are still using their old illegal gear with no issues. They tell me it depends where you are. . .a small shoot at an office building or wherever is one thing, sporting events or the like where they have a billion different audio people and guys with scanners walking around checking is quite another.

Rick Reineke · June 21st, 2015, 07:24 AM

Yes, 600 Mhz range will be up for auction this year if the FCC does not postpone it (again).

FWIW, Back in days when we used the VHS fixed frequency systems (Lectro 185/187) There was what was known as a "traveling frequencies, (around 169.600 MHz as I recall) where there were no TV channels.
With the new Lectro's three block frequency span, I don't finding an open slot would be difficult. Naturally one still wants to scan each new location.

Tom Gresham · June 22nd, 2015, 09:47 AM

Thanks, Guys. Getting them ordered today.

June 19th, 2015, 07:18 PM	#1
Tom Gresham Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Covington, Louisiana Posts: 179	How to choose blocks on Lectro sets I'm about to buy two of the Lectrosonics ZS-LRLT L Series Wireless Systems, with the LT transmitter. I'm in the U.S. These two will be on shoots all over the country. How do I choose which frequency bands to get? Should they be the same band or different bands? We will have two people on camera, using both sets at the same time. Many thanks.

June 20th, 2015, 01:14 PM	#2
Rick Reineke Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York Posts: 2,039	Re: How to choose blocks on Lectro sets Why don't you contact the nice folks at Lectro. If you ask nice, you can probably even speak to the (newly retired) president Larry.. PS- I would not call on April 1st..

June 20th, 2015, 01:59 PM	#3
Brent Kaplan Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles,CA Posts: 166	Re: How to choose blocks on Lectro sets also I think there are regional blocks and chart for that, the new L series is great and covers 3 blocks in one set.

June 21st, 2015, 12:00 AM	#4
Warren Kawamoto Trustee Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,435	Re: How to choose blocks on Lectro sets Get in touch with the folks at Lectro, they can refer you to a chart similar to this. http://www.lectrosonics.com/US/image...F-Analysis.pdf They will be able to tell you what blocks would be the best to use in your area.

June 21st, 2015, 01:04 AM	#5
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	Re: How to choose blocks on Lectro sets Word is, the 600 Mhz range might be sold off soon, so that will be no good, in addition to the 700 Mhz range which is already illegal. HOWEVER, many sound guys are still using their old illegal gear with no issues. They tell me it depends where you are. . .a small shoot at an office building or wherever is one thing, sporting events or the like where they have a billion different audio people and guys with scanners walking around checking is quite another. __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB

June 21st, 2015, 07:24 AM	#6
Rick Reineke Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York Posts: 2,039	Re: How to choose blocks on Lectro sets Yes, 600 Mhz range will be up for auction this year if the FCC does not postpone it (again). FWIW, Back in days when we used the VHS fixed frequency systems (Lectro 185/187) There was what was known as a "traveling frequencies, (around 169.600 MHz as I recall) where there were no TV channels. With the new Lectro's three block frequency span, I don't finding an open slot would be difficult. Naturally one still wants to scan each new location.

June 22nd, 2015, 09:47 AM	#7
Tom Gresham Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Covington, Louisiana Posts: 179	Re: How to choose blocks on Lectro sets Thanks, Guys. Getting them ordered today.