Wisycom have updated their firmware (v3.5) on the popular MCR42S receiver to allow collaboration and seamless use with Sound Devices new 688 mixer/recorder and its SL-6 SuperSlot power and RF distribution accessory. With the addition of the 688 mixer/recorder and SL-6 accessory, the MCR42 can use 2 analog channels or digital AES3 managed and monitored by the SuperSlot to use all its advanced features including the ability to select the most suitable frequencies over a wide spectrum. The MCR42S / Sound Devices 688 partnership brings an array of versatility and possibilities for users including audio mixing, recording and wireless receiver control all from the mixer, with dramatically simplified power distribution and interconnection.
"It was a pleasure working with Sound Devices to enable our Wisycom systems to support SuperSlot," says Massimo Polo, Sales & Marketing Director, Wisycom. "We are always looking for new ways to streamline production processes for our users. The powerful Shark DSP in Wisycom's MCR42S allows the slot-in receiver to fully support SuperSlot without needing any modification. The same processing chip that provides Wisycom equipment with such a wide switching bandwidth and practically no audio delay.
Like Wisycom, Lectrosonics the well-respected US based manufacturer of radio microphones also have compatible receiver solutions. End users can upgrade their SRB and SR5B receivers at a nominal cost or specify SuperSlot capability with new orders along with a bespoke mounting bezel.
The complete range of Wisycom and Lectrosonics products including the SuperSlot ready receivers can be sourced through broadcast RF specialist distributor Raycom.
Andy Clements, BDM at Raycom says, "The SL-6 SuperSlot in combination with the Sound Devices 688 mixer and Wisycom or Lectrosonics RF receivers makes for an amazingly tidy and easy to work with, in-bag, sound solution. This package of well-produced professional products is going to attract a good deal of well-deserved attention in the broadcast and film markets"
