
M2T, M2TND, M2T/E01, M2TND/E01, M2T/E02, M2T/E06
LECTROSONICS, INC.
4
Introduction
The M2T, M2T/E01, M2T/E02, M2T/E06 Digital Half-Rack
Transmitter with analog and digital Dante™ (optional)
network audio inputs presents an excellent sounding IEM
system with a unique level of performance in a wireless
in-ear monitor system. With ultra-low latency, digital RF
modulation and two stereo digital channels, the M2T,
M2T/E01, M2T/E02, M2T/E06 provides a truly unique
IEM product for demanding, professional applications.
The M2T, M2T/E01, M2T/E02, M2T/E06 boasts a USB
port for rmware updates and an IR port for fast setup. A
large, high resolution, backlit LCD and large membrane
switches provide an intuitive interface that is highly vis-
ible in daylight or dimly lit conditions.
The half-rack transmitter provides four audio inputs
which can be individually congured to be analog or
Dante compatible. The input connectors are full size XLR/
TRS combo types for balanced line level analog signals.
Input preamp circuits use a special balanced amplier
with very high common mode rejection to minimize hum
and noise. Analog signals are converted to an internal
digital format which is then encoded, organized into
packets, and passed to an RF modulator. The modulated
RF signal is ltered before and after amplication to sup-
press out-of-band noise and spurious signals.
Conventional in-ear wireless monitor systems rely on
decades-old technology: FM transmission with multi-
plexed, companded audio. The M2T, M2T/E01, M2T/
E02, M2T/E06 Transmitter employs unique technology
to provide ruler-at frequency response from 20 Hz to 15
kHz and maximum channel separation. In addition, the
digital audio eliminates a compandor and the associated
artifacts. The result is crystal clear sound and extremely
low distortion of <0.15%.
In today’s world, signal encryption is becoming ever
more important. By loading v3.X rmware in your M2T
(see p. 20 for more info) and selecting DCHX compat
mode in your M2Ra, the Duet system oers AES 256 Bit
encryption with four dierent key policies, giving you a
wide range of tools for information security.
The M2T, M2T/E01, M2T/E02, M2T/E06 is designed and
developed with the professional touring, installation,
theater and broadcast customers in mind. The transmit-
ter chassis is all-metal. The front panel is an aluminum
extrusion with a durable powder coat nish.
What is Dante?
Audinate’s patent pending Dante™ technology is a
exible Internet Protocol (IP) and Ethernet based digital
AV network technology that eliminates the many bulky
cables needed to provide point-to-point wiring for analog
AV installations.
With Dante, existing infrastructure can be used for high
performance audio as well as for ordinary control, moni-
toring or business data trac. Digital networks utilize
standard IP over Ethernet oering high bandwidth ca-
pable of transporting hundreds of high quality channels
over Gigabit Ethernet.
Set-up and conguring the system is made easy as well,
saving enormous installation costs and long term cost of
ownership on a digital network. The physical connecting
point is irrelevant: audio signals can be made available
anywhere and everywhere. Patching and routing now
become logical functions congured in software, not via
physical wired links.
Summary of Dante Benets
• Plug-and-play technology – automatic discovery
and simple signal routing
• Reduced Cost & Complexity- No special skills
required to set up audio networking
• Sample accurate playback synchronization
• Add/remove/rearrange components at will
• Deterministic latency throughout the network
• Support mixed bit depths and mixed sample rates
over one network
• Scalable, exible network topology supporting a
large number of senders and receivers
• Supports 1Gbps networks
• Supports a single integrated network for audio,
video, control, monitoring
• Uses inexpensive, o-the-shelf computer
networking equipment