IFBlue, the value-priced brand of products by Lectrosonics, is pleased to announce that it's low-cost IFB (Interruptible Foldback) receiver pack and associated dock charging system have been nominated for a 2023 Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Awards for Outstanding Technical Achievement in the category of Wireless products. Vote for the IFBlue System in the TEC Awards here.
   

The announcement follows a four-month call for entries of standout technical products and projects that have made a significant impact on modern sound and music. A panel of respected industry voters from pro audio publications, as well as members of professional music, technical and creative organizations, along with select NAMM members, carefully evaluated each entry before selecting the IFBlue system as a finalist.

The cost-effective IFBlue receivers are designed to reach a broader range of customers in production, film, broadcast, videography, live event, and houses of worship. The units are fully compatible with Lectrosonics IFBT4 transmitters, or any Lectrosonics Digital Hybrid Wireless® transmitters operating in IFB compatibility mode, so that adding these receivers to existing IFB systems is quick and easy. The new IFBlue IFB receiver is easy to set up and use, offering 10 presets, easily programmable from the backlit LCD front panel.

Five tuning ranges are available for the IFBR1C receivers: the VHF version covers 174-216 MHz, the A1 (470-537 MHz), B1 (537-614 MHz) and C1 (614-692 MHz) versions cover the UHF TV frequencies for most countries, and the 941 MHz Band version covers the North American license-only 941-960 MHz range. Future firmware updates can be installed in the IFBlue receivers in the field via the USB jack located behind the battery door. The IFBlue receivers have an integrated, spring-loaded belt clip for light weight and easy, secure placement.

The unit can use either disposable AA or rechargeable NiMh AA batteries, with 10 hours for AA alkalines, 12+ hours for NiMh rechargeables, and 20+ hours for lithium disposables.

The IFBlue companion dock charging system, the CHSIFBR1C, is capable of charging up to four receivers when using NiMh rechargeable batteries. The charging dock units can be mechanically linked for easy organization on the mounting surface.

“Our customers have long asked for a value-priced IFB receiver, which extend to a new range of users. The IFBlue receivers and companion charging docks meet and exceed these requirements, while remaining compatible with our existing line of IFB products,” says Karl Winkler, VP of Sales and Marketing at Lectrosonics. “We are honored that the IFBlue IFB receiver and dock charging system have been nominated for a TEC Award.”