Social Media WireLists49 350pxWe occasionally get questions about SMVs, SMQVs and other products*, with regard to the “extra letter” that sometimes appears at the end of the model number on the badge label. The letters are E, L, M, H and V. What do these letters refer to and why are they there?



* You may also notice this on HH, HM, LMA, MM400C, UM400A, UT400 and WM units.


  1. Wire-Lists #48 – 19 Easy Steps to Replacing Your SR Keypad
  2. Wire-Lists #47 – 3 Suggestions and Two Strategies for Wideband Frequency Band Planning with Bag Systems
  3. Wire-Lists #46 – Leveraging Encryption With the 4 Key Policies
  4. Wire-Lists #45 – Three Easy Steps to Setting Compatibility Modes and IR Sync in Lectrosonics Receivers
  5. Wire-Lists #44 – Improved Frequency and Phase Response With Our New Wireless Systems
  6. Wire-Lists #43 – Connecting to Wireless Designer Through A Personal Network: 
The Mac version
  7. Wire-Lists #42 – Connecting To Wireless Designer Through A Personal Network, Using A Router or a Switch
  8. Wire-Lists #41 – 7 Easy Steps to Streaming Online with Lectrosonics Duet
  9. Wire-Lists #40 – Two Steps To Free A Trapped TA-5 Connector
  10. Wire-Lists #39: Distancing with Dante
  11. Wire-Lists #38: Solo Use of the Walk Test Recorder in Wireless Designer in 5 Easy Steps
  12. Wire-Lists #37: Custom Tuning Ranges + 4 Other Cool Things in Wireless Designer
  13. Wire-Lists #36: Additional Tricks for Gain Staging Transmitters and Receivers with Recorders - Part 2
  14. Wire-Lists #35: Two Pros Share Tricks for Gain Staging Transmitters and Receivers with Recorders – Part 1
  15. Wire-Lists #34: A Quick Primer on Setting Audio Input Gain On Wireless Mic Transmitters
  16. Wire-Lists #33: Hey! What's That Sound?
  17. Wire-Lists #32: 4 Quick Tips for Antenna Performance
  18. Wire-Lists #31: Improving Signal to Noise Ratios with PF25 Filters
  19. Wire-Lists #30: Maintaining Social Distancing With Dante-Enabled Equipment
  20. Wire-Lists #29: 4 Tips to Improving Your Wireless Signal To Noise Ratio
  21. Wire-Lists #28: Five Tips for Troubleshooting Wireless Mics
  22. Wire-Lists #27: Advice for Navigating The Block 19/470 Overlap
  23. Wire-Lists #26: Developing Sanitation Protocols for Lav Work:
  24. Wire-Lists #25: 5 Best Practices and Tips for Creating An Online Worship Experience
  25. Wire-Lists #24: Making A Coaxial Dipole Antenna With 6 Items, In 8 Easy Steps
  26. Wire-Lists #23: Phantom Power with M2Rs and Other Receivers, plus 6 Best Practices
  27. Wire-Lists #22: 5 Steps To Getting The Most Out Of The Broadcast Loop
  28. Wire-Lists#21: The #1 Way To Get Flawless Wedding Video Sound With MTCR
  29. Wire-Lists#20: Equipment Disinfection
  30. Wire-Lists#19: ETSI standards, 75 and 50 kHz Deviation for Transmitters, and You
  31. Wire-Lists#18: Everything You Need To Know About Firmware Updates: Part 3
  32. Wire-Lists#17: Everything You Need To Know About Firmware Updates: Part 2
  33. Wire-Lists#16: Everything You Need To Know About Firmware Updates: Part 1
  34. Wire-Lists#15: 4 Things To Check Before We Fix Your Equipment
  35. Wire-Lists#14: My Transmitter Took A Bath! Now What? 5 Steps To Help (plus a bonus tip).
  36. Wire-Lists#13: Three HM Transmitter Hacks (aka “MacGyvers”) for Desperate Situations
  37. Wire-Lists#12: Popular Receiver Antenna Combos
  38. Wire-Lists#11: Popular Transmitter Antenna Combos
  39. Wire-Lists#10: 1 Tip to Identify Types, and 9 Ways To Prevent Wireless Mic RF Drop-Outs
  40. Wire-Lists#9: Three Wireless Designer Tips and Tricks
  41. Wire-Lists#8: Why Are You Holding Your Mic Like That? The Dos and Don’ts of RF Attenuation
  42. Wire-Lists#7: Cold Weather Care for Transmitters, Mics and Receivers
  43. Wire-Lists#6: Preventing Pogo Pin Failure In Your SSM
  44. Wire-Lists#5: 4 Ways to Mangle Your Mic
  45. Wire-Lists#4: SM Transmitter Cleaning – Tips for Battery Doors and 5-Pin Jacks
  46. Wire-Lists#3: Lessons On Battery Care For The Long Ranger
  47. Wire-Lists#2: My Transmitter Doesn’t Work! Three Things To Check
  48. Wire-Lists#1: The 4 Don’ts for Preventing Sick Transmitters