The ew 500 G4 Wireless Plug-On System from Sennheiser is the latest addition to their evolution series of wireless systems. It operates in the UHF frequency range and can be used with a condenser shotgun or a handheld microphone (sold separately), as part of a wireless RF transmission system for ENG (Electronic News Gathering), presentation, and live stage applications.
Key Features
- Highly versatile solution for professional film sound: Rugged all-in-one wireless system for professional interviews and recording
- Professional sound and excellent construction quality
- Easy to use and fast setup time
- Easy and flexible wireless synchronisation between transmitter and receiver via infrared
- Up to 88 MHz bandwidth, up to 32 channels
- Range: up to 100 meters
- Increased RF output power (10/30/50 mW)
- Up to 8 hours of operation time
Specifications
| EK 500 G4 Pro Wireless Camera-Mount Receiver BW: (626 to 698 MHz) | |
| Modulation | Wideband FM |
| Frequency Band | BW: (626 to 698 MHz) |
| Receiving Frequency | Maximum 3250 receiving frequencies, adjustable in 25 kHz steps 20 frequency banks, each with up to 32 factory-preset channels, no intermodulation 6 frequency bank with up to 32 programmable channels |
| Switching Bandwidth | Up to 88 MHz |
| Nominal/Peak Deviation | ±24 kHz / ±48 kHz |
| Principle of Operation | Adaptive diversity |
| Sensitivity | < 1.6 µV for 52 dBA eff s/n (with HDX, peak deviation) |
| Adjacent Channel Selectivity | Typically = 65 dB |
| Intermodulation Attenuation | Typically = 65 dB |
| Blocking | = 70 dB |
| Squelch | Low: 5 dB µV Middle: 15 dB µV High: 25 dB µV |
| Pilot Tone Squelch | Can be switched off |
| Compander | Sennheiser HDX |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | (1 mV, peak deviation) Line: = 110 dBA Phones: Approximately 90 dB |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | = 0.9% |
| Maximum AF Output Voltage | 1/8" (3.5 mm) Jack Socket: +17 dB (mono, unbalanced) (at peak deviation, 1 kHz AF) |
| Output Level Range | 42 dB, adjustable in steps of 6 dB |
| Temperature Range | 14 to 131°F (-10 to 55°C) |
| Power Supply | 2 x AA batteries, 1.5 V or BA2015 accupack |
| Nominal Voltage | 3 V battery / 2.4 V rechargeable battery |
| Current Consumption | At Nominal Voltage: Typical 140 mA With Receiver Switched Off: = 25 µA |
| Operating Time | Typically 8 hours |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 82 x 64 x 24 mm |
| Weight | 130 g including batteries |
| SKP 500 G4 Pro Wireless Plug-On Transmitter BW: (626 to 698 MHz) | |
| Modulation | Wideband FM |
| Frequency Band | BW: (626 to 698 MHz) |
| Transmission Frequency | Maximum 3250 frequencies, adjustable in 25 kHz steps 20 frequency banks, each with up to 32 factory-preset channels, no intermodulation 6 frequency banks with up to 32 programmable channels |
| Switching Bandwidth | up to 88 MHz |
| Nominal/Peak Deviation | ±24 kHz / ±48 kHz |
| Frequency Stability | = ±15 ppm |
| RF Output Power | At 50 Ohms Switchable: Low: Typical 10 mW Standard: Typical 30 mW High: Typical 50 mW |
| Pilot Tone Squelch | Can be switched off |
| Compander | Sennheiser HDX |
| AF Frequency Response | 80 Hz to 18 kHz |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | Approximately = 120 dBA (1 mV, peak deviation) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | = 0.9% |
| Maximum Input Voltage | 6 V eff |
| Input Impedance | 6 kOhms, balanced |
| Input Capacitance | Switchable |
| Input Sensitivity Range | 48 dB, adjustable in 6 dB steps |
| Temperature Range | 14 to 131°F (-10 to 55°C) |
| Power Supply | 2 x AA 1.5 V batteries, or BA 2015 accupack |
| Nominal Voltage | 3 V battery / 2.4 V rechargeable battery |
| Current Consumption | At Nominal Voltage: Typical 210 mA With Transmitter Switched Off: = 25 µA |
| Operating Time | Typically 8 hours |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 105 x 43 x 43 mm |
| Weight | 195 g including batteries |
In The Box
- EK 500 G4 Pro Wireless Camera-Mount Receiver BW: (626 to 698 MHz)
- SKP 500 G4 Pro Wireless Plug-On Transmitter BW: (626 to 698 MHz)
- 4 x AA batteries
- CL 1 3.5 mm jack cable
- CL 500 XLR to 3.5 mm jack adapter cable
- CA 2 camera adapter
- Barcode: 49081
- UPC Barcode: 615104313804
- Supplier Code: 509540