Sennheiser ew 500 G4-965 radio handheld microphone system

General Description

Sennheiser ew 500 G4-965 wireless system with handheld cardioid/supercardioid microphone transmitter and diversity receiver.

Evolution wireless has been the industry standard for flexibility, ease of use and reliability for wireless microphone systems for years and the new and improved G4 system looks to continue this trend.

Great vocals begin with great capsules: All 500 series vocal sets are equipped with capsules from Sennheiser’s successful evolution 900 stage line. The evolution 900 series is stage proven and used by many acts on tour. Enjoy one-touch setup with the sync function. This system uses a dynamic cardioid/supercardioid microphone capsule based on the evolution e 965 which allows the vocals to cut-through the mix while remaining warm and full sounding. The 965 capsule can be switched between cardioid and super-cardioid patterns, making it versatile for a wide variety of styles.

With a wide tuning range and easy to use interface, the half-unit size receiver has true diversity for stable RF and is supplied complete rack mounting brackets.

The wireless Sennheiser G4 ew 500 range is available in the following frequency ranges:

Range Aw+ = 470 - 558 MHz
Range Gw = 558 - 626 MHz 
Range GBw = 606 - 678 MHz
Range Bw = 626 - 698 MHz 
Range Cw = 718 - 790 MHz 
Range Dw = 790 - 865 MHz

Only Range GBw (channel 38) and Range Dw (channel 70) systems are available for purchase on the online shop. The other frequency ranges are available by special request for fixed site licence applications. Range GBw includes Channel 38 which is the most reliable solution for portable wireless microphone systems. (Please Note. Channel 38 use requires a licence. For more information please contact us or visit). Range Dw includes Channel 70 which is for legal licence-free use in the UK and Europe.

The Sennheiser G4 range of wireless microphone systems are capable of operating simultaneously, intermodulation free, on six frequencies in the licence exempt 863-865 MHz (channel 70) band. These frequencies are;

863.100 MHz
863.400 MHz
863.750 MHz
864.225 MHz
864.550 MHz
864.975 MHz

Features

Professional high quality cardioid/ supercardioid dynamic capsule
Aluminium handheld transmitter casing
88MHz bandwidth with up to 32 channels
Compatible with wireless speaker system LSP 500 PRO
Rack mountable receiver in a full-metal housing
backlit OLED receiver screen for full control
True diversity for stable RF  
Proven industry reliability

Delivery Includes

EM 300-500 G4 true diversity receiver
SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter
MMK 965-1 microphone head (only 965 variants)
MZQ 1 microphone clamp
2 AA batteries
power supply
GA 3 rackmount set
2 rod antennas
quick guide
safety guide
manufacturer declaration sheet

Technical Data

SKM 500 G4

RF characteristics
Modulation
Wideband FM
Frequency ranges
Aw+: 470 - 558 MHz
AS: 520 - 558 MHz
Gw1: 558 - 608 MHz
Gw: 558 - 626 MHz
GBw: 606 - 678 MHz
Bw: 526 - 698 MHz
Cw: 718 - 790 MHz
Dw: 790 - 865 MHz
JB: 806 - 810 MHz
K+: 925 - 937.5 MHz
Transmission frequencies
Max. 2880 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 72 MHz
Nominal/peak deviation
±24 kHz / ±48 kHz
Frequency stability
≤ ±15 ppm
RF output power at 50 Ω
switchable:
Low: typ. 10 mW
Standard: typ. 30 mW
High: typ. 50 mW
Pilot tone squelch
Can be switched off
AF characteristics
Compander system
Sennheiser HDX
AF frequency response
80 – 18,000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio (1 mV,
peak deviation)
≥ 115 dBA
Total harmonic distortion
(THD)
≤ 0.9 %
Setting range for input
sensitivity
48 dB,
adjustable in 6 dB steps
Overall device
Temperature range
-10 °C to +55 °C
Power supply
2 AA batteries, 1.5 V or
BA 2015 accupack
Nominal voltage
3 V battery /
2.4 V rechargeable battery
Current consumption
at nominal voltage:
typ. 180 mA
with transmitter switched
off: ≤ 25 μA
Operating time
Typically 8 h
Dimensions
Approx. Ø 50 x 265 mm
Weight (incl. batteries)
approx. 450 g
MMK 965-1
Transducer principle
Microphone type externally polarized dual diaphragm condenser microphone
Pick-up pattern
cardioid/supercardioid,
switchable
Sensitivity (free field, no
load) (1 kHz)
7.0 mV/Pa
with preattenuation
2.2 mV/Pa (factory setting)
Max. SPL at 1 kHz
144 dB
with preattenuation
154 dB (factory setting)
Dynamic range
126 dB(A)
Diameter of diaphragm
2.54 cm (1")
Frequency response
40 to 20,000 Hz
"Equivalent noise level A-weighted (DIN IEC 651)"
18 dB
Weight
162 g

EM 500 G4 Receiver

RF characteristics
Modulation
Wideband FM
Frequency ranges
Aw+: 470 - 558 MHz
AS: 520 - 558 MHz
Gw1: 558 - 608 MHz
Gw: 558 - 626 MHz
GBw: 606 - 678 MHz
Bw: 526 - 698 MHz
Cw: 718 - 790 MHz
Dw: 790 - 865 MHz
JB: 806 - 810 MHz
K+: 925 - 937.5 MHz
Receiving frequencies
Max. 2880 receiving
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 72 MHz
Nominal/peak deviation
±24 kHz / ±48 kHz
Receiver principle
True diversity
Sensitivity (with HDX, peak deviation)
< 2.5 μV for 52 dBA eff S/N
Adjacent channel selection
Typically ≥ 75 dB
Intermodulation attenuation
Typically ≥ 70 dB
Blocking
≥ 75 dB
Squelch
5 to 25 dBμV
in steps of 2 dB
Pilot tone squelch
Can be switched off
Antenna inputs
2 BNC sockets
AF characteristics
Compander system
Sennheiser HDX
EQ presets (switchable, act on line and monitor outputs)
Preset 1: Flat
Preset 2: Low Cut (-3 dB at 180 Hz)
Preset 3:Low Cut/High Boost(-3 dB at 180 Hz, +6 dB at 10 kHz)
Preset 4: High Boost (+6 dB at 10 kHz)
Signal-to-noise ratio (1 mV, peak deviation)
≥ 115 dBA
Total harmonic distortion
(THD)
≤ 0.9 %
AF output voltage (at peak deviation, 1 kHz AF)
6.3 mm jack socket
(unbalanced): +12 dBu
XLR socket
(balanced): +18 dBu
Setting range “AF Out”
48 dB (3 dB steps)
Overall device
Temperature range
-10 °C to +55 °C
Power supply
12 V DC
Current consumption
350 mA
Dimensions
Approx. 202 x 212 x 43 mm
Weight
Approx. 980 g