Sennheiser SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter

General Description

Sennheiser SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter for the evolution wireless microphone system.

Powerful handheld transmitter with a lightweight black aluminium housing, increased bandwidth and transmission power, ready to take the world’s biggest live stages. For evolution wireless G4 500 Series systems.

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

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 https://www.ofcom.org.uk/manage-your-licence/radiocommunication-licences/pmse). 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

Robust handheld transmitter
88MHz bandwidth with up to 32 channels
Proven industry reliability
Increased RF output power (10/30/50mW)
Selection of optional microphones available to suit any application

Delivery Includes

SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter
MZQ 1 microphone clamp
2 AA batteries
pouch
quick guide
safety guide
manufacturer declaration sheet

Technical Data

SKM 500 G4 Handheld Transmitter

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