Description

Sennheiser EW 500 BOOM G4 Wireless Plug-On Microphone System

The Sennheiser EW 500 BOOM G4 is a robust camera-mount wireless plug-on microphone system designed for professional filmmakers, videographers, and journalists operating in diverse and challenging environments. It expands on the industry-standard EW Series with advanced features, ensuring reliable performance and broadcast-quality sound capture.

Key Features:

• Wide Compatibility: The system operates within an 88 MHz bandwidth with 3520 frequencies available, supporting clean transmission and broadcast-quality sound. It offers an RF output level up to 50 mW, suitable for man-on-the-street interviews or wireless booming using dynamic or condenser microphones with XLR connectors (microphones sold separately).
• Camera-Mount Receiver: The compact receiver mounts easily on camcorders, DSLR/mirrorless cameras, or cinema cameras via the included shoemount adapter. It features a daylight-readable LED display showing reception quality, battery status, and audio levels. The CL 500 cable provides a balanced XLR connection to your camera’s audio input, while the CL 1 cable is compatible with DSLR/mirrorless cameras and devices with 3.5mm inputs. A headphone output allows real-time sound monitoring.
• Built for Field Use: Both the receiver and transmitter boast rugged, all-metal chassis for durability in demanding field conditions. The transmitter attaches securely to microphones with an XLR connector, featuring a locking ring to prevent accidental detachment and a mute switch for quick silencing.
• Advanced Controls: The system includes a frequency scan function for automatic frequency selection, ensuring optimal performance in different locations. Transmitter and receiver synchronize via infrared interface with a simple button press for quick setup. RF output power is switchable between 10/30/50 mW to manage interference and conserve battery life. Transmitter input sensitivity is adjustable to accommodate various audio levels, from loud environments to quieter speech or line-level inputs.
• Broadcast-Quality Sound: Utilizes Sennheiser’s HDX compander technology to maintain audio fidelity and clarity while minimizing noise during transmission, preserving the microphone’s dynamic range.
• Additional Features: Adaptive-diversity reception enhances signal reliability up to 330′, with 20 frequency banks offering up to 32 factory-preset channels per bank to prevent intermodulation. Pilot tone squelch eliminates RF noise when the transmitter is off, ensuring clean audio transmission. The user-friendly menu system provides flexible control options, including an auto-lock function to prevent accidental settings changes and an RF mute function.
• Battery Options: Both transmitter and receiver operate for up to 8 hours on AA batteries or rechargeable BA 2015 Accupack batteries (sold separately). Side contacts on the receiver facilitate recharging without removing the batteries, compatible with the L 2015 quick-charging unit (available separately).
• System Flexibility: Unlike digital wireless systems, the SKP 500 G4 transmitter can connect to an unlimited number of EW series receivers, providing extensive adaptability across different setups and applications.
• Comparison with EW 100 G4: Offers a wider bandwidth (up to 88 MHz vs up to 46 MHz), more UHF frequencies (up to 3520 vs 1680), adjustable RF output power (10/30/50 mW vs fixed 30 mW), support for up to 32 mics simultaneously (vs up to 12), professional MKE 2 omni microphone compatibility (vs ME 2-II omni or ME 4 cardioid), includes headphone output (vs none), balanced audio output (vs unbalanced), and supports +48V phantom power for condenser microphones.

The Sennheiser EW 500 BOOM G4 wireless plug-on microphone system offers professional-grade features and reliability, making it an ideal choice for filmmakers, videographers, and journalists seeking high-performance audio solutions in various filming and broadcasting environments.