Description

Sennheiser EW 500 FILM G4 Wireless Lavalier Microphone System

The Sennheiser EW 500 FILM G4 is a rugged camera-mount wireless lavalier microphone system designed to meet the demands of professional filmmakers, videographers, and journalists working in challenging shooting environments. It enhances the EW Series with advanced features, delivering reliable performance and broadcast-quality sound for a wide range of applications.

Key Features:

• Wide Compatibility: The system operates within an 88 MHz bandwidth with 3520 frequencies available, supporting clean transmission and high-quality sound capture. It offers an RF output level up to 50 mW, allowing operation of up to 32 microphones simultaneously in one space.
• Versatile Transmitters: The system includes a bodypack transmitter with a high-grade, miniature MKE 2 omnidirectional lavalier microphone, ideal for hands-free interviews. The mic is sweat-resistant and discreet, ensuring optimal performance even in active shooting scenarios. Additionally, a plug-on transmitter is included for attaching to handheld or shotgun microphones of your choice (microphones sold separately), providing 48V phantom power compatibility for condenser mics.
• Camera-Mount Receiver: The compact receiver mounts easily on camcorders, DSLR/mirrorless cameras, or cinema cameras using the included shoemount adapter. It features a daylight-readable LED display showing reception quality, battery status, and audio levels. Balanced XLR audio output is provided via the CL 500 cable for connection to camcorders or cinema cameras, while the CL 1 cable supports DSLR/mirrorless cameras and devices with 3.5mm inputs. A headphone output allows real-time sound monitoring.
• Built for Field Use: Both transmitters feature rugged, all-metal chassis designed for durability in field environments. The bodypack transmitter is moisture-resistant and comfortable for talent to wear, with rounded edges for enhanced comfort. Locking connectors ensure secure microphone attachment, and each transmitter includes a mute switch for convenient control.
• Advanced Controls: The system includes a frequency scan function for automatic frequency selection in different locations. Transmitter and receiver synchronize quickly via infrared interface with a simple button press. RF output power is switchable between 10/30/50 mW to manage interference and extend 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: The system features Sennheiser’s HDX compander technology, maintaining audio clarity and dynamic range while minimizing noise during transmission. The MKE 2 omnidirectional lavalier microphone delivers natural, broadcast-quality sound optimized for speech intelligibility, ensuring consistent audio performance.
• 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 transmitters are turned off. 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 and bodypack transmitter facilitate battery recharging without removal, compatible with the L 2015 quick-charging unit (available separately).
• System Flexibility: Unlike digital wireless systems, the SK 500 G4 and SKP 500 G4 transmitters can connect to an unlimited number of EW series receivers, providing versatility across various setups and applications.
• Comparison with EW 100 G4: Offers a wider bandwidth (up to 88 MHz vs up to 42 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), includes professional MKE 2 omnidirectional lavalier microphone (vs ME 2-II omni or ME 4 cardioid), features headphone output (vs none), balanced audio output (vs unbalanced), and supports +48V phantom power for condenser microphones.

The Sennheiser EW 500 FILM G4 wireless lavalier microphone system provides professional-grade features and reliability, making it an excellent choice for filmmakers, videographers, and journalists seeking high-performance audio solutions in diverse shooting environments.