condenser handheld microphone, wireless systems
General Description
Condenser microphone technology designed for the stage: This system’s microphone capsule is based on the well-known evolution e 865 condenser. With a wide frequency response and high sensitivity, this is the elite handheld model in the G3 100 series. With excellent sound and simple operation, this system delivers all the emotion and passion of the performer directly to the audience - without making any compromises.
Awards
Best Wireless System of 2009: Sennheiser Evolution Wireless G3 |
Features
- Sturdy metal housing (transmitter and receiver)
- 42 MHz bandwidth: 1680 tunable UHF frequencies for interference-free reception
- Enhanced frequency bank system with up to 12 compatible frequencies
- High-quality true diversity reception
- Pilot tone squelch for eliminating RF interference when transmitter is turned off
- Automatic frequency scan feature searches for available frequencies
- Enhanced AF frequency range
- Increased range for audio sensitivity
- Wireless synchronization of transmitters via infrared interface
- User-friendly menu operation with more control options
- Illuminated graphic display (transmitter and receiver)
- Auto-Lock function avoids accidental changing of settings
- HDX compander for crystal-clear sound
- Transmitter feature battery indicatation in 4 steps, also shown on receiver display
- Handheld transmitter with easy-exchangeable microphone modules from evolution series
- Integrated Equalizer and Soundcheck mode
- Contacts for recharging BA 2015 accupack directly in the transmitter
- Wide range of accessories adapts the system to any requirement
Delivery Includes
- EM 100 G3 rack-mount receiver
- SKM 100-865 G3 handheld transmitter (condenser, super-cardioid)
- MZQ 1 microphone clip
- NT 2 power supply unit
- 2 antennas
- 2 stacking elements
- 2 AA batteries
- Operating instructions
CONSUMER ALERT
Most users do not need a license to operate this wireless microphone system. Nevertheless, operating this microphone system without a license is subject to certain restrictions: the system may not cause harmful interference; it must operate at a low power level (not in excess of 50 milliwatts); and it has no protection from interference received from any other device. Purchasers should also be aware that the FCC is currently evaluating use of wireless microphone systems, and these rules are subject to change. For more information, call the FCC at 1-888-CALL-FCC (TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC) or visit the FCC’s wireless microphone website at
www.fcc.gov/cgb/wirelessmicrophones.
condenser handheld microphone, wireless systems
Technical Data
| RF frequency range |
516 - 865 MHz |
| Transmission/receiving frequencies |
1,680 |
| Presets |
12 |
| Switching bandwidth |
42 MHz |
| Peak deviation |
± 48 kHz |
| Compander |
HDX |
| Frequency response (microphone) |
80 - 18,000 Hz |
| Signal-to-noise-ratio |
> 110 dB(A) |
| Total harmonic distortion (THD) |
< 0.9% |
| In compliance with |
ETS 300422 , ETS 300445 , CE , FCC |
| Antenna connector |
2 BNC, 50Ω |
| XLR connector |
6.3 mm |
| Audio output level (balanced) |
XLR: +18 dBu max |
| Audio output level (unbalanced) |
Jack: +10 dBu max |
| Dimensions (receiver) |
8.3 x 8 x 1.7 in. (212 x 202 x 43 mm) |
| Weight (receiver) |
2 oz (900 g) |
| RF output power |
30 mW |
| Operating time (transmitter) |
typ. 8 h |
| Dimensions (transmitter) |
d=2 in. (50 mm), l=10.4 in. (265 mm) |
| Weight (transmitter) |
15.9 oz. (450 g) |
| Transducer / microphone type |
Electret-condenser |
| AF sensitivity |
1.6 mV/Pa |
| Sound pressure level (SPL) |
152 dB(SPL) max. |
| Pick-up pattern |
super-cardioid |
condenser handheld microphone, wireless systems
Recommended Accessories
| Part/Accessory |
Article No. |
| AC 3 / NT |
USAC3/NT |
Active antenna combiner with DC power distribution for IEM transmitters, includes required NT3-1-US power supply and four 20" BNC cables
|
| ASA 1 / NT |
USASA1/NT |
Active antenna splitter with DC power distribution for G3 receivers, includes required NT1-1 US power supply and eight 20" BNC cables
|
| CC 3 |
503168 |
Carrying case for evolution wireless G3 1/3/500 Series
|
| GA 3 |
503167 |
Rackmount kit for G3 100/300/500 Series
|
| NTEW-120 |
087246 |
120V power supply for the evolution wireless series
|
condenser handheld microphone, wireless systems
Variants
| ew 165 G3-A |
|
Model #503269 |
MSRP: $1,124.99 |
| ew 165 G3 - Frequency range 516...558 MHz |
| ew 165 G3-G |
|
Model #503271 |
MSRP: $1,124.99 |
| ew 165 G3 - Frequency range 566...608 MHz |
| ew 165 G3-B |
|
Model #503273 |
MSRP: $1,124.99 |
| ew 165 G3 - Frequency range 626...668 MHz |
Glossary
| RF frequency range |
| The range of frequencies to which a unit (e.g. a receiver) can be tuned. |
| Switching bandwidth |
| The frequency band in which frequencies can be switched directly. |
| Peak deviation |
| Maximum permissible deviation for FM. |
| Compander |
| Also known as noise reduction system. A system which improves the signal-to-noise ratio by compressing the dynamics on the transmitter side using a compressor, and subsequently restores the normal dynamics on the receiver side using an expander. |
| Frequency response (microphone) |
| The frequency response of a microphone is given within the limits defined by the manufacturer. In studio condenser microphones it is generally within the range of between 20 Hz and 20 kHz. |
| In compliance with |
| Gives the guidelines and requirements which have to be met before a unit can be put onto the market. Such guidelines are published by e.g. standards committees, telecommunications authorities etc. |
| Audio output level (balanced) |
| Logarithmic value of the audio output voltage based on a standard reference value. A balanced circuit or connection uses separate signal lines for sending a signal, returning the signal and ground (3-pole connection). |
| Audio output level (unbalanced) |
| Logarithmic value of the audio output voltage based on a standard reference value. An unbalanced circuit or connection uses the ground connection (or screening) to return the signal (2-pole connection). |
| RF output power |
| Output power measured at the antenna socket. |
| AF sensitivity |
| Specification used for judging the quality of acoustic transducers. A given sound pressure level will generate a certain voltage and vice versa. |
| Sound pressure level (SPL) |
| Due to the impractical numerical values, the sound pressure is usually given as the logarithmic value of the sound pressure level according to the equation: dB SPL = 20 x log (po / 0.00002 Pa). The abbreviation SPL (sound pressure level) is added in order to make a clear distinction from other uses of dB. The reference sound pressure, which is at the same time the threshold of hearing, is then 0 dB SPL. The threshold of pain is 140 dB SPL. A difference in the sound pressure level of 1 dB is just about perceptible, while a doubling of the sound pressure corresponds to 6 dB and a doubling of the volume corresponds to a rise of 10 dB.
|
| Pick-up pattern |
| Also known as polar pattern, directivity. According to their acoustic design, microphones differ in their sensitivity towards sound from different directions. Pressure microphones have a sensitivity that is largely independent of direction (omni-directional pick-up pattern). Pressure gradient microphones have the pick-up patterns wide cardioid, cardioid, super-cardioid or figure-of-eight. Interference microphones can be used to achieve a further concentration of the pick-up pattern (lobar pick-up pattern). As a special case, dummy head microphones achieve the pick-up pattern of the human ear/head (dummy head stereo). |
