Sennheiser Microphone EW335G3 User's Manual
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1. EM300G3 EM300G3 sissa E m EM300G3 EM300G3 Je EM300G3 EM300G3 EM300G3 RF Cable Power www sennheiserusa com G3 23 Freguently Asked Ouestions Where s the mute switch on the handheld 100 and 500 Series as well as 2000 Series SKM handheld transmitters do not have a Mute button due to the fact that true professional microphones wired and wireless usually do not have a mute button Nonetheless if you press the power button guickly you will have the option to enable RF Mute on the hand held This is a two button operation press the Power Button momentarily then use the jog wheel to confirm the RF Mute The G3 300 Series SKM Handheld transmitter has a programmable button this is labeled Mic but ton instead of a Mute button because it can serve multiple functions see below You can program this model to have the mute latch on off or be momentary such as push to talk or push to cough In addition you can disable it entirely Can I use regular AA rechargeable batteries Yes Regular rechargeable batteries NiMH will function just fine in your G3 system The only caveat is that the battery meter may show a low battery status more quickly due to the lower voltage that re chargeable batteries produce Keep in mind that most G3 portable components have charging contacts for use with the Sennheiser BA2015G2 battery pack and L2015G2 NT charger2. 641 600 649 700 636 050 665 175 661 700 643 200 11 653 300 647 150 655 700 659 600 665 675 663 625 647 200 659 150 665 300 663 050 666 800 667 275 668 000 651 600 3 635 450 643 100 629 000 627 950 631 200 626 375 659 000 14 636 500 643 850 630 200 632 300 633 750 627 900 662 400 15 642 650 648 200 634 100 632 900 636 025 628 425 667 600 16 651 200 652 250 648 050 635 450 638 500 629 125 628 175 7 y 17 655 100 653 000 650 600 638 300 640 450 629 575 629 475 18 658 100 656 450 657 350 651 950 643 650 630 975 631 300 19 659 900 658 250 661 400 653 300 653 000 631 525 633 850 661 550 661 250 662 600 660 200 655 875 633 350 637 625 662 300 662 300 664 250 661 850 636 800 653 100 647 450 660 050 636 375 640 150 2 665 750 663 050 666 050 662 450 646 550 666 100 653 850 661 200 641 400 641 175 23 666 650 664 550 666 500 665 150 662 500 642 250 649 950 4 667 700 666 950 667 700 666 200 667 700 643 975 654 975 25 632 900 626 150 626 450 626 150 636 750 644 725 657 675 26 638 150 626 900 627 650 633 950 641 425 646 200 660 975 27 646 850 628 100 632 000 640 850 651 150 653 875 661 900 28 650 150 641 150 633 200 642 200 649 400 639 500 637 800 655 050 664 625 29 651 800 653 600 656 450 643 250 658 250
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4. or Audio Mute Once this is done you can tap the power button to exit to the main operating screen By pressing up down on the arrows 100 series or by moving the jog wheel 500 series you can see the tuner on the screen If you have the tuner setting to Active this means the tuner will always pass through the audio If you set the tuner to Audio Mute this means that when you are on the Tuner screen the receiver will mute it s audio output This is handy if you wish to tune in silence Conclusion As we progress into the 21st century it is a given wireless systems are everywhere Each time we turn on a television see a performance watch the news go to the theatre or enjoy a concert we are sur rounded by wireless technology We almost take it for granted Sennheiser is proud to embrace this movement and place this technology in reach for those who want a high performance product which is also easy to use We understand that wireless systems allow you to express yourself to your audience without being constrained by wires Sennheiser evolution wireless G3 systems not only showcase breakthrough features but they are also easily adaptable as your needs change As long as you can tune each component to the same frequency you can mix and match previous generations of evolution wireless with current G3 models While there will always be certain sophisticated applications which require assistance from the manufac turer evolution wire
5. List and find a new free frequency Once you select a free frequency this loud static noise will no longer come through your system when the transmitter is powered off If you use your system in various locations it is always a good idea to redo the Easy Setup to find a free frequency as the RF environment will change depending on geographical location Another temporary solution which works sometimes would be to raise the Squelch setting from the default Low setting to either Med or High Raising the Squelch level means that the receiver will expect more RF signal before it unmutes This is a temporary solution and should only be used as a last resort as raising the squelch also reduces your operating range It is always better to find a free frequency instead a ECTS NN The Ci1 R cable which was sold for G2 was manufactured for Sennheiser by a 3rd party and it was re cently discovered that the cable did not meet our exact wiring specification While this worked fine for G2 it will not work satisfactorily for G3 There is a new model Ci1 R which has the model number Ci1 R EW The Ci1 R EW will work on all generations of evolution wireless systems and it can be identified by a gray piece of shrink tubing located at one of the connectors One of the great new features with G3 transmitter body packs is the option for the user to select either an AF Mute audio frequency or an RF Mute radio frequency option An AF Mute is the traditio
6. frequency combination charts which also may aid in determining frequency compatibility if you are using evolution wireless G3 with wireless products made by other manufacturers When using multiple evolution wireless G3 systems it is important to make certain that all channels in your system follow this compatibility scheme to guarantee that your system will operate interference free Steps for Auto Tuning evolution wireless G3 Systems 1 On the receiver press SET to enter menu Press up down buttons to select Easy Setup Press SET and choose Scan New List Press SET to start scan N After the scan is completed the receiver will suggest a BANK to choose with the most free channels Press SET Now select a channel using the up down arrows and press SET to confirm The receiver will say STORED Tap the POWER button to exit the menu The freguency chosen will be displayed You should see zero RF activity on the meter meaning you are on a free channel Power up the transmitter you wish to pair with the receiver Become familiar where the infrared IR window is located On a G3 handheld transmitter the window is located on the display On a body pack transmitter it is located under the flap just to the right of the ON OFF button Press the SYNC button on the front of the receiver and the receiver will enter SYNC mode Simply hold the handheld or bodypack IR window facing the left side of the receiver display about 1 t
7. it is even routed to a mixing console or other device G3 systems also now introduce infrared syncing of transmitters which makes setup very easy Once a receiver is set to an open channel a push of the Sync button allows it to send the frequency and other parameters over to the transmitter in a flash This simplifies setup time and takes the hassle out of programming transmitters One push and a few seconds is all it takes The EM30063 and EM500G3 receivers feature a unique Soundcheck Mode which allows a user to conduct an accurate quick on stage RF and AF level check with a single microphone without any assistance The EM500G2 also offers a convenient front panel Headphone Monitor Output for easily checking the quality and level of the signal received from its complementary transmitter The 300 and 500 series Channel Naming function provides a convenient way to identify channels at the receiver In addition a Peak hold Display provides quick and accurate level monitoring www sennheiserusa com G3 9 The Antenna For most basic wireless applications the Antenna antenna supplied with a systems re ceiver is more than adeguate As your wireless system grows however you may find you reguire one or more remote antennas to accommodate the increased number of channels Receivers in large 999963 setups are most often rack mounted If Antenna ASA1 NT NT1 1 US EM30063 the ante
8. to mount anten nas in the front This enhances performance over having the antennas buried inside the rack gt ASA1 Antenna Splitter DC Power Distributor Active antenna splitter that feeds RF signal and DC power through the RG58 cable to up to four fixed receivers simultaneously This reduces the number of antennas required and makes for a very clean installation Two ASA1 units can be coupled to feed up to eight receivers from a single pair of anten nas More than eight receivers can be fed from a single pair of antennas when feeding the output of an ASA1 into two or more ASA1 units Component Requirements Generally speaking wireless systems are sold as sets which contain one transmitter and one receiver If you require more than a single transmitter or receiver there are several important points you must consider First a transmitter and receiver must be able to tune to the same frequency in order to work together For example a VHF transmitter cannot work with a UHF receiver Secondly transmitters and receivers must both use the same compander circuitry in order to work together Since the transmit ter s compander circuit dictates the way the audio is compressed into an RF signal the receiver on the other end must have compatible circuitry to uncompress the RF signal into a high quality audio signal evolution wireless systems employ Sennheiser s proprietary HDX compander circuitry for superior signal to noise rati
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12. B an HDX compressed signal is transmitted above the level of noise inherent in the RF link The result is remarkably clear full sound with a better signal to noise ratio than a CD The evolution wireless G3 series utilizes HDX technology to achieve an amazing 25 Hz 18 KHz frequency response line With its HDX enabled components evolution wireless G3 offers the freedom and ease of wireless without any compromise in sound quality While digital wireless systems do not contain a compander circuit they are subject to limited channels of operation due to the larger required bandwidth of the transmission link Sennheiser HDX offers near perfect audio reproduction while remaining flexible to have numerous channels operating simulta neously Once a receiver has translated the transmitter s signal back into an audio signal it needs to provide adequate output options for mixing and amplification of the signal evolution receivers feature a com plete set of 1 4 unbalanced and XLR outputs on all systems which allow easy interfacing with any PA system Sennheiser integrates many powerful new features into the G3 series of receivers The EM100G3 and EM500G3 both feature an onboard guitar tuner for convenience A convenient front panel headphone monitor output with volume knob is standard on the EM300G3 and EM500G3 receivers This head phone output is handy for an engineer to check the quality and level of the audio from its transmitter before
13. It should be known that these contacts will not function with any other battery pack except the BA2015G2 My wireless system is on and functioning however I am experiencing feedback and poor sound quality through my PA system What is the issue From the factory G3 rack mount receivers come with the output level set at 18dB This is a very strong signal and can result in feedback and poor sound quality with certain mixing consoles and amps To remedy this you can adjust the AF OUT menu on the receiver to a lower number It is rec ommended to start at around 00 dB and perhaps 3 dB or 6 dB depending on your application These are guidelines so feel free to experiment to get the best sound possible from your particular system Why does my PA system or camera emit a horrible loud static noise when I power off my transmitter This simply means you are on a frequency which is already in use most likely by a television station When the transmitter is on everything is working just fine because of the close proximity of the trans mitter and receiver When the transmitter is powered off the receiver no longer hears the transmitter and tries to latch onto any signal it can find on that same frequency If you see RF activity on the display meter with the transmitter powered off it means that there is another signal on the same frequency interfering with your system most likely from a TV station You can use the Easy Setup to Scan New
14. NK When operating multiple systems in the same frequency range i e range A 518 558 MHz you should always run these systems in the same BANK Although evolution wireless G3 is one of most frequency agile products on the market care must be taken in selecting your systems operating range and frequencies to insure that interference free opera tion is achieved Geographic location plays a major role in the effective performance of your wireless microphone and or monitoring system The primary source of airwave competition is from television broadcast transmis sion towers It is very likely that most locations where a wireless system is to be used will be within the effective transmission range of at least one if not more of these television broadcasting stations In planning your systems frequency requirements one should determine what frequencies are in use by local television stations Local television stations are not the only transmissions that may cause interference Nearby wirelesss communication devices and other wireless microphone systems may also introduce obstacles when planning an effective wireless system Having a complete knowledge of your RF environment the pos sible sources of RF interference including their frequencies as well as a functional frequency coordina tion scheme using the BANK system are very important when planning a wireless microphone system Sennheiser s website HYPERLINK http www sennheis
15. TV movie sets and also for sending outputs from mixing consoles to other Sennheiser receivers For example many wedding videographers ask the DJ or band if they can plug in their SKP10063 and as a result send the sound directly to their camera or audio recording device G3 SKP Plug On Transmitter Since portable wireless transmitters are meant to roam around they require battery power in order to work Users should always use quality alkaline batteries for full power and longevity Sennheiser s battery technology in evolution wireless products maintains a constant system voltage therefore there is zero performance degradation as the batteries run down from use If the device is on the sound and range are still 10096 as you would expect from new batteries regardless of battery level All evolution wireless G3 portable transmitters and portable receivers also have charging contacts for use with the optional BA2015G2 battery and L2015G2 charger except SKP100G3 For convenience evolution wire less G3 transmitters feature convenient built in battery gauges that allow the user to see the current battery level at a glance so he or she can avoid running out of power New for G3 is a standard feature called battery telemetry which simply means one can also see how much power is left in the transmit ter by looking at an indicator from the receiver This is extremely valuable for sound engineers who are curious how fresh the batteries are in a transmit
16. WORKING WITH Gvolutionwireless 63 fj SENNHEISER JN pr EN JA h k 2 m A S A SIMPLE TO USE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO SETTING UP CONFIGURING AND USING EVOLUTION WIRELESS G3 SYSTEMS APPLICABLE FOR USE IN THE U S CONSUMER ALERT Most users do not need a license to operate a wireless microphone system Nevertheless operat ing a 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 2 Table of Contents sI 4 The Parts of a Wireless System 5 The TASA socius itis ois er trea onec 6 The RECEIVED emt RN 8 The Antenne 10 Wireless Monitor Systems 10 Accessorizing a Wireless System 11 Component Requirements 11 Frequency Concerns nr 12 Frequency Char 14 Multi Channel Wireless Mic System Hookup 20 Antenna Splitter and Mounting Packages 20 Putting Together a System 21 Frequently A
17. cur due to capacitance inherent in the cable Capacitance can also load your pickups and cause them to react differently When guitarists move from traditional cables to a wireless system sometimes the wireless system can sound almost too clean due to the fact the Sennheiser wireless audio transmis sion matches or exceeds the Compact Disc quality Cable emulation allows you to dial back in the familiar capacitance and treble roll off which a performer may consider to be a part of their overall sound To rack mount the antennas on a full 19 rack unit you will need the GA3030 AM accessory This accessory includes two rack handle mounting pieces that will enable you to attach the female BNC bulkhead to the rack right where there are already drilled and tapped threads The antenna cable will pass through the rack mount via the holes to the back of the receiver where it will connect More com mon is the use of the GA3 with the AM2 This allows one to rack mount a single system and place the antennas in the same rack space on the included blank panel www sennheiserusa com G3 25 Frequently Asked Questions continued How do I use the built in guitar tuner on my 100 or 500 series G3 receiver Simply bring up the menu by pressing the SET button Find the Advanced section and press SET once more In this menu you will find the guitar tuner option Select it by using the SET button and change it from the Inactive setting to either Active
18. d as a remote antenna solution on the end of a cable Due to the variables in one installation to another the following items are not included with Sennheiser splitter combiner kits It is suggested you check and see if you may require any of the following GA3 rack mounts which are not included with 100 series RG58 cable to run to your antennas Mounting brackets for remote antennas Rack screws The following is a list of splitter and antenna kits that Sennheiser currently offers for G3 units G30MNIKITA G3DIRKIT8 ASA1 NT Active splitter kit for four receiver Active splitter kit for eight receiver Active antenna splitter with DC system using omni directional system using directional remote power distribution for G3 receivers remote paddle antennas includes paddle antennas includes two includes reguired NT1 1 US power ASA1 NT two A1031 U GA3 ASA1 NT two A2003 UHF GA3 two supply and eight 20 BNC cables G3OMNIKIT8 pus AC3 NT Active splitter kit for eight receiver G3FRONTKIT4 Active antenna combiner with DC system using omni directional Active splitter kit for four receiver power distribution for IEM transmit remote paddle antennas includes system using front mount anten ters includes required NT3 1 US two ASA1 NT two A1031 U GA3 nas includes ASA1 NT GA3 AM2 power supply and four 20 BNC two BB1 G3FRONTKIT8 cables G3DIRKIT4 Active splitter kit for eight receiver G3IEMDIRKIT4 Active splitter kit for four receiver s
19. d with both mic level sources such as lavalier or headset microphones and also high impedance line sources such as electric or acoustic guitars Because of their compact and rugged design bodypack transmitters are widely used with lavalier microphones ME2 Omni MEA Cardioid and MES Lavalier Mie headsets ME3 ew Applications range from musical and theatrical stages everywhere to use on film and television sets G3 SK Bodypack Transmitter 6 2 Handheld transmitters Handhelds are the most recognizable of transmit ters since they most closely resemble traditional wired microphones evolution wireless handheld transmitters SKM100G3 SKM300G3 and SK M500G3 are specially designed to stand up to the rigors of live performance and offer exceptional sound Sennheiser evolution wireless G3 handheld G2 SkM Handheld Transmitter transmitters contain user swappable dynamic and condenser elements so one can easily adapt or upgrade the type of microphone capsule to a different type 3 Plug on transmitters Plug on transmitters are unique in that they convert a traditional wired microphone or line level signal into a wireless device The plug on transmitter in the evolution G3 line is the SKP100G3 This works for most plug on applications but does not provide 48v phantom power to those microphones which require it see SKP2000 in the 2000 series for this Plug on transmitters are widely used for on location newscasts reality
20. e of wireless monitor systems Since such systems offer better signal to noise ratios without feedback they provide the user with great freedom of movement and control In addition wireless monitor systems provide excellent hearing conservation since they do not need to be loud in order to cut through the mix Add in great cost ef ficiency space savings and portability when compared to hauling ordinary monitors and you can easily see why wireless monitoring is so popular The evolution wireless G3 monitor system is engineered with the same principles of high quality and durability as all other evolution wireless G2 systems The SR300G3 transmitter features 1 4 and XLR balanced inputs for easy compatibility and robust output power 30 mW for extended range and signal stability With preset UHF frequencies from the user selectable 1 680 available and multiple channel operation the system can provide wireless monitoring for every performer on stage Engineers will love the built in Ethernet port for computer control with Sennheiser WSM software for both PC and Mac computers The unique Focus feature allows you to switch between standard stereo 2 channel monitoring and Focus Mode which provides limited mixing capabilities the ability for performers to pan between their vocals and the instrumentation for instance Frequency number and channel num ber display functions provide clear indication and the system s channel Naming function allows yo
21. eceivers performer worn In ear monitor receivers are worn by musicians to hear themselves and other instruments while performing This concept allows the performer to hear their performance clearly while simultaneously keeping the stage volume down which reduces the risk of feedback Many enjoy the fact they can hear clearly without straining to hear as you would when using conventional monitor wedge speak ers The EK300IEMG3 is the in ear monitor receiver featured in the evolution wireless G3 series This receiver is battery powered and can receive a stereo mono or dual mono signal from a rack mounted transmitter SR300IEMG3 These receivers have a large easy to use knob to adjust volume during perfor mance robust and simple An exciting new feature for both the Sennheiser EK100G3 portable battery powered camera receiver and the EK300IEMG3 in ear monitor receiver is called Adaptive Diversity Adaptive Diversity means the receiver utilizes the output G3 EK In Ear Monitor Receiver cable as a secondary antenna to ensure stable and uninterrupted wireless recep tion Perhaps the most distinctive feature of evolution wireless systems is their proprietary HDX compander circuitry Engineered to our exacting sound specifications HDX is a sophisticated noise reduction sys tem that maximizes the microphone s dynamic range while minimizing undesirable sound artifacts and transmission noise By compressing the audio in a 2 1 ratio related to d
22. erusa com www sennheiserusa com has an interactive frequency finder which can assist you in finding which local TV stations are broadcasting in your area Effective frequency coordination is a means of scientifically determining the compatibility of multiple RF systems operating simultaneously It is recommended that you follow our frequency coordination schemes when planning a multi channel wireless system within your RF environment Now that the FCC has mandated that all television broadcasts are digital it is more important than ever to ensure you are on a clear frequency Additionally portions of the UHF spectrum are now reallocated by auction and or emergency operation As of June 12th 2010 the FCC has made it illegal to operate wireless devices in the 698 806 MHz range It S important to remember when incorporating evolution wireless G3 into a wireless system that each evolution wireless G3 system is manufactured to operate within a particular frequency range A B G etc Each range is broken down into 1 680 user selectable frequencies Remember we always want to run multiple systems in the same range e g A B G in the same BANK You would use the same BANK but different channels under that bank The number of preset chan nels per BANK depends on what series of evolution G3 you have For example the LE series has up to 6 channels per BANK while the 500 series has up to 32 channels per BANK The following evolution wireless G3
23. f 4 or 8 units with another master ASA1 which takes the feed from the antennas Another great advantage which splitters offer is that they will provide DC power to the receivers right through the connection cable A single splitter will power up to four receivers 3 Determine where you wish to place your antennas If you wish to keep them at your rack you will need an AM2 kit for every splitter you have unless you optimize the cascading feature of the splitter which allows the operation of eight receivers of the same frequency range from one pair of antennas An AM2 it front mounts two antennas and takes a total of 1 2 a rack keep this in mind when con figuring your system If instead you wish to remote mount your antennas to increase the coverage area you will need to utilize A 1031 U antennas which are typically mounted to mic stands or WM1 wall mounts Since the antennas will be used away from the rack it is not necessary to use AM2 kits Antenna Splitter and Mounting Packages Considering the number of individual items required to rig an evolution wireless G3 receiving antenna splitter system we have put together seven packages to make ordering these items simpler These packages address seven common scenarios NOTE The antennas supplied with all ew rack mountable receivers are to be used only in chassis mounted rear jacks or in conjunction with the AM2 front mounting kit These are ground plane devices and are never to be use
24. g diversity systems however Sennheiser has always been committed to bringing you the very best Another quality which distinguishes evolution wireless G3 receivers is their robust metal construction In order to protect the sophisticated electronics inside and to provide professional road worthiness evolu tion receivers are housed in metal rather than in the plastic shells used in many other wireless systems The benefits are obvious exceptional durability and dependability even in the roughest conditions Fixed receivers There are three basic types of wireless receivers The most common version evolution fixed receivers EM100G3 EM300G3 and EM500G3 are com pact half rack sized units which can be mounted along with optional AM2 front mounted antennas into a standard 19 equipment rack using the optional GA3 rack adapter G3 EM Receiver front view 2 Portable camera mount receivers Portable receivers are used specifically for film television and video applica tions in which a performer or newscaster is using a wireless transmitter and there is a need to send this back to a video camera or recording device The EK100G3 is an example of a portable receiver Portable camera mount receiv ers are compact lightweight battery powered and can be mounted directly onto a wide variety of motion picture or video cameras which have a stan dard shoe mount for accessories G3 EK Camera Mount Receiver 8 3 In ear monitor r
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26. less G3 systems are ready to perform right out of the box With exceptional clarity extended range and proven durability they are truly the best choice for affordable professional wire less performance For additional information about evolution wireless G3 or other Sennheiser products please con tact Sennheiser at 860 434 9190 or log onto our Website at www sennheiserusa com 2 w S 2 2 M Notes www sennheiserusa com G3 27 J SENNHEISER www sennheiserusa com Sennheiser Electronic Corporation One Enterprise Drive Old Lyme CT 06371 Tel 860 434 9190 e Fax 860 434 1759 Latin America Tel 52 55 5639 0956 Fax 52 55 5639 9482 Canada Tel 514 426 3013 Fax 514 426 3953 www sennheiser ca 02 10 Working With Evolution Wireless G3 Printed in USA Sennheiser is a registered trademark of Sennheiser electronic GmbH amp Co KG Subject to alterations and modifications
27. mits it to the receiver G3 SKM Handheld Transmitter G3 SKP Plug On Transmitter G3 SK Bodypack Transmitter 2 Receiver A receiver which receives the RF signal from the transmitter converts it back into an audio signal which is linked to the output for mixing and amplification 7 SENNHEISER G3 EM Rack Mount Receiver G3 EK Camera Mount Receiver 3 Antennas Antennas are the transmission path for the transmitter to send the signal to the receiver and also for the receiver to pick up the transmitted RF signal These may be either active or passive antennas determined by the system configuration A1031 U Passive Omnidirectional UHF Antenna www sennheiserusa com G3 5 The Transmitter The transmitter has a fairly straightforward job to take the source input signal from a microphone or line level input a guitar for example convert it into an RF signal and transmit it It sounds easy but there are a number of variables involved in producing accurate and dependable transmissions While many other wireless systems use transmitters that may have enough power to work well on a small stage they lack the operating range and performance for a professional event With this in mind Sennheiser transmitters are intentionally engineered to provide more than enough output power for virtually any application Sennheiser eguips the evolution wireless G3 series of transmitters with 30 mW of output power for at least 300 feet of ra
28. nal way to mute your audio signal this is what G2 offered The RF Mute is different in that it will not only mute the audio to the receiver but it will take the transmitter carrier off air remember you can never have two transmitters on the same carrier frequency at the same time This is particularly important for back up transmitters and guitarists bassists that have multiple guitars and only one receiver You can outfit all of your guitars with transmitters on the same frequency and leave them powered on With RF mute activated you can simply slide the Mute switch on or off and switch guitars quickly No more powering on or powering off packs In many instances users think more power is better but with respect to wireless systems just enough power is best The stronger your RF output power is the greater chance your systems may have issues with interfering with other wireless systems Higher output power also makes it more difficult to deploy large multi channel systems It will be possible to achieve higher channel counts in a 42 MHz switching bandwidth by decreasing your RF output power and utilizing properly designed antenna systems Cable emulation is a feature which is available on the SK 100 G3 SK 500 G3 and SK 2000 bodypack transmitters this function allows you to virtually adjust the cable length which the guitar pickups see It is common knowledge that the longer a corded guitar cable is the more high frequency loss will oc
29. nge line of sight As a result the user gets increased range and strong stable transmission regardless of the conditions Additionally all of our transmitters feature metal housings making them capable of enduring life on the road Most importantly a transmitter must be able to convert the audio signal into an RF signal without los ing sound quality or accuracy Any time a signal is converted from one type analog audio to another RF for example there is a danger of losing some aspect of the original sound or adding unwanted noise in the transition To guard against this Sennheiser employs a proprietary noise reduction system called HDX HDX circuitry allows the transmitter to produce an RF signal that maximizes the micro phone s signal to noise ratio while avoiding the RF noise inherent in most systems Once the transmit ted RF signal reaches the receiver it is re converted into analog audio using reciprocal receiver side HDX technology with stunning accuracy and quality This results in audio that sounds as good as that of a wired microphone As a result Sennheiser G3 systems have an amazing frequency response of 25 Hz to 18 KHz line pack transmitter ME3 Headset Mic A bodypack transmitter is a versatile transmitter platform that can be used with a wide variety of input options Sennheiser evolution bodypack transmitters SK100G3 SK30063 and SK500G3 all offer adjustable input sensitivity controls and can be use
30. nnas are left inside the rack per 4 4 Mea a W formance can be degraded due to the 2 DO O gt gt rack and metal housings in the transmis sion path Remote antennas allow the EM30063 receiver antennas to be placed in a loca cable tion which provides better reliability and u reception Diagram illustrating the ASA1 s ability to feed multiple modules In order to manage additional antennas Sennheiser offers a variety of useful tools Antenna splitters such as the ASA1 allow a single pair of antennas to feed multiple receivers The new active ASA1 allows wideband splitting of antennas and can be daisy chained for use with multiple channel setups Because the ASA1 is active boosters are typically not required unless the antenna cable runs are in excess of about 90 feet Antenna combiners such as the AC3 are similar to splitters but are used only with wireless monitoring systems to combine up to four transmission signals onto a single transmit antenna Both the ASA1 and AC3 power the G3 receivers transmitters they are connected to right through the antenna cable a cool concept Passive omni directional UHF antenna which can be mounted on a stand Receives trans mits signals in a Taurus or donut shaped pattern 1 4 active antenna splitter Allows up to four receivers to operate off a pair of antennas Wireless Monitor Systems Another revolution in the world of live sound is the widespread us
31. nnel Ch 22 518 524 MHz Ch 26 542 548 MHz Ch 23 524 530 MHz Ch 27 548 554 MHz Ch 24 530 536 MHz Ch 28 554 560 MHz Channel Bank11 Bank12 Bank13 Bank14 Bank15 Bank16 Bank17 Bank 18 Bank19 Bank20 T o est sas aso sezers senars 520750 Fit ars sans 52222 59033 Tres sns ers Fs so sers 522275 dd 1 ESF ETF dd SEC SE LE sissa sss E p p i m L 2j LY EZI o 540 975 540 500 ro 542 225 542 625 o se INN seso EEE EEES www sennheiserusa com G3 15 Freguency Range B 626 668 MHz Ch 40 626 632 MHz Ch 44 650 656 MHz US TV Channel Ch 41 632 638 MHz Ch 45 656 662 MHz Ch 42 638 644 MHz Ch 46 662 668 MHz Ch 43 644 650 MHz Channel Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 Bank 4 Bank 5 Bank 6 Bank 7 Bank 8 Bank 9 Bank 10 1 626 300 632 350 638 450 644 550 632 925 626 000 626 000 626 750 632 800 639 050 645 450 635 425 626 875 626 400 627 450 633 750 639 450 646 650 639 350 627 500 627 000 4 628 450 634 350 640 200 647 200 640 050 630 175 627 800 5 628 900 635 700 640 750 648 050 648 500 632 625 629 000 629 700 636 200 641 550 648 500 653 950 634 800 630 600 630 800 636 900 642 600 649 150 655 350 639 625 632 800 631 750 637 300 643 450 649 650 656 250 640 825 636 000 640 550 628 850 628 550 630 500 659 025 650 525 638 400 0 646 100
32. o 2 away UJ gt ul o If the SYNC is successful you should see a check mark on the receiver screen If you see an X it indicates the sync failed and you should repeat step 5 7 After a successful SYNC you should see the frequency match on both the receiver and transmitter 8 If setting up another system in the same frequency range A B G you can repeat the process from Step 1 Just be sure to choose the same BANK number as you did in step 2 to ensure compatible operation and a different channel number www sennheiserusa com G3 13 How To Use the Following Charts These charts represent the tuning scheme of each range and are for reference in determining the suit ability of a particular range for your geographic location Transmitters and receivers are available in a 42 MHz UHF frequency range with a total of 1 680 transmis sion receiving frequencies Transmitters and receivers have 20 frequency banks respectively Each of the channels in the frequency banks has been factory preset to a frequency The frequency presets within one nfrequency bank are intermodulation free These frequencies cannot be changed The frequency banks U ew 100 bank U ew 300 ew 500 banks U1 U6 allow the user to store individual frequencies which are freely selectable in 25 kHz steps It might be that nthese frequencies are not intermodulation free The following table lists the frequency presets in the frequency banks 1
33. os and quiet operation evolution components can only be used with other HDX enabled Sennheiser components Because of the flexibility of HDX all evolution components are compatible with one another regardless of generation G1 G2 G3 as long as you can tune to the same frequency In addition evolution components are compatible with the 2000 series As a result evolu tion wireless G3 offers a high degree of frequency agility in each range 1680 frequencies This allows you to easily configure everything from a basic setup to large multichannel systems depending on the surrounding RF environment www sennheiserusa com G3 11 Freguency Concerns The successful operation of an RF wireless system depends greatly on two things 1 The freguencies to be used must be free of inteference from other signals in the air Freguency agile wireless systems those offering a high number of user selectable operating freguencies provide the most effective means of avoiding such interference 2 The freguencies to be used must be calculated exactly to avoid interfering with each other Not only do these freguencies need to be spaced apart far enough they must also be carefully calculated to avoid creating harmonics which can cause other freguencies to have problems such as dropouts and static hits These undesirable effects are known as intermodulation G3 makes this simple by offering preset frequencies called CHANNELS which reside in a frequency BA
34. sets are specifically calculated not to interfere with each other an undesirable effect which is known by the technical term intermodulation Because of their frequency agility Sennheiser wireless systems give the user great flexibility to select available frequencies even in the most com plex multi channel setups This is ever important now and in the future as we see our RF environment populated by digital television stations as well as the likely possibility of other devices utilizing the UHF RF spectrum In addition Sennheiser wireless systems feature a variety of versatile components and accessories which allow the user to adapt a system to nearly any imaginable need From small venue clubs and boardrooms to Broadway stages and stadium sized concert halls Sennheiser wireless is used with con fidence every day by users the world over UHF Ultra High Frequency transmission the most popular format today op erates in the 470 698 MHz range Because of its higher frequency range UHF is m not as susceptible to the interference typical of the VHF range and is therefore 470 ni Er MHz a more stable format Additionally UHF systems are more convenient as they have shorter antennas than VHF systems The Parts of a Wireless System Every wireless system consists of at least three parts 1 Transmitter A transmitter which accepts the source input signal mic or line converts it into an RF radio frequency signal and trans
35. sked Questions 24 CONCUSSION som thi nere se ne amens 26 www sennheiserusa com G3 3 4 Introduction Wireless microphone and instrument systems have rapidly become standard eguipment for musicians Sennheiser s evolution wireless systems are the standard for musicians broadcasters theatre produc tions reality television shows and sound contractors alike Sennheiser is the leading pioneer of wireless systems and over the years created Emmy Award winning advances in the field of RF wireless technol ogy Sennheiser is proud to apply that same technology to the evolution wireless range of products which fit comfortably into virtually any budget Traditionally most wireless systems have offered the user a choice of fixed frequencies within a range of available VHF or UHF frequencies While this ap proach makes for easy frequency selection it offers little or no flexibility in circumventing interference or designing complex systems Sennheiser evolution wireless G3 systems avoid the problems associ ated with RF radio frequency interference by being capable of tuning to a wide range of available UHF frequencies up to 1 680 tunable frequencies In addition evolution wireless G3 systems offer easy and reliable system setup with the Easy Setup function Easy Setup allows a receiver to scan the built in frequency presets choose a free one and then program the transmitter over a wireless infrared link These pre
36. ter GA3 rack mount kit bodypack receiver and IE4 earbuds 1 G3IEMDirKit4 Active combiner kit for four IEM transmitters with DC power distribution includes AC3 NT GA3 A2003 UHF Note Various Lengths of RF cable available for antenna run sold separately Pro Tip The AC3 has four 4 status LEDs on the front panel to indicate that power is being distributed to the connected SR300G3 Connect the included BNC cables as shown above to quickly diagnosis any potential power issues with your equipment and immediately identify the problematic rack position Antenna Y SENNHEISER Eight Channel Wireless System 4 Handheld Systems and 4 Lavalier Systems Oty Model Description 4 ew365 G3 Handheld Systems w MME865 1 capsules 4 ew312 G3 Lavalier Systems w ME2 capsules 1 G30mniKit8 Active splitter kit for eight receiver system using omni directional remote paddle antennas includes two 2 ASA1 NT two 2 A1031 U GA3 two 2 BB1 Note Various Lengths of RF cable available for antenna run sold separately VN TI SENNA EASE N TI YENNHELLER AB3 boosters may be used to compensate for RF loss associated with long cable runs NY Antenna NV Antenna AB3 optional AB3 optional NT1 1 US NT1 1 US ASA1 NT H i i i AVES i i mu
37. ter which may be already in use and not easily acces sible 4 In ear monitor transmitters rack mount In ear monitor transmitters accept an audio signal typically from a mixing console and send it wirelessly to a portable receiver which a performer typically wears on their hip The SR300IEMG3 is the half rack spaced size transmitter in the evolution wireless G3 series Y SENNHEISER Qum STEREO TRANSMITTER alo oe n Lad G3 SR300IEMG3 Rack Mount Transmitter www sennheiserusa com G3 7 The Receiver The brain of every wireless system the receiver is designed to receive the RF signal from the transmit ter convert it back into an audio signal and output it to a PA system or audio device for mixing record ing and amplification All Sennheiser wireless EM rack mountable receivers employ True Diversity technology to ensure stable uninterrupted wireless reception free from signal dropouts In a True Diversity setup a receiver features two independent receiver sections each with its own antenna rather than a single receiver module with a single antenna By means of a comparison circuit the receiver simultaneously checks both receiver sections many times a second and seamlessly selects the section with the strongest signal This helps maintain a stable high quality signal significantly reducing the possibility of dropouts A True Diversity receiver typically costs more to design and manufacture than other antenna switchin
38. to 20 Frequency Range A 516 558 MHz Ch 21 512 518 MHz Ch 25 536 542 MHz US TV Channel Ch 22 518 524 MHz Ch 26 542 548 MHz Ch 23 524 530 MHz Ch 27 548 554 MHz Ch 24 530 536 MHz Ch 28 554 560 MHz Channel Bank Bank 2 Bank 3 Bank 4 Bank 5 Bank 6 Bank 7 Bank 8 Bank 9 Bank 10 524 250 530 100 536 350 518 125 516 000 516 000 524 800 530 800 537 700 518 500 516 875 516 400 525 550 531 650 538 650 519 000 517 500 517 000 4 526 550 532 050 539 300 519 625 520 175 517 800 520 900 527 700 533 050 540 100 520 375 522 625 519 000 6 521 600 528 100 533 550 540 700 521 375 524 800 520 600 522 000 529 050 534 850 541 100 523 375 529 625 522 800 8 522 900 529 500 535 750 541 800 525 875 530 825 526 000 9 528 800 516 950 517 300 518 900 534 125 540 525 528 400 535 250 523 300 519 800 535 375 553 625 533 200 552 350 536 750 547 200 550 100 537 500 516 375 537 200 531 600 554 900 551 050 555 050 540 125 518 425 541 600 539 900 519 200 520 150 516 150 541 750 520 975 549 000 540 400 520 800 516 900 521 000 521 525 552 400 541 850 521 250 524 600 522 125 523 350 519 475 543 950 542 650 521 850 525 500 522 500 526 375 521 300 546 050 545 150 523 900 526 550 524 125 531 400 523 850 546 600 546 050 525 000 545 300 524 500 532 250 527 625 550 850 547 250 553 150 5
39. u to add a custom name to each preset In addition convenient front panel headphone monitoring allows for quick and easy monitoring of each channel s signal rzII HA The compact EK300IEMG3 bodypack receiver provides each performer with Me E607 clear interference resistant monitor Q ing Like the transmitter it features frequency number and channel num ber display and a Focus control which SR300IEMG3 Transmitter allows the user to adjust the balance of the system s two channels to create a custom monitor mix The receiver also features an adjustable Audio Limiter which restricts volume to protect against hearing loss The evolution Wireless Monitor System comes supplied with high quality IE4 stereo ear phones which provide lightweight comfortable listening but can also be used with custom ear molds ordered separately for the ultimate in wireless comfort fit and performance Accessorizing a System EK300IEMG3 Sennheiser offers many useful accessories for the evolution wireless G3 series Bodypack Receiver GA3 Rack Adapter For convenient side by side mounting of up to two fixed EM receivers SR NEP ON sf EE A e transmitters ASA1 splitters or AC3 combiners in a standard 19 rack AM2 Front Antenna Mount For use with the GA3 for use with fixed receivers or transmitters in a stan dard19 rack mounting arrangement the AM2 is used
40. ystem using front mount anten Active combiner kit for four IEM system using directional remote nas includes two ASA1 NT two transmitters with DC power dis paddle antennas includes ASA1 NT GA3 AM2 two BB1 tribution includes AC3 NT GA3 two A2003 UHF GA3 A2003 UHF 2 ANN Putting Together a System Following are diagrams of several typical wireless microphone and wireless monitor systems NOTE For systems larger than 8 channels we recommend using Sennheiser s 2000 Series wireless http www sennheiserusa com professional_2000 series wireless Four Channel Wireless System 4 Handheld Systems Qty Model Description 4 ew335G3 Handheld Systems w MMD 835 1 capsules 1 G3FrontKit4 Active splitter kit for four receiver system using front mount antennas includes ASA1 NT GA3 AM2 ASA1 NT EM300G3 EM300G3 EM300G3 EM300G3 RF Cable mmmmmi Power www sennheiserusa com G3 21 22 Single Channel Wireless Monitor System 1 ew300IEMG3 system for a single stage mix NOTE additional EK300 receivers may be added as needed to monitor the same mix Qty Model Description 1 ew300IEMG3 Wireless monitor system with rack mountable transmitter GA3 rack mount kit bodypack receiver and IE4 earbuds Four Channel Wireless Monitor System 4 ew300IEMG3 systems Qty Model Description 4 ew300IEMG3 Wireless monitor system with rack mountable transmit
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