Product Specification ew 500 G4-MKE2
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... control software included for advanced frequency coordination in three steps 10/30/50) depending on country regulations DELIVERY INCLUDES • EM 300-500 G4 true diversity receiver • SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter • MKE 2 clip-on microphone • GA 3 rackmount set • 2 AA batteries • 2 rod antennas •...• High RF output power (up to 50 mW, adjustable in multi-channel setups. Renowned sound engineers rely on ew 500 G4's flexibility, especially when handling multi-channel settings on any stage, indoors and outdoors. Up to 88 MHz bandwidth, up to...
... control software included for advanced frequency coordination in three steps 10/30/50) depending on country regulations DELIVERY INCLUDES • EM 300-500 G4 true diversity receiver • SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter • MKE 2 clip-on microphone • GA 3 rackmount set • 2 AA batteries • 2 rod antennas •...• High RF output power (up to 50 mW, adjustable in multi-channel setups. Renowned sound engineers rely on ew 500 G4's flexibility, especially when handling multi-channel settings on any stage, indoors and outdoors. Up to 88 MHz bandwidth, up to...
Product Specification ew 500 G4-MKE2
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... programmable frequencies. The system shall operate within ten UHF frequency ranges, with a switching bandwidth of a stationary receiver, a bodypack transmitter and a condenser clip-on microphone. The system shall feature 20 fixed frequency banks with up to 72 MHz: 470 -...500 G4-MKE2-JB ew 500 G4-MKE2-K+ 470 - 558 MHz Art. The receiver shall feature a balanced XLR-3M audio output with a maximum output of +12 dBu. Two BNC-type input sockets shall be ≥ 75 dB. Four selectable equalizer presets shall be < 2 μV for remote network-based monitoring and control using the Sennheiser...
... programmable frequencies. The system shall operate within ten UHF frequency ranges, with a switching bandwidth of a stationary receiver, a bodypack transmitter and a condenser clip-on microphone. The system shall feature 20 fixed frequency banks with up to 72 MHz: 470 -...500 G4-MKE2-JB ew 500 G4-MKE2-K+ 470 - 558 MHz Art. The receiver shall feature a balanced XLR-3M audio output with a maximum output of +12 dBu. Two BNC-type input sockets shall be ≥ 75 dB. Four selectable equalizer presets shall be < 2 μV for remote network-based monitoring and control using the Sennheiser...
Product Specification ew 500 G4-MKE2
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... typical 8 hours. The receiver shall be the Sennheiser SK 500 G4. RF output power at 50 Ω shall be switchable between 10 mW (typical, low) and 30 mW (typical, standard) and 50 mW (typical, high). The bodypack transmitter shall have a rugged metal housing; The bodypack transmitter shall be the Sennheiser EM 300-500 G4. Operating temperature shall range from −10...
... typical 8 hours. The receiver shall be the Sennheiser SK 500 G4. RF output power at 50 Ω shall be switchable between 10 mW (typical, low) and 30 mW (typical, standard) and 50 mW (typical, high). The bodypack transmitter shall have a rugged metal housing; The bodypack transmitter shall be the Sennheiser EM 300-500 G4. Operating temperature shall range from −10...
Instruction manual ew 500 P G4 PDF
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... 31 Changing the colored ring 32 Installing the SK 500 G4 33 Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries 34 Battery status 35 Connecting a microphone to the SK 500 G4 36 Connecting an instrument or line source to the SK 500 G4 37 Attaching the bodypack transmitter to clothing 38 Installing the SKP 500 G4 39 Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries...
... 31 Changing the colored ring 32 Installing the SK 500 G4 33 Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries 34 Battery status 35 Connecting a microphone to the SK 500 G4 36 Connecting an instrument or line source to the SK 500 G4 37 Attaching the bodypack transmitter to clothing 38 Installing the SKP 500 G4 39 Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries...
Instruction manual ew 500 P G4 PDF
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... > LCD Contrast menu item 84 Advanced > Reset menu item 84 Advanced > Software Revision menu item 84 Using the SK 500 G4 85 Operating elements of the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter 86 Switching the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter on and off 87 Muting the bodypack transmitter (AF mute) 88 Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute) 89 Deactivating the RF signal with the MUTE switch...
... > LCD Contrast menu item 84 Advanced > Reset menu item 84 Advanced > Software Revision menu item 84 Using the SK 500 G4 85 Operating elements of the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter 86 Switching the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter on and off 87 Muting the bodypack transmitter (AF mute) 88 Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute) 89 Deactivating the RF signal with the MUTE switch...
Instruction manual ew 500 P G4 PDF
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SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter ► You can find more detailed information about the SK 500 G4 in the following sections: • Installation and Startup: "Installing the SK 500 G4" • Operation: "Using the SK 500 G4" • Technical Data: "SK 500 G4" 10
SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter ► You can find more detailed information about the SK 500 G4 in the following sections: • Installation and Startup: "Installing the SK 500 G4" • Operation: "Using the SK 500 G4" • Technical Data: "SK 500 G4" 10
Instruction manual ew 500 P G4 PDF
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... SL Headmic 1 SB Headband microphone, omni-directional, silver 506904 You can find more information about the individual microphones on their respective product pages at www.sennheiser.com. 13 Accessories Headset and Lavalier microphones We recommend using the following Lavalier microphones and headset microphones with the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter. ► Microphone Features Article no.
... SL Headmic 1 SB Headband microphone, omni-directional, silver 506904 You can find more information about the individual microphones on their respective product pages at www.sennheiser.com. 13 Accessories Headset and Lavalier microphones We recommend using the following Lavalier microphones and headset microphones with the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter. ► Microphone Features Article no.
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Article no . 009950 ► L 2015 charger The BA 2015 rechargeable battery can be charged in the L 2015 charger on its own or inside of the bodypack transmitter/bodypack receiver. Accessories Rechargeable battery and charger BA 2015 rechargeable battery The BA 2015 rechargeable battery is designed for use with evolution wireless G4 series handheld transmitters, bodypack transmitters and bodypack receivers. Article no . 009828 ► 15
Article no . 009950 ► L 2015 charger The BA 2015 rechargeable battery can be charged in the L 2015 charger on its own or inside of the bodypack transmitter/bodypack receiver. Accessories Rechargeable battery and charger BA 2015 rechargeable battery The BA 2015 rechargeable battery is designed for use with evolution wireless G4 series handheld transmitters, bodypack transmitters and bodypack receivers. Article no . 009828 ► 15
Instruction manual ew 500 P G4 PDF
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Installing ew 500 P G4 series devices INSTALLATION Installing ew 500 P G4 series devices You can find information about installing and connecting ew 500 P G4 series devices in the following sections. • EK 500 G4 diversity receiver >> "Installing the EK 500 G4" • SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter >> "Installing the SKM 500 G4" • SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter >> "Installing the SK 500 G4" • SKP 500 G4 plug-on transmitter >> "Installing the SKP 500 G4" You can find information about operating the products under "Installing ew 500 P G4 series devices". 19
Installing ew 500 P G4 series devices INSTALLATION Installing ew 500 P G4 series devices You can find information about installing and connecting ew 500 P G4 series devices in the following sections. • EK 500 G4 diversity receiver >> "Installing the EK 500 G4" • SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter >> "Installing the SKM 500 G4" • SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter >> "Installing the SK 500 G4" • SKP 500 G4 plug-on transmitter >> "Installing the SKP 500 G4" You can find information about operating the products under "Installing ew 500 P G4 series devices". 19
Instruction manual ew 500 P G4 PDF
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Installing the SK 500 G4 Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries You can operate the bodypack transmitter either with batteries (AA, 1.5 V) or with an audible click. 34 The cover locks into place with the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 battery. ▷ Press the two catches and open the battery compartment cover. ▷ Insert the batteries or the rechargeable battery as shown below. Please observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries. ► ▷ Close the battery compartment.
Installing the SK 500 G4 Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries You can operate the bodypack transmitter either with batteries (AA, 1.5 V) or with an audible click. 34 The cover locks into place with the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 battery. ▷ Press the two catches and open the battery compartment cover. ▷ Insert the batteries or the rechargeable battery as shown below. Please observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries. ► ▷ Close the battery compartment.
Instruction manual ew 500 P G4 PDF
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Installing the SK 500 G4 Connecting a microphone to the bodypack transmitter: ▷ Insert the cable's 3.5 mm jack plug into the MIC/LINE socket on the bodypack transmitter as shown in the diagram. ▷ Screw the plug's coupling ring onto the audio socket thread of recommended Lavalier and headset microphones for the bodypack transmitter under "Microphones and cables". To connect a microphone to the SK 500 G4 You can find a list of the bodypack transmitter. 36
Installing the SK 500 G4 Connecting a microphone to the bodypack transmitter: ▷ Insert the cable's 3.5 mm jack plug into the MIC/LINE socket on the bodypack transmitter as shown in the diagram. ▷ Screw the plug's coupling ring onto the audio socket thread of recommended Lavalier and headset microphones for the bodypack transmitter under "Microphones and cables". To connect a microphone to the SK 500 G4 You can find a list of the bodypack transmitter. 36
Instruction manual ew 500 P G4 PDF
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...2 (XLR-3F plug on the bodypack transmitter as shown in the diagram. ▷ Screw the plug's coupling ring onto the audio socket thread of the bodypack transmitter. 37 Installing the SK 500 G4 Connecting an instrument or line source to the SK 500 G4 You can connect instruments or audio ...sources with a line level to bodypack transmitter: ▷ Insert the cable's 3.5 mm jack plug into the MIC/LINE socket on lockable 3.5 mm jack plug) Sennheiser...
...2 (XLR-3F plug on the bodypack transmitter as shown in the diagram. ▷ Screw the plug's coupling ring onto the audio socket thread of the bodypack transmitter. 37 Installing the SK 500 G4 Connecting an instrument or line source to the SK 500 G4 You can connect instruments or audio ...sources with a line level to bodypack transmitter: ▷ Insert the cable's 3.5 mm jack plug into the MIC/LINE socket on lockable 3.5 mm jack plug) Sennheiser...
Instruction manual ew 500 P G4 PDF
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The belt clip is secured so that you can use the belt clip to attach the bodypack transmitter to clothing You can also attach the bodypack transmitter with the antenna pointing downwards. To do so, withdraw the belt clip from its fixing points accidentally. ► To detach the belt clip: ▷ Lift ... so that it cannot slide out of its fixing points and attach it out of the clip downward on the other way round. Installing the SK 500 G4 Attaching the bodypack transmitter to your waistband or on a guitar strap.
The belt clip is secured so that you can use the belt clip to attach the bodypack transmitter to clothing You can also attach the bodypack transmitter with the antenna pointing downwards. To do so, withdraw the belt clip from its fixing points accidentally. ► To detach the belt clip: ▷ Lift ... so that it cannot slide out of its fixing points and attach it out of the clip downward on the other way round. Installing the SK 500 G4 Attaching the bodypack transmitter to your waistband or on a guitar strap.
Instruction manual ew 500 P G4 PDF
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Using ew 500 P G4 series devices OPERATION Using ew 500 P G4 series devices You can find information about using ew 500 P G4 series devices in the following sections. • EK 500 G4 diversity receiver >> "Using the EK 500 G4" • SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter >> "Using the SKM 500 G4" • SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter >> "Using the SK 500 G4" • SKP 500 G4 plug-on transmitter >> "Using the SKP 500 G4" You can find information about installing the products under "Installing ew 500 P G4 series devices". 42
Using ew 500 P G4 series devices OPERATION Using ew 500 P G4 series devices You can find information about using ew 500 P G4 series devices in the following sections. • EK 500 G4 diversity receiver >> "Using the EK 500 G4" • SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter >> "Using the SKM 500 G4" • SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter >> "Using the SK 500 G4" • SKP 500 G4 plug-on transmitter >> "Using the SKP 500 G4" You can find information about installing the products under "Installing ew 500 P G4 series devices". 42
Instruction manual ew 500 P G4 PDF
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... diversity receiver >> "Displays on the EK 500 G4 display panel" • Using the menu of the handheld transmitter >> "Displays on the SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter display panel" • Using the menu of the bodypack transmitter >> "Displays on the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter display panel" • Using the menu of the plug-on transmitter >> "Displays on the SKP 500 G4 plug-on transmitter display panel" 43
... diversity receiver >> "Displays on the EK 500 G4 display panel" • Using the menu of the handheld transmitter >> "Displays on the SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter display panel" • Using the menu of the bodypack transmitter >> "Displays on the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter display panel" • Using the menu of the plug-on transmitter >> "Displays on the SKP 500 G4 plug-on transmitter display panel" 43
Instruction manual ew 500 P G4 PDF
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Using the SK 500 G4 Operating elements of the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter ► 1 Display panel • See "Displays on the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter display panel" 2 Operation and battery indicator, red LED • illuminated = ON See "Switching the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter on and off" • flashing = LOW BATTERY See "Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries" 3 Audio overload indicator, yellow LED • illuminated = AF...
Using the SK 500 G4 Operating elements of the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter ► 1 Display panel • See "Displays on the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter display panel" 2 Operation and battery indicator, red LED • illuminated = ON See "Switching the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter on and off" • flashing = LOW BATTERY See "Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries" 3 Audio overload indicator, yellow LED • illuminated = AF...
Instruction manual ew 500 P G4 PDF
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... signal (RF mute)" • Deactivate and activate audio signal See "Muting the bodypack transmitter (AF mute)" Switching the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter on the display. To switch on the SK 500 G4: ▷ Hold down the ON/OFF button until the Sennheiser logo appears on and off the SK 500 G4: ▷ Hold down the ON/OFF button until the display goes off...
... signal (RF mute)" • Deactivate and activate audio signal See "Muting the bodypack transmitter (AF mute)" Switching the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter on the display. To switch on the SK 500 G4: ▷ Hold down the ON/OFF button until the Sennheiser logo appears on and off the SK 500 G4: ▷ Hold down the ON/OFF button until the display goes off...
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The message MUTE is muted. Using the SK 500 G4 Muting the bodypack transmitter (AF mute) You can find more information about this , the MUTE switch function must be configured to the MUTE position. You can mute the audio signal with the MUTE switch. To do this subject under "Advanced > Mute Mode menu item". ▷ Slide the MUTE switch to AF On/Off. The audio signal is shown on the display. 88
The message MUTE is muted. Using the SK 500 G4 Muting the bodypack transmitter (AF mute) You can find more information about this , the MUTE switch function must be configured to the MUTE position. You can mute the audio signal with the MUTE switch. To do this subject under "Advanced > Mute Mode menu item". ▷ Slide the MUTE switch to AF On/Off. The audio signal is shown on the display. 88
Instruction manual ew 500 P G4 PDF
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Using the SK 500 G4 Displays on the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter display panel You can view the following information on the transmitter display. ► 1 AF audio level • Displays the audio level with peak hold function • See "Sensitivity menu item" 2 Frequency • Configured transmission ... "Auto Lock menu item" 6 Battery status • See "Battery status" 7 MUTE muting function • The audio signal is muted • See "Muting the bodypack transmitter (AF mute)" 8 P pilot tone • Pilot tone transmission is activated • See "Advanced > Pilot Tone menu item" 93
Using the SK 500 G4 Displays on the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter display panel You can view the following information on the transmitter display. ► 1 AF audio level • Displays the audio level with peak hold function • See "Sensitivity menu item" 2 Frequency • Configured transmission ... "Auto Lock menu item" 6 Battery status • See "Battery status" 7 MUTE muting function • The audio signal is muted • See "Muting the bodypack transmitter (AF mute)" 8 P pilot tone • Pilot tone transmission is activated • See "Advanced > Pilot Tone menu item" 93
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"Operating elements of the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter" Making changes in the menu" 95 The operating menu is shown on the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter display panel" >> "Setting options in a menu item After you open a menu item, you can make changes as follows: ▷ ...individual menu items. ▷ Press the SET button to leave the menu item without saving the setting. "Operating elements of the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter" >> "Displays on the transmitter display panel. To open a menu item: ▷ Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate through the menu To open the...
"Operating elements of the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter" Making changes in the menu" 95 The operating menu is shown on the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter display panel" >> "Setting options in a menu item After you open a menu item, you can make changes as follows: ▷ ...individual menu items. ▷ Press the SET button to leave the menu item without saving the setting. "Operating elements of the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter" >> "Displays on the transmitter display panel. To open a menu item: ▷ Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate through the menu To open the...