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XS Wireless Digital
Instruction Manual
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG
Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany, www.sennheiser.com
XS Wireless Digital - v2.1

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  • Page 1 XS Wireless Digital Instruction Manual Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany, www.sennheiser.com XS Wireless Digital - v2.1...
  • Page 2 ► XLR BASE SET ► LAVALIER SET ► PRESENTATION BASE SET ► XLR BASE SET ► INSTRUMENT BASE SET ► PEDALBOARD SET...
  • Page 3 ► PORTABLE INTERVIEW SET ► PORTABLE LAVALIER SET ► PORTABLE ENG SET ► PORTABLE BASE SET...

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Package contents VOCAL SET Package contents ► ► Additional information Microphone clamp for fastening the vocal microphone to a stand XSW Digital TX XLR: transmitter (female XLR socket) for connecting to the vocal microphone ► XSW Digital RX XLR: receiver (male XLR plug) for connecting to a mixing console ►...

  • Page 5: Operation

    Operation Operation Connecting the transmitter to the vocal microphone ► ▷ Plug the transmitter into the XLR socket on the vocal microphone. Connecting the receiver to a mixing console ▷ Plug the receiver into the XLR input of a channel on your mixing con- sole.
  • Page 6 Operation Holding the vocal microphone ► ▷ Grip the vocal microphone only by the handle. ▷ You can also use the microphone clamp to fasten the vocal microphone to a stand. ▷ Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm in front of your mouth when singing. Do not grab the transmitter.
  • Page 7 Operation After four seconds, the status LED starts flashing green. The flashing indicates that a wireless connection is being established. The status LEDs remain green once the transmitter and receiver are connected. If the status LEDs do not remain green, either the charge level is below 15% (see „Checking the charge level during use“) or the transmitter and receiver are not paired (see „Pairing“).
  • Page 8 Operation Checking the charge level during use The status LED remains green during use as long as the rechargeable bat- tery has sufficient charge. The status LED begins flashing red and green in alternation when the charge level falls below 15%. Once the charge level falls below 5%, the status LED flashes only red.
  • Page 9 Operation Charging the rechargeable battery To minimize charging time and monitor the charging status the transmitter or receiver should be switched off before you charge the battery. However the transmitter or receiver can be charged while in operation. ► ▷ Plug the small end of the USB charging cable into the USB port on the transmitter or receiver.
  • Page 10 If the status LED remains red, a fault has occurred. ▷ Unplug any connected USB cables from the UBS port. Switch the transmitter and receiver off and on again. ▷ ▷ Perform pairing, if necessary. If this does not correct the fault, please contact Sennheiser customer ▷ service: www.sennheiser.com/service-support...
  • Page 11 Package contents LAVALIER SET Package contents ► Additional information Belt clip for the transmitter XSW Digital TX 35: transmitter (3.5 mm jack socket) for connecting to the clip-on microphone ► XSW Digital RX XLR: receiver (male XLR plug) for connecting to a mixing console ►...
  • Page 12 Operation Operation Connecting the clip-on microphone to the transmitter ► ▷ Plug the clip-on microphone’s screw-on jack plug into the jack socket on the transmitter. ▷ Lock the jack plug by screwing down the coupling ring. If the jack plug is not firmly locked, crackling noise can appear in the audio signal.
  • Page 13 Operation Connecting the receiver to a mixing console Plug the receiver into the XLR input of a channel on your mixing con- ▷ sole. Switching on the transmitter and receiver ► ▷ Briefly press the button on the transmitter and the button on the receiv- The status LEDs indicate the charge level for four seconds.
  • Page 14 Operation Muting the audio signal When using a set, you can mute the audio signal. The audio signal can then be unmuted. ► ▷ To mute the audio signal: Briefly press the button on the transmitter or receiver. ► ▷ To unmute the audio signal: Briefly press the button on the transmitter or receiver.
  • Page 15 Operation Checking the charge level during use The status LED remains green during use as long as the rechargeable bat- tery has sufficient charge. The status LED begins flashing red and green in alternation when the charge level falls below 15%. Once the charge level falls below 5%, the status LED flashes only red.
  • Page 16 Operation Charging the rechargeable battery To minimize charging time and monitor the charging status the transmitter or receiver should be switched off before you charge the battery. However the transmitter or receiver can be charged while in operation. ► ▷ Plug the small end of the USB charging cable into the USB port on the transmitter or receiver.
  • Page 17 If the status LED remains red, a fault has occurred. ▷ Unplug any connected USB cables from the UBS port. ▷ Switch the transmitter and receiver off and on again. ▷ Perform pairing, if necessary. ▷ If this does not correct the fault, please contact Sennheiser customer service: www.sennheiser.com/service-support...

  • Page 18: Additional Information

    Package contents PRESENTATION BASE SET Package contents ► Additional information Belt clip for the transmitter XSW Digital TX 35: transmitter (3.5 mm jack socket) for connecting to a microphone with a jack plug (3.5 mm) ► XSW Digital RX XLR: receiver (male XLR plug) for connecting to a mixing console ►...
  • Page 19 Operation Operation Connecting the microphone to the transmitter ► ► ▷ Plug your microphone’s jack plug into the jack socket on the transmit- ter. ▷ Insert the transmitter into the belt clip. ▷ Fasten the belt clip to your clothes, for example on your belt or waist- band.
  • Page 20 Operation Switching off the transmitter and receiver ► ▷ Press the button on the transmitter and the button on the receiver until the status LEDs switch off. Muting the audio signal When using a set, you can mute the audio signal. The audio signal can then be unmuted.
  • Page 21 Operation Checking the charge level during use The status LED remains green during use as long as the rechargeable bat- tery has sufficient charge. The status LED begins flashing red and green in alternation when the charge level falls below 15%. Once the charge level falls below 5%, the status LED flashes only red.
  • Page 22 Operation Charging the rechargeable battery To minimize charging time and monitor the charging status the transmitter or receiver should be switched off before you charge the battery. However the transmitter or receiver can be charged while in operation. ► ▷ Plug the small end of the USB charging cable into the USB port on the transmitter or receiver.
  • Page 23 If the status LED remains red, a fault has occurred. ▷ Unplug any connected USB cables from the UBS port. ▷ Switch the transmitter and receiver off and on again. ▷ Perform pairing, if necessary. ▷ If this does not correct the fault, please contact Sennheiser customer service: www.sennheiser.com/service-support...
  • Page 24 Package contents XLR BASE SET Package contents ► Additional information XSW Digital TX XLR: transmitter (female XLR socket) for connecting to a microphone with an XLR plug (male) ► XSW Digital RX XLR: receiver (male XLR plug) for connecting to a mixing console ►...
  • Page 25 Operation Operation Connecting the transmitter to the microphone ► ▷ Plug the transmitter into the XLR socket on your microphone. Connecting the receiver to a mixing console ▷ Plug the receiver into the XLR input of a channel on your mixing con- sole.
  • Page 26 Operation Holding the microphone ► Grip the microphone only by the handle. ▷ ▷ Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm in front of your mouth. Do not grab the transmitter. The range may decrease if the transmitter ▷ is covered. ▷...
  • Page 27 Operation The status LEDs remain green once the transmitter and receiver are connected. If the status LEDs do not remain green, either the charge level is below 15% (see „Checking the charge level during use“) or the transmitter and receiver are not paired (see „Pairing“). Switching off the transmitter and receiver ►...
  • Page 28 Operation Checking the charge level during use The status LED remains green during use as long as the rechargeable bat- tery has sufficient charge. The status LED begins flashing red and green in alternation when the charge level falls below 15%. Once the charge level falls below 5%, the status LED flashes only red.
  • Page 29 Operation Charging the rechargeable battery To minimize charging time and monitor the charging status the transmitter or receiver should be switched off before you charge the battery. However the transmitter or receiver can be charged while in operation. ► ▷ Plug the small end of the USB charging cable into the USB port on the transmitter or receiver.
  • Page 30 If the status LED remains red, a fault has occurred. ▷ Unplug any connected USB cables from the UBS port. ▷ Switch the transmitter and receiver off and on again. ▷ Perform pairing, if necessary. ▷ If this does not correct the fault, please contact Sennheiser customer service: www.sennheiser.com/service-support...
  • Page 31 Package contents INSTRUMENT BASE SET Package contents ► Additional information Belt clip for the transmitter XSW Digital TX 63: transmitter (6.3 mm jack plug) for connecting to an instrument with a jack socket (6.3 mm) or to the extension cable ►...
  • Page 32 Operation Operation Connecting the transmitter to an instrument You can connect the transmitter either directly to your instrument or using the extension cable and the belt clip. ► Direct connection ▷ Plug the transmitter into the jack socket on your instrument. ▷...
  • Page 33 Operation Switching on the transmitter and receiver ► ▷ Briefly press the button on the transmitter and the button on the receiv- The status LEDs indicate the charge level for four seconds. ▷ During these four seconds, check that the transmitter and receiver are sufficiently charged.
  • Page 34 Operation Muting the audio signal When using a set, you can mute the audio signal. The audio signal can then be unmuted. ► ▷ To mute the audio signal: Briefly press the button on the transmitter or receiver. ► ▷ To unmute the audio signal: Briefly press the button on the transmitter or receiver.
  • Page 35 Operation Checking the charge level during use The status LED remains green during use as long as the rechargeable bat- tery has sufficient charge. The status LED begins flashing red and green in alternation when the charge level falls below 15%. Once the charge level falls below 5%, the status LED flashes only red.
  • Page 36 Operation Charging the rechargeable battery To minimize charging time and monitor the charging status the transmitter or receiver should be switched off before you charge the battery. However the transmitter or receiver can be charged while in operation. ► ▷ Plug the small end of the USB charging cable into the USB port on the transmitter or receiver.
  • Page 37 If the status LED remains red, a fault has occurred. ▷ Unplug any connected USB cables from the UBS port. ▷ Switch the transmitter and receiver off and on again. ▷ Perform pairing, if necessary. ▷ If this does not correct the fault, please contact Sennheiser customer service: www.sennheiser.com/service-support...
  • Page 38 Package contents PEDALBOARD SET Package contents ► ► Additional information Belt clip for the transmitter XSW Digital TX 63: transmitter (6.3 mm jack plug) for connecting to an instrument with a jack socket (6.3 mm) or to the extension cable ►...
  • Page 39 Operation Operation Connecting the transmitter to an instrument You can connect the transmitter either directly to your instrument or using the extension cable and the belt clip. ► Direct connection ▷ Plug the transmitter into the jack socket on your instrument. ▷...
  • Page 40 Operation Attaching the receiver to the Pedalboard If necessary, you can attach the receiver to your Pedalboard. ▷ Use the provided fastening options on the Pedalboard, for example the adhesive hook-and-loop fastener strips. ▷ Alternatively, you can attach the receiver with screws using the thread- ed holes on the bottom of the receiver (M5 ×...
  • Page 41 Operation Switching on the transmitter and receiver Switching on the receiver: ► ▷ Connect the receiver to the power supply system. You can use the in- cluded power supply unit or power the receiver via the USB port. Bat- tery operation is not possible. The status LED starts flashing green.
  • Page 42 Operation Switching off the transmitter and receiver Switching off the receiver: ► ▷ Disconnect the receiver from the power supply system. Switching off the transmitter: ► ▷ Press the button on the transmitter until the status LED switches off.
  • Page 43 Operation Muting the audio signal and activating the tuning device When using a set, you can mute the audio signal. The tuning device is ac- tivated while the audio signal is muted. ► ▷ To mute the audio signal: Briefly press the button on the transmitter or the pedal switch on the receiver.
  • Page 44 Operation Checking the charge level during use The status LED remains green during use as long as the transmitter’s re- chargeable battery has sufficient charge. The status LED begins flashing red and green in alternation when the charge level falls below 15 %. Once the charge level falls below 5 %, the status LED flashes only red.
  • Page 45 Operation Charging the rechargeable battery To minimize charging time and allow you to monitor the charge level, you should switch off the transmitter before charging the battery. However, the transmitter can also be charged while in operation. ► ▷ Use the charging cable to connect the USB port on the transmitter to the USB port on the receiver.
  • Page 46 If the status LED remains red, a fault has occurred. ▷ Unplug any connected USB cables from the UBS port. ▷ Switch the transmitter and receiver off and on again. ▷ Perform pairing, if necessary. If this does not correct the fault, please contact Sennheiser customer ▷ service: www.sennheiser.com/service-support...
  • Page 47 Package contents PORTABLE INTERVIEW SET Package contents ► Additional information Hot shoe adapter for the receiver XSW Digital TX XLR: transmitter (female XLR socket) for connecting to a microphone with an XLR socket ► XSW Digital RX 35: receiver (3.5 mm jack socket) for connecting to the camera cable ►...
  • Page 48 Operation Operation Connecting the transmitter to the microphone ► ▷ Plug the transmitter into the XLR socket on your microphone. Connecting the receiver to the camera ► ▷ Plug the camera cable’s screw-on jack plug into the jack socket on the receiver.
  • Page 49 Operation Holding the microphone ► Grip the microphone only by the handle. ▷ ▷ Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm in front of your mouth. Do not grab the transmitter. The range may decrease if the transmitter ▷ is covered. ▷...
  • Page 50 Operation The status LEDs remain green once the transmitter and receiver are connected. If the status LEDs do not remain green, either the charge level is below 15% (see „Checking the charge level during use“) or the transmitter and receiver are not paired (see „Pairing“). Switching off the transmitter and receiver ►...
  • Page 51 Operation Muting the audio signal When using a set, you can mute the audio signal. The audio signal can then be unmuted. ► ▷ To mute the audio signal: Briefly press the button on the transmitter or receiver. ► ▷ To unmute the audio signal: Briefly press the button on the transmitter or receiver.
  • Page 52 Operation Checking the charge level during use The status LED remains green during use as long as the rechargeable bat- tery has sufficient charge. The status LED begins flashing red and green in alternation when the charge level falls below 15%. Once the charge level falls below 5%, the status LED flashes only red.
  • Page 53 Operation Charging the rechargeable battery To minimize charging time and monitor the charging status the transmitter or receiver should be switched off before you charge the battery. However the transmitter or receiver can be charged while in operation. ► ▷ Plug the small end of the USB charging cable into the USB port on the transmitter or receiver.
  • Page 54 If the status LED remains red, a fault has occurred. ▷ Unplug any connected USB cables from the UBS port. ▷ Switch the transmitter and receiver off and on again. ▷ Perform pairing, if necessary. ▷ If this does not correct the fault, please contact Sennheiser customer service: www.sennheiser.com/service-support...
  • Page 55 Package contents PORTABLE LAVALIER SET Package contents ► Additional information Belt clip for the transmitter Hot shoe adapter for the receiver XSW Digital TX 35: transmitter (3.5 mm jack socket) for connecting to the clip-on microphone ► XSW Digital RX 35: receiver (3.5 mm jack socket) for connecting to the camera cable ►...
  • Page 56 Operation Operation Connecting the clip-on microphone to the transmitter ► ▷ Plug the clip-on microphone’s screw-on jack plug into the jack socket on the transmitter. ▷ Lock the jack plug by screwing down the coupling ring. If the jack plug is not firmly locked, crackling noise can appear in the audio signal.
  • Page 57 Operation Connecting the receiver to the camera ► ▷ Plug the camera cable’s screw-on jack plug into the jack socket on the receiver. ▷ Lock the jack plug by screwing down the coupling ring. If the jack plug is not firmly locked, crackling noise can appear in the audio signal.
  • Page 58 Operation tery first. If the status LED flashes red, the charge level is too low. You have to charge the rechargeable battery first (see „Charging the re- chargeable battery“). After four seconds, the status LED starts flashing green. The flashing indicates that a wireless connection is being established.
  • Page 59 Operation Muting the audio signal When using a set, you can mute the audio signal. The audio signal can then be unmuted. ► ▷ To mute the audio signal: Briefly press the button on the transmitter or receiver. ► ▷ To unmute the audio signal: Briefly press the button on the transmitter or receiver.
  • Page 60 Operation Checking the charge level during use The status LED remains green during use as long as the rechargeable bat- tery has sufficient charge. The status LED begins flashing red and green in alternation when the charge level falls below 15%. Once the charge level falls below 5%, the status LED flashes only red.
  • Page 61 Operation Charging the rechargeable battery To minimize charging time and monitor the charging status the transmitter or receiver should be switched off before you charge the battery. However the transmitter or receiver can be charged while in operation. ► ▷ Plug the small end of the USB charging cable into the USB port on the transmitter or receiver.
  • Page 62 If the status LED remains red, a fault has occurred. ▷ Unplug any connected USB cables from the UBS port. ▷ Switch the transmitter and receiver off and on again. ▷ Perform pairing, if necessary. ▷ If this does not correct the fault, please contact Sennheiser customer service: www.sennheiser.com/service-support...
  • Page 63 Package contents PORTABLE ENG SET Package contents ► Additional information Belt clip for the transmitter Hot shoe adapter for the receiver XSW Digital TX XLR: transmitter (female XLR socket) for connecting to a microphone ► XSW Digital TX 35: transmitter (3.5 mm jack socket) for connecting to the clip-on microphone ►...
  • Page 64 Operation XSW Digital RX 35: receiver (3.5 mm jack socket) for connecting to the camera cable ► Charging cable (USB-A to USB-C) for charging the transmitter and re- ceiver ME 2-2: clip-on microphone Camera cable (jack plug to jack plug, 3.5 mm) for connecting to the camera Stickers for labeling transmission paths Operation...
  • Page 65 Operation Connecting the clip-on microphone to the transmitter ► ▷ Plug the clip-on microphone’s screw-on jack plug into the jack socket on the transmitter. ▷ Lock the jack plug by screwing down the coupling ring. If the jack plug is not firmly locked, crackling noise can appear in the audio signal.
  • Page 66 Operation Connecting the receiver to the camera ► ▷ Plug the camera cable’s screw-on jack plug into the jack socket on the receiver. ▷ Lock the jack plug by screwing down the coupling ring. If the jack plug is not firmly locked, crackling noise can appear in the audio signal.
  • Page 67 Operation Switching on the transmitter and receiver ► ▷ Briefly press the button on the transmitter and the button on the receiv- The status LEDs indicate the charge level for four seconds. ▷ During these four seconds, check that the transmitter and receiver are sufficiently charged.
  • Page 68 Operation Adjusting the input level on the camera Once you have connected the receiver to the camera and switched it on, you have to adjust the input level on the camera. ► ▷ If the camera has automatic gain control (AGC), you should disable this function.
  • Page 69 Operation Checking the charge level during use The status LED remains green during use as long as the rechargeable bat- tery has sufficient charge. The status LED begins flashing red and green in alternation when the charge level falls below 15%. Once the charge level falls below 5%, the status LED flashes only red.
  • Page 70 Operation Charging the rechargeable battery To minimize charging time and monitor the charging status the transmitter or receiver should be switched off before you charge the battery. However the transmitter or receiver can be charged while in operation. ► ▷ Plug the small end of the USB charging cable into the USB port on the transmitter or receiver.
  • Page 71 If the status LED remains red, a fault has occurred. ▷ Unplug any connected USB cables from the UBS port. ▷ Switch the transmitter and receiver off and on again. ▷ Perform pairing, if necessary. ▷ If this does not correct the fault, please contact Sennheiser customer service: www.sennheiser.com/service-support...
  • Page 72 Package contents PORTABLE BASE SET Package contents ► Additional information Belt clip for the transmitter Hot shoe adapter for the receiver XSW Digital TX 35: transmitter (3.5 mm jack socket) for connecting to a microphone with a jack plug (3.5 mm) ►...
  • Page 73 Operation Operation Connecting the microphone to the transmitter ► ► ▷ Plug your microphone’s jack plug into the jack socket on the transmit- ter. ▷ Insert the transmitter into the belt clip. Fasten the belt clip to your clothes, for example on your belt or waist- ▷...
  • Page 74 Operation Switching on the transmitter and receiver ► ▷ Briefly press the button on the transmitter and the button on the receiv- The status LEDs indicate the charge level for four seconds. ▷ During these four seconds, check that the transmitter and receiver are sufficiently charged.
  • Page 75 Operation Adjusting the input level on the camera Once you have connected the receiver to the camera and switched it on, you have to adjust the input level on the camera. ► ▷ If the camera has automatic gain control (AGC), you should disable this function.
  • Page 76 Operation Checking the charge level during use The status LED remains green during use as long as the rechargeable bat- tery has sufficient charge. The status LED begins flashing red and green in alternation when the charge level falls below 15%. Once the charge level falls below 5%, the status LED flashes only red.
  • Page 77 Operation Charging the rechargeable battery To minimize charging time and monitor the charging status the transmitter or receiver should be switched off before you charge the battery. However the transmitter or receiver can be charged while in operation. ► ▷ Plug the small end of the USB charging cable into the USB port on the transmitter or receiver.
  • Page 78 If the status LED remains red, a fault has occurred. ▷ Unplug any connected USB cables from the UBS port. ▷ Switch the transmitter and receiver off and on again. ▷ Perform pairing, if necessary. ▷ If this does not correct the fault, please contact Sennheiser customer service: www.sennheiser.com/service-support...