Choosing A Wireless System - Sennheiser EK 100 G3 Comprehensive Manual

Choosing a Wireless System

Sennheiser's evolution wireless G3 line is available in three performance grades – ew 100 G3,
ew 300 G3, and ew 500 G3. All three lines are fully compatible, sharing identical RF technology with
1,680 tunable frequencies, 30 mW of output power and True Diversity reception on all rackmount
receivers. Every component features Sennheiser's proprietary HDX™ compander circuitry for
crystal-clear audio, and an innovative infrared sync that allows the receiver to quickly program the
transmitter to a new frequency. With the press of the SYNC button, the receiver transfers the desired
frequency into the transmitter, greatly simplifying the setup process.
Looking beyond the shared core RF platform, each series offers unique features that address
increasingly complex multi-channel applications. The ew 100 G3 series offers streamlined, portable
wireless solutions. The ew 300 G3 series enhances control with integrated mute functions and remote
control over Ethernet. The ew 500 G3 series delivers with Sennheiser's top-of-the-line mic capsules
and lavalier elements, for the best possible audio quality.
switching bandwidth
Tunable frequencies
synchronization
Noise Reduction
Rf output power
frequency Banks
Channels per Bank
mic capsules (handheld)
mic elements (lavalier)
audio Control (handheld)
audio Control (bodypack)
Receiver display
Networkable (remote
monitoring, media control)
squelch
One of the most important considerations in selecting the right wireless series for an application is
the number of channels required. G3 systems offer 20 "Banks" of coordinated frequency presets,
known as "Channels." For reliable operation, all systems in a given frequency range should be set to
the same Bank, each to a unique available Channel. The number of Channels per Bank increases with
the series, up to 32 per bank in ew 500 G3. Larger multi-channel systems will be easier to set up and
coordinate with the more advanced series, like ew 500 G3.
One of the more powerful features found in ew 300 and ew 500 G3 systems is an Ethernet RJ 45
port, which allows users to remotely program and monitor their systems using Sennheiser's Wireless
Systems Manager software, on either a Mac or PC. When interconnected with an Ethernet switch, ew
300 and 500 series systems can also perform a networked Easy Setup, distributing the results of a
common scan to all connected receivers - resulting in faster setup and coordination.
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EW 100 G3
30 mW
20 Preset (intermod free)
1 User Programmable
12
e 800 series
ME 2 / ME 4
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Small / 1 color
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Adjustable in 3 levels
(low/medium/high)
EW 300 G3
42 MHz
1,680
Infrared
HDX
selectable 10 / 30 mW
20 Preset (intermod free)
6 User Programmable
24
Mute button on body
Optional RMS 1
Large / 2-color
Ethernet / RJ45
Adjustable in 2dB steps
EW 500 G3
32
e 900 series
MKE 2 Gold
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