Sennheiser EW 512P G4 Camera-Mount Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System (AW+: 470 to 558 MHz)

The Sennheiser EW 512P G4 is a camera-mount wireless lavalier microphone system that brings advanced features to the EW Series, expanding this industry-standard system into a fully professional, yet cost-effective solution that filmmakers, videographers, and journalists can rely on even in challenging shooting environments like big cities.

The rugged EW 512P G4 combines a wide 88 MHz bandwidth with 3520 frequencies and an RF output level up to 50 mW for a clean transmission and broadcast-quality sound. Depending on your location, you can operate up to 32 mics in one space.

For pristine sound capture, the EW 512P G4 features a high-grade MKE 2 omnidirectional lavalier mic with a sweat-resistant, easy-to-conceal miniature design. Also included is a bodypack transmitter and a camera-mount receiver. The system connects to a camcorder, a DSLR/mirrorless, or a cinema camera to capture crisp-sounding speech or dialog for projects ranging from films and documentaries to wedding videos, corporate spots, and hands-free interviews.

The EW 512P G4 is backward-compatible with previous evolution systems, including EW 100 models, giving you the ability to mix and match G4/G3/G2/G1 receivers or bodypack, handheld, and plug-on transmitters.

Built for Reliable Performance in the Field

• The EW 512P G4 features rugged, all-metal chassis well suited for extended use on location.
• The lightweight, compact bodypack transmitter is moisture-resistant, easy to conceal, and offers rounded edges that are soft to the touch and comfortable for the talent to wear. A locking connector ensures that your lav doesn t detach at a critical moment, while a convenient switch allows you to mute your mic.
• Using the included shoemount adapter, the equally compact receiver easily mounts on your camera without adding much weight. The included CL 500 cable provides a balanced connection from the receiver to the XLR audio input of your camcorder, cinema camera, or recording device. The CL 1 cable is for DSLR/mirrorless cameras and devices with 3.5mm inputs. A headphone output lets you monitor the quality of your sound while recording.
• Both transmitter and receiver feature daylight-readable LED displays showing reception quality, battery status, and audio level.

Advanced Controls for Flexible Use

• The frequency scan function automatically searches for the cleanest frequency at your location.
• To get you going quickly, the transmitter and receiver synchronize via infrared interface with the simple push of a button.
• 10/30/50 mW switchable RF output helps overcome interference or save battery life.
• The adjustable input sensitivity on the transmitter accommodates mic levels ranging from booming voices to quiet speech, and even line-level audio.
• The receiver has an adjustable output range of 42 dB to match the audio input of your camera or recording device.

Proven Broadcast-Quality Sound

• Popular with industry professionals, the MKE 2 omnidirectional lavalier microphone delivers a natural, broadcast-quality sound optimized for speech intelligibility. Its omnidirectional polar pattern ensures that the sound remains consistent, even when the speaker s head moves away from the mic.
• To take full advantage of the MKE 2 s dynamic range, the system employs proprietary HDX compander technology, preserving your sound without adding unwanted noise during transmission delivering audio with remarkable accuracy and quality.

Additional Features

• Adaptive-diversity reception for reliable transmission up to 330
• 20 frequency banks, each with up to 32 factory-preset channels to prevent intermodulation
• Pilot tone squelch for eliminating RF noise when transmitter is turned off
• User-friendly menu operation with flexible control options
• Transmitter and receiver feature 4-step battery-life indicator
• Auto-Lock function avoids accidental changing of settings
• RF Mute function
• 8 hours of battery life
• Powered via AA batteries or rechargeable BA 2015 Accupack batteries (available separately)
• Side contacts for recharging the Accupacks without removing them from either transmitter or receiver requires the L 2015 quick-charging unit (available separately)
• Unlike digital wireless systems, the SK 500 G4 transmitter can transmit to an unlimited number of EW series receivers
• Wide range of accessories adapts the system to a variety of applications

EW 100 G4 vs EW 500 G4 Systems at a Glance

• Bandwidth: Up to 46 MHz vs up to 88 MHz
• UHF Frequencies: 1680 vs up to 3520
• RF Output Power: Fixed 30 mW vs adjustable 10/30/50 mW
• Mics at Once: Up to 12 mics vs up to 32 mics
• Included Lavalier Mic: ME 2-II omni or ME 4 cardioid vs professional MKE 2 omni
• Headphone Output: No vs yes
• Audio Output: Unbalanced vs balanced
• Plug-On Transmitter: No phantom vs +48V phantom power

EAN: 615104316225