Sennheiser EW 500 G4-CI1-GBW Instrument System – Channel 38

Here’s what Sennheiser say

The pro‘s choice for perfectly balanced but upfront guitar and bass. Powerful bodypack transmitter and Ci1 instrument cable for unforgettable performances. Renowned sound engineers rely on ew 500 G4‘s flexibility, especially when handling multi channel settings on the world‘s music stages. Up to 88 MHz bandwidth, up to 32 channels. Ethernet connection for Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) control software included for advanced frequency coordination in multi channel setups.

• True diversity half-rack receiver in a full-metal housing with intuitive OLED display for full control
• Easy and flexible wireless synchronization between transmitter and receiver via infrared
• Up to 32 compatible channels
• Up to 88 MHz bandwidth with 3520 selectable frequencies, fully tunable in a stable UHF range
• Ethernet connection for Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) control software for advanced frequency coordination in multi-channel setups
• High RF output power (up to 50 mW, adjustable in three steps 10/30/50) depending on country regulations

Specifications

Frequency range

• AS: 520 – 558 MHz
• Aw+: 470 – 558 MHz
• Bw: 626 – 698 MHz
• Cw: 718 – 790 MHz
• Dw: 790 – 865 MHz
• GBw: 606 – 678 MHz
• Gw: 558 – 626 MHz
• Gw1: 558 – 608 MHz

 
Dimensions
Approx. 202 x 212 x 43 mm
 
Compander
Sennheiser HDX
 
THD, total harmonic distortion
≤ 0.9 %
 
Weight
Approx. 980 g
 
Audio output
6.3 mm jack socket (unbalanced): +12 dBu
XLR socket (balanced): +18 dBu
 
Signal-to-noise ratio
≥ 115 dBA
 
Switching bandwidth
up to 88 MHz
 
Peak deviation
±48 kHz
 
Nominal deviation
±24 kHz
 
Modulation
Wideband FM
 
Power supply
12 V DC
 
Antenna connector
2 BNC sockets
 
Current consumption
350 mA
 
Adjacent channel rejection
Typically ≥ 75 dB
 
Intermodulation attenuation
Typically ≥ 70 dB
 
Receiving frequency
Max. 3520 receiving frequencies, adjustable in 25 kHz steps, 20 frequency banks, each with up to 32 factory-preset channels, no intermodulation, 6 frequency banks with up to 32 programmable channels
 
RF sensitivity
< 2.5 μV for 52 dBA eff S/N
 
Squelch
5 to 25 dBμV in steps of 2 dB
 
Equalizer

• Preset 1: Flat
• Preset 2: Low Cut (-3 dB at 180 Hz)
• Preset 3: Low Cut/High Boost (-3 dB at 180 Hz, +6 dB at 10 kHz)
• Preset 4: High Boost (+6 dB at 10 kHz)

 
Temperature Range
-10 °C to +55 °C
 
Receiver Principle
True diversity
 
Blocking
≥ 75 dB