Part of the XSW IEM SET in-ear personal wireless monitoring system, the Sennheiser XSW IEM SR is available here as an individual component—a compact stereo wireless transmitter used in conjunction with separately available XSW IEM EK stereo receivers. The transmitter features a half-rack, 1 RU rugged metal housing designed for extended use in small clubs. With its detachable antenna, the unit is easy to transport and can be installed in a rack (XSW rackmount kit available separately) or used standalone on a tabletop to deliver the renowned Sennheiser sound and solid wireless reliability for musicians rehearsing or performing live on a club stage or in a house of worship.

Works with XSW IEM EK Stereo Receiver    Half-Rack 1 RU Design    Rugged Metal Housing, Detachable Antenna    960 Frequencies, 8 Banks    Backlit LCD Screen    IR Sync    Headphone Output with Volume    Up to 12 Transmitters / 330' Range

• Two combo XLR-1/4" inputs enable you to send either a stereo or two different mono audio sources at the same time, from either 1/4" or XLR connections.
• A backlit LCD screen on the front panel allows for easy set up, even on dark stages.
• You can preview your in-ear mix locally using the headphone output with volume knob located on the front.
• Setting up gain, mono, or stereo options, input sensitivity, or frequency channels takes just a matter of seconds thanks to the clear and simple menu.

• The stereo transmitter is equipped with 960 frequencies and has 8 banks with 12 aligned and precalculated frequencies each, enabling you to automatically find a clean wireless channel at your location for a reliable transmission up to 330'.
• The system transmits in the UHF frequency range, making it immune to cell-phone and Wi-Fi interference that can plague 2.4 GHz systems.
• The infrared sensors allow you to quickly sync multiple receivers to one transmitter at the press of a button.
• The transmitter can send signal to as many receivers as needed.
• Up to 12 transmitters can operate simultaneously in the same frequency band.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can the 48v Phantom Power be switched off if not needed?

A: Yes, the 48v phantom power can be turned off for dynamic microphones.

Q: 2. what kind of range do you get?

A: Unfortunately the manufacturer has not published this information at this point in time.

Q: 3. What's the difference between XSW IEM series and EW IEM G4 system?

A: The Sennheiser XSW IEM SET Stereo In-Ear Wireless Monitoring System and the Sennheiser ew IEM G4 Wireless Monitor System offer similar functionality and solutions with a few key differences. The XSW IEM offers 960 usable frequencies where the IEM G4 offers 1,680. The XSW offers up to 12 compatible channels in use at once on the same range where the G4 offers 16. Both systems offer a similar 300ft maximum operational range. The XSW receivers offer some unique functionality with the ability to let the user design their individual mix with Mono, Stereo, and Focus Mode settings. Simple controls enable them to dial in the volume and panning for both left/right signals and get the balance that works best.

Q: 4. I have the Sennheiser EW 112P G3-B Omni-directional EW system. Will this work with the G3 receiver?

A: Hi Brian - while Evolution Wireless G4 is backward compatible with EW G3, the products need to operate within the same frequency range. Your current product is the EW 112P G3 in the B-Range, which is 626-668MHz and the AW+ range of this SKP 500 is 470 - 558MHz, so they wouldn't be compatible. The larger issue is that the FCC has effectively banned wireless devices in the 600MHz range, effective July 13, 2020 - to help offset the costs of transitioning to new, legal devices, Sennheiser is offering a rebate on the trade-in of 600MHz products and the EW 112P G4 sets are also on sale through the end of April 2020 at B&H.

Q: 5. What's compatible antenna combiner?

A: A great option for an antenna combiner for use with multiple Sennheiser XSW IEM SET Stereo In-Ear Wireless Monitoring Systems is the RF Venue COMBINE4 4-Channel Antenna Combiner with CP Beam Antenna and Cable Bundle (BH #RFCOMB4CPB): https://bhpho.to/3sKzfnr

Q: 6. Do the receivers remember Focus and Pan settings between power-on and power-off, or do those need to reset every time the receiver is turned off? Hoping to use this feature to get two completely separate mono mixes to two receivers from a single transmitter.

A: Yes the settings will be the same as last used when you power the receivers back on.

Q: 7. Is this SKP 500 G4 plug-on transmitter compatible with the EK 100 G4 Receiver (instead of the EK 500), or with an older G3 receiver?

A: Yes, the SKP 500 G4 plug-on transmitter is compatible for use with the EK 100 G4 receiver or an older G3 receiver, but only if the components operate on the same frequency band.

Q: 8. is this compatible with the p112 transmitters of the same frequency bandwidth?

A: No

Q: 9. Can I use with MKH 70?

A: Hello Mikhail - the SKP 500 is capable of providing the 48V Phantom Power required by the MKH 70; please note that the SKP 500 is a transmitter only and you'll need to pair it with a receiver (i.e. EK 500 G4) or purchase a system (i.e. EW 500 BOOM G4) to ensure you have all the appropriate products for a successful shoot.

Q: 10. I have a G4 Receiver with 558-626MHz. Can I use the GW1 Transmitter with 558-608MHz?

A: Yes, you can use your G4 receiver with the Sennheiser SKP 500 G4 Pro Wireless Plug-On Transmitter GW1: (558 to 608 MHz) but you will be limited in the frequency channels that you can use to sync the transmitter and receiver. It is always recommended to use a transmitter and receiver in the same frequency band, for the most available frequency channels and best results.