The Sennheiser EW 500 BOOM G4 is a camera-mount wireless plug-on 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 500 BOOM G4 combines a wide 50 MHz bandwidth with 2000 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.The plug-on transmitter attaches to a handheld microphone of your choice for man-on-the-street interviews or to a shotgun mic for wireless booming (both types of mics are available separately). It also provides 48V phantom power, giving you the option to use a condenser microphone.

The camera-mount receiver 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 mobile journalism.

The EW 500 BOOM 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.

For Professional Filmmaker, Videographer    Use with Handheld or Shotgun Mic    Plug-On Transmitter with 48V Phantom    Diversity Camera-Mount Receiver    2000 Auto-Scan Frequencies    Adjustable RF Output Power Up to 50 mW    Advanced Controls for Flexible Use    Balanced Output & Headphone Output    8-Hr AA Batteries    Up to 32 Mics On Set / 330' Range

• The EW 500 BOOM G4 features rugged, all-metal chassis well suited for extended use on location.
• The lightweight plug-on transmitter attaches to any dynamic or condenser microphone equipped with an XLR connector. A locking ring ensures that your mic doesn’t detach at a critical moment, while a convenient switch allows you to mute your mic.
• Using the included shoemount adapter, the 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.

• 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.

• To take full advantage of your microphone’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.

• 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 battery (available separately)
• Side contacts on the receiver for recharging the Accupack without removing it from either transmitter or receiver—requires the L 2015 quick-charging unit (available separately)
• Unlike digital wireless systems, the SKP 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

• 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

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What does this mean: "Note: While this system includes two transmitters, only one can be used at a time". So I can't use both mics on separate receivers? Would like to plug into my zoom h6 and have both mics on separate channels. This sounds like I can only use 1 mic and 1 receiver at a time from the description. Is that correct?

A: The Sennheiser EW 500 G4 2-Person Camera-Mount Wireless Combo Microphone System Kit includes two separate wireless mic systems that can be used simultaneously. The first system is the Sennheiser EW 500 FILM G4 Camera-Mount Wireless Combo Microphone System includes two transmitters - the SK 500 G4 Wireless Bodypack Transmitter and the SKP 500 G4 Wireless Plug-On Transmitter. This system gives you the option of using either the bodypack transmitter and lavalier mic or the plug-on transmitter with a handheld or shotgun style mic. The note you saw refers to the transmitters included with the EW 500 since only one transmitter can be used at a time with the system's EK 500 G4 Wireless Receiver. The second system included in the kit is the Sennheiser EW 512P G4 Camera-Mount Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System which has a single SK 500 G4 Bodypack Transmitter and lavalier mic along with the EK 500 G4 Receiver. The Kopul CMCS-1 Passive 3.5mm Microphone Combiner/Splitter is included in the kit to join the two receivers so that the audio from both receivers can be combined into a single signal when using a device with a single mic input like a DSLR camera. When using a device like the Zoom H6 Handy Recorder, you can connect each of the receivers to separate input channels.

Q: 2. Does Sennheiser offer a wireless solution that offers dual recording, so that two mics can be used simultaneously?

A: The only dual channel system Sennheiser makes that is similar to the EW 500 FILM G4 Camera Mount Wireless Combo System would be the Sennheiser EK 6042 Dual-Channel Slot-Mount Wireless Receiver (B&H # SEEK6042)

Q: 3. Is this dual channel to work with lav and plug on at the same time

A: This is a single channel system and can only handle one transmitter per channel.

Q: 4. why two transmitters if you can only use one at a time ?

A: The Sennheiser EW 500 FILM G4 Camera-Mount Wireless Combo Microphone System gives you the option of either using the Sennheiser SK 500 G4 Wireless Bodypack Transmitter and Sennheiser MKE 2 Gold Series Subminiature Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone, or using the Sennheiser SKP 500 G4 Pro Wireless Plug-On Transmitter, which can be used with either dynamic mics or condenser mics that require phantom power - any microphone with XLR output, such as a handheld mic or shotgun style mic. The SKP 500 G4 can also be used to send audio from a mixer's XLR output to the receiver. Since the Sennheiser EK 500 G4 Pro Wireless Camera-Mount Receiver has a single channel, only one transmitter can be used at a time.

Q: 5. Is it possible to use both the handheld and the lavaliere at the same time with the one receiver?

A: No, only one transmitter at a time. For two wireless transmitters to work simultaneously you will need an additional system and each system will have to be tuned to different frequencies.

Q: 6. Will this work with a lav rather than Handheld mic?

A: The Sennheiser EW 500 BOOM G4 Camera-Mount Wireless Plug-On Microphone System will work with XLR lavaliers, and with Sennheiser-wired 3.5mm lavaliers with an adapter that can convert 48v phantom power to plug-in power (such as BH #ROVXLRP).

Q: 7. With the "2x MKE 2 Omni Lav & Plug-On Combo", will I need a third receiver to run both lavs and the plug-on at the same time?

A: The EK500 G4 receiver in each set included in the Sennheiser EW 500 G4 2-Person Camera-Mount Wireless Combo Microphone System Kit is a single channel receiver capable of receiving wireless signal from either the body pack or plug-on transmitter. To utilize the lavaliers at the same time as the plug-on transmitter, extra receivers would indeed need to be implemented. Here is the link to the spare EK 500 G4 Pro Wireless Camera-Mount Receiver on its own for adding onto this kit: https://bhpho.to/3OBTkWc. Be sure to order a spare receiver on the same frequency range chosen for the combo kit.

Q: 8. Does this have phantom power!

A: Yes, the SKP500 transmitter included in this kit can supply 48 volts phantom power, to mics that require it.

Q: 9. Will this make interference if I have the Sennheiser ew IEM G4 Wireless Monitor System (A1: 470 to 516 MHz) next to me?

A: No, the Sennheiser EW 500 BOOM G4 Camera-Mount Wireless Plug-On Microphone System will not interfere with the Sennheiser ew IEM G4 Wireless Monitor System (A1: 470 to 516 MHz). Each system's transmitter and receiver will pair to a different frequency to use for transmitting audio, so even though the bands overlap, there should be no problems with interference between the two systems.

Q: 10. Is there a way the boom operator can plug headphones apart from the mixer so they could monitor what their aiming at?

A: The receiver has a 3.5mm headphone output.