The black EK 500 G4 Pro Wireless Camera-Mount Receiver from Sennheiser operates in the UHF frequency range and can be used with a companion transmitter and microphone (sold separately) as part of a wireless RF transmission system for live stage, theater, film, video, and presentation applications.

The camera-mount receiver—with adaptive diversity technology—features 2880 frequencies and is tunable in 25 MHz steps. There are 20 fixed frequency banks with up to 32 compatible frequency presets and 6 user banks with up to 32 user-programmable frequencies. This receiver is built with a menu-driven backlit LCD display showing current frequency, frequency bank and channel number, metering of RF level, volume level, line output level, lock status, battery status, muting function, and more.

Also, the receiver is configured and synchronized with the transmitter via an integrated infrared interface, or it can be programmed in the receiver menu. Power is supplied to the receiver by two included 1.5V AA size batteries. Finally, the EK 500 G4 receiver is built with a rugged metal housing. A 3.5mm cable, XLR to 3.5mm cable, and a CA 2 camera adapter are also included.

Increased Bandwidth & Transmission Power    Wireless Synchronization via Infrared    2880 Frequencies    20 Fixed Frequency Banks    Up to 88 MHz Bandwidth, 32 Channels    330' Operating Range    Includes CA 2 Camera Adapter    2 x AA Batteries    CL1 3.5mm Cable    CL 500 XLR to 3.5mm Adapter Cable

Professional sound and durable construction

Easy to use and fast set up time

Flexible wireless synchronization between transmitter and receiver via infrared

Up to 88 MHz bandwidth, up to 32 channels

Range: Up to 330'

Up to 8 hours of operation time

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. The mic included says MKE-2, but is this to gold version?

A: The microphone included with the Sennheiser EW 500 FILM G4 Camera-Mount Wireless Combo Microphone System is the Sennheiser MKE 2 Gold Series Subminiature Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone. If you look at the "In the Box" section on the right side of the page, you will see it listed.

Q: 2. Does this work with the ew 100 g3 body pack?

A: Yes, the EM 300-500 G4 receiver is compatible with G3 series transmitters.

Q: 3. Does the Sennhesier EK 500 G4 Receiver have line out feed to the camera?

A: Maximum AF Output Voltage:1/8 (3.5 mm) Jack Socket: +17 dB (mono, unbalanced) (at peak deviation, 1 kHz AF)Output Level Range42 dB, adjustable in steps of 6 dB

Q: 4. What's the difference between the AW+ and the GW1, for use primarily in the USA but also overseas (Europe and Australia?)

A: The only difference between the two is the frequency band that the system operates within. AW+ band operates between 470 to 558 MHz and GW1 operates between 558 to 608 MHz. These frequency bands are both intended for use in the USA and may not be usable in Europe or Australia.

Q: 5. Is this receiver compatible with the SKM 835-XSW-A Handheld Mic? Or any other wireless Sennheiser stick mic?

A: No, ew100 series wireless components such as the Sennheiser EK 100 G4 Camera-Mount Wireless Receiver are not cross-compatible with XSW series components such as the Sennheiser SKM 835-XSW-A Handheld Transmitter with e835 Capsule. A compatible handheld transmitter for use with this EK 100 G4 receiver is the Sennheiser SKM 100 G4 Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter (BH #SESKM100G4A). Be sure to add on your desired microphone capsule, as they are not included with the transmitter's purchase: https://bhpho.to/39J5cWE

Q: 6. What frequency should I use?

A: Without knowing exactly where you will be using this system, it is impossible to make a firm recommendation. That being said, this system has a very wide freq band and features auto scan for the best possible clear freq to use. It should work pretty much every time. Just make sure you scan before you are ready to shoot, then sync it with your transmitter and you should be good to go.

Q: 7. How does this compare to the Sony UWPD16/14 Wireless Microphone System?

A: They are both very popular systems and offer excellent quality for professional applications and commercial applications.

Q: 8. 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: 9. Does this, or any equivalent wireless kits, have internal recording?

A: No internal recording with these wireless systems.

Q: 10. Can the EW 500 receiver XLR be connected to a mixer rather than camera?

A: Yes, the Sennheiser EK 500 G4 Pro Wireless Camera-Mount Receiver from the Sennheiser EW 500 FILM G4 Camera-Mount Wireless Combo Microphone System can be connected to the XLR input on a mixer, rather than being connected to a camera. You can use the Sennheiser CL-500 Balanced Cable for use with Sennheiser EK500 Receiver 1/8"-Male Mini Jack to XLR-Male Connector (B&H # SECL500), which comes included in the package with the EK 500 Receiver.