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 50 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 50 MHz bandwidth, up to 32 channels

Range: Up to 330'

Up to 8 hours of operation time

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this work with an older EW 500 G3 receiver (if they're both set to the same frequency)?

A: Yes, the Sennheiser SK 500 G4 is compatible with the G3 series as long as there is overlap in the frequency blocks and transmitter & receiver can be set to the same frequency.

Q: 2. What are the reasons for choosing one of the frequency ranges (470-558 or 558-608) over the other?

A: It also depends where you will be using the device. You can use sites like https://en-us.sennheiser.com/sifa to find which frequency bands in your target area are free or busy. This will narrow it down. If you travel abroad, certain frequencies may be banned or license only. Worth doing a little research into what you need where you are going.

Q: 3. Can I split the AF OUT of the EK500 with a 'Y' cable, run one side to my FX6's XLR, the other, to an onboard mini recorder? Thx.

A: Yes, you can use a Y-cable to split the output from a Sennheiser EK 500 Receiver to send the audio to two different devices, like two separate audio recorders, cameras, mixers, etc. You can use a cable like the Saramonic SR-UM10-CC1 3.5mm TRS to Two XLR Male Output Y-Cable for Wireless Mic Systems (B&H # SASRUM10CC1), or use an adapter like the ALZO 3.5mm Female to Dual XLR Male Stereo Microphone Adapter Cord for Pro Camcorders (B&H # AL130) together with the 3.5mm receiver output cable and, if needed, additional XLR cables to extend the length.

Q: 4. How many wireless Tx / mic units can be paired with this at one time? Only one?

A: The Sennheiser EK 500 G4 Pro Wireless Camera-Mount Receiver is a single channel receiver capable of pairing with one Sennheiser transmitter at any time.

Q: 5. Purchasing two sets of this, would it be smart to buy one of each frequency range? Will both be good in NYC?

A: You can definitely use two of the Sennheiser EW 512P G4 Camera-Mount Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone Systems that operate on the same frequency band in New York City. The system has 3,520 auto-scan frequencies for the system to select from to transmit audio and up to 32 systems can be used simultaneously on the same band.

Q: 6. 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: 7. Hello, Can I use this with G4 SK500 Transmitter?

A: Yes, the Sennheiser EK IEM G4 Stereo Bodypack Receiver can be used with a Sennheiser SK 500 G4 Transmitter that operates within the same frequency band. If you will be using the IEM receiver with a transmitter that is paired with camera-mount or rack-mount receivers, you can turn off the pilot tone on the IEM receiver and manually tune it to the same frequency.

Q: 8. How to attach the mirror less camera or gimbal? Photos only show a belt clip on back side.

A: The Sennheiser EW 512P G4 Camera-Mount Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System includes the Sennheiser CA2 Shoemount Adapter for EW Series Camera Mountable Receivers, which allows mounting onto a shoe slot.

Q: 9. Is it working with 220v?

A: The Sennheiser EW 500 G4-MKE2 Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System can run on 100-240 VAC.

Q: 10. Is the AA battery 1.2v or 1.5v?

A: The Sennheiser SKM 500 G4 Wireless Handheld Transmitter can run on either a pair of 1.5v AA batteries or the optional rechargeable battery pack.