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.
SPECS
System
Wireless Technology
Analog UHF
Diversity
Yes
RF Frequency Band
558 to 608 MHz
Number of RF Channel Frequencies
2000
Max Operating Range
330' / 100.6 m (Line of Sight)
Max Transmitters per Band
32
Encryption
No
Built-In Recorder
No
Mobile App Compatible
No
Receiver
Receiver Type
1x Camera-Mount
Mounting Options
Shoe-Mount (with Included Hardware)
Antenna
1x Fixed Flexible Whip (Top-Mount)
Number of Audio Channels
1
Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Locking TRS Balanced Line Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Locking TRS Headphone Output
Network I/O
No
USB/Lightning Connectivity
No
Gain Range
42 dB (6 dB Steps)
Display
Backlit LCD
Power Requirements
Battery
Transmitters
Included Transmitters
1x Plug-On Microphone
RF Output Power
10 / 30 / 50 mW (Selectable)
Antenna
Internal
Input Level
Microphone / Line
Audio I/O
1x XLR 3-Pin Female Input
Bias/Plug-In & Phantom Power
Bias/Plug-In Power is Unspecified by Manufacturer
48 V Phantom Power
USB I/O
No
Muting
Mute Switch
Gain Range
48 dB (6 dB Steps)
Auto-Level/Gain
No
Frequency Response
80 Hz to 18 kHz
Sync Method
IR
Display
Backlit LCD
Microphones
Microphone Type
No Microphone Included
Power
Receiver Battery Type
2x AA (Included) or
1x Sennheiser Battery Pack (Not Included)
Receiver Battery Life
8 Hours (Alkaline)
Transmitter Battery Type
2x AA (Included) or
1x Sennheiser Battery Pack (Not Included)
Transmitter Battery Life
8 Hours (Alkaline)
Input Power
3 VDC
Physical
Environmental Resistance
No
Housing
Metal
Dimensions
Receiver:
2.5 x 3.2 x 0.9" / 63.5 x 81.3 x 22.9 mm
Transmitter:
1.7 x 4.1 x 1.7" / 43 x 105 x 43 mm
Weight
Receiver:
4.6 oz / 130 g (with Batteries)
Transmitter:
6.9 oz / 195 g (with Batteries)