Sennheiser EM 300-500 G4 (Aw+: 470-558 MHz)

The Sennheiser EM 300-500 G4 is a half-rack true diversity wireless receiver from the evolution wireless G4 300 and 500 Series. This unit works in the AW+ band, 470 to 558 MHz, and receives a 300 or 500 Series G4 bodypack or handheld transmitter set to the same band.

It's a solid choice for live sound, conferences, theatre and broadcast, where vocals and speech must stay clean all night. True diversity, with two antennas on BNC connectors, keeps the signal steady as presenters move around the room, and the wide 88 MHz tuning range makes it easier to find clear frequencies when several systems run at once. The balanced XLR output connects straight to a mixer, and a 6.3 mm jack output is there too. Built-in EQ presets add a low cut or a high boost, and the output level can be trimmed to match the console.

The front panel shows frequency, levels and battery status at a glance, and an Ethernet port lets an engineer monitor several receivers from a computer with Sennheiser's Wireless Systems Manager. The metal housing runs on a 12 V power supply and fits a rack with a mounting kit. Rent it in Montréal for a dependable wireless channel at your next event.

Technical information

• Frequency range: AW+, 470 to 558 MHz
• Switching bandwidth: Up to 88 MHz
• Receiver: True diversity
• Antenna inputs: 2 BNC
• Audio outputs: XLR balanced, +18 dBu; 6.3 mm jack unbalanced, +12 dBu
• Output level: Adjustable over 48 dB in 3 dB steps
• Power: 12 V DC
• Dimensions: 202 x 212 x 43 mm
• Weight: About 980 g

Replacement value: $859 CAD + taxes