Sennheiser EW112PG3A Wireless Kit with EK 100 G3 Diversity Receiver Frequency Band A (Range: 516-558 MHZ) Review

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(More customer reviews)With the exodus from 700 mhz due to the FCC reallocation, Shure and Sennheiser are improving their next generation (this is a 3rd gen which arrived May-Jun 2010) systems to have more coverage and features.Here are the highlights:

1 - Mic Attenuator - programmable 0, -10, -20, -30 dB covers a 1000:1 range of input signals.
2 - frequencies - bands preprogrammed or user defined- plug in your clear channels to 25 khz
3 - output Attenunator - programmable from +12 dBm line level to - 36 dBm mic level so your receiver can deliver a mic or line signal as needed (or anywhere inbetween in 6 dB steps!)
4 - output for 3.5mm TRS or 3 pin XLR male both included
5 - "hidden" diversity antenna is the shield in the receiver output cable (in case you wonder where the 2nd antenna is!)
6 - cooperation with FCC in issuing new digital TV frequencies guarantees in 42 Mhz to find at least one 6 Mhz block of *FREE* space somewhere, and sennheiser supports this on their website to find your free space by zipcode.
7 - mic and output cables both feature screwdown locks on the transmitter box to prevent tug-out
8 - IR downlink sends receiver programming of clear channels to transmitter without user intervention.
9 - professional designed audio compander ensures exceptional "wired" performance
10 - compatible with rackmount versions of the receiver as well, and can co-exist with IEM wireless systems to ensure zero interferance.
11 - tx has 30 mW output over entire battery range thanks to internal dc/dc converter.I've used the G2 and G3 - they are cross compatible with each other and the G1 (which lacked a pilot tone, so you must turn off pilot on the receiver to use with G1 transmitters - thats the only reason to disable the pilot tone)

The receiver also includes a clip on hotshoe mount (with no contacts) to mount it to most cameras

Altogether this is a great mono system, use 2 for stereo.The azden cam-3 AZDEN CAM-3 On-Camcorder Mini Audio Mixer gives you a 3-in 1-out stereo mixer that fits on your recorder to handle 2 mono and 1 stereo source (I have a review there - I never go recording without the cam3)

The Sennheiser has a nice advantage over the Shure UHF-R ($1999) system - it operates off 2.4 V from nimh cells and using the sanyo 2700 mah sets you can get 16 hours of use Sanyo 2,700 mAh AA NiMH Rechargeable Batteries (4-Pack).Shure insists on alkaline 1.5 V cells for full runtime.Both the sennheiser receiver and transmitter use 2AAs each and even have a pc board trace so the batteries are put in the same way - not one forward, one backward as you would think with most radios.

This is an exceptionally flexible wireless vocal / instrument system with wired quality sound.You won't regret the flexibility of pro quality equipment.By using standard 3.5 mm TRS jacks you can plug other audio sources into the transmitter for handheld mics or other devices.Sometimes it is the fastest way to get a 3.5 mm signal matched to an XLR input which is why I keep 2 sets of these in my camera bag.

If you have questions for someone who has logged hours of use on both the shure and sennheiser systems, my email is in my profile.

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Product Description:
The Sennheiser EW 112-P G3 is perfect fit for every ambitious reporting team seeking both portability and great sound quality. The nearly invisible clip-on omni-directional microphone transmits its signal via a bodypack transmitter with mute function and a portable, battery-powered adaptive-diversity receiver. The receiver and transmitter are lightweight and easy to operate, yet rugged and packed with features.

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