Sennheiser EW 500 BOOM G4 Wireless Plug-On Microphone System

Sennheiser EW 500 BOOM G4 Overview

The Sennheiser EW 500 BOOM G4 Wireless Microphone System 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.

The rugged Sennheiser EW 500 BOOM G4 combines a wide 88 MHz bandwidth with 3520 frequencies and an RF output level of up to 50 mW for a clean transmission and broadcast-quality sound.

Depending on your location, you can operate up to 32 mics in one space. The plug-on transmitter attaches to a handheld microphone of your choice for man-on-the-street interviews or to a shotgun mic for wireless booming (both types of mics are available separately). It also provides 48V phantom power, giving you the option to use a condenser microphone.

The camera-mount receiver connects to a camcorder, a DSLR/mirrorless, or a cinema camera to capture crisp-sounding speech or dialog for projects ranging from films and documentaries to wedding videos, corporate spots, and mobile journalism.

The Sennheiser EW 500 BOOM G4 is backward-compatible with previous evolution systems, including EW 100 models, giving you the ability to mix and match G4/G3/G2/G1 receivers or bodypack, handheld, and plug-on transmitters.

Built for Reliable Performance in the Field

• The Sennheiser EW 500 BOOM G4 features a rugged, all-metal chassis well suited for extended use on location.
• The lightweight plug-on transmitter attaches to any dynamic or condenser microphone equipped with an XLR connector. A locking ring ensures that your mic doesn’t detach at a critical moment, while a convenient switch allows you to mute your mic.
• Using the included shoe mount adapter, the compact receiver easily mounts your camera without adding much weight.
• The included CL 500 cable provides a balanced connection from the receiver to the XLR audio input of your camcorder, cinema camera, or recording device.
• The CL 1 cable is for DSLR/mirrorless cameras and devices with 3.5mm inputs.
• A headphone output lets you monitor the quality of your sound while recording.
• Both transmitter and receiver feature daylight-readable LED displays showing reception quality, battery status, and audio level.

Advanced Controls for Flexible Use

• The frequency scan function automatically searches for the cleanest frequency at your location. To get you going quickly, the transmitter and receiver synchronize via the infrared interface with the simple push of a button.
• 10/30/50 mW switchable RF output helps overcome interference or save battery life.
• The adjustable input sensitivity on the transmitter accommodates mic levels ranging from booming voices to quiet speech, and even line-level audio.
• The Sennheiser EW 500 BOOM G4 has an adjustable output range of 42 dB to match the audio input of your camera or recording device.

Proven Broadcast-Quality Sound

To take full advantage of your microphone’s dynamic range, the system employs proprietary HDX compander technology, preserving your sound without adding unwanted noise during transmission—delivering audio with remarkable accuracy and quality.

Sennheiser EW 500 BOOM G4 is a camera microphone. It is a wireless microphone system that consists of a transmitter that plugs into a wired shotgun or handheld microphone, and a receiver that mounts on a camera.

Sennheiser EW 500 BOOM G4 Additional Features

• Adaptive-diversity reception for reliable transmission up to 330′
• 20 frequency banks, each with up to 32 factory-preset channels to prevent intermodulation
• Pilot tone squelch for eliminating RF noise when the transmitter is turned off
• User-friendly menu operation with flexible control options
• The transmitter and receiver feature a 4-step battery-life indicator
• Auto-Lock function avoids accidental changing of settings
• RF Mute function
• 8 hours of battery life
• Powered via AA batteries or rechargeable BA 2015 Accupack battery (available separately)
• Side contacts on the receiver for recharging the Accupack without removing it from either transmitter or receiver—requires the L 2015 quick-charging unit (available separately)
• Unlike digital wireless systems, the SKP 500 G4 transmitter can transmit to an unlimited number of EW series receivers
• A wide range of accessories adapts the system to a variety of applications

Sennheiser EW 500 BOOM G4 at a Glance

• Bandwidth: Up to 46 MHz vs up to 88 MHz
• UHF Frequencies: 1680 vs up to 3520
• RF Output Power: Fixed 30 mW vs adjustable 10/30/50 mW
• Mics at Once: Up to 12 mics vs up to 32 mics
• Included Lavalier Mic: ME 2-II omni or ME 4 cardioid vs professional MKE 2 omni
• Headphone Output: No vs yes
• Audio Output: Unbalanced vs balanced
• Plug-on Transmitter: No phantom vs +48V phantom power