FEATURES
Sturdy metal housing
42 MHz bandwidth: 1680 tunable UHF
frequencies for interference-free reception
Enhanced frequency bank system with up
to 12 compatible frequencies
High-quality true diversity reception
Pilot tone squelch for eliminating RF inter-
ference when transmitter is turned off
Automatic frequency scan feature
searches for available frequencies
Enhanced AF frequency range
Wireless synchronization of transmitters
via infrared interface
User-friendly menu operation with more
control options
Illuminated graphic display
Auto-Lock function avoids accidental
changing of settings
HDX compander for crystal-clear sound
Receiver features transmitter battery
indicatation in 4 steps
Integrated Equalizer, Soundcheck mode
and guitar tuner
Wide range of accessories adapts the
system to any requirement
Optimized PLL synthesizer and micro-
processor technology
In every respect, this professional receiver from the new Sennheiser G3 line
provides the most features and performance the evolution series has to offer.
It begins with an especially high number of presets possible per frequency bank
(32), making setup of many wireless systems a breeze. The built-in Ethernet port
allows computer control and monitoring with a PC running Sennheiser’s Wireless
System Manager software. The large graphic display provides a great deal of
additional information at a glance. One-touch sync function automatically links
up a G3 transmitter
with this receiver.
Lastly, the switching
power supply is ideal
for touring acts and
rental companies who
need a wireless that
can be powered from
worldwide sources.
TECHNICAL DATA
Modulation ...............................................................wideband FM
Frequency ranges.................................................... 516 – 558, 566 – 608, 626 – 668,
734 –776, 780 – 822, 823 – 865 MHz
Receiving frequencies ............................................ 1,680 frequencies, tuneable in steps
of 25 kHz
20 frequency banks, each with
up to 32 factory-preset channels,
intermodulation-free
6 frequency banks with up to 32
user programmable channels
Switching bandwidth .............................................42 MHz
Nominal/peak deviation .......................................± 24 kHz/± 48 kHz
Receiver principle ....................................................true diversity
Sensitivity (with HDX, peak deviation) .............< 2 μV for 52 dBA rms S/N
Adjacent channel rejection ...................................typ.
≥
75 dB
Intermodulation attenuation ...............................typ.
≥
70 dB
Blocking .....................................................................
≥
75 dB
Squelch ...................................................................... Off, 5 to 25 dBμV,
adjustable in steps of 2 dB
Pilot tone squelch ...................................................can be switched off
Antenna inputs........................................................2 BNC sockets, 50 Ohm
Compander system .................................................Sennheiser HDX
EQ presets
Preset 1: “Flat”
Preset 2: “Low Cut” ................................................−3 dB at 180 Hz
Preset 3: “Low Cut/High boost” .......................... −3 dB at 180 Hz
+6 dB at 10 kHz
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EM 500 G3
Rack-mount receiver
