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The New Sennheiser Evolution G4 wireless Lav System is in store so I thought I would see what is inside.
From the outset I was impressed by the new packaging, unlike the older G3 112 system that would come in a white foam box that was reused for the 112, 135 and 100 series G3, the G4 512 comes in a striking blue box, similar to that of the AVX of recent years.
Upon opening the case, the system looks similar in aesthetical design to the 112 receivers and transmitters, however as the saying goes 'if it's not broken, why fix it?' The buttons have changed on the face, slightly, from one to two, making it easier to go through your menus without accidentally clicking back or forward.
The system comes with the MKE2 Lavalier mic, which is Sennheiser's Gold Mic which is designed to pick up less ambience and more of the person speaking to camera.
A hotshoe is included to mount on to the camera if you have a DSLR or have a cold-shoe/hot-shoe available on your camera rig/set up.
4 x AA Rechargable Batteries are included.
The CL-500 included in the pack allows you to plug into a female XLR, like that of a Zoom recorder, or straight into camera. If you have a DSLR, the 3.5mm to 3.5mm screw allows you to plug in as well.
We will be uploading a video soon demonstrating how to set it up and what new features it includes: like going up to 32 channels. range of 100m, Up to 88 MHz bandwidth, increased RF output power and giving you up to 8hrs of operation time.
SPECS:
| Modulation | Wideband FM stereo |
| Frequency Band | AW+: (470 to 558 MHz) |
| Transmission Frequency | Maximum 3250 frequencies, adjustable in 25 kHz steps 20 frequency banks, each with up to 32 factory-preset channels, no intermodulation 6 frequency banks with up to 32 programmable channels |
| Switching Bandwidth | Up to 88 MHz |
| Nominal/Peak Deviation | ±24 kHz / ±48 kHz |
| Frequency Stability | ≤ ±15 ppm |
| RF Output Power | At 50 Ohms Switchable: Low: Typical 10 mW Standard: Typical 30 mW High: Typical 50 mW |
| Pilot Tone Squelch | Can be switched off |
| Compander | Sennheiser HDX |
| AF Frequency Response | Mic: 80 Hz to 18 kHz Line: 25 Hz to 18 kHz |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | Approximately ≥ 115 dBA (1 mV, peak deviation) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | ≤ 0.9% |
| Maximum Input Voltage | Mic and Line: 3 V eff |
| Input Impedance | Microphone: 68 kOhms, unbalanced Line: 1 MOhms |
| Input Capacitance | Switchable |
| Input Sensitivity Range | 60 dB, adjustable in 3 dB steps |
| Temperature Range | 14 to 131°F (-10 to 55°C) |
| Power Supply | 2 x AA batteries, 1.5 V or BA 2015 accupack |
| Nominal Voltage | 3 V battery / 2.4 V rechargeable battery |
| Current Consumption | At Nominal Voltage: Typical 180 mA With Transmitter Switched Off: ≤ 25 μA |
| Operating Time | Typically 8 hours |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 3.2 x 2.5 x 0.9" (82 x 64 x 24 mm) |
| Weight | 5.6 oz (160 g) including batteries |