Page 2 - CONsumeR aleRT
2 applICaBle fOR use IN THe u.s. CONsumeR aleRT Most users do not need a license to operate a wireless microphone system. Nevertheless, operat-ing a microphone system without a license is subject to certain restrictions: the system may not cause harmful interference; it must operate at a low power l...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
www.sennheiserUSA.com/G3 3 Table of Contents Introduction .......................................................................... 4The Building Blocks of a Wireless System ...................... 5The Transmitter .................................................................... 6The Receiver .....
Page 4 - Welcome to evolution wireless G3; about uHf Wireless
4 Welcome to evolution wireless G3 Wireless microphone and monitoring systems have become standard equipment for musicians, broadcasters, theatre productions, television shows, and sound contractors alike. Sennheiser has been the industry leader in wireless systems for over 50 years, and is proud to...
Page 5 - The Building Blocks of a Wireless System
www.sennheiserusa.com/G3 5 The Building Blocks of a Wireless System Every wireless system consists of three main components: 1) Transmitter The transmitter accepts a (mic or line) input signal, converts it into an RF (radio frequency) signal, and then transmits it. 2) Receiver The receiver picks up ...
Page 6 - The Transmitter; ) Handheld transmitters
6 The Transmitter The transmitter has a fairly straightforward job: take a microphone or line-level input signal, convert it into an RF signal, and transmit it. It sounds easy, but there are a number of variables involved in producing accurate and dependable transmissions. Professional events demand...
Page 7 - The Receiver
www.sennheiserusa.com/G3 7 Sennheiser’s G3 portable transmitters can operate for up to 8 hours on a pair of AA batteries. Audio and RF transmission quality is never compromised as batteries run down, thanks to dedicated circuitry that maintains a constant internal system voltage. G3 transmitters als...
Page 8 - Antennas; ) Omnidirectional antennas
8 Antennas For basic wireless applications, the supplied antenna rods provide excellent results. For more complicated systems, remote antennas can further enhance reliability and reception. There are two common remote antennas used for multi-channel systems: 1) Omnidirectional antennas Omnidirection...
Page 9 - Wireless Monitoring Systems
www.sennheiserUSA.com/G3 9 Wireless Monitoring Systems Wireless monitor systems are quietly revolutionizing live sound. In-ear monitor receivers allow musicians to hear themselves and other instruments while performing, without the need for loud monitor wedges. Monitor systems not only reduce stage ...
Page 10 - Choosing a Wireless System
10 Choosing a Wireless System Sennheiser’s evolution wireless G3 line is available in three performance grades – ew 100 G3, ew 300 G3, and ew 500 G3. All three lines are fully compatible, sharing identical RF technology with 1,680 tunable frequencies, 30 mW of output power and True Diversity recepti...
Page 11 - Ga3 Rack adapter
www.sennheiserUSA.com/G3 11 Selecting Systems and Components Sennheiser offers a wide range of evolution wireless G3 systems to cover almost any wireless application, from wireless instruments to personal monitoring to portable ENG systems. G3 systems are sold in sets, containing a matched transmitt...
Page 12 - Operation: Frequency Considerations
12 Operation: Frequency Considerations The successful operation of an RF wireless system greatly depends on two things: 1) The frequencies used must avoid interference from competing signals, such as television broadcast. 2) The frequencies used must not interfere with each other. Selected frequenci...
Page 13 - Putting Together a System; Four Channel Wireless System
www.sennheiserUSA.com/G3 13 Putting Together a System Following are diagrams of several typical wireless microphone and wireless monitor systems. NOTE: For systems larger than 8 channels, we recommend using Sennheiser's 2000 Series wireless: www.sennheiserUSA.com/2000Series NT1-1-US Antenna Antenna ...
Page 14 - Eight Channel Wireless System
14 Eight Channel Wireless System (4 Handheld Systems and 4 Lavalier Systems) Qty Model Description 4 ew 365 G3 Handheld systems w/mme865-1 capsules 4 ew 312 G3 lavalier systems w/me2 capsules 1 G3 Omni Kit 8 active splitter kit for eight receiver system using omnidirectional remote paddle antennas, ...
Page 15 - Single Channel Wireless Monitor System; Four Channel Wireless Monitor System
www.sennheiserUSA.com/G3 15 Single Channel Wireless Monitor System (1 ew 300IEM G3 system, for a single stage mix) NOTE: additional EK300 receivers may be added as needed to monitor the same mix Qty Model Description 1 ew 300Iem G3 Wireless monitor system with rack mountable transmitter, Ga3 rack mo...
Page 16 - Antenna Distribution and Mounting Packages
16 Antenna Distribution and Mounting Packages Sennheiser has put together several antennas distribution packages to address common wireless scenarios. G3 OMNI KIT 4 Active splitter kit for four receiversystem using omnidirectionalremote paddle antennas, includes:(1) ASA1/NT active splitter(2) A1031-...
Page 17 - Frequently Asked Questions; poor sound quality through my PA system.
www.sennheiserUSA.com/G3 17 Frequently Asked Questions Why does my receiver emit a horrible loud static noise when I power off my transmitter? This simply means your wireless system is operating on a frequency that is already in use, most likely by a television station. When the transmitter is on, e...
Page 18 - What is cable emulation?; Conclusion
18 Frequently Asked Questions (Continued) What is cable emulation? Cable emulation allows a guitar player to add the effect of cable back into their instrument’s tone. Longer cables add increasing amounts of capacitance, which can “load” the instrument’s pickups. The result is a subtle but pleasing ...
Page 19 - Appendix: Frequency Preset Charts
www.sennheiserUSA.com/G3 19 Appendix: Frequency Preset Charts The following charts detail evolution wireless G3 ranges (A / G / B). Each range covers a 42 MHz with a total of 1,680 UHF frequencies. All evolution wireless G3 systems include 20 banks of frequency pre-sets. All channels (frequency pres...
Page 20 - Frequency Range A
20 Frequency Range A 516–558 MHz Channel Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 Bank 4 Bank 5 Bank 6 Bank 7 Bank 8 Bank 9 Bank 10 1 518.200 524.250 530.100 536.350 542.900 548.850 554.100 518.125 516.000 516.000 2 518.700 524.800 530.800 537.700 543.600 549.800 554.550 518.500 516.875 516.400 3 519.650 525.550 531.65...
Page 22 - Frequency Range G
22 Frequency Range G 566–608 MHz Channel Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 Bank 4 Bank 5 Bank 6 Bank 7 Bank 8 Bank 9 Bank 10 1 566.450 572.400 578.400 584.400 590.700 596.400 602.250 566.000 566.000 566.100 2 566.950 573.100 579.300 584.900 591.550 596.800 602.800 566.875 566.400 566.500 3 567.900 574.100 579.70...
Page 24 - Frequency Range B
24 Frequency Range B 626–668 MHz Channel Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 Bank 4 Bank 5 Bank 6 Bank 7 Bank 8 Bank 9 Bank 10 1 626.300 632.350 638.450 644.550 650.200 656.350 662.750 632.925 626.000 626.000 2 626.750 632.800 639.050 645.450 650.750 656.800 663.150 635.425 626.875 626.400 3 627.450 633.750 639.45...
