Sennheiser SKM 5000 - Manual
The SKM 5000 Series RF Wireless Hand-Held Transmitters from Sennheiser cover a wireless audio system designed for professional use, including transmitters, receivers, microphones, and accessories. This setup emphasizes technical specifications like frequency ranges, transducer principles, and pick-up patterns (such as super-cardioid or omni-directional), alongside practical details like battery management, power supply options, and handling guidelines for microphone components. The manual also highlights system compatibility with various microphone models and receiver configurations to ensure reliable wireless audio transmission in live sound environments.
Table of Contents:
- Page 1 – SKM 5000 RF System Specifications and Accessories
- Page 2 – Microphone Model Specifications and System Components
- Page 3 – Transmitter Maintenance and Power Management
- Page 4 – Microphone Operation and Control Features
SKM 5000
RF Wireless Systems |
5000 Series Hand-Held Transmitters
Common Features
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Interchangeable microphone heads: 5 condenser capsules and 1 dynamic capsule
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Battery status transmitted to suitable receivers
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Quick change accupack or battery pack
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Sensitivity switchable in 5 steps
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HiDyn
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™ noise reduction system
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16 switchable carrier frequencies in a 24 MHz window, PLL- controlled
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MZQ 5000 stand mount included in the delivery
The bat ter y box/accupack and microphone head are not included in the deliver y. Please order separately!
Recommended Accessories
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B 5000-1 battery box
Cat. No. 005273
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BA 5000-1 accupack (incl. charging adaptor)
Cat. No. 005274
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L 50 charger for 2 accupacks
Cat. No. 003554
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ME 5005 condenser mic head, super-cardioid
Cat. No. 003760
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ME 5005 e condenser mic head, super-cardioid
Cat. No. 005249
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ME 5004 condenser mic head, cardioid
Cat. No. 003762
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ME 5009 condenser mic head, wide cardioid
Cat. No. 003763
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ME 5002 condenser mic head, omni
Cat. No. 003761
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MD 5005 dynamic mic head, super-cardioid
Cat. No. 003823
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KK 104 S (Neumann) condenser mic head, cardioid
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KK 105 S (Neumann) condenser mic head, super- cardioid
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KEN 5000 identification rings, colour-coded (for mic heads)
Cat. No. 053246
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MZQ 5000 stand mount
Cat. No. 050493
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MZW 5000 ant foam windshield, anthracite
Cat. No. 003824
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MZW 5000 bl foam windshield, blue (with 5 identification rings)
Cat. No. 003825
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MZW 5000 ye ditto, yellow
Cat. No. 003826
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MZW 5000 gr ditto, green
Cat. No. 003827
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MZW 5000 rd ditto, red
Cat. No. 003828
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MZW 5000 wt ditto, white
Cat. No. 003829
Technical Data SKM 5000 UHF-a
RF output power ..........................................50 mW (–3 dB)
Transmission frequencies ................................................. 16
Frequency range ............................................450–960 MHz
Switching bandwidth ................................................ 24 MHz
Modulation ....................................................... wideband FM
Nominal/peak deviation....................± 40 kHz / ± 56 kHz
Noise reduction system................................... HiDyn
plus
™
AF frequency response ................................. 70–20,000 Hz
Signal-to -noise ratio ..................................... >117 dB(A)
rms
THD (at nominal deviation) .................. < 1 % (typ. 0.3 %)
Sensitivity ........................... adjustable in 5 steps of 10 dB
Power supply ................................. 1. B 5000-1 battery box
2. BA 5000-1 accupack
Operating time ................................... 1. B 5000-1 > 4.5 hrs
2. BA 5000-1 > 6 hrs
Dimensions ............................... length: 257 mm, Ø: 44 mm
Weight incl. power pack ................................ approx. 220 g
Technical Data SKM 5000 VHF- C
RF output power ..........................................50 mW (–3 dB)
Transmission frequencies ................................................. 16
Frequency range ............................................ 138–250 MHz
Switching bandwidth .................................................. 7 MHz
Modulation ....................................................... wideband FM
Nominal/peak deviation....................± 40 kHz / ± 56 kHz
Noise reduction system................................... HiDyn
plus
™
AF frequency response ................................. 70–20,000 Hz
Signal-to -noise ratio ..................................... >117 dB(A)
rms
THD (at nominal deviation) ..................< 1 % (typ. 0.3 %)
Sensitivity ........................................................adjustable in
5 steps of 10 dB
Power supply................................ 1. B 5000 -1 battery box
2. BA 5000 -1 accupack
Operating time .................................. 1. B 5000 -1 > 4.5 hrs
2. BA 5000 -1 > 6 hrs
Dimensions .............................. length: 257 mm, Ø: 44 mm
Weight incl. power pack ............................... approx. 220 g
Product Variants
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SKM 5000-UHF-A: 450–570 MHz
Cat. No. 005541
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SKM 5000-UHF-B: 550–690 MHz
Cat. No. 005542
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SKM 5000-UHF-C: 670–820 MHz
Cat. No. 005543
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SKM 5000-UHF-D: 800–960 MHz
Cat. No. 005380
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SKM 5000-UHF-A-A: 450–562 MHz
Cat. No. 005546
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SKM 5000-UHF-A-B: 538–692 MHz
Cat. No. 005547
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SKM 5000-UHF-A-C: 668–812 MHz
Cat. No. 005548
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SKM 5000-UHF-A-D: 788–960 MHz
Cat. No. 005382
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SKM 5000-UHF-N-A: 450–562 MHz
Cat. No. 009448
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SKM 5000-UHF-N-B: 538–692 MHz
Cat. No. 009449
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SKM 5000-UHF-N-C: 668–812 MHz
Cat. No. 009450
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SKM 5000-UHF-N-D: 788–960 MHz
Cat. No. 009451
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SKM 5000-UHF-N-BK-A: 450–562 MHz Cat. No. 009452
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SKM 5000-UHF-N-BK-B: 538–692 MHz Cat. No. 009453
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SKM 5000-UHF-N-BK-C: 668–812 MHz Cat. No. 009454
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SKM 5000-UHF-N-BK-D: 788–960 MHz Cat. No. 009455
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SKM 5000-UHF-C-A: 450–570 MHz
Cat. No. 005461
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SKM 5000-UHF-C-B: 550–690 MHz
Cat. No. 005544
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SKM 5000-UHF-C-C: 670–820 MHz
Cat. No. 005545
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SKM 5000-UHF-C-D: 800–960 MHz
Cat. No. 005381
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About this manual
- Brand
- Sennheiser
- Model
- SKM 5000
- Document type
- Manual
- Language(s)
- English
- Pages
- 4
- File size
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Summary
Technical specifications for SKM 5000 UHF-A and UHF-C Hand-Held Transmitters, including features, recommended accessories with catalog numbers, and product variants by frequency range.
Technical details for microphone models (ME 5005, MD 5005, KK 105 S, etc.) including transducer principle, pick-up patterns, maximum sound pressure level, and a diagram of system components.
Procedures for changing microphone heads, removing and replacing batteries, interpreting battery status indicators on the receiver, and power supply options for hand-held transmitters.