Sennheiser SKM 500-935 G3 Installation guide

FEATURES
Sturdy metal housing
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42 MHz bandwidth: 1680 tunable UHF
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frequencies for interference-free reception
Enhanced frequency bank system with up
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to 32 compatible frequencies
Pilot tone squelch for eliminating RF inter-
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ference when transmitter is turned off
Enhanced AF frequency range
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Increased range for audio sensitivity
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Wireless synchronization via infrared
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interface from receiver
User-friendly menu operation with more
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control options
Illuminated graphic display
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Auto-Lock function avoids accidental
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changing of settings
HDX compander for crystal-clear sound
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Battery indicatation in 4 steps, also shown
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on receiver display
Easy-exchangeable microphone modules
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from evolution series
Contacts for recharging BA 2015 accupack
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directly in the transmitter
Wide range of accessories adapts the
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system to any requirement
Battery indication in 4 steps, also shown
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on receiver display
The best handheld evolution transmitters meet the best microphone capsules.
All 500-series handheld transmitters are equipped with user-swappable capsules
from the successful Sennheiser
evolution 900 stage line stan-
dard. This combines intelligent
G3 wireless features with pow-
erful, cutting sound. Standard
charging contacts are included
to recharge the optional rechar-
geable battery. G3 wireless and
evolution 900 series capsules
work in harmony to ensure
your performance is heard with
the best audio possible.
TECHNICAL DATA
Modulation ...............................................................wideband FM
Frequency ranges....................................................516–558, 566–608, 626–668,
734–776, 780–822, 823–865 MHz
Transmission frequencies .....................................1,680 frequencies, tuneable
in steps of 25 kHz
20 frequency banks, each with up to
32 factory preset channels
6 frequency banks, each with up to
32 user programmable channels
Switching bandwidth.............................................42 MHz
Nominal/peak deviation .......................................±24 kHz/±48 kHz
Frequency stability.................................................≤±15 ppm
RF output power at 50 O, switchable................typ. 10 mW (Low)
typ. 30 mW (Standard)
Pilot tone squelch ...................................................can be switched off
Compander system.................................................Sennheiser HDX
AF frequency response..........................................80 –18,000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio (1 mV, peak deviation)...≥115 dBA
THD.............................................................................≤0.9 %
Adjustment range of input sensitivity ..............48 dB, adjustable in 6-dB steps
Temperature range.................................................−10 °C to +55 °C
Power supply............................................................2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V or
BA 2015 accupack
Nominal voltage......................................................2.4 V
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SKM 500-935 G3
Handheld vocal
radio microphone

SKM 500-935 G3 Handheld vocal radio microphone
TECHNICAL DATA
Current consumption:
at nominal voltage .................................................typ. 180 mA (30 mW)
with switched-off radio microphone..................≤25 µA
Operating time ........................................................typ. 8 hrs
Dimensions...............................................................approx. Ø 50 mm (2“)
x 265 mm (10.4“)
Weight (incl. batteries) .........................................approx. 450 g (15.9 oz)
Transducer / microphone type ............................dynamic
AF sensitivity ...........................................................2.5 mV/Pa
Sound pressure level (SPL)...................................154 dB(SPL) max.
Pick-up pattern........................................................cardioid
DELIVERY INCLUDES
1 SKM 500 G3 radio microphone incl.
microphone head
2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V
1 Microphone clamp
1 Instruction manual
1 Frequency information sheet
1 RF licensing information sheet
1 HHP 2 pouch
ARCHITECT’S
SPECIFICATIONS
The handheld vocal radio microphone shall be for use with a companion receiver as part of a wireless RF transmission system.
The radio microphone shall operate within six UHF frequency ranges, each with a 42 MHz switching bandwidth: 516– 558 MHz,
566– 608 MHz, 626 –668 MHz, 734–776 MHz, 780– 822 MHz, 823–865 MHz; transmission frequencies shall be 1,680 per range and shall
be tunable in 25 kHz steps.The radio microphone shall feature 20 fixed frequency banks with up to 32 compatible frequency presets and
6 user banks with up to 32 user programmable frequencies.
Nominal/peak deviation shall be ±24 kHz/±48 kHz. Frequency stability shall be ≤±15 ppm. RF output power at 50 Oshall be
switchable between 10 mW (Low) and 30 mW (Standard).
The radio microphone shall incorporate the Sennheiser HDX compander system and a defeatable pilot tone squelch.
Audio frequency response shall range from 80–18,000 Hz. Signal-to-noise ratio at 1 mV and peak deviation shall be ≥115 dBA.
Total harmonic distortion (THD) shall be ≤0.9 %. Input sensitivity shall be adjustable within a 48 dB range in steps of 6 dB.
The radio microphone shall be menu-driven with a backlit LC display showing the current frequency, frequency bank and channel
number, metering of AF level, transmission status, lock status, pilot tone transmission, muting function, and battery status.
An auto-lock feature shall be provided to prevent settings from being accidentally altered.
The radio microphone parameters shall either be configurable in the associated receiver’s menu and synchronized with the radio
microphone via an integrated infrared interface or shall be programmable in the radio microphone menu.
Power shall be supplied to the radio microphone by two 1.5V AA size batteries or by one Sennheiser BA 2015 rechargeable accupack.
Nominal voltage shall be 2.4 V, current consumption shall be typical 180 mA (30 mW) at nominal voltage; ≤25 µA when radio micro-
phone is switched off. Operating time shall be typical 8 hours. The radio microphone shall have a rugged metal housing; dimensions
shall be approximately 50 mm (1.97“) in diameter and 265 mm (10.43“) in length. Weight including the batteries shall be approxi-
mately 450 grams (15.87 oz). Operating temperature shall range from −10°C to +55°C (+14°F to +131°F).
A range of microphone heads shall be available for the radio microphone.
The radio microphone shall be the Sennheiser SKM 300 G3.
The microphone head shall be a dynamic type designed for use with the ew G3 handheld radio microphones. It shall have a
cardioid pick-up pattern and a sensitivity of 2.5 mV/Pa. (Achtung: abweichende Angabe bei Sensitivity in den TD auf der Sennheiser
Website) Maximum sound pressure level shall be 154 dB SPL. The microphone head shall be the Sennheiser MMD 935-1.

SKM 500-935 G3 Handheld vocal radio microphone
DIMENSIONS
FREQUENCY RESPONSE POLAR PATTERN

PRODUCT VARIANTS
SKM 500-935 G3-A – Frequency range
516...558 MHz Cat. No. 503140
SKM 500-935 G3-G – Frequency range
566...608 MHz Cat. No. 503692
SKM 500-935 G3-B – Frequency range
626...668 MHz Cat. No. 503693
SKM 500-935 G3-C – Frequency range
734...776 MHz Cat. No. 503694
SKM 500-935 G3-D – Frequency range
780...822 MHz Cat. No. 503695
SKM 500-935 G3-D-X –
Frequency range
780...822 MHz / Germ
any Cat. No. 503696
SKM 500-935 G3-E – Frequency range
823...865 MHz Cat. No. 503697
SKM 500-935 G3-E-X – Frequency range
823...865 MHz / Germany Cat. No. 503698
SKM 500-935 G3-K-X – Frequency range
925...932 MHz / Korea Cat. No. 505540
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
CC 3 – Carrying case for evolution wireless
G3 1/3/500 Series Cat. No. 503168
MMD 835-1 BK – e835 dynamic cardioid
microphone module for G3 or 2000 Series SKM
transmitters Cat. No. 502575
MMD 845-1 BK – e845 dynamic super-cardioid
microphone module for G3 or 2000 Series SKM
transmitters Cat. No. 502576
MMD 935-1 BK – e935 dynamic cardioid
microphone module for G3 or 2000 Series SKM
transmitters, black Cat. No. 502577
MMD 945-1 BK – e945 dynamic super-cardioid
microphone module for G3 or 2000 Series
SKM transmitters, black Cat. No. 502579
MME 865-1 BK – e865 polarized, condenser,
super-cardioid microphone module for G3 or
2000 Series SKM transmitters Cat. No. 502581
MMK 965-1 BK – e965 switchable condenser
microphone module for G3 or 2000 Series
SKM transmitter, black Cat. No. 502582
MMK 965-1 BL – e965 switchable condenser
microphone module for G3 or 2000 Series
SKM transmitter, blue Cat. No. 502583
MMK 965-1 NI – e965 switchable condenser
microphone module for G3 or 2000 Series
SKM transmitter, nickel Cat. No. 502584
BA 2015 – accupack Cat. No. 009950
L 2015 – charger Cat. No. 009828
LA 2 – charging adapter Cat. No. 503162
MZW 1 – wind and pop shield Cat. No. 004839
MZQ 1 – microphone clamp Cat. No. 002155
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Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany
www.sennheiser.com
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SKM 500-935 G3 Handheld vocal radio microphone