Sennheiser SK 500 G3 User manual

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 of transmitters
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via infrared 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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Transmitter features battery indication in
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4 steps, also shown on receiver display
Programmable Mute function
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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
Optimized PLL synthesizer and micro-
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processor technology
True diversity technology
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Increased immunity to intermodulation
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and interferences in multi-channel ope-
ration
More usable systems per range. As the pros have known
for years, having the option of lowering a transmitter‘s
RF output power helps immensely when simultaneous-
ly operating a large number of wireless systems. This
transmitter also features wireless sync to link up to a
compatible G3 receiver automatically with a push of a
button. The revised backlit display provides a wealth of
useful information at a glance, even on the darkest of
stages.
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..........................................microphone: 80 –18,000 Hz
line: 25–18,000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio
(1 mV, peak deviation)..........................................≥115 dBA
THD.............................................................................≤0.9 %
Max. input voltage
microphone/line......................................................3 Vrms
Input impedance microphone/line .....................40 kO, unbalanced/1 MO
Adjustment range of input sensitivity ..............60 dB, adjustable in 3-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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SK 500 G3 Wireless bodypack transmitter

SK 500 G3 Wireless bodypack transmitter
TECHNICAL DATA
Current consumption:
at nominal voltage .................................................typ. 180 mA (30 mW)
with switched-off transmitter.............................≤25 µA
Operating time ........................................................typ. 8 hrs
Dimensions...............................................................approx. 82 mm x 64 mm x 24 mm
Weight (incl. batteries) .........................................approx. 160 g
Connections..............................................................3.5 mm jack socket
DIMENSIONS
DELIVERY INCLUDES
1 SK 500 G3 bodypack transmitter
2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V
1 Instruction manual
1 Frequency information sheet
1 RF licensing information sheet
1 BPP 1 bodypack pouch
ARCHITECT’S
SPECIFICATIONS
The compact bodypack transmitter shall be for use with a companion receiver as part of a wireless RF transmission system.
The transmitter 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 transmitter 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 transmitter shall incorporate the Sennheiser HDX compander system and a defeatable
pilot tone squelch. The microphone/line input shall utilize a lockable 3.5 mm jack socket.
The audio frequency response shall range from 80– 18,000 Hz (microphone) or 25 –18,000 Hz (line). Maximum input voltage shall be
3 Vrms (microphone/line). Input impedance shall be 40 kOunbalanced (microphone) or 1 MO(line). The input sensitivity shall be adjus-
table within a 60 dB range in steps of 3 dB. Signal-to-noise ratio at 1 mV and peak deviation shall be ≥115 dBA. Total harmonic distortion
(THD) shall be ≤0.9 %. The transmitter 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 transmitter parameters shall either be configurable in the associated receiver’s menu and synchronized with the transmitter via an
integrated infrared interface or shall be programmable in the transmitter menu.
Power shall be supplied to the transmitter by two 1.5 V 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; ≤25µA when transmitter is switched off.
Operating time shall be typical 8 hours. The transmitter shall have a rugged metal housing; dimensions shall be approximately
82 x 64 x 24 mm (3.23“ x 2.52“ x 0.94“). Weight including the batteries shall be 160 grams (5.46 oz). Operating temperature shall
range from −10°C to +55 °C (+14 °F to +131°F). The transmitter shall be the Sennheiser SK 500 G3.

PRODUCT VARIANTS
SK 500 G3-A –
Frequency range 516...558 MHz Cat. No. 503139
SK 500 G3-G –
Frequency range 566...608 MHz Cat. No. 503673
SK 500 G3-B –
Frequency range 626...668 MHz Cat. No. 503674
SK 500 G3-C –
Frequency range 734...776 MHz Cat. No. 503675
SK 500 G3-D –
Frequency range 780...822 MHz Cat. No. 503676
SK 500 G3-D-X –
Frequency range 780...822 MHz / Germany Cat. No. 503677
SK 500 G3-E –
Frequency range 823...865 MHz Cat. No. 503678
SK 500 G3-E-X –
Frequency range 823...865 MHz / Germany Cat. No. 503679
SK 500 G3-K-X - Frequency range
925...932 MHz / Korea Cat. No. 505536
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
BA 2015 – Accupack Cat. No. 009950
L 1039-10 – Charger Cat. No. 505632
L 2015 – Charger Cat. No. 009828
CC 3 – System case Cat. No. 503168
BPP 1 – Bodypack pouch Cat. No. 009825
DC 2 – Power adapter (12 V DC) Cat. No. 009827
1-EW – Earworn microphone, black,
3.5 mm jack plug Cat. No. 504232
1-EW-3 – Earworn microphone, beige,
3.5 mm jack plug Cat. No. 504233
4-EW – Earworn microphone, black,
3.5 mm jack plug Cat. No. 504236
4-EW-3 – Earworn microphone, beige,
3.5 mm jack plug Cat. No. 504237
MKE 1-EW – Clip-on microphone, black,
3.5 mm jack plug Cat. No. 502876
MKE 1-EW-1 – Clip-on microphone, white,
3.5 mm jack plug Cat. No. 502877
MKE 1-EW-2 – Clip-on microphone, brown,
3.5 mm jack plug Cat. No. 502878
MKE 1-EW-3 – Clip-on microphone, beige,
3.5 mm jack plug Cat. No. 502879
MKE 2-EW Gold – Clip-on microphone, black,
3.5 mm jack plug Cat. No. 09831
MKE 2-EW-3 Gold – Clip-on microphone, beige,
3.5 mm jack plug Cat. No. 09832
MKE 40-EW – Clip-on microphone, black,
3.5 mm jack plug Cat. No. 500527
HSP 4-EW – Headmicrophone, black, thin
connection cable, 3.5 mm jack plug Cat. No. 09867
HSP 4-EW-M – Headmicrophone, black, thin
connection cable, 3.5 mm jack plug, shorter
microphone boom and smaller neckband Cat. No. 500699
HSP 4-EW-3 – Headmicrophone, beige, thin
connection cable, 3.5 mm jack plug Cat. No. 09873
HSP 4-EW-3-M – Headmicrophone, beige, thin
connection cable, 3.5 mm jack plug, shorter
microphone boom and smaller neckband Cat. No. 500698
HSP 2-EW – Headmicrophone, black, thin
connection cable, 3.5 mm jack plug Cat. No. 09866
HSP 2-EW-M – Headmicrophone, black, thin
connection cable, 3.5 mm jack plug, shorter
microphone boom and smaller neckband Cat. No. 500693
HSP 2-EW-3 – Headmicrophone, beige, thin
connection cable, 3.5 mm jack plug Cat. No. 09872
HSP 2-EW-3-M – Headmicrophone, beige,
thin connection cable, shorter microphone
boom and smaller neckband Cat. No. 500692
CC 3 – Carrying case for evolution wireless
G3 1/3/500 Series Cat. No. 503168
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG
Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany
www.sennheiser.com
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SK 500 G3 Wireless bodypack transmitter