PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
evolution wireless G4
ew 500 FILM G4 | Pro Camera Lavalier MKE 2 +
1/9
The professional‘s choice for broadcast quality sound
Providing the highest flexibility for your video sound and field recording applications. A robust wireless microphone system that offers ultimate sound quality, simple mounting and ease of use.
Covers all sorts of applications on the set: The 48V phantom-power equipped SKP 500 turns all wired mics into a wireless
transmitter, the MKE 2 Gold is a state-of-the-art professional clip-on microphone offering the highest speech intelligibility.
FEATURES
• Highly versatile solution for professional film sound:
Rugged all-in-one wireless system for professional
interviews and recording
• Professional sound and excellent construction quality
• Easy to use and fast setup time
• Easy and flexible wireless synchronisation between
transmitter and receiver via infrared
• With 48 V phantom powering
• Up to 88 MHz bandwidth, up to 32 channels
• Range: up to 100 meters / 330 feet
• Increased RF output power (10/30/50 mW)
• Up to 8 hours of operation time
DELIVERY INCLUDES
• EK 500 G4 camera receiver
• SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter
• SKP 500 G4 pro plug-on transmitter
• MKE 2 clip-on microphone
• 4 AA batteries
• CL 1 3.5 mm jack cable
• CL 500 XLR to 3.5 mm jack adapter cable
• CA 2 camera adapter
• fur windscreen for MKE 2
• quick guide
• safety guide
• manufacturer declaration sheet
PRODUCT VARIANTS
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
evolution wireless G4
ew 500 FILM G4 | Pro Camera Lavalier MKE 2 +
2/9
Made in Germany
ew 512 FILM G4-K+ 925 - 937.5 MHz Art. no. 507806
ew 512 FILM G4-GBw 606 - 678 MHz Art. no. 507807
ew 512 FILM G4-Gw 558 - 626 MHz Art. no. 507808
ew 512 FILM G4-Bw 626 - 698 MHz Art. no. 507809
ew 512 FILM G4-Cw 718 - 790 MHz Art. no. 507810
ew 512 FILM G4-Dw 790 - 865 MHz Art. no. 507811
ew 512 FILM G4-Aw+ 470 - 558 MHz Art. no. 508417
SPECIFICATIONS
EK 500 G4
RF characteristics
Modulation Wideband FM
Frequency ranges Aw+: 470 - 558 MHz
AS: 520 - 558 MHz
Gw1: 558 - 608 MHz
Gw: 558 - 626 MHz
GBw: 606 - 678 MHz
Bw: 526 - 698 MHz
Cw: 718 - 790 MHz
Dw: 790 - 865 MHz
JB: 806 - 810 MHz
K+: 925 - 937.5 MHz
Receiving frequencies Max. 3520 receiving
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
Receiver principle Adaptive diversity
Sensitivity (with HDX, peak
deviation)
Adjacent channel selection Typically ≥ 65 dB
Intermodulation attenua-
tion
Blocking ≥ 70 dB
< 1.6 μV for 52 dBA
Typically ≥ 65 dB
eff S/N
Assembled in USA
ew 512 FILM G4-AS 520 - 558 MHz Art. no. 508145
ew 512 FILM G4-JB 806 - 810 MHz Art. no. 508146
ew 512 FILM G4-Gw 558 - 626 MHz Art. no. 508147
ew 512 FILM G4-Bw 626 - 698 MHz Art. no. 508148
ew 512 FILM G4-Cw 718 - 790 MHz Art. no. 508149
ew 512 FILM G4-Dw 790 - 865 MHz Art. no. 508150
ew 512 FILM G4-Aw+ 470 - 558 MHz Art. no. 508438
ew 512 FILM G4-Gw1 558 - 608 MHz Art. no. 508459
Squelch low: 5 dBμV
middle: 15 dBμV
high: 25 dBμV
Pilot tone squelch Can be switched off
AF characteristics
Compander system Sennheiser HDX
Signal-to-noise ratio (1 mV,
peak deviation)
Total harmonic distortion
(THD)
AF output voltage (at peak
deviation, 1 kHz AF)
Adjustment range of audio
output level
Overall device
Temperature range -10 °C to +55 °C
Power supply 2 AA batteries, 1.5 V or
Nominal voltage 3 V battery /
Current consumption at nominal voltage:
Operating time Typically 8 h
Dimensions Approx. 82 x 64 x 24 mm
Weight (incl. batteries) approx. 130 g
Line: ≥ 110 dBA
Phones: approx. 90 dBA
≤ 0.9 %
3.5 mm jack socket:
+17 dBu
(mono, balanced)
42 dB,
adjustable in steps of 6 dB
BA 2015 accupack
2.4 V rechargeable battery
typ. 140 mA
with receiver switched off:
≤ 25 μA
SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
evolution wireless G4
ew 500 FILM G4 | Pro Camera Lavalier MKE 2 +
3/9
SK 500 G4
RF characteristics
Modulation Wideband FM
Frequency ranges Aw+: 470 - 558 MHz
AS: 520 - 558 MHz
Gw1: 558 - 608 MHz
Gw: 558 - 626 MHz
GBw: 606 - 678 MHz
Bw: 526 - 698 MHz
Cw: 718 - 790 MHz
Dw: 790 - 865 MHz
JB: 806 - 810 MHz
K+: 925 - 937.5 MHz
Transmission frequencies Max. 3520 frequencies,
adjustable in 25 kHz steps
20 frequency banks, each
with up to 32 factory-pre-
set channels, no intermo-
dulation
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 Ω switchable:
Low: typ. 10 mW
Standard: typ. 30 mW
High: typ. 50 mW
Pilot tone squelch Can be switched off
AF characteristics
Compander system Sennheiser HDX
AF frequency response Mic: 80 – 18,000 Hz
Line: 25 – 18,000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio (1 mV,
peak deviation)
Total harmonic distortion
(THD)
Max. microphone/line
input voltage
Microphone/line input
impedance
Input capacitance Switchable
Setting range for input
sensitivity
Overall device
Temperature range -10 °C to +55 °C
Power supply 2 AA batteries, 1.5 V or
Nominal voltage 3 V battery /
Current consumption at nominal voltage:
Operating time Typically 8 h
Dimensions Approx. 82 x 64 x 24 mm
Weight (incl. batteries) approx. 160 g
≥ 115 dBA
≤ 0.9 %
3 V
eff
40 kΩ, unbalanced / 1 MΩ
60 dB,
adjustable in 3 dB steps
BA 2015 accupack
2.4 V rechargeable battery
typ. 180 mA
with transmitter switched
off: ≤ 25 μA
MKE 2
Transducer principle pre-polarized condensor
microphone
Pick-up pattern omni-directional
Sensitivity (free field, no
load) (1 kHz)
Max. SPL at 1 kHz 142 dB
Frequency response 20 to 20.000 Hz ± 3 dB
"Equivalent noise level
A-weighted (DIN IEC 651)"
"Equivalent noise level
CCIR-weighted (CCIR 468-
1)"
Connector 3.5 mm jack
Cable length approx. 1.60 m
5 mV/Pa, ± 3 dB
26 dB
39 dB