Fifth-generation wireless system for camera use offered with three transmitter options joined by an intelligent receiver with a proprietary magnetic stacking system and the ability to be controlled remotely
Sennheiser has announced the launch of its fifth generation of Evolution Wireless systems for filmmaking and video applications, the new EW-DP digital UHF wireless microphone system that includes the EW-DP EK intelligent receiver equipped with a proprietary magnetic stacking system and the ability to be controlled remotely via the Smart Assist app.
In addition to the stackable EW-DP EK receiver, the series includes a bodypack transmitter for clip-on mics (EW-D SK), a handheld transmitter (EW-D SKM-S) and a plug-on transmitter (EW-DP SKP) that will launch in October. As part of the larger Evolution Wireless Digital family, EW-DP inherits other attributes that include latency of 1.9 ms and a 134 dB dynamic input range.
Three sets are available now: The EW-DP ME 2 SET comes with a bodypack transmitter and the ME 2 omni-directional clip-on (lavalier) microphone, while the EW-DP ME 4 SET includes a cardioid clip-on microphone for noisier environments. The EW-DP 835 SET contains a handheld transmitter with cardioid MMD 835 dynamic microphone head.
All sets come with a magnetic mounting plate kit, a BA 70 rechargeable battery, two standard AA batteries, a locking 3.5 mm TRS to 3.5 mm TRS cable, a locking 3.5 mm TRS to XLR cable, and a USB-C charging cable for the receiver.
Battery and Power
The receiver can be powered by a BA 70 lithium-ion rechargeable battery, two standard AA batteries, or via USB by a power bank, for example. Added to the variety of powering options is a read-out of battery runtime in hours and minutes. Battery life is up to 12 hours on the transmitters and up to 7 hours on the receiver with the included BA 70 rechargeable battery.
The plug-on transmitter will be added to the series this coming October. With +48-volt phantom power on board, the EW-DP SKP will be able to turn any wired XLR microphone into wireless, such as an MKH 416 on a boom pole. In addition, the plug-on transmitter offers a locking 3.5 mm mic input for lavaliers.
The plug-on transmitter will be part of the EW-DP ENG SET, which will include the receiver, a bodypack transmitter, the ME 2 lavalier mic and the SKP plug-on transmitter.
