Sennheiser 2000 Wireless System?

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wbrock001

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Hi I wasn't able to find much about this with the search function...anyone have the new Sennheiser 2000 wireless system? Are its benefits worth it over the G3 since the 2000 transmitter has variable power outputs. Could you use say a 2000 transmitter with a g3 receiver to save a few bux and get most of the benefits? Any insight is appreciated.

Thanks!

Bill
 
Per Sennheiser's price list, the 2000 series is compatible with all generations of evolution wireless: original, G2, and G3. I don't know how much improvement you're going to see with the 20000 bodypack and the G3 receiver, or whether it would be enough to justify the price premium over just getting a G3 kit. I'd have to think, by the time you put the hybrid 2000/G3 system together and got a decent mic for it, you wouldn't be too far from the price of a Lectrosonics kit...
 
2000 series replaces G2 500 series - so, in a way, it's the top end of G3.

You have a very wide (75MHz) switching bandwidth with 2000 series (about 42MHz on G3).

2000 series is fully compatible with G1, G2 and G3 as long as you have the same frequency on both units.

If you want a mains receiver - yes, it's fine to use a 2000 series transmitter (EG: SKP 2000) with an EM 500 G3 (for example).

But - please note - that the SK 2000 uses the special Lemo mic. connector of the 3000 and 5000 series and nt the lockable evolution mini-jack.

I hope this helps.
 
Hey guys, I'm considering between the G3 and the SK2000 series but haven't heard too much about the sk2000. Is it worth the price difference. I mainly use it for run and gun doc type shooting. I've been pretty happy with my G2 over all but thought I'd ask some of the more veteran audio guys. Any additional feedback you can provide would be helpful. Thanks!
 
Physically they look the same, but in the field, there is a big difference. The 2000 series is the Lectro killer. The biggest difference between the Sennheiser Evolution G3 100 series and the 2000 series is the huge amount of output power for extended range. The 2000 series transmitter's output power can be switched between 10, 30, 50 and a whopping 100 mW.

According to the tech specs of a 100 series transmitter, the output is 30 mW.

We have a customer that works on a well known game show. We just let him demo the 2000 series and he is in the process of selling his Lectrosonics set-ups and buying 2 sets of 2000 series with the new MKE1 lavalier mics.
 
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Thanks Guy that makes the 2000 a serious choice in my book. It sounded like the word on the street was that this was the Lectro killer but I haven't seen any reviews out there comparing the systems. I wanted to hear from folks in the field first hand so this is extremely helpful.
 
Guy_Cochran said:
Physically they look the same, but in the field, there is a big difference. The 2000 series is the Lectro killer. The biggest difference between the Sennheiser Evolution G3 100 series and the 2000 series is the huge amount of output power for extended range. The 2000 series transmitter's output power can be switched between 10, 30, 50 and a whopping 100 mW.
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For reference, the current Lectrosonics SMQV transmitter is switchable from 50 to 100 to 250 mW.

http://www.lectrosonics.com/hybrid/sm/smv.htm
 
Karlw said:
For reference, the current Lectrosonics SMQV transmitter is switchable from 50 to 100 to 250 mW.

http://www.lectrosonics.com/hybrid/sm/smv.htm
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Hi Karl,

Thanks for chiming in. Wow! 250 mW is super strong. I like the size too. I'd love to hear a side by side with the same mic as I see that the SMQV offers technology to eliminate compandor noise as well as 24bit sound.

A quick google check show the SMQV transmitter at $1325 and 256 Frequencies

The Sennheiser 2000 Transmitter is $799 w/ 3000 Frequencies and AutoScan

Sennheiser 2000 Receiver $899.

Together as a package the Sennheiser 2000ENG is $1600.

I'm new to the Lectronics digital hybrid offerings, but a quick scan of the helpful Wireless Receiver Comparison Guide shows the appropriate portable receiver to be a UCR411a at $1705

Together as a package the Lectro is $3030.

Both are great units and nice to see the range of offerings out in the world.
 
Guy,

A couple of additional thoughts:

UCR401 - single channel, portable diversity receiver: street price around $1260.

SRa - dual chanel, portable diversity receiver: street price around $2170 with rechargeable battery mounting plate. That's 1085 per channel - this is of course only interesting if you need two channels.

The difference with the 411A is the tracking filter - it gives you a bit more range in high-background-RF environments. In most cases, you would not notice the difference between the performance of the SR and 401 vs. the 411A. Of course there are situations where you would notice the difference.

I think the Senn. is a heck of a deal for what it is. It may be worth it for you to try the different systems and see what works best and what will ultimately fit in your budget.

-Karl
 
phd said:
According to the tech specs of a 100 series transmitter, the output is 12 mW.

Thats the recivers audio autput.

The transmitter RF output is 30mW se http://www.sennheiserusa.com/profes...systems_bodypack-transmitter_ew-100-g3_503126
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Thank you phd for noting this, I have modified the post to the correct information. 30 mW is the correct output for the Sennheiser 100 series transmitter.

Karl -

Good information to know. Especially for those that need dual channel. I appreciate the info as I'm sure others do as well.
 
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