Sennheiser G2 frequency question

Kevin McElroy

Kevin McElroy

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I was wondering if anyone can help me out with a couple questions regarding the Sennheiser G2 wireless system. I plan on getting two wireless systems and here are my questions:

-Do I need to get the same band frequency systems (A and A) or do I need to get different systems (A and B)? Does it even matter?

-I also plan on getting a couple of Countryman B3, or possibly the B6 lavaliers to go with the Sennheiser systems. Would I need any other accessories to make it work (cables, connectors, etc.)?

Thanks in advance for your help, and here are some links to the products I am interested in (for reference).

Sennheiser G2 - A frequency system
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/324242-REG/Sennheiser_EW112PG2_A_Evolution_G2_100_Series.html

Sennheiser G2 - B frequency system
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/324243-REG/Sennheiser_EW112PG2_B_Evolution_G2_100_Series.html

Countryman B3
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...T_B3_Omnidirectional_Lavalier_Microphone.html
 
Thanks, I really appreciate the quick reply and the info, very helpful! I've never used wireless mics before, so I am brand new with this and trying to learn as much as I can before I make my purchase. Anyways thanks again for the info, especially the heads up on the Countryman lavs that are wired for Sennheiser G2's, I wasn't aware of those versions. Cheers!
 
You should get two identical sets. Sennheiser g2 use frequency blocks, which contain a set of frequencies which do NOT interfere with each other. If you are using 2 o 4 sets at the same time you are supposed to use the same block on all pairs to minimize interference.

This way you get 2 advantages: 1) a guaranteed way of using 2 sets at the same time without interference. 2) a possibility of using 2 recievers to recieve the same transmitter signal if needed.
 
Captain Pierce said:
If Countryman doesn't make a connector for your wireless mic, you probably shouldn't be using it in the first place... :D
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Haha, very true! :beer: Nah, I just thought maybe I would need an extra adapter to use with the system, wasn't too sure, but this makes much more sense.


Petrus said:
You should get two identical sets. Sennheiser g2 use frequency blocks, which contain a set of frequencies which do NOT interfere with each other. If you are using 2 o 4 sets at the same time you are supposed to use the same block on all pairs to minimize interference.

This way you get 2 advantages: 1) a guaranteed way of using 2 sets at the same time without interference. 2) a possibility of using 2 recievers to recieve the same transmitter signal if needed.
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Awesome info, thank you so much! I was unclear on this, using 2 systems at the same time. Thanks again for your reply, much appreciated!
 
I guess I just have on more question with the different frequencies. Between the two systems (A and B), are there any advantages/disadvantages between the two frequency ranges? Does it have anything to do with location, if so I am located in Minnesota. I am clueless on this subject, so any help on this would be great. Here are my choices:

Sennheiser system A (518-554MHz)
-or-
Sennheiser system B (626-662MHz)
 
Captain Pierce said:
Sennheiser's website has a frequency finder which should show everything that's using the RF spectrum in your area, based on your zip code:

http://www.sennheiserusa.com/findfrequency/default.asp

This will tell you which of the two blocks will be better suited for your area.
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Perfect, exactly what I was looking for! Thanks again for your help, I really appreciate it. I'll leave you with an awesome Mr. T quote as an award, haha.

:costumed-smiley-047 "Now get the first aid kit before you have to use it on yourself!"
 
Hi Kevin,

Some time ago, I did a few tests on some of my four Senn G2's (two receivers are powered with diversity antennas, two are portable battery-operated).

As expected, the higher frequencies are better close up and using line of sight. And of course, diversity antennas get better reception at marginal distances/environments.

Here's the info from my brief test:

http://www.BridgeHands.com/audio

Regards, Michael
 
Petrus said:
You should get two identical sets. Sennheiser g2 use frequency blocks, which contain a set of frequencies which do NOT interfere with each other. If you are using 2 o 4 sets at the same time you are supposed to use the same block on all pairs to minimize interference.

This way you get 2 advantages: 1) a guaranteed way of using 2 sets at the same time without interference. 2) a possibility of using 2 recievers to recieve the same transmitter signal if needed.
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Does it matter if you have wireless sets that are from different makers or from the same maker but different versions likes a G2 and a G3?

Thanks.
 
The G2 and G3 transmitters and receivers can be interchangeable. (within the same frequency block) Different manufacturers systems (transmitter/receiver set) can be used at the same time as long as they are on a separate non-interfering frequency, but that goes for any setup with multiple wireless systems.
 
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