Sennheiser - wireless into wired

Patryk_Rebisz

Patryk_Rebisz

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I have Sennheiser wireless kit (body pack, receiver, mic). Can i convert this mic into wired mic for sit down interviews - so that i don't have to deal with wireless transmission when i'm just a few feet away from my subject sitting down. Usually i have my boom set-up as my main mic and would like my wireless mic as back-up but i don't want to deal with frequencies - thus i want it to convert somehow - into a wired unit... HOW?
 
There are lav mics (like Rode) which are designed for interchangeable connectors/termination. But there are no generic adapters to go from the various pinouts of wireless mic connectors to wired XLR interface. There are some available for specific mic brands and models, but frankly it would be cheaper (and more flexible) to just get the Rode lav (or headset) and whatever output connectors you need for your projects. At least IMHO.
 
I like my Rode so much I am buying more of them. Very small, field replaceable cable, user-exchangeable output connector (for wireless or XLR wired). Who could ask for more?
 
For lavs that you already have, there are adapters like THIS. But for that price, you can almost get a new lav.
 
Alex H. said:
For lavs that you already have, there are adapters like THIS. But for that price, you can almost get a new lav.
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Well, it is nearly a full hundred dollars less than the RODE lav. Meaning if you had two Sennheiser lavs, like I do, and wanted to convert them to wired, you would save $200 buying that than buying new lavs.
 
Alex H. said:
For lavs that you already have, there are adapters like THIS. But for that price, you can almost get a new lav.
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This is the correct way to convert a Sennheiser ME condenser for evolution into a wired mic. that takes phantom power. It also balances the microphone.

Canford AUdio in the UK do their own version of such a converter, which is cheaper.
 
You can get a very inexpensive conversion adapter for Sennheiser lavs to XLR from Oscar Sound Tech (converts plug-in power to XLR phantom power) for 60 USD. Sennheiser female connector on one end, XLR male on the other. It does not have an internal battery though, so you still need to plug into an XLR unit or box which can provide phantom power at the end of your cable run. Otherwise you can of course simply use a recorder which provides plug-in power and is small enough that it can easily be hidden or worn. With this option though, obviously you won't be able to monitor the sound and you will have to sync in post.
 
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Another adapter that is available for converting a number of various wireless lav's wiring schemes to XLR with phantom power is called the "Eumel" from Ambient.
 
I too love the Rode Lav as well as their Pinmic. Great product and great for connecting to sennheiser, xlr, 3.5mm mini, or other wireless brands. Much superior to the ME-2 that comes with the Sennheiser kit.
 
I use an OST XLR-Power Supply (http://oscarsoundtech.com/services.html). They kindly made me one with the 3.5mm locking connection for 3,5mm locking mics from my Senn wireless units (which I use with their mics and my Sankens), I can't see why it wouldn't work with the mics which ship with the Evolution Wireless units.

It was under $100 when I bought it over a year ago. Last time I used it: last night. It's a handy piece of inexpensive kit that probably works as well as the expensive, brand-name alternatives.

I'm sound like an OST shill - but I'm not in any way paid by them; just a satisfied customer.
 
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