"G2": New Sennheiser Wireless System Due In Two Weeks at DVinfo.net

Dave Largent · January 20th, 2004, 12:03 PM

This is the Series 2 of the Evolution System.
Major improvements to the 100 system are 30%
reduction in size and weight (making it smaller
than the Samson Micro32), more channels,
auto scan for free channels, more intuitive
user menu, AA battery powering rather
than 9V for longer operation, and transmitter low battery indicator *on receiver*. The 500 system has same improvements as the 100 plus
improved signal-to-noise, large backlit face
(yeh!), backlit buttons, and transmitter peaking
status on receiver.
Same metal construction as Series 1 and similar
price.

http://www.prosoundnews.com/articles/article_214.shtml

Marty Wein · January 20th, 2004, 07:27 PM

Dave,
Even with the new G2, the battery status of the transmitter is NOT displayed on the CAMERA mount receivers.

Also, The G2 100 and 500 camera mount receivers have baclit displays, Transmitter Peaking Indicator and NO backlit buttons.

Based on the manual the 500 reciever has a balanced output and charging contacts for rechargable batteries.

Milt Lee · January 20th, 2004, 08:34 PM

I would love to hear from folks out there what they are using for mic's in their 100's or when they come - the new G2?

I've been using the supplied lav, and it's alright, although not really memorable.

Thanks,
Milt Lee

Barry Rivadue · January 21st, 2004, 06:42 PM

When do you think they'll be available?

Dave Largent · January 21st, 2004, 07:24 PM

Barry,
One to two weeks from now.

Mike Rehmus · January 21st, 2004, 10:15 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Milt Lee : I would love to hear from folks out there what they are using for mic's in their 100's or when they come - the new G2?

I've been using the supplied lav, and it's alright, although not really memorable.

Thanks,
Milt Lee -->>>

For voice, the ME2 it OK. But I would like a smaller head for 'movie' work. Probably a Countryman or Tram one of these days.

For other use, I supply another style of microphone and use the plug-on transmitter.

Milt Lee · January 22nd, 2004, 10:25 AM

So far, I've gleened that

the Countryman

the Tram and

the AT 899 would all be excellent for video use. Now the big question - will these all be usable with the EV100 series transmitters. I have both the plug on and the body pack transmitters.

Or is it time to trade up?

thanks,
Milt Lee

Marty Wein · January 22nd, 2004, 06:51 PM

All of them are available with the Locking Mini connection specifically for the Sennheiser Evolution Series.

Dave Largent · January 24th, 2004, 05:13 AM

Someone elsewhere claims to have seen a G2
system for $610.

January 20th, 2004, 12:03 PM	#1
Dave Largent Trustee Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,483	"G2": New Sennheiser Wireless System Due In Two Weeks This is the Series 2 of the Evolution System. Major improvements to the 100 system are 30% reduction in size and weight (making it smaller than the Samson Micro32), more channels, auto scan for free channels, more intuitive user menu, AA battery powering rather than 9V for longer operation, and transmitter low battery indicator on receiver. The 500 system has same improvements as the 100 plus improved signal-to-noise, large backlit face (yeh!), backlit buttons, and transmitter peaking status on receiver. Same metal construction as Series 1 and similar price. http://www.prosoundnews.com/articles/article_214.shtml

January 20th, 2004, 08:34 PM	#3
Milt Lee Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cass Lake MN Posts: 221	G2 - what are you using for mic's? I would love to hear from folks out there what they are using for mic's in their 100's or when they come - the new G2? I've been using the supplied lav, and it's alright, although not really memorable. Thanks, Milt Lee

January 21st, 2004, 10:15 PM	#6
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	Re: G2 - what are you using for mic's? <<<-- Originally posted by Milt Lee : I would love to hear from folks out there what they are using for mic's in their 100's or when they come - the new G2? I've been using the supplied lav, and it's alright, although not really memorable. Thanks, Milt Lee -->>> For voice, the ME2 it OK. But I would like a smaller head for 'movie' work. Probably a Countryman or Tram one of these days. For other use, I supply another style of microphone and use the plug-on transmitter. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

January 22nd, 2004, 10:25 AM	#7
Milt Lee Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cass Lake MN Posts: 221	3 choices of Mics So far, I've gleened that the Countryman the Tram and the AT 899 would all be excellent for video use. Now the big question - will these all be usable with the EV100 series transmitters. I have both the plug on and the body pack transmitters. Or is it time to trade up? thanks, Milt Lee

January 20th, 2004, 07:27 PM	#2
Marty Wein Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 229	Dave, Even with the new G2, the battery status of the transmitter is NOT displayed on the CAMERA mount receivers. Also, The G2 100 and 500 camera mount receivers have baclit displays, Transmitter Peaking Indicator and NO backlit buttons. Based on the manual the 500 reciever has a balanced output and charging contacts for rechargable batteries.

January 21st, 2004, 06:42 PM	#4
Barry Rivadue Major Player Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 508	When do you think they'll be available?

January 21st, 2004, 07:24 PM	#5
Dave Largent Trustee Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,483	Barry, One to two weeks from now.

January 22nd, 2004, 06:51 PM	#8
Marty Wein Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 229	All of them are available with the Locking Mini connection specifically for the Sennheiser Evolution Series.

January 24th, 2004, 05:13 AM	#9
Dave Largent Trustee Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,483	Someone elsewhere claims to have seen a G2 system for $610.