Sennheiser vs. Audio-Technica comments?

Dave Largent · June 1st, 2004, 07:09 PM

Got mine. The shoe mount is nice, as is the feature
"scan for free channels".

Pete Bauer · July 7th, 2004, 10:13 AM

Ok, how about some words on real-world experience from owners of the new Senn G2 (especially regarding drop-outs in urban areas)?

Having never personally used a wireless system before, on-line research has reached its limit. It's crunch time and I'm ready to buy either an A-T u101 or the new Senn G2 kit, EW 100 ENG. I would otherwise go with the Senn (if that particular kit can be found yet), but wondering if anyone has experienced any drop-out problems since the Senn isn't diversity?

FYI for others who may be interested...
here's the link to the G2 100 series owner's manual (English):

http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser/icm_eng.nsf/WebPreview/7C26D84090358756C1256EAD00294B62/$File/EW100_US.pdf

and the web page for the A-T u100 series:

http://www.audiotechnica.com/guide/wireless/u100.html

Joshua Wachs · July 20th, 2004, 10:08 PM

Also looking for any other real-world experience w/ the G2s now that B&H has em all in stock.

Thanks!

Patrick King · July 21st, 2004, 08:36 AM

I'm going to show my ignorance here, so no flames please:

Will either of these systems (or are there other systems) that will simultaneously pick up two different lav/bodypacks with one camera mounted receiver unit?

Mike Rehmus · July 21st, 2004, 12:44 PM

In a word, no.

Patrick King · July 23rd, 2004, 12:12 PM

Mike,

Is there no market for two separate lav inputs going to the same cam via wireless? Or would it just be cost prohibitive to do that?

Jay Massengill · July 23rd, 2004, 12:22 PM

There have been some very low-cost systems that did this, but nothing that you could use for real quality work.
Manufacturers have chosen to keep the units separated for camera-mount applications at the price level we've been talking about.

Joshua Wachs · July 23rd, 2004, 02:01 PM

I just received my G2-ENG kit from B&H and preliminary tests seem great.

Just an FYI.

July 7th, 2004, 10:13 AM	#17
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	Ok, how about some words on real-world experience from owners of the new Senn G2 (especially regarding drop-outs in urban areas)? Having never personally used a wireless system before, on-line research has reached its limit. It's crunch time and I'm ready to buy either an A-T u101 or the new Senn G2 kit, EW 100 ENG. I would otherwise go with the Senn (if that particular kit can be found yet), but wondering if anyone has experienced any drop-out problems since the Senn isn't diversity? FYI for others who may be interested... here's the link to the G2 100 series owner's manual (English): http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser/icm_eng.nsf/WebPreview/7C26D84090358756C1256EAD00294B62/$File/EW100_US.pdf and the web page for the A-T u100 series: http://www.audiotechnica.com/guide/wireless/u100.html __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

July 20th, 2004, 10:08 PM	#18
Joshua Wachs Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 95	Also looking for any other real-world experience w/ the G2s now that B&H has em all in stock. Thanks! __________________ http://busybrain.com

July 21st, 2004, 12:44 PM	#20
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	In a word, no. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

July 23rd, 2004, 12:12 PM	#21
Patrick King Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Enterprise, AL Posts: 857	Mike, Is there no market for two separate lav inputs going to the same cam via wireless? Or would it just be cost prohibitive to do that? __________________ Fear No Weevil!

July 23rd, 2004, 02:01 PM	#23
Joshua Wachs Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 95	I just received my G2-ENG kit from B&H and preliminary tests seem great. Just an FYI. __________________ http://busybrain.com

June 1st, 2004, 07:09 PM	#16
Dave Largent Trustee Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,483	Got mine. The shoe mount is nice, as is the feature "scan for free channels".

July 21st, 2004, 08:36 AM	#19
Patrick King Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Enterprise, AL Posts: 857	I'm going to show my ignorance here, so no flames please: Will either of these systems (or are there other systems) that will simultaneously pick up two different lav/bodypacks with one camera mounted receiver unit?

July 23rd, 2004, 12:22 PM	#22
Jay Massengill Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Burlington Posts: 1,976	There have been some very low-cost systems that did this, but nothing that you could use for real quality work. Manufacturers have chosen to keep the units separated for camera-mount applications at the price level we've been talking about.