Question about Sennheiser Evolution Wirless at DVinfo.net

Jeff Toogood · June 11th, 2004, 07:31 AM

I currently have a Sennheiser EW122 Evolution Wireless setup. I am considering selling it to get something more portable.
Would I notice any difference in reception and quality if I sold this and bought a Evolution 112P setup?

I know the 112P isn't a true diversity setup, but how much does that matter in the real world???

Thanks

Mike Rehmus · June 11th, 2004, 10:30 AM

With the Sennheiser's, very little in my experience. But it does depend on what you are doing. If you were moving the transmitter or receiver around during a shoot in a forest of steel columns, it might matter.

Marty Wein · June 11th, 2004, 02:07 PM

The only difference of the 122 vs the 112 is the actual Lavalier that is supplied in the package. The 122 includes the ME4 cardiod mic and the 112 includes ME2 omni-directional mic.

If you are happy with the reception etc abd you just want it to sound better, You may want to consider stepping up to a better mic for your exsisting system, like the TRAM, Countryman or even the Sennheiser MKE2.

Jeff Toogood · June 11th, 2004, 02:24 PM

Yes and the fact that I want the "P" one.

So I have been happy with the ME4 lav, will the ME2 be better or worse for standard dialogue stuff.

Dave Largent · June 13th, 2004, 03:37 PM

I have the ME2. I don't think it's a bad mic, but I have
A/B tested it against a DPA 4060; the DPA was a
noticable improvement. It gave a more natural,
transparent sound. The ME2 is now the backup.
I figure if the DPA is good enough for Luciano
Pavarotti ...

Matt Gettemeier · June 15th, 2004, 07:26 PM

Sennheiser was stupid to make an ME2 and an MKE2... There's a big difference in those two lavs.

The ME2 is $109 and the MKE2 is $250-$400 depending on the configuration and kit.

The DPA is one of the best lavs you can get... probably better then the MKE2 and the Tram.

If I were to put the "premium" lavs in a top category I'd put the DPA and Countryman at the top with the MKE2, Tram, and AT 899 as sharing second place.

The ME2 is more in the category of standard lavs that come with wireless sets. Even the stock Lectro lav uses a Tram capsule...

Sorry to be anal-retentive about this, but I've seen the ME2 and MKE2 confused in the past...

June 11th, 2004, 07:31 AM	#1
Jeff Toogood Major Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: St.Thomas, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 428	Question about Sennheiser Evolution Wirless I currently have a Sennheiser EW122 Evolution Wireless setup. I am considering selling it to get something more portable. Would I notice any difference in reception and quality if I sold this and bought a Evolution 112P setup? I know the 112P isn't a true diversity setup, but how much does that matter in the real world??? Thanks __________________ Toogood Studios

June 11th, 2004, 10:30 AM	#2
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	With the Sennheiser's, very little in my experience. But it does depend on what you are doing. If you were moving the transmitter or receiver around during a shoot in a forest of steel columns, it might matter. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

June 11th, 2004, 02:24 PM	#4
Jeff Toogood Major Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: St.Thomas, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 428	Yes and the fact that I want the "P" one. So I have been happy with the ME4 lav, will the ME2 be better or worse for standard dialogue stuff. __________________ Toogood Studios

June 11th, 2004, 02:07 PM	#3
Marty Wein Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 229	The only difference of the 122 vs the 112 is the actual Lavalier that is supplied in the package. The 122 includes the ME4 cardiod mic and the 112 includes ME2 omni-directional mic. If you are happy with the reception etc abd you just want it to sound better, You may want to consider stepping up to a better mic for your exsisting system, like the TRAM, Countryman or even the Sennheiser MKE2.

June 13th, 2004, 03:37 PM	#5
Dave Largent Trustee Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,483	I have the ME2. I don't think it's a bad mic, but I have A/B tested it against a DPA 4060; the DPA was a noticable improvement. It gave a more natural, transparent sound. The ME2 is now the backup. I figure if the DPA is good enough for Luciano Pavarotti ...

June 15th, 2004, 07:26 PM	#6
Matt Gettemeier Major Player Join Date: May 2003 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 936	Sennheiser was stupid to make an ME2 and an MKE2... There's a big difference in those two lavs. The ME2 is $109 and the MKE2 is $250-$400 depending on the configuration and kit. The DPA is one of the best lavs you can get... probably better then the MKE2 and the Tram. If I were to put the "premium" lavs in a top category I'd put the DPA and Countryman at the top with the MKE2, Tram, and AT 899 as sharing second place. The ME2 is more in the category of standard lavs that come with wireless sets. Even the stock Lectro lav uses a Tram capsule... Sorry to be anal-retentive about this, but I've seen the ME2 and MKE2 confused in the past...