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Greg Clark · June 29th, 2010, 11:09 AM

Do all A and B band G2 or G3 wireless work well together?

Rick Reineke · June 29th, 2010, 01:54 PM

An 'A' frequency block would not be interchangeable with a 'B' frequency block, but usable at the same time... as a 'second system'. There would be no difference sonically. The G2 and G3 would be interchangeable in the same frequency block.. though the G3 has a wider RF bandwidth. Our resident Sennheiser expert John will most likely confirm and/or elaborate.

John Willett · June 30th, 2010, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg Clark

Do all A and B band G2 or G3 wireless work well together?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Reineke

An 'A' frequency block would not be interchangeable with a 'B' frequency block, but usable at the same time... as a 'second system'. There would be no difference sonically. The G2 and G3 would be interchangeable in the same frequency block.. though the G3 has a wider RF bandwidth. Our resident Sennheiser expert John will most likely confirm and/or elaborate.

Yes - this is basically correct.

In any band all the frequencies in the same block would be IM-free but you must not use any frequency from another block.

Yes you can use systems from band A and band B together, but I would talk to Sennheiser USA as to which blocks in each band are best to use together.

Greg Clark · July 2nd, 2010, 10:04 AM

I own a G2 from Block B. You seem to imply that staying within Block B with a G2 or G3 is the best choice for my second system.

John Willett · July 6th, 2010, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg Clark

I own a G2 from Block B. You seem to imply that staying within Block B with a G2 or G3 is the best choice for my second system.

If it's only two systems it doesn't really matter - and may be an advantage to gave a different band if you move around a lot.

However, for a multi-channel system it's best to plan it out and have it as a system in the same band.

Les Wilson · January 17th, 2011, 06:38 AM

I have a G2 handheld mic and G2 receiver. I want the option to use a wireless boompole with a shotgun mic instead of the handheld. Can I use a block B G3 plug-on with my block B G2 receiver?

Kevin Walsh · January 17th, 2011, 06:59 AM

Yes, I do this all the time.

John Willett · January 17th, 2011, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Les Wilson

I have a G2 handheld mic and G2 receiver. I want the option to use a wireless boompole with a shotgun mic instead of the handheld. Can I use a block B G3 plug-on with my block B G2 receiver?

Yes, although the G3 has a larger frequency window. Just make sure it's tuned to the same frequency.

But, be aware, there is no phantom power on the SKP 100 G3 (nor on the G2 /G1) - if you need phantom power you will need the SKP 2000 (which replaced the SKP 500 G2).

Les Wilson · February 6th, 2011, 02:28 PM

Do I assume correctly that a G2 sk500 bodypack will work (with restricted functionality) with a G2 sk100 bodypack receiver in the same band?

Paul R Johnson · February 6th, 2011, 02:51 PM

Yes - stay within the same band and G2 and 3 kit is not a problem - and even the old first generation products are fine to, if the receiver has the tone lock turned off. Good on Sennheiser for keeping the actual basic specs alone between generations.

June 29th, 2010, 11:09 AM	#1
Greg Clark Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Surprise Arizona Posts: 297	Sennheiser Wireless Compatibility Do all A and B band G2 or G3 wireless work well together?

June 29th, 2010, 01:54 PM	#2
Rick Reineke Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York Posts: 2,039	An 'A' frequency block would not be interchangeable with a 'B' frequency block, but usable at the same time... as a 'second system'. There would be no difference sonically. The G2 and G3 would be interchangeable in the same frequency block.. though the G3 has a wider RF bandwidth. Our resident Sennheiser expert John will most likely confirm and/or elaborate. Last edited by Rick Reineke; June 29th, 2010 at 02:29 PM.

January 17th, 2011, 06:38 AM	#6
Les Wilson Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 3,014	Can I use a G3 plugon with a G2 receiver? I have a G2 handheld mic and G2 receiver. I want the option to use a wireless boompole with a shotgun mic instead of the handheld. Can I use a block B G3 plug-on with my block B G2 receiver?

July 2nd, 2010, 10:04 AM	#4
Greg Clark Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Surprise Arizona Posts: 297	I own a G2 from Block B. You seem to imply that staying within Block B with a G2 or G3 is the best choice for my second system.

January 17th, 2011, 06:59 AM	#7
Kevin Walsh Major Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenixville, PA Posts: 225	Yes, I do this all the time.

February 6th, 2011, 02:28 PM	#9
Les Wilson Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 3,014	Do I assume correctly that a G2 sk500 bodypack will work (with restricted functionality) with a G2 sk100 bodypack receiver in the same band?

February 6th, 2011, 02:51 PM	#10
Paul R Johnson Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lowestoft - UK Posts: 4,049	Yes - stay within the same band and G2 and 3 kit is not a problem - and even the old first generation products are fine to, if the receiver has the tone lock turned off. Good on Sennheiser for keeping the actual basic specs alone between generations.