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Steve Haasman · February 17th, 2009, 04:46 PM

What would you guys recommend for a wireless system? I am going to shoot a wedding in a few months, and also have some random stuff lined up, such as dentist office/doctor/etc. I have been looking at the Sennheiser G2 100 model.

Edward Carlson · February 17th, 2009, 05:52 PM

In price vs features, the Sennheiser G2 system wins. If you can afford to spend more (perhaps a lot more), Lectrosonics is the industry standard. I have a Sennheiser system and love it. I have only had minor static in an 80x100 foot room filled with about 100-200 people with cellphones on. Very good for a sub $1,000 system.

Steve Haasman · February 17th, 2009, 05:57 PM

What kit do you recommend? I am looking at the $550 kit, but I am confused at what the $699 kit has to offer. There is some xlr wireless transmitter... Or I think that is what it is. Does this then allow you to use a condensor mic or a mic that needs powered?

And what is better the m2 or m4 mic?

Edward Carlson · February 17th, 2009, 05:59 PM

The XLR plug-on transmitter is for turning any XLR handheld or shotgun mic into a wireless mic. The G2 100 series doesn't provide phantom power, but the G2 500 series does.
The difference between the M2 and M4 I believe is the pickup pattern. One is omni and one is cardioid.

Steve Haasman · February 17th, 2009, 06:10 PM

which would you recommend, for like a wedding or for an interview scenerio

Edward Carlson · February 17th, 2009, 06:15 PM

Sennheiser | Evolution G2 100 Series - UHF | EW112PG2 - B | B&H

Lukas Siewior · February 22nd, 2009, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Haasman

which would you recommend, for like a wedding or for an interview scenerio

The G2 kit is great - my friend is using it and he loves it. But you do need wireless mic for interviews. So you might want to add one of those to match the kit: Plug-on Transmitters | B&H Photo Video

Steve Haasman · February 22nd, 2009, 10:43 AM

Sennheiser | Evolution G2 100 Series - UHF | EW112PG2 - B | B&H This is what I purchased.

I wanted a lavalier mic so you can't see it.

Bob Limberg · February 22nd, 2009, 03:46 PM

Steve... I've been following your thread since I'm also interested in getting a new mic set. One question, what kind of a camera mount do you use with the Sennheiser receiver? Or does the receiver have a built-in mount. I would favor a shoe mount that permits the receiver to lie flat on the camera rather that stick up.

Thanks, Bob

Steve Haasman · February 22nd, 2009, 04:45 PM

The receiver mounts on the shoe, and I also ordered a Y bracket from adorama (free shipping on this item) for $29.99. This will allow shotgun mic and receiver at the same time.

Wayne Nakamura · February 22nd, 2009, 07:24 PM

I used my Sennheiser wireless omni a week ago on a ballroom dance instructor. My wife had cautioned me against using the mic on a silk tie. Sure enough any movement caused the tie to rustle and the mic would pick it up.

Otherwise the mic worked extremely well. Very strong signal with no dropouts.

cheers

Lukas Siewior · February 23rd, 2009, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Haasman

The receiver mounts on the shoe, and I also ordered a Y bracket from adorama (free shipping on this item) for $29.99. This will allow shotgun mic and receiver at the same time.

Or you can get one of these: About Video Camera Wireless Receiver Bracket

Martin Duffy · February 23rd, 2009, 09:53 PM

Hi

I have a wired Sennheiser ME-66. What do I need to do to convert this to being wireless.

Is it simply get a transmitter for the end of the mic and a matching receiver?

Hoping I don't have to buy a new mic.

Edward Carlson · February 23rd, 2009, 10:38 PM

You need the SKP100 or SKP500 depending on power requirements. The 500 provides phantom power.

Greg Laves · February 24th, 2009, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Limberg

What kind of a camera mount do you use with the Sennheiser receiver? Thanks, Bob

I have a system that I have used for years. Really cheap and can easily be moved from camera to camera, if necessary. Industrial strength Velcro. I have often piggy backed receivers this way. I have never had one fall off yet. If you have to swap batteries or recievers, it makes them really easy to service. Of course, back in the day of BetaCams it was a lot easier to find a suitable flat surface to stick the Velcro to.

February 17th, 2009, 04:46 PM	#1
Steve Haasman Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 27	Wireless microphone systems What would you guys recommend for a wireless system? I am going to shoot a wedding in a few months, and also have some random stuff lined up, such as dentist office/doctor/etc. I have been looking at the Sennheiser G2 100 model. __________________ Visit my site for Stock Video and other Camcorder News: http://www.artsalehub.com

February 17th, 2009, 05:57 PM	#3
Steve Haasman Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 27	What kit do you recommend? I am looking at the $550 kit, but I am confused at what the $699 kit has to offer. There is some xlr wireless transmitter... Or I think that is what it is. Does this then allow you to use a condensor mic or a mic that needs powered? And what is better the m2 or m4 mic? __________________ Visit my site for Stock Video and other Camcorder News: http://www.artsalehub.com

February 17th, 2009, 06:10 PM	#5
Steve Haasman Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 27	which would you recommend, for like a wedding or for an interview scenerio __________________ Visit my site for Stock Video and other Camcorder News: http://www.artsalehub.com

February 22nd, 2009, 10:43 AM	#8
Steve Haasman Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 27	Sennheiser \| Evolution G2 100 Series - UHF \| EW112PG2 - B \| B&H This is what I purchased. I wanted a lavalier mic so you can't see it. __________________ Visit my site for Stock Video and other Camcorder News: http://www.artsalehub.com

February 22nd, 2009, 04:45 PM	#10
Steve Haasman Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 27	The receiver mounts on the shoe, and I also ordered a Y bracket from adorama (free shipping on this item) for $29.99. This will allow shotgun mic and receiver at the same time. __________________ Visit my site for Stock Video and other Camcorder News: http://www.artsalehub.com

February 17th, 2009, 05:52 PM	#2
Edward Carlson Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Hollywood, CA, United States Posts: 807	In price vs features, the Sennheiser G2 system wins. If you can afford to spend more (perhaps a lot more), Lectrosonics is the industry standard. I have a Sennheiser system and love it. I have only had minor static in an 80x100 foot room filled with about 100-200 people with cellphones on. Very good for a sub $1,000 system.

February 17th, 2009, 05:59 PM	#4
Edward Carlson Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Hollywood, CA, United States Posts: 807	The XLR plug-on transmitter is for turning any XLR handheld or shotgun mic into a wireless mic. The G2 100 series doesn't provide phantom power, but the G2 500 series does. The difference between the M2 and M4 I believe is the pickup pattern. One is omni and one is cardioid.

February 17th, 2009, 06:15 PM	#6
Edward Carlson Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Hollywood, CA, United States Posts: 807	Sennheiser \| Evolution G2 100 Series - UHF \| EW112PG2 - B \| B&H

February 22nd, 2009, 03:46 PM	#9
Bob Limberg New Boot Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 10	Steve... I've been following your thread since I'm also interested in getting a new mic set. One question, what kind of a camera mount do you use with the Sennheiser receiver? Or does the receiver have a built-in mount. I would favor a shoe mount that permits the receiver to lie flat on the camera rather that stick up. Thanks, Bob

February 22nd, 2009, 07:24 PM	#11
Wayne Nakamura New Boot Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 14	Wireless mics and silk ties NO-NO! I used my Sennheiser wireless omni a week ago on a ballroom dance instructor. My wife had cautioned me against using the mic on a silk tie. Sure enough any movement caused the tie to rustle and the mic would pick it up. Otherwise the mic worked extremely well. Very strong signal with no dropouts. cheers

February 23rd, 2009, 09:53 PM	#13
Martin Duffy Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 156	convert Sennheiser ME66 to wirelss??? Hi I have a wired Sennheiser ME-66. What do I need to do to convert this to being wireless. Is it simply get a transmitter for the end of the mic and a matching receiver? Hoping I don't have to buy a new mic.

February 23rd, 2009, 10:38 PM	#14
Edward Carlson Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Hollywood, CA, United States Posts: 807	You need the SKP100 or SKP500 depending on power requirements. The 500 provides phantom power.