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The SKM 500 G4 is a powerful handheld transmitter with a lightweight black aluminum housing, increased bandwidth and transmission power, ready to take the world’s biggest live stages. For evolution wireless G4 500 Series systems.

The SKM 500 G4 wireless handheld microphone transmitter with mute switch GW1 version has a 558–608mHz frequency range.
The SKM 500 G4 wireless handheld microphone transmitter with mute switch AW+ version has a 470–558mHz frequency range.
Sennheiser SKM 500 G4 Wireless Handheld Microphone Transmitter With Mute Switch, No Capsule AW+
Sennheiser SKM 500 G4 Wireless Handheld Microphone Transmitter With Mute Switch, No Capsule AW+

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  • Your choice of Sennheiser‘s renowned state-of-the-art e 935, e 945, e 965 capsules
  • Easy and flexible wireless synchronization between transmitter and receiver via infrared
  • Up to 32 compatible channels
  • Up to 88MHz bandwidth with 3520 selectable frequencies fully tunable in a stable UHF range
  • Ethernet connection for Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) control software for advanced frequency coordination in multi-channel setups
  • High RF output power (up to 50 mW, adjustable in three steps 10/30/50) depending on country regulations
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RF characteristicsModulation
  • Wideband FM
Frequency Ranges
  • Aw+: 470–558MHz 
  • AS: 520–558MHz 
  • Gw1: 558–608MHz 
  • Gw: 558–626MHz 
  • GBw: 606–678MHz 
  • Bw: 526–698MHz 
  • Cw: 718–790MHz 
  • Dw: 790–865MHz 
  • JB: 806–810MHz 
  • K+: 925–937.5MHz
Transmission frequencies
  • Max. 3,520 frequencies, adjustable in 25kHz steps
  • 20 frequency banks, each with up to 32 factory-pre- set channels, no intermodulation
  • 6 frequency banks with up to 32 programmable channels
  • Switching bandwidth
  • up to 88MHz
Nominal/peak deviation
  • ±24kHz/±48kHz
Frequency stability
  • ≤ ±15 ppm
RF output power at 50 ohm
  • Switchable:
  • Low: typ. 10 mW 
  • Standard: typ. 30 mW 
  • High: typ. 50 mW
Pilot tone squelch
  • Can be switched off
AF characteristicsCompander system
  • Sennheiser HDX
AF frequency response
  • 80–18,000Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio (1 mV, peak deviation)
  • ≥ 115 dBA
Total harmonic distortion (THD)
  • ≤ 0.9 %
Setting range for input sensitivity
  • 48dB, adjustable in 6dB steps
Overall device
    Temperature range
    • -10 °C to +55 °C
    Power supply
    • 2 AA batteries, 1.5 V or BA 2015 accupack
    Nominal voltage
    • 3V battery/2.4V rechargeable battery
    Current consumption
    • At nominal voltage:
    • Typ.: 180 mA
    • With transmitter switched off: ≤ 25 μA 
    Operating time
    • Typically 8 h
    Dimensions
    • Approx. 50 x 265 mm
    Weight (incl. batteries)
    • Approx. 450 g

    collapse expand iconWarranty

    2 year warranty, including the Evolution wireless. Sennheiser Evolution wired mics have a 10 year warranty.

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