Sennheiser Wireless Rack
Details of the wireless rig.
- 4 x Sennheiser EW-D EM (single channel receivers = 4 channels)
- 2 x Sennheiser EW-DX EM 2 (dual receivers = 4 channels)
- Sennheiser EW-ASA (antenna splitter)
- Front panel antenna kit with 1/2 wave dipole antennas
- To be added: Another antenna splitter and external antennas, but for now, this is performing exceedingly well
T8S and T4S
- T8S
- Primarily for wireless receivers.
- T4S
- For additional connections, such as a host headset microphone using the Sennheiser AVX system or emergency wired connections.
Connections
- Main Outputs
- The T8S Main Outputs Left and Right connect to the T4S Aux Inputs 5/6 (panned hard left and right) using 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve balanced cables.
- The T4S ToneMatch ports connect to two L1 Pro32 systems using 50-foot (15-meter) CAT-7 cables. These are heavy-duty, shielded Outdoor Cat 7 Ethernet Cables (26AWG), preferred for their durability on stage. Lighter-duty cables can also be used.
T8S Noise Gate
- Settings
- The T8S Comp/Gate | Noise Gate is set with an aggressive -35 dB threshold. This setting shuts down each microphone when not in use, minimizing feedback and stage bleed from open microphones.
The Microphones
MMD 935
- Type
- Sennheiser MM 935 capsules, the wireless version of the Evolution 935 microphones.
- Pattern
- Cardioid, suitable for less experienced vocalists who may not have the mic technique or discipline to stay on pattern for more directional microphones like supercardioid or hypercardioid (e.g., Sennheiser 965, Sennheiser MD 445, Neumann KMS 105).
KK 205 and MM 445
- Neumann KK205
- Used for quieter gigs to create an intimate feel. It is the wireless capsule version of the wired Neumann KMS 105.
- Sennheiser MMD 445
- Preferred for loud shows, especially with backline amps or acoustic drums on stage.
Other Wireless Receivers
- Usage
- Depending on the number of microphones, the setup includes
- Purpose
- These are used for instrument inputs like guitars, basses, or keyboards.