EW 135P G4

Camera-Mount Wireless Cardioid 

Handheld Microphone System

Overview

The Sennheiser EW 135P G4 camera-mount wireless handheld microphone system features the proven combination of reliability, flexible control, and broadcast-quality sound that has made the EW Series an industry standard for videographers, journalists, and content creators all over the world. The EW 135P G4 gives you the tools to adapt and meet the wireless challenges that inevitably arise on set. The frequency scan function automatically searches for the cleanest frequency at your location, while the transmitter offers an interchangeable capsule design, allowing you to swap mic capsules with different polar patterns to suit your application.

Features

The system includes a camera-mount receiver and an updated, lightweight handheld transmitter equipped with an MMD 835 cardioid capsule—ideal in situations where you don't have time to position a lavalier mic or you need to quickly pass the mic between several people. The receiver connects to a camcorder or a DSLR/mirrorless camera to capture crisp-sounding speech or dialog for projects ranging from wedding and corporate videos to red-carpet and man-on-the-street interviews in noisy environments. The EW 135P G4 is backward-compatible with previous evolution systems, giving you the ability to mix and match G4/G3/G2/G1 receivers or bodypack, handheld, and plug-on transmitters. It is also compatible with EW 500 systems.

Built for Dependable Performance in the Field

The EW 135P G4 features all-metal construction and a lightweight handheld transmitter, well suited for extended use on location. Using the included shoemount adapter, the compact receiver easily mounts on your camera without adding much weight. The included cables allow you to connect the receiver to the 3.5mm or XLR audio input of any DSLR/mirrorless, camcorder, or recording device. Both transmitter and receiver feature daylight-readable LED displays showing reception quality, battery status, and audio level. To get you going quickly, they synchronize via infrared interface with the simple push of a button.

Proven Broadcast-Quality Sound

The EW 135P G4 ships with an MMD 835 dynamic mic capsule, which delivers a natural sound optimized for speech intelligibility. Its directional cardioid polar pattern helps to reject unwanted background sound, making it ideal in loud environments such as trade-show floors, busy public areas, or sporting events. For outdoor interviews or situations when you're moving the mic quickly between speakers, you can swap out the included 835 cardioid capsule for the MMD 42 capsule (available separately), which offers improved wind protection, less handling noise, and a more forgiving omnidirectional pickup pattern. To take full advantage of the microphone's dynamic range, the system employs proprietary HDX compander technology, preserving your sound without adding unwanted noise during transmission, and delivering audio with remarkable accuracy and quality.

Additional Features

·         Adaptive-diversity reception for reliable transmission up to 330'

·         42 MHz bandwidth with 1680 tunable UHF frequencies for clean reception

·         20 frequency banks, each with up to 12 factory-preset channels to prevent intermodulation

·         Pilot tone squelch for eliminating RF noise when transmitter is turned off

·         Receiver with adjustable 48 dB of output level to match the audio input of your camera or recording device

·         User-friendly menu operation with flexible control options

·         Transmitter and receiver feature 4-step battery-life indicator

·         Auto-Lock function avoids accidental changing of settings

·         RF Mute function

·         8 hours of battery life

·         Powered via AA batteries or rechargeable BA 2015 Accupack batteries (available separately)

·         Side contacts for recharging the receiver's Accupack without removing it—requires the L 2015 quick-charging unit (available separately)

·         Operate up to 12 wireless mics at once on set

·         Unlike digital wireless systems, the SKM 100 G4 transmitter can transmit to an unlimited number of EW Series receivers

·         Wide range of accessories adapts the system to a variety of applications

Specifications

Sennheiser                                              EW 135P G4 Specs

Wireless Transmission                            Analog UHF

Number of RF Channels                         1680

Included Transmitters                             1 x Bodypack with Microphone

Diversity                                                  Antenna Diversity

RF Frequency Band                                A: 516 to 558 MHz

RF Bandwidth                                          42 MHz

Frequency Step Size                               25 kHz

Max Operating Range                             330' / 100.6 m (Line of Sight)

Max Systems per Setup                          12

Deviation                                                  48 kHz (Peak)

Modulation                                               Wideband FM

Receiver

Form Factor                                             Camera-Mount

Mounting Options                                     Shoe-Mount (with Included Hardware)

Antenna                                                    1 x  Flexible Whip, Fixed

Number of Audio Channels                      1

Audio I/O                                                  1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Unbalanced Output (Lockable)

Gain Range                                              42 dB (6 dB Steps)

Audio Output Level                                  +12 dBu

Approximate RF Sensitivity                     1.6 µV

Squelch                                                    5 to 25 dBμV

Adjacent Channel Isolation                      >65 dB

Power Requirements                               Battery

Battery Type                                            2 x AA (Included)

1 x Sennheiser Accupack (Not Included)

Approx. Battery Life                                8 Hours (Alkaline)

Display & Indicators                                1 x Back-Lit LCD (Battery Status, Output Level, RF Level)

Housing                                                   Metal

Operating Temperature                          14 to 131°F / -10 to 55°C

Dimensions                                             2.5 x 3.2 x 0.9" / 64.0 x 82.0 x 24.0 mm

Weight                                                    5.6 oz / 160.0 g (with Batteries)

Transmitter

Form Factor                                            Handheld

RF Output Power                                    30 mW

Audio I/O                                                 None

Muting                                                     None

Audio Input Level                                    3 V RMS (Max)

Gain Range                                             48 dB (6 dB Steps)

Frequency Response                              80 Hz to 18 kHz (Mic)

80 Hz to 18 kHz (Line)

Sync Method                                            IR

Antenna                                                   1 x  Internal

Power Requirements                               Battery

Battery Type                                             2 x AA (Included)

1 x Sennheiser Accupack                       (Not Included)

Approx. Battery Life                                 8 Hours (Alkaline)

Display & Indicators                                1 x Back-Lit LCD (Audio Level, Battery Status, Signal Strength)

Housing                                                   Metal

Dimensions                                              2.0 x 10.4" / 50.0 x 265.0 mm

Weight                                                     15.9 oz / 450.0 g (with Batteries)

Microphone

Form Factor                                              Handheld Capsule

Sound Field                                               Mono

Transducer                                                Dynamic

Polar Pattern                                             Cardioid

Maximum SPL                                           154 dB SPL Peak

Sensitivity                                                   2.1 mV/Pa

Packaging Info

Package Weight                                         2.32 lb

Box Dimensions (LxWxH)                          16.0 x 7.2 x 3.0"

What's In The Box

-EK 100 G4 Camera Receiver

-SKM 100 G4 Handheld Transmitter

-MMD 835-1 Microphone Head

-MZQ 1 Microphone Clamp

-4 AA Batteries

-CA 2 Camera Adapter

-CL 1 3.5 mm Jack Cable

-CL 100 XLR to 3.5 mm Jack Adapter Cable

-Quick Guide

-Safety Guide

-Manufacturer Declaration Sheet