Sennheiser SKM 5000 dimensions BA 5000-1 status indicator, Power supply, Batteries Indicator

SKM 5000

RF Wireless Systems 5000 Series Hand-Held Transmitters

The SKM 5000 versions provide for extremely reliable and flexible use of hand-held Mikroport transmitters. Their interchangeable microphone heads let you choose between five condenser microphone heads with different pick-up patterns and a super-cardioid dynamic head. Together with the EM 1046 receiver system, the SKM 5000 hand-held transmitters can prove their strong points.

Via the Mikroport computer display you can monitor all channels. The radio links are exceptionally reliable and can be used in large multi-channel systems. Since its launch in 1993, the slim hand-held transmitter has been extremely popular with demanding TV productions and shows. For discriminating users worldwide the SKM 5000 is the top choice.

Changing the microphone head

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Power supply

The variants of the SKM 5000 can be optionally powered by a rechargeable accupack or batteries. In a BA 5000-1, two rechargeable NiMH batteries are integrated whilst the B 5000-1 battery box takes two miniature (AA) cells. The B 5000-1 battery box has a 3-step LC display for monitoring the battery status at the transmitter. The BA 5000-1 provides a check of the battery status with a 6-step LCD. If only one LCD segment is showing, it flashes as a warning. The remaining operating time is then 20 minutes maximum.

In addition, the 3000 and 5000 series receivers can be used for remotely checking the battery status. If the display of the receiver indicates “Low Batt”, about 20 minutes of operation are left. The accupack is charged from the L 50 automatic charger which is also used for the accupacks of the SK 50 / SK 250 bodypack transmit- ters. The BA 5000-1 is inserted in the L 50 by means of a charging adaptor supplied with the accupacks.

General information on the use of hand-held transmitters

The specific fields of application for hand-held transmitters are where the bodypack transmitter/clip-on microphone combination is not suitable. If, for example, it is not possible to attach an SK 50 / ME 102 combination because speakers change, the SKM 5000 can be rapidly passed to and fro between presenter and questioner in the audience. However, a hand-held transmitter also provides different acoustic characteristics from a clip-on microphone with bodypack transmitter: it can be moved closer to the mouth as a result of which ambient noise can be better suppressed.

On a musical stage, excellent results are achieved even when a clip-on microphone is used when the voice is trained. On a rock ’n’ roll stage, in contrast, the monitor system is so loud that it is not possible to use clip-ons. The situation in chat shows with loud audience noise presents similar problems. It is specifically when the micro- phone is used not only for programme sound but is also for public address that the sound quality is preserved by using the SKM 5000 hand-held transmitter.

The SKM 5000 is capable of accommodating even the highest sound pressure levels (maximum sound pressure level 163 dB with the MD 5005 dynamic microphone head). Due to its insensitivity to pop and handling noise, the SKM 5000 has proved its worth in tough use.

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