3) In-ear monitor receivers (performer worn)
In-ear monitor receivers are worn by musicians to hear themselves and other instruments while performing. This concept allows the performer to hear their performance clearly while simultaneously keeping the stage volume down which reduces the risk of feedback. Many enjoy the fact they can hear clearly without straining to hear as you would when using conventional monitor wedge speak- ers. The EK300IEMG3 is the in-ear monitor receiver featured in the evolution wireless G3 series. This receiver is battery-powered and can receive a stereo, mono, or dual mono signal from a rack mounted transmitter (SR300IEMG3). These receivers have a large, easy-to-use knob to adjust volume during perfor- mance – robust and simple.
An exciting new feature for both the Sennheiser EK100G3 portable (battery powered) camera receiver and the EK300IEMG3 in-ear monitor receiver is called
Adaptive Diversity. Adaptive Diversity means the receiver utilizes the output G3 EK In-Ear Monitor Receiver cable as a secondary antenna to ensure stable and uninterrupted wireless recep-
tion.
Perhaps the most distinctive feature of evolution wireless systems is their proprietary HDX™ compander circuitry. Engineered to our exacting sound specifications, HDX™ is a sophisticated noise-reduction sys- tem that maximizes the microphone’s dynamic range while minimizing undesirable sound artifacts and transmission noise. By compressing the audio in a 2:1 ratio (related to dB), an HDX™ compressed signal is transmitted above the level of noise inherent in the RF link. The result is remarkably clear, full sound with a better signal-to-noise ratio than a CD. The evolution wireless G3 series utilizes HDX™ technology to achieve an amazing 25 Hz – 18 KHz frequency response (line). With its HDX™-enabled components, evolution wireless G3 offers the freedom and ease of wireless without any compromise in sound quality. While digital wireless systems do not contain a compander circuit, they are subject to limited channels of operation due to the larger required bandwidth of the transmission link. Sennheiser HDX™ offers near-perfect audio reproduction while remaining flexible to have numerous channels operating simulta- neously.
Once a receiver has translated the transmitter’s signal back into an audio signal, it needs to provide adequate output options for mixing and amplification of the signal. evolution receivers feature a com- plete set of 1/4” unbalanced and XLR outputs on all systems, which allow easy interfacing with any PA system.
Sennheiser integrates many powerful new features into the G3 series of receivers. The EM100G3 and EM500G3 both feature an onboard guitar tuner for convenience. A convenient front-panel headphone monitor output with volume knob is standard on the EM300G3 and EM500G3 receivers. This head- phone output is handy for an engineer to check the quality and level of the audio from its transmitter before it is even routed to a mixing console or other device.
G3 systems also now introduce infrared syncing of transmitters which makes setup very easy. Once a receiver is set to an open channel, a push of the “Sync” button allows it to send the frequency and other parameters over to the transmitter in a flash. This simplifies setup time and takes the hassle out of programming transmitters. One push and a few seconds is all it takes.
The EM300G3 and EM500G3 receivers feature a unique Soundcheck Mode, which allows a user to conduct an accurate, quick on-stage RF and AF level check with a single microphone—without any assistance. The EM500G2 also offers a convenient front-panel Headphone Monitor Output, for easily checking the quality and level of the signal received from its complementary transmitter. The 300 and 500 series’ Channel Naming function provides a convenient way to identify channels at the receiver. In addition, a Peak-hold Display provides quick and accurate level monitoring.
