2) Handheld transmitters
Handhelds are the most recognizable of transmit- ters since they most closely resemble traditional wired microphones. evolution wireless handheld transmitters (SKM100G3, SKM300G3, and SK- M500G3) are specially designed to stand up to the rigors of live performance and offer exceptional sound. Sennheiser evolution wireless G3 handheld transmitters contain user-swappable dynamic and condenser elements, so one can easily adapt or upgrade the type of microphone capsule to a different type.
G3 SKM Handheld Transmitter
3) Plug-on transmitters
Plug-on transmitters are unique in that they convert a traditional wired microphone or line level signal into a wireless device. The plug-on transmitter in the evolution G3 line is the SKP100G3. This works for most plug-on applications, but does not provide 48v phantom power to those microphones which require it (see SKP2000 in the 2000 series for this). Plug-on transmitters are widely used for on-location newscasts, reality TV, movie sets, and also for sending outputs from mixing consoles to other Sennheiser receivers. For example, many wedding videographers ask the DJ or band if they can plug in their SKP100G3 and as a result send the sound directly to their camera or audio recording device.
G3 SKP Plug-On Transmitter
Since portable wireless transmitters are meant to roam around, they require battery power in order to work. Users should always use quality alkaline batteries for full power and longevity. Sennheiser’s battery technology in evolution wireless products maintains a constant system voltage; therefore there is zero performance degradation as the batteries run down from use. If the device is on, the sound and range are still 100% as you would expect from new batteries regardless of battery level. All evolution wireless G3 portable transmitters and portable receivers also have charging contacts for use with the optional BA2015G2 battery and L2015G2 charger (except SKP100G3). For convenience, evolution wire- less G3 transmitters feature convenient built-in battery gauges that allow the user to see the current battery level at a glance, so he or she can avoid running out of power. New for G3 is a standard feature called “battery telemetry” which simply means one can also see how much power is left in the transmit- ter by looking at an indicator from the receiver. This is extremely valuable for sound engineers who are curious how fresh the batteries are in a transmitter which may be already in use and not easily acces- sible.
4) In-ear monitor transmitters (rack mount)
In-ear monitor transmitters accept an audio signal, typically from a mixing console, and send it wirelessly to a portable receiver which a performer typically wears on their hip. The SR300IEMG3 is the half-rack spaced size transmitter in the evolution wireless G3 series.
G3 SR300IEMG3 Rack-Mount Transmitter
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