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SKM 500 G4
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Your choice of Sennheiser‘s renowned state-of-the-art e 935, e 945, e 965 capsules
SKM 500 G4

Powerful handheld transmitter with a lightweight black aluminum housing, increased bandwidth and transmission power, ready to take the world’s biggest live stages. For evolution wireless G4 500 Series systems.

  • Your choice of Sennheiser‘s renowned state-of-the-art e 935, e 945, e 965 capsules

  • Easy and flexible wireless synchronization between transmitter and receiver via infrared

  • Up to 32 compatible channels

  • Up to 88 MHz bandwidth with 3520 selectable frequencies, fully tunable in a stable UHF range

  • Ethernet connection for Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) control software for advanced frequency coordination in multi-channel setups

  • High RF output power (up to 50 mW, adjustable in three steps 10/30/50) depending on country regulations

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Specifications
  • Frequency range
    AS: 520 - 558 MHz
    Aw+: 470 - 558 MHz
    Bw: 626 - 698 MHz
    Cw: 718 - 790 MHz
    Dw: 790 - 865 MHz
    GBw: 606 - 678 MHz
    Gw: 558 - 626 MHz
    Gw1: 558 - 608 MHz
    JB: 806 - 810 MHz
    K+: 925 - 937.5 MHz
  • Dimensions
    Approx. Ø 50 x 265 mm
  • Compander
    Sennheiser HDX
  • THD, total harmonic distortion
    ≤ 0.9 %
  • Weight
    (incl. batteries) approx. 450 g
  • Signal-to-noise ratio
    ≥ 115 dBA
  • RF output power
    switchable: Low: typ. 10 mW, Standard: typ. 30 mW, High: typ. 50 mW
  • Switching bandwidth
    up to 88 MHz
  • Peak deviation
    ±48 kHz
  • Nominal deviation
    ±24 kHz
  • Operating time
    Typically 8 h
  • Modulation
    Wideband FM
  • Power supply
    2 AA batteries, 1.5 V or BA 2015 accupack
  • Current consumption
    at nominal voltage: typ. 180 mA
    with transmitter switched off: ≤ 25 μA
  • Powering
    3 V battery / 2.4 V rechargeable battery
  • Transmission frequency
    Max. 3520 frequencies, adjustable in 25 kHz steps, 20 frequency banks, each with up to 32 factory-preset channels, no intermodulation, 6 frequency banks with up to 32 programmable channels
  • AF frequency response
    80 – 18,000 Hz
  • Temperature Range
    -10 °C to +55 °C
  • Frequency stability
    ≤ ±15 ppm
What's in the Box
  • SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter
  • MZQ 1 microphone clamp
  • 2 AA batteries
  • pouch
  • quick guide
  • safety guide
  • manufacturer declaration sheet
Discontinued Article Numbers

SKM 500 G4-AS (Assembled in USA): 508121, SKM 500 G4-K+ (Made in Germany): 507782, SKM 500 G4-JB (Assembled in USA): 508122, SKM 500 G4-GBW (Made in Germany): 507783, SKM 500 G4-GW (Made in Germany): 507784, SKM 500 G4-GW (Assembled in USA): 508123, SKM 500 G4-BW (Made in Germany): 507785, SKM 500 G4-BW (Assembled in USA): 508124, SKM 500 G4-CW (Made in Germany): 507786, SKM 500 G4-CW (Assembled in USA): 508125, SKM 500 G4-DW (Made in Germany): 507787, SKM 500 G4-DW (Assembled in USA): 508126, SKM 500 G4-AW+ (Made in Germany): 508414, SKM 500 G4-AW+ (Assembled in USA): 508435, SKM 500 G4-GW1 (Assembled in USA): 508456

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  • Frequency Sheets
    • Frequency sheet ew 300-500 G4 - Range Dw: 790 - 865 MHz (160 KB) Download

      Information on the frequency presets used in the ew 300-500 G4 series devices. Range Dw: 790 - 865 MHz

    • Frequency sheet ew 300-500 G4 - Range JB: 806 - 810 MHz (120 KB) Download

      Information on the frequency presets used in the ew 300-500 G4 series devices. Range JB: 806 - 810 MHz

    • Frequency sheet ew 300-500 G4 - Range Bw: 626 - 698 MHz (170 KB) Download

      Information on the frequency presets used in the ew 300-500 G4 series devices. Range Bw: 626 - 698 MHz

    • Frequency sheet ew 300-500 G4 - Range K+: 925 - 937.5 MHz (160 KB) Download

      Information on the frequency presets used in the ew 300-500 G4 series devices. Range K+: 925 - 937.5 MHz

    • Frequency sheet ew 300-500 G4 - Range Gw1: 558 - 608 MHz (160 KB) Download

      Information on the frequency presets used in the ew 300-500 G4 series devices. Range Gw1: 558 - 608 MHz

    • Frequency sheet ew 300-500 G4 - Range Cw: 718 - 790 MHz (160 KB) Download

      Information on the frequency presets used in the ew 300-500 G4 series devices. Range Cw: 718 - 790 MHz

    • Frequency sheet ew 300-500 G4 - Range Aw+: 470 - 558 MHz (160 KB) Download

      Information on the frequency presets used in the ew 300-500 G4 series devices. Range Aw+: 470 - 558 MHz

    • Frequency sheet ew 300-500 G4 - Range GBw: 606 - 678 MHz (160 KB) Download

      Information on the frequency presets used in the ew 300-500 G4 series devices. Range GBw: 606 - 678 MHz

    • Frequency sheet ew 300-500 G4 - Range Gw: 558 - 626 MHz (160 KB) Download

      Information on the frequency presets used in the ew 300-500 G4 series devices. Range Gw: 558 - 626 MHz

    • Frequency sheet ew 300-500 G4 - Range AS: 520 - 558 MHz (170 KB) Download

      Information on the frequency presets used in the ew 300-500 G4 series devices. Range AS: 520 - 558 MHz

  • Digital Brochures
    • Product brochure ew G4 series (4 MB) Download

  • Spec Sheets
    • Product Specification SKM 500 G4 (170 KB) Download

      Product specification sheet for the SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter of the ew 500 G4 series.

    • Product Specification ew 500 G4-935/945/965 (270 KB) Download

      Product specification sheet for the ew 500 G4-935, ew 500 G4-945 and ew 500 G4-965 sets of the ew 500 G4 series.

    • Product Specification ew 500 G4-KK205 (270 KB) Download

  • EU Declaration of Conformity
    • EU Declaration of Conformity ew G4 (570 KB) Download

      EU Declaration of Conformity: EM 100 G4, EM 300-500 G4, EK 100 G4, EK 500 G4, SKM 100 G4, SKM 100 G4-S, SKM 300 G4, SKM 500 G4, SK 100 G4, SK 300 G4, SK 500 G4, SKP 100 G4, SKP 500 G4

  • Instruction Manual
    • Instruction manual ew 300-500 G4 (HTML) Download

      Interactive instruction manual for all products of the Sennheiser ew 300-500 G4 series: EM 300-500 G4, SKM 300 G4, SK 300 G4, SKM 500 G4, SK 500 G4, ASA 214.

    • Instruction manual ew 500 P G4 (HTML) Download

      Interactive instruction manual for all products of the Sennheiser ew 500 P G4 series: EK 500 G4, SKM 500 G4, SK 500 G4, SKP 500 G4.

    • Instruction manual ew 300-500 G4 (PDF) (13 MB) Download

      Printable PDF version of the interactive instruction manual for the ew 300 G4 and ew 500 G4 series.

    • Instruction manual ew 500 P G4 (PDF) (3.2 MB) Download

      Printable PDF version of the interactive instruction manual for the ew 500 P G4 series.

  • Quick Guides
    • Quick Guide ew 100 P G4 & ew 500 P G4 (930 KB) Download

      PDF version of the printed quick guide of the ew 100 P G4 and ew 500 P G4 series

    • Quick Guide ew 300-500 G4 (2.9 MB) Download

      PDF version of the printed quick guide of the ew 300-500 G4 series

  • Safety instructions and regulatory information
    • Safety Instructions ew G4 (550 KB) Download

    • Specifications and Manufacturer Declarations - ew G4 (1000 KB) Download

      PDF version of the printed specifcations sheet of the ew G4 series

  • Application Software
    • Wireless Systems Manager - Version 4.6.0.4 - Windows Download

      System requirements for Windows: Windows 10 32/64 bit -- 8 GB RAM

    • Wireless Systems Manager - Version 4.6.0.4 - macOS Download

      System requirements for Mac: macOS Monterey 12 -- macOS Ventura 13 -- 8 GB RAM