Sennheiser EW 172 G3 Wireless Rack Unit

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Unleash your stage potential with the Sennheiser EW 172 G3 Wireless Rack Unit, designed for musicians who crave freedom and reliability. This system offers you seamless integration and robust performance, ensuring your instrument's sound is delivered with clarity and precision. Engineered with true diversity technology, the EW 172 G3 minimizes dropouts and maintains a stable connection even in challenging environments. This unit is perfect for guitarists and bassists who demand a clean, wireless solution without compromising audio quality.

The EW 172 G3 comes equipped with an adaptive frequency management system, which automatically scans and selects the best frequencies for uninterrupted performance. This feature is especially beneficial for live gigs where multiple wireless systems are in use. The included rack-mount kit makes it easy to integrate into your existing setup, while the intuitive front-panel display keeps you informed with vital system information at a glance.

Whether you're performing on a small stage or a large venue, the Sennheiser EW 172 G3 ensures your sound is always top-notch. Its robust design and user-friendly interface make it a reliable choice for professionals and hobbyists alike.

Key Features:

True diversity reception for minimized dropouts
Adaptive frequency management for optimal channel selection
Intuitive LCD display for quick system monitoring
Rugged rack-mountable design
Up to 42 MHz bandwidth with 1680 tunable UHF frequencies
Automatic frequency scan feature for easy setup
Integrated equalizer and sound check mode
Up to 8 hours of operation time with AA batteries
Compatible with Sennheiser's wireless systems for expanded versatility

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You must ensure no two transmitters are active simultaneously to avoid audio interference or loud squealing sounds.
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Sennheiser's ASA1 splitter and AC3 combiner serve as antenna distribution systems, reducing the need for individual antennas on each rack unit.
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Ensure the transmitter and receiver share the same frequency range (A, B, G) for compatibility, crucial for the Sennheiser 100-series gear.
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Use Shure's Wireless Workbench for frequency coordination even without direct device communication; follow YouTube tutorials for manual frequency setup.
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Adjusting gain staging between transmitters is essential for maintaining consistent volume when switching between instrument and vocal inputs.
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Setup and maintenance

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Running a frequency scan on the receiver simplifies setting the correct group and channel on the transmitter.
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Ensure antennas are spaced at least 11ft apart and mounted at a height of 7ft to minimize interference and optimize performance.
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Avoid placing both Tx and Rx antennas on the same stand to prevent signal interference and overload, ensuring clearer reception and transmission.
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Turning on all transmitters and receivers 3 hours before a show and changing batteries right before minimizes performance issues.
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clinton_summers

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Amazing tool!

When going for a wireless system why would you go with anything else?

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Jaime Preciado

Bassist, Music Producer

Pierce the Veil

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In this video from Fearless Records, we see one of the bass guitarist of Pierce The Veil, Jaime Preciado, showing his touring rig. Next to his Avalon Preamp we see his Sennheiser EW 172 G3 Wireless Rack Unit for instrument cables.

Jordan Buckley

Guitarist

Every Time I Die

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In this post a Sennhieser ew wireless can be seen in Jordan's setup

Justin Morrow

Guitarist, Bassist

Motionless In White

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In an Instagram post by inkjd, Justin Morrow mentions using the Sennheiser EW 172 G3 Wireless Rack Unit for nearly a decade, highlighting its reliability during the Self Inflicted Tour with Ice Nine Kills.

Dan Smith

Singer, Keyboardist

Bastille

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Dan Smith of Bastille uses the Sennheiser EW 172 G3 Wireless Rack Unit, as highlighted in an article by Sennheiser.

Neil Tennant

Singer

Pet Shop Boys

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According to Fenton, Neil Tennant and three backup vocalists sing through Shure SM58 capsules on the new UHFR wireless systems. For in-ear monitors, Tennant has two pairs of Ultimate E5s; all the IEM systems are Sennheiser G3s

Justin Deblieck

Singer, Guitarist

Ice Nine Kills

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in this post JD shows off the senhieser ew 172 g3 wireless unite that he uses. he states that it is the best wireless he ever used

Anthony Armstrong

Guitarist

Red

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8:35; he also says he'll soon replace it with a unit with updated frequencies.

Francesco Artusato

Guitarist

All Shall Perish

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"also use the wireless system made by Sennheiser called the ew172 G3."

Eric Haines

Guitarist

Real Friends

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The Sennheiser website features Real Friends in their Artist Spotlight, highlighting their use of the Sennheiser EW 172 G3 Wireless Rack Unit for guitars and bass.