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Description

Designed for professional musicians and audio engineers who demand reliability and flexibility, the Sennheiser EW 500 G3 Pro Wireless System is a top-tier choice for live performances and stage productions. This wireless system ensures crystal-clear sound transmission with its adaptive diversity reception technology, minimizing interference and dropouts. The system operates within a UHF frequency range, providing robust performance even in challenging RF environments.

The system includes a true diversity receiver and a handheld transmitter with a dynamic microphone capsule, catering to a wide range of vocal applications. With its intuitive menu navigation and backlit graphic display, setting up and monitoring your sound has never been easier. The automatic frequency scan feature ensures that you find the clearest channel available, while the enhanced frequency bank system offers up to 32 compatible frequencies per bank.

Built to withstand the rigors of touring, the EW 500 G3 Pro Wireless System is housed in a sturdy metal casing. The system also supports Sennheiser’s wireless synchronization via infrared, making setup seamless when coordinating multiple systems. Whether you're a touring musician, sound engineer, or AV technician, this system brings professional-grade features and dependability to your toolkit.

Key Features:

  • Adaptive diversity reception for improved signal reliability
  • UHF frequency range with up to 32 compatible frequencies per bank
  • True diversity receiver and handheld transmitter with dynamic microphone capsule
  • Intuitive menu navigation with a backlit graphic display
  • Automatic frequency scan for finding available channels
  • Wireless synchronization via infrared
  • Rugged metal housing for durability
  • Comprehensive frequency bank system
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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Sennheiser EW 500 G3 Pro Wireless System.

Features and functionality

  • The G3 ew300 series offers a mic mute option, which users find particularly beneficial during live performances.

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  • The EW500 series includes additional menu features and a higher number of channels in frequency banks compared to the EW300 series.

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  • The EW-D system's Bluetooth app allows quick frequency scanning and easy connection setup, enhancing convenience during sound checks.

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Software and compatibility

  • G3 and G4 components are interchangeable, though manual tuning is required due to mismatched bank/channel settings.

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  • The EW-D lacks networkability with Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager, which can be a limitation for those needing wireless monitoring software.

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Use cases and applications

  • The G3 series is widely used in live settings like churches and theaters, praised for its durability and cross-compatibility across different generations.

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  • The EW-D system is recommended for venues up to 500 capacity, with users noting its reliability in diverse settings, including outdoor festivals.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Legal frequency bands are crucial; users recommend checking for interference using tools like the Shure Wireless Frequency Finder.

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Build quality

  • Some users note that plastics on handheld mics may start to crack over time, despite the system's overall robust construction.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Users can interchange capsules between the EW300 and EW500 transmitters, such as using a 935 capsule on an EW300 set.

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Comparisons

  • The EW500 is often compared to Shure's QLX-D in terms of quality, but the latter is preferred for its vocal capsules.

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  • Users often compare the EW-D favorably to the Shure SLX-D for a few channels, noting improved channel density and stability with digital systems.

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Value and pricing

  • Some suggest the EW300 series offers sufficient quality, making it a more cost-effective choice over the EW500 for those on a budget.

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  • Some users hesitate to choose the EW-D due to its lower cost compared to analog UHF systems, questioning its performance despite its appealing price.

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User experience

  • One owner describes seamless frequency scanning with the EW-D app as a major advantage for their frequently changing venues.

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See how Dave Mustaine uses Sennheiser EW 500 G3 Pro Wireless System

Dave Mustaine

Guitarist, Singer

Metallica

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This Sennheiser G2/G3 In Ear System w/ Pelican Case is Owned by Dave Mustaine, frontman for the legendary metal band Megadeth.

Here we have a touring set of G2 and G3 Sennheiser in-ear systems. This comes complete in the touring Pelican case that Megadeth would use both on tour and during rehearsels.

See how Nameless Ghoul uses Sennheiser EW 500 G3 Pro Wireless System

Nameless Ghoul

Singer, Guitarist

Ghost

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At 2:37, The guitar tech states the multi ghoul uses this wireless system

See how Alexi Laiho uses Sennheiser EW 500 G3 Pro Wireless System

Alexi Laiho

Singer, Guitarist

Children of Bodom

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Verified via YouTube

This video from EMGBackstage is an interview with Alex Laiho's, and thusly Children of Bodom's, guitar tech Antti Harma. He runs down the gist of Laiho's rack starting with his 2 Sennheiser EW 500 G3 Pro Wireless Systems.

See how Alex Gaskarth uses Sennheiser EW 500 G3 Pro Wireless System

Alex Gaskarth

Singer, Guitarist

All Time Low

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Sennheiser sponsered All Time Low's lead singer, Alex Gaskarth uses Sennheiser's ew500-945G3 microphone, according to Sennheiser's artist page.

See how Matthew Tuck uses Sennheiser EW 500 G3 Pro Wireless System

Matthew Tuck

Singer, Guitarist

Bullet for My Valentine

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Verified via Sennheiser

Matt Tuck uses Sennheiser’s classic 945 capsule on a Sennheiser ew 500 G3 handheld transmitter. Go through the fourth paraghraph!

See how Michael Paget uses Sennheiser EW 500 G3 Pro Wireless System

Michael Paget

Guitarist

Bullet for My Valentine

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Verified via YouTube

You can see Senheiser EW 500 G3 Wireless Receivers at 15:32.

See how Ben Bruce uses Sennheiser EW 500 G3 Pro Wireless System

Ben Bruce

Guitarist

Asking Alexandria

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Ben Bruce, lead guitarist of Asking Alexandria, uses the Sennheiser EW 500 G3 Pro Wireless System, as noted on Sennheiser's artist page.

See how Russ Parrish uses Sennheiser EW 500 G3 Pro Wireless System

Russ Parrish

Guitarist

Steel Panther

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Verified via Premierguitar

"In order to fully cover as much of the stage as possible, Satchel plugs into a pair of Sennheiser ew 500 G3 wireless units. Those are routed through a Radial JX62 Stage Control switcher to make changing guitars a snap."

-Premier Guitar; Rig Rundown: Steel Panther's Satchel

See how Roope Latvala uses Sennheiser EW 500 G3 Pro Wireless System

Roope Latvala

Guitarist

Children of Bodom

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This video from EMGBackstage is an interview with Roope Latvala's guitar tech Antti Harma. Antti shows that the first item in Roope's effects chain is the Sennheiser EW 500 G3.

See how Stephen Rutishauser uses Sennheiser EW 500 G3 Pro Wireless System

Stephen Rutishauser

Guitarist

Chelsea Grin

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In their live setup, Chelsea Grin uses senhieser wirless units for their instruments.

See how Jeremy DePoyster uses Sennheiser EW 500 G3 Pro Wireless System

Jeremy DePoyster

Guitarist

The Devil Wears Prada

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"DePoyster’s signal runs from his guitars into three separate Sennheiser EW 500 G3 Pros Wireless systems and then into a Whirlwind MultiSelector 4x," states this Premier Guitar rig rundown.

See how Jamie Mathias uses Sennheiser EW 500 G3 Pro Wireless System

Jamie Mathias

Bassist

Bullet for My Valentine

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Verified via YouTube

In a Gear Gods Rigged video hosted by Trey Xavier, Jamie Mathias of Bullet For My Valentine is shown using the Sennheiser EW 500 G3 Pro Wireless System for his live bass performances.

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