Sennheiser Expands its Evolution Wireless Digital Family with
New EW-DX
Sennheiser EW-DX
Sennheiser, audio specialist expanded the Evolution Wireless Digital family of radio microphones.
Named EW-DX, the new microphone systems will simplify professional workflows by utilizing refined
technologies to deliver a digital UHF system that can be scaled with ease. The complete set of new
EW-DX products includes handheld, bodypack and table stand transmitters, two two-channel receiver
versions in a half 19 rack space (one with and one without Dante) as well as a four-channel
Dante-enabled receiver in a full 19 format. The first flight of products and software will become
available towards the end of 2022, with more items following in the first half of 2023.
"Expanding our successful Evolution Wireless Digital family, the EW-DX products will inherit family
features such as lowest latency on the market, equidistant frequency spacing and ultra-wide input
dynamic range - and add new, compelling capabilities. These include additional transmitter and
receiver options such as Dante versions, automatic multi-channel RF set-up, scalable remote control
and monitoring as well as AES-256 encryption for secure transmission of contents", says Mr. Vipin
Pungalia, Country Manager & Director- Sales Pro Audio at Sennheiser India
The new system components at a glance
As part of the Evolution Wireless Digital family, EW-DX takes the complexities out of wireless and
has been carefully engineered to not generate any significant intermodulation products. Therefore, a
simple press of a button is all that is needed for the Auto Scan function to automatically assign
frequencies using an equidistant tuning grid that allows more channels to be packed into a given
frequency window. Transmitters are conveniently synced via Bluetooth Low Energy.
Two-channel and four-channel receivers
Adding to the single-channel receiver in the family, EW-DX offers three receiver versions: a
two-channel receiver in a half-rack size, one with and one without Dante; and a four-channel Dante
receiver with full 19" rack size. The Dante versions offer various network modes to flexibly
integrate into existing workflows. The receivers have a switching bandwidth of up to 88 MHz, which
can translate - thanks to Sennheiser's equidistant spacing - to up to 146 channels in standard mode
and up to 293 in link density mode.
e-ink and programmable mute switch: The EW-DX transmitters
EW-DX offers a choice of two bodypacks, two handhelds and two table stand transmitters. Their output
power of 10 mW ensures a range of up to 100 metres (328 ft). All units benefit from the same wide
audio input dynamic range as the existing EW-D models, with the handhelds and bodypacks additionally
featuring a trim control to adapt individual transmitters alternating on the same receiver channel,
for example when multiple guitars are used.
The handheld and bodypack transmitters will be the first on the market to feature e-ink displays.
Even when a transmitter is switched off, users will still be able to read all essential device data.
Both transmitter types will be fitted with in-device charging contacts. Using the dedicated BA
rechargeable battery pack, they will have an operating time of about 12 hours.
The bodypack transmitter will be available with a 3-pin or a 3.5 mm (1/4") jack
connector
The bodypack will be available with either a 3-pin or a 3.5 mm (1/4") jack microphone connector,
enabling it to be used with all digital-proof Sennheiser clip-on and headset mics, Neumann miniature
mics as well as instrument cables. The bodypack is fitted with a programmable mute switch and
features cable emulation for guitarists and bassists.
The handheld transmitter will also be available in two versions, one without and one with an
optional, programmable mute switch (RF mute, AF mute, no function). It will be fitted with
Sennheiser's standard capsule interface, ready for use with a total of 14 Sennheiser and Neumann
microphone heads.
TThe handheld transmitter with e-ink display, available with optional, programmable mute switch
There are also two versions for the table-stand transmitter: The version with XLR-3 connector takes
standard gooseneck microphones; the version with XLR-5 connector is for gooseneck mics with a light
ring. The table stands can be recharged inductively with the CHG 2W charging unit and will run for
11 hours on a single charge.
Software
EW-DX will be integrated into the Sennheiser Control Cockpit software, Wireless Systems Manager
desktop software and Smart Assist App. There will also be plug-ins for leading third-party control
software.
More information on these new members of the Evolution Wireless Digital family will be made
available on launch.