ATW-R5220 5000 Series Dual Receiver vs EM 500 G4 Wireless Mic Receiver
The ATW-R5220 5000 Series Dual Receiver costs about $1,000 more than the EM 500 G4 Wireless Mic Receiver and buys you 3 more I/O, plus IEC C14.
Audio-Technica
ATW-R5220 5000 Series Dual ReceiverSennheiser
EM 500 G4 Wireless Mic Receiver| Spec | ATW-R5220 5000 Series Dual Receiver | EM 500 G4 Wireless Mic Receiver |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 1U half-rack |
| Weight | 4.0 lbs | 2.4 lbs |
| Power draw | 15W | 6W |
| Depth | 250 mm | 200 mm |
| I/O count | 9 | 6 |
| Price | ~$1,999 | ~$999 |
Highlighted where one is plainly lighter, smaller, cheaper or draws less. I/O count is left unmarked on purpose — more connectors you don't need is weight, cost and a bigger case.
Connectors only one of them has
ATW-R5220 5000 Series Dual Receiver
- IEC C14
EM 500 G4 Wireless Mic Receiver
- DC Barrel
Settle it in your own rack
Specs decide less than fit does. Drop either one into your rig and see the real answer — what space is left, what the circuit draws, and whether every cable it needs actually lands somewhere.
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