3000 Series Wireless System vs EW 500 G4-935 Wireless Mic
The 3000 Series Wireless System and the EW 500 G4-935 Wireless Mic sit at about the same price, but the EW 500 G4-935 Wireless Mic adds 1 more I/O, plus RJ45 (Ethernet) and DC Barrel. It also costs you 1 more rack unit.
Audio-Technica
3000 Series Wireless SystemSennheiser
EW 500 G4-935 Wireless Mic| Spec | 3000 Series Wireless System | EW 500 G4-935 Wireless Mic |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | — | 1U half-rack |
| Weight | 3.5 lbs | 1.8 lbs |
| Power draw | 15W | 6W |
| Depth | 230 mm | 210 mm |
| I/O count | 5 | 6 |
| Price | ~$899 | ~$899 |
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
3000 Series Wireless System
- IEC C14
EW 500 G4-935 Wireless Mic
- RJ45 (Ethernet)
- 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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