EM 500 G4 Wireless Mic Receiver vs EW-DX 835-S Wireless Mic
The EW-DX 835-S Wireless Mic costs about $1,500 more than the EM 500 G4 Wireless Mic Receiver and buys you 2 more I/O.
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EM 500 G4 Wireless Mic ReceiverSennheiser
EW-DX 835-S Wireless Mic| Spec | EM 500 G4 Wireless Mic Receiver | EW-DX 835-S Wireless Mic |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U half-rack | 1U half-rack |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs | 1.5 lbs |
| Power draw | 6W | 6W |
| Depth | 202 mm | 200 mm |
| I/O count | 7 | 9 |
| Price | ~$999 | ~$2,499 |
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.
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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