EW-D EM Receiver vs XSW IEM Set A · SR transmitter
The EW-D EM Receiver costs about $20 more than the XSW IEM Set A · SR transmitter and buys you XLR Male.
Sennheiser
EW-D EM ReceiverSennheiser
XSW IEM Set A · SR transmitter| Spec | EW-D EM Receiver | XSW IEM Set A · SR transmitter |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U half-rack | 1U half-rack |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs | 1.5 lbs |
| Power draw | 4W | Passive |
| Depth | 168 mm | 128 mm |
| I/O count | 5 | 5 |
| Price | ~$399 | ~$379 |
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
EW-D EM Receiver
- XLR Male
XSW IEM Set A · SR transmitter
- Combo XLR/TRS
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.
Open the rack plannerTry 15 minutes without an account. Both units are in the catalog.

