EW-DX 835-S Wireless Mic vs EW-DX EM 4 Dante Receiver
The EW-DX EM 4 Dante Receiver costs about $2,500 more than the EW-DX 835-S Wireless Mic and buys you 9 more I/O, plus IEC C14. Budget 24W more on the circuit.
Sennheiser
EW-DX 835-S Wireless MicSennheiser
EW-DX EM 4 Dante Receiver| Spec | EW-DX 835-S Wireless Mic | EW-DX EM 4 Dante Receiver |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U half-rack | 1U |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs | 2.2 lbs |
| Power draw | 6W | 30W |
| Depth | 200 mm | 373 mm |
| I/O count | 9 | 18 |
| Price | ~$2,499 | ~$4,999 |
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
EW-DX 835-S Wireless Mic
- DC Barrel
EW-DX EM 4 Dante Receiver
- IEC C14
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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