EW IEM G4 Transmitter vs XSW IEM SR
The EW IEM G4 Transmitter costs about $270 more than the XSW IEM SR and buys you 4 more I/O, plus TRS 1/4" and RJ45 (Ethernet).
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EW IEM G4 TransmitterSennheiser
XSW IEM SR| Spec | EW IEM G4 Transmitter | XSW IEM SR |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U half-rack | 1U half-rack |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs | 4.4 lbs |
| Power draw | 14W | 10W |
| Depth | 210 mm | 240 mm |
| I/O count | 8 | 4 |
| Price | ~$649 | ~$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 IEM G4 Transmitter
- TRS 1/4"
- RJ45 (Ethernet)
XSW IEM SR
Nothing the EW IEM G4 Transmitter doesn't also have.
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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