Sennheiser EW 300 G4-865-S Wireless Mic

The EW 300 G4-865-S is Sennheiser's mid-tier answer to the vocalist who wants condenser clarity without a cable tethering them to the stage. The 865-S transmitter carries a supercardioid condenser capsule — not the more common dynamic you'll find in the entry-level G4 systems — so the receiver is only half the story here. In the rack it occupies half a 1U slot, which means you're pairing it with a second half-rack unit or using a tray. It outputs on both XLR and quarter-inch, hands the RF in through two BNC antenna inputs, and draws a modest 6–8 watts.

That condenser capsule has real consequences at show time. You'll get more high-frequency detail and air than a dynamic-based wireless system, which is a genuine asset for singers with developed technique — but it also means the capsule is less forgiving of sloppy mic handling, proximity abuse, or loud stage washes bleeding into an open mic. Antenna placement matters the same as any UHF system; the two BNC inputs let you run external antennas or a proper antenna distro when coverage is critical. The G4 platform's front-panel display and locking menu are road-proven and fast to navigate at a dark stage-left position.

This system earns its place in a vocal-forward monitor or FOH rig where the singer's articulation and upper-register presence need to translate without aggressive EQ compensation. If your vocalist is a heavy-handed handler, plays loud stages, or the budget needs to stretch across four channels, the dynamic-capsule G4 systems or a competing mid-range option may serve better — the condenser's sensitivity is a feature until the stage environment makes it a liability. For a lead vocalist in a controlled environment, though, the 865-S capsule delivers a noticeably more open sound than what most wireless rigs carry.