Sennheiser XSW 1-908 wireless set for Brass (GB: 606-630 MHz)

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Sennheiser XSW 1-908 wireless set for Brass (GB: 606-630 MHz)
Product no: 9000-0038-1838 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

The Sennheiser XSW 1 wireless microphone set for brass instruments is ideal for no-nonsense users. If you want a functional wireless system for live performances that offers a reliable, stable signal and is easy to use, then this is the set for you. It consists of a compact beltpack transmitter and a robust condenser gooseneck microphone. Its diversity system is impervious to instability, as it constantly ensures it's connected to the strongest frequency in the vicinity at any given time. There are ten channels to choose from in the UHF band, and it's suitable for use throughout Europe.

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Please note: This product is fitted with a UK power plug.

Specifications

Product features

Battery type AA
Battery life (approx.) 8 hours
Frequency suitable for Belgium yes, licence required
Frequency suitable for Netherlands yes, licence required
Frequency suitable for UK yes, with UK wireless microphone licence
Worldwide frequency use no
Frequency band Sennheiser XSW GB (606 - 630 MHz)
Channel 38 (606 - 614 MHz), 39 (614 - 622 MHz), 40 (622 - 630 MHz)
Maximum frequency 16 - 16.9 kHz
Minimum frequency 50 - 59 Hz
Pad switch no
Switchable frequencies yes
Especially for wind instruments
Analogue audio output type unbalanced line out (TS jack), balanced microphone out (XLR)
Type of frequency band 600 - 699 MHz
Volume control yes
Transmission power 10 mW

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging) 1,3 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging) 34,0 x 34,0 x 7,0 cm

Product specifications

  • wireless condenser microphone set
  • system (XSW 1-908):
    • modulation: broadband FM
    • frequency band: GB: 606 - 630 MHz
    • switchable bandwidth: up to 24 MHz
    • frequencies: 8x frequency banks with 10 preset channels
  • receiver (EM-XSW 1):
    • receiver type: dual superheterodyne
    • diversity type: diversity via internal antennae
    • frequency response: 50 Hz – 16 kHz
    • max. output voltage:
      • jack (unbalanced): +6 dBu
      • XLR (balanced): +12 dBu
    • audio adjustment range: 45 dB, adjustable in steps of 5 dB
    • power supply: 12V DC nominal / 300 mA
    • line/mic level: 20 dB, switchable
    • housing material: robust ABS
    • dimensions: 200 x 42 x 127 mm
    • weight: 340 g
  • beltpack transmitter (SK-XSW):
    • output power: 10 mW
    • frequency response:
    • line: 50 Hz - 16,000 Hz
    • microphone: 50 Hz - 16,000 Hz
    • audio input: mini jack
    • power supply: 2x AA batteries, 1.5 V
    • operating time: approx. 10 h
    • transmitter sensitivity: 0 to -30 dB, adjustable in steps from 10 dB
    • housing material: robust ABS
    • dimensions: 71 x 96 x 28 mm
    • weight: 95 g
  • gooseneck microphone (e 908 T):
    • type: condenser
    • sensitivity: 0.6 mV/Pa
    • pickup pattern: cardioid
    • max. SPL: 147 dB
  • box contents:
    • receiver EM-XSW 1
    • beltpack transmitter SK-XSW
    • instrument microphone e908T, incl clip and windshield
    • power adapter NT 12-5 CW
    • 2x AA battery
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