Sennheiser XS: wireless microphones…”without worries”

This basic series offers complete sets with robust units, easy handling and high quality sound. The transmitters have an autonomy of up to 10 hours, while their bandwidth of up to 24 MHz allows flexibility in the choice of frequencies.

Sennheiser, coinciding with NAMM 2012, has just launched its new wireless XS series. Designed for users who want to move into the wireless world in a simple way, this entry-level series offers complete sets with robust units, easy handling and high-quality sound. The transmitters have an autonomy of up to 10 hours, while their bandwidth of up to 24 MHz allows flexibility in the choice of frequencies. The series consists of two vocal sets, an instrument system and presentation sets with lapel or headset microphone.

The designers have focused on ease of use: the systems are operated through intuitive menus, automatically search for free frequencies, and the transmitters are synchronized with their receivers via a wireless link.

The XS wireless includes two systems for vocalists and an instrument set for guitarists. Vocalists can choose between a microphone with a supercardioid condenser capsule and one that includes a genuine e 835 dynamic capsule. With this release, the XSW 35 system brings the energetic sound of the e 835 cardioid to new users.

For installed sound and presentation applications, users can choose between systems with a handheld transmitter or a bodypack transmitter with a headset microphone or a discreet lapel microphone. Mute buttons on the handheld transmitter and bodypack ensure speakers control the transmission.

To withstand the rigors of everyday use, the true-diversity receiver is housed in a rugged metal case. In the transmitters, the battery pack will last up to 10 hours – not only good for intense stage shows, but also for long events and conferences. The systems are provided with freely selectable frequencies in a switching bandwidth of 24 MHz. This allows up to 12 wireless links to operate simultaneously, ensuring the system runs smoothly even at larger events.