New Transmitter Added to Sennheiser's 5000 Series
 September 9, 2005
At the upcoming AES Convention in New York, Sennheiser will
introduce the brand new SKM 5200, the latest handheld wireless transmitter
in the company's 5000 Series. The SKM 5200 may be paired with a choice of six Sennheiser and two Neumann
interchangeable microphone heads to accommodate stage,
broadcast and recording situations.
The choice of interchangeable Sennheiser heads includes five condensers and
one dynamic, with omni-directional, cardioid, wide cardioid or
super-cardioid pick-up patterns. The six heads are suited to the
demands of broadcast and speech applications. The choice of
two Neumann microphone heads include super-cardioid and cardioid patterns.
The new SKM 5200 incorporates a number of features to optimize audio
quality. Sensitivity can be switched in 1dB steps to adapt to any recording
situation. Further, Sennheiser's HiDyn plus noise reduction system
reduces RF noise to an absolute minimum, ensuring wide dynamics and
crystal-clear sound.
With easy frequency selection the key to interference-free wireless
transmission in high-profile multi-channel events in today's highly
congested RF spectrum, the SKM 5200 offers two channel banks, one fixed and
one variable. The fixed bank may be ordered with 20 pre-set frequencies to
allow the transmitter to be quickly integrated into existing RF
environments. Users may program up to 20 UHF frequencies, in 5kHz steps,
into the variable bank.
Designed for ease-of-use, the SKM 5200 places everything at the
user's fingertips, where all settings can easily be modified using a
convenient multi-function switch. A backlit LC display clearly indicates all
audio and RF settings, while an automatic lock mode avoids accidental
changes. A name menu allows users to easily identify their SKM 5200, with
the six-character name being shown on the standard display.
The transmitter's LCD indicates battery charge status, which is also
transmitted to suitable receivers, ensuring reliable and continuous
performance. The SKM 5200 offers more than eight hours of continuous
operation using the rechargeable battery pack or standard alkaline
batteries. The improved mechanical construction of the SKM 5200 has been
designed for rough stage and broadcast use.
MSRP: TBA
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