Sennheiser EW 500-965 G4 Wireless Handheld Microphone System - GW1 Band

The Sennheiser 509791 is a complete wireless handheld microphone system built on the Evolution Wireless 500 G4 platform and tuned for the GW1 frequency band. It combines a rugged rackmount receiver with a handheld transmitter that houses Sennheiser’s e965 true condenser capsule, giving vocalists clear, detailed sound and engineers a link they can trust.

The system offers up to 88 MHz of tuning range and 3,520 selectable frequencies, so you can find clean spectrum even in busy RF environments. Up to 32 channels can run side by side in one band, making the package a practical choice for touring acts, rental inventories, large houses of worship, and multi-mic conference setups. With a line-of-sight range of roughly 330 ft, performers have freedom to roam the entire stage without signal loss.

The handheld carries the e965 capsule, and a simple switch lets you choose between cardioid and supercardioid pickup patterns. The cardioid mode offers a natural on-axis tone with a touch of rear rejection, while the supercardioid setting tightens the focus when you need maximum isolation from drums or crowd noise. Either way, the capsule delivers studio-grade articulation that sits easily in a live mix.

Setup is fast. Start an automatic frequency scan on the receiver, press sync, and the transmitter locks in the settings over infrared. An OLED screen shows RF strength, audio level, frequency, and battery status, and it can dim for dark stages. When you need to monitor multiple channels from front of house or a tech booth, the Ethernet port ties the receiver into Sennheiser’s Wireless Systems Manager software for real-time control.

Both the transmitter and receiver use metal housings that handle life on tour. The handheld runs up to eight hours on standard AA batteries, so a full show or worship service will finish long before the power drains. Backward compatibility with previous Evolution Wireless components protects existing investments, and the package arrives with antennas, rack hardware, a microphone clip, and a power supply, so you can walk into sound check ready to work.

Highlights:

• Operates in the GW1 band from 558 MHz to 608 MHz
• Up to 88 MHz tuning range with 3,520 selectable frequencies
• Handheld transmitter includes an e965 condenser capsule with switchable cardioid or supercardioid pattern
• Automatic channel scan and infrared sync for quick, reliable setup
• Supports up to 32 linked channels in a single band
• Front-panel OLED with dim and warning indicators
• Ethernet port enables remote control through Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager
• Receiver provides a balanced XLR output and an unbalanced 1/4 inch output
• Transmitter operates for up to eight hours on AA batteries
• Metal housings engineered for stage and road use
• Compatible with earlier Evolution Wireless systems
• Reliable range of roughly 330 ft in line-of-sight conditions
• Includes handheld transmitter, receiver, antennas, rackmount kit, microphone clip, and power supply