Sennhesier antenna combiner questions

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Matt Vivlamore

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I would love to update my RF rack in one shot, but I have to do it slowly. For the rack I currently have Shure UA844 (stick antennas) with ULX-P and SLX and IEMs I am using the AC2/A2003-UHF for 4x ew300 G2s.

Anyways, I tried locating some additional G2-IEM belt packs and people are asking some outrageous prices (it’s as if the G2 hasn’t been discontinued). So basically for $100 more I can buy a new G3 IEM system with 2 belt packs.

Can a Sennheiser AC2 power up the G3 IEM kits? I don’t think the G2 systems can take power through the antennae port like the G3, but correct me if I am wrong.

My goals for the rack to have: 4x EW500 G3 with e935 capsules, 3x EW300 G3 IEM (with 6 belt packs) and a couple antenna distros (1x ASA1 & 1x AC3). This system is going to be used for 2 different bands; Band 1 has 4 Wireless Vocals and 4 Mono IEM mixes and Band 2 has 3 Wireless Vocals and 6 Mono IEM mixes. Note: All IEM mixes are mono; with doing this it allows me to run 2 separate mixes into the Transmitter.
 
Re: Sennhesier antenna combiner questions

The G3 IEM transmitters do have a DC power inlet, 12v just like the G2. However, the G3 transmitters spec 12v/350mA while the AC2 specs 12v/300mA for each power outlet plug. So you're 50mA short for each transmitter, it might in practice actually work but would not be recommended.
 
Re: Sennhesier antenna combiner questions

Matt Vivlamore said:
I don’t think the G2 systems can take power through the antennae port like the G3, but correct me if I am wrong.
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Correct, the G2s can not be powered through the antenna port like the G3s. You will need external power for the G3s. Have not tried to see of the power rating difference as mentioned above is an issue or not but you could always run them on the wall warts to be safe. The RF side is interchangeable across the G1, G2, and G3 lines.
 
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Matt Vivlamore said:
I called sure and asked (AC2 powering EW300 IEM G3); their response was "It is not recommended." So I'll continue to search for used G2 receivers that are reasonably priced.
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How many are you looking for and what frequency range? I may have a few, just not sure what range they are. I would have to take a drive to where they are stored.
 
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