Sennheiser XSW IEM SET

About This Equipment

This bad boy lets me listen wirelessly through headphones while I play. This is a bit of a luxury, but I don't regret the purchase.

I wear hearing aids, so "monitoring" is a little trickier for me. I like that I can plug in a full over-ear headset to hear what I am playing.

I have the transmitter mounted on my pedalboard. I don't think this is where it is intended to go, but it works for me.

Purchased From	Guitar Center Pineville, NC
Purchase Date	2022-08-29
Brand	Sennheiser
Model	XSW IEM SET

The following information was obtained from the Manufacturer's Website

The XS Wireless IEM set includes everything you need for an easy start with personal monitoring. Defining new standards for simple, flexible, and reliable wireless in-ear monitoring, this system is designed to help you level up your sound, regardless of your tech experience. Whether a rehearsal or live performance, on a club stage or for a worship service: Benefit from renowned Sennheiser sound and solid pro-grade wireless UHF reliability packed in a convenient and rugged system – letting you focus on playing your best.

Out of the box, the XS Wireless IEM set has all the components you need to set up your personal monitoring in minutes. XS Wireless IEM is the entry to Sennheiser’s renowned in-ear monitoring sound. It delivers the whole potential of in-ear monitoring with an elegant, easy-to-use interface. No tech expertise is needed to get all the benefits: You hear yourself perfectly in any environment and can aim for new levels of perfection.

The system includes a rugged transmitter, a lightweight bodypack receiver, IE 4 in-ear starter headphones, batteries, a power supply with multi-voltage adapter, and a rack mount kit for the transmitter.

Eight pre-configured frequency banks in the professional UHF range (with 12 perfectly aligned channels each) keep your connection reliable and clear in every situation. Standard and advanced features make XS Wireless IEM flexible in both small and large applications. The series scales with your demands during rehearsals or live shows, on a club stage or for a worship service. Multiple audio modes match varying performances and mixing demands. You can easily change to mono, stereo, or a two-channel focus mode.

The stereo receiver bodypack, although lightweight, is designed with live stages in mind. Setting options are well secured behind a stage-proof panel. A status LED keeps you informed about battery and connection status, while the LC display offers access to further settings. You can fine-tune your preferred focus mode for in-ear monitoring, balance your mix, switch the EQ to enhance the higher frequencies, or select your channel or a manual frequency.

The stereo transmitter comes with a rugged metal housing. Fine-tuning the most important options has never been easier. Whether you want to increase gain, check the frequency setup, or sync some more receivers for your band setup: It all needs fewer clicks than the count-in of your drummer. A rack mount kit and a removable antenna allow for flexible setups and configurations.

The set also includes a pair of IE 4 in-ear headphones. They reproduce outstanding sound quality and high dynamics, and are equipped with exchangeable ear sleeves to give a secure and comfortable fit. You get a good isolation from environmental noise as well as a very good bass response.

Features

Complete set – includes all components needed to start with wireless in-ear monitoring
Reliable, easy-to-manage wireless connection in the professional UHF range
Multiple audio modes for varying setups or performances and unique mixing options
Focus mode allows the ability to prioritize one input over another directly from the bodypack receiver for a user-specific monitoring experience
Advanced features like EQ and limiter
Perfectly aligned frequency presets in 8 banks with 12 channels each – option for manual tuning
An unlimited number of receivers can be used with one transmitter, allowing for cost-effective setups
Infrared sensor to sync multiple receivers easily to one transmitter

Specifications

XSW IEM EK Stereo Receiver

Frequency range	A 476-500 MHz B 572-596 MHz C 662-686 MHz E 823,2-831,8 MHz K 925,2-937,3 MHz
Dimensions	Approx. 95 x 70 x 26 mm
Weight (incl. batteries)	ca. 110 g
Switching bandwidth	up to 24 MHz
Temperature Range	0 °C to +40 °C
AF frequency response	45 Hz to 15 kHz
Modulation	Wideband FM
Signal-to-noise ratio (1 mV, peak deviation)	≥88 dB
AF output level at 3.5 mm	2 x 1,25 Veff at 16 Ω
High Boost (EQ)	+10 dB at 13 kHz
Total harmonic distortion (THD)	≤ 1 %
Limiter	-10 dB
Power supply	2 AA batteries, 1.5 V
Operating time	Approx. 6 hrs

XSW IEM SR Stereo Transmitter

Frequency Ranges (RF Output Power)	A 476-500 MHz (30 mW) B 572-596 MHz (30 mW) C 662-686 MHz (30 mW) E 823,2-831,8 MHz (30 mW) K 925,2-937,3 MHz (10 mW)
Dimensions	Approx. 200 x 128 x 42 mm
Weight	Approx. 700 g
Switching bandwidth	up to 24 MHz
Temperature Range	0 °C to +40 °C
AF frequency response	45 Hz to 15 kHz
Modulation	FM Stereo
Signal-to-noise ratio (at nominal load and peak deviation)	≥88 dB
Current consumption	Approx. 400mA (depending on volume level)
Input rating	+12 V DC
Input	2x XLR-3/¼" (6.3 mm) jack combo socket, electronically balanced
Antenna Output	BNC socket, 50 Ω

NT 12-5CW Power supply

Input voltage range	100 to 240 V~200mA, 50/60 Hz
Storage temperature	-20 °C ... +60 °C (4 °F ... +140 °F)
Output voltage	+12 V DC
Temperature Range	0 °C ... +40 °C (32 °F ... +104 °F)
Current consumption	Max. 200 mA
Secondary output current	500 mA