Sennheiser EW-DX EM 2 DANTE (Q1-9) Digital Rackmount Receiver with Dante

The Sennheiser EW-DX is a two-channel digital half-rack (9.5") Dante®-enabled receiver designed for use with Evolution Wireless Digital handheld, bodypack, and tablestand transmitters. It offers an extended 88 MHz switching bandwidth and intermodulation-free operation, supporting up to 293 channels with secure AES 256 encryption and a redundant power supply via Power over Ethernet (PoE).

The EW-DX streamlines professional workflows by leveraging advanced technologies and decades of research to deliver a digital UHF system that scales with ease. Ideal for classrooms, corporate campuses, and live productions, the system integrates seamlessly into networked environments. It intelligently assesses the operating environment and deploys frequencies using equidistant channel spacing. Additionally, tools like Sennheiser’s Control Cockpit, Wireless Systems Manager, and Smart Assist App enable remote monitoring of the system. Key features include in-device charging, 12-hour battery operation, and a wide switching bandwidth of up to 88 MHz, making the EW-DX an ideal choice for various applications.

Features:

• Two-channel digital half rack (9.5") with Dante® in rugged metal housing
• Up to 88 MHz switching bandwidth
• Flexible network modes:
  • Single cable (Control, Dante®, PoE)
  • Split mode (Control + PoE and Dante® daisy chain)
  • Redundancy mode (Control + PoE, Dante® Prim, Dante® Sec)
• Low latency of 1.9 ms wireless transmission thanks to proprietary Sennheiser Performance Audio Codec (SePAC)
• 134 dB input dynamic range - no need to set gain on your wireless transmitters at all, thanks to proprietary Sennheiser Performance Audio Codec (SePAC)
• Equidistant channel spacing to easily allocate intermodulation-free channels:
  • Standard Mode with 600 kHz spacing for up to 146 channels
  • Link Density (LD) Mode with 300 kHz spacing for up to 293 channels
• Network enabled for expanded remote control with:
  • Sennheiser Control Cockpit
  • Wireless System Manager (WSM - Available in mid-2023)
  • 3rd party media control systems via plug-in
• Power over Ethernet (PoE IEEE 802.3af Class 3)
• Ethernet connectivity (IPv4 and IPv6)
• Secure transmission of confidential content using AES 256 encryption
• AutoScan feature quickly scans your environment and deploys frequencies with equidistant channel spacing - even without RF knowledge
• Link Quality Indicator (LQI) showing the quality of the links separate from the RF levels
• Remote control via Smart Assist App over Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) at distances up to 25 meters (Available in late 2023)
• Clear and easy focused user interface with OLED display, jog wheel navigation, and control buttons
• Selective headphone output with volume control on front panel
• Extended menu settings such as:
  • Custom frequency list
  • Selectable sync parameter
  • Walk test
• External PSU 12V/1A
• Worldwide usage (specific frequencies subject to local RF regulations)

Specifications:

• Audio link frequency range: 470.2 - 550 MHz
• Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) frequency range: 2402 - 2480 MHz
• Audio frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (-3 dB)
• Audio THD: ≤ -60 dB for 1 kHz @ -3 dBfs input level
• Dynamic range: 134 dB
• System latency: 1.9 ms
• Operating temperature: -10 °C - +50 °C (14 °F - 122 °F)
• Relative humidity: 5 - 95 % (non-condensing)
• Input voltage: 11 - 13 V DC or PoE IEEE 802.3af Class 0 (shielded CAT5e or higher, S/FTP or S/STP)
• Input current: ≤ 1 A at 12 V DC
• Power consumption: max. 12 W
• Transmit power (radiated):
  • BLE: max. 10 mW EIRP
• Audio output power: 18 dBu max.
• Headphone output: 2x 70 mW @ 32 Ω
• Ethernet:
  • RJ-45 socket, IEEE802.3:
    • 1000Base-T (full duplex)
    • 100Base-TX (half+full duplex)
    • 10Base-T (half+full duplex)
  • For network control (shielded CAT5e or higher, S/FTP or S/STP)
  • Digital audio output Dante®, RJ-45; 48 kHz, 96 kHz, 24 bit
• Dimensions: 212 x 44 x 169 mm (8.35" x 1.73" x 6.65")
• Weight: approx. 1000 g (2.2 lbs) (without antennas and power supply)