Sennheiser G4 Wireless Tutorial for the videographer

[@MisterChibs]

So helpful, thank you!!!!!!!!!!!

[@neerajvishwakarma571]

Thank you for covering many topics in so short and easy ways.

[@scotthenderson9]

Holy smokes I bought this Sennheiser wireless system after owning a Sony wireless lav and thought it would be plug and play but what a disaster. After watching this tutorial I now have a proper set up and back in business. For this I thank you.

[@dvestore]

Thank you for the comment. Glad to help!

[@alexbuddy406]

Guy, yours is a podcast voice. Calm & crisp.

[@LifeDIY]

Yeah I love his voice and calm approach.

[@DeviDalyYoga]

This was awesome, my new G4 is working perfectly!

[@CalebGibbsAvenue]

I'm about to fall asleep. But I think you are the best person talking about this.

[@YummyGastronomy]

Thanks Guy, this was a fantastic approach using a great systematic method to setup these babies in a checklist like manner. As informative as Sennheiser's manual is, it is missing this practical setup checklist. The video was also beautifully shot and the audio was stunning, clear, and made for a very relaxing instructional stile. You rock man!

[@WatchItPlayed]

This was incredibly helpful. I've had these mics for awhile and was only recently having trouble with fuzz and static on the line... forgot the exact procedure for finding a good channel, and this was a big help. Thanks for the through and concise tips!

[@GuyCochran1]

Watch It Played glad that it helped! Be sure to Subscribe so that we’re encouraged to keep creating more great content!

[@ReggieGrey]

Gonna get real honest, you are the most likeable person I have ever seen KZbin. Not kidding. I hate watching these things, but you're awesome. Thank you.

[@webingerphoto49]

Just what I was looking for! You covered the G4 perfectly. Thank you.

[@dvestore]

Glad to be able to help!

[@fares44441]

5 years later and it is still helpful. How do we test it on a camera? record voice far away from the camera and rewatch the video? is there a faster more pro way?

[@TommyIdaho]

This was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for putting this together!

[@serene3167]

Incredibly helpful thank you so much!

[@gearjunkie8681]

Your video was excellent, I looked at similar vids on here, but as you were able to enlarge your image, it was so much easier setting my own system up. So easy to follow, step by step........Thanks again Adrian

[@dvestore]

Thank you for watching and for your comment, glad to know that we helped someone!

[@willy0297]

Exactly what I needed to get started. Just to get started. Thank you very much for saving my day.

[@dvestore]

Glad that it helped!

[@BenAmaral]

Thank you so much this is a great video!

[@Greego]

Thanks a lot for this very helpful and thorough , step-by-step setup guide.

[@aaronaustin7760]

Fantastic! Thank you for the walkthrough.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Thanks this is very helpful as I'm setting a G4 up with my 80D. I'm hearing too much breathing through the mic but do want it all too quiet either. Where's the best place to start cutting the breathing noise? Thanks!

[@devonstone4305]

Great video what can you do if your device fails to sync I keep getting a X

[@truckerray]

Thank you my friend, I found this video very helpful and I have my system sounding awesome thanks to you!

[@GuyCochran1]

Glad to help!

[@jagenNRW]

thansk for this video. Can you synchronize two transmitters to one receiver? For instance, in order to interview two people at the same time?

[@dvestore]

Thanks for the comment and the question. The G4 Receiver can handle one signal at a time. Think of it like a radio station. The Transmitter can send to multiple receivers.

[@jonathanbrennanart]

thank you for making this, very helpful.

[@OmFishing]

Thanks for the great directions on how to get started with my first time using ew112 g4

[@dvestore]

Glad that you enjoyed it Om Fishing. Hope that the wireless lav improves your audio for your fishing and how to videos!

[@frederickreed4604]

You mention the Mix Pre 3 sound recorders. Have a tutorial on those ? Thanks

[@EKDhilipKumarAstrologer]

The best wireless G4. I have no doubts left now. Slow and steady information and very easy to understand and implement.

[@jeffb8824]

Awesome walk through! What rechargeable batteries do you recommend for the Senn G4? It says use LR 6 1.5V, but most rechargeables are 1.2V. What do you suggest? Thanks!

[@thomascontreras8080]

Fell victim to frequency issues just now. Thanks so much for the walkthrough, may have just saved the entire shoot.

[@guycochran6830]

Glad to help!

[@mcgreevs24]

Seriously thank you for this!!!!

[@voa23]

Superb Video thank you very much ordered two units and two COS 11-D Lavs running them with the Mix Pre 10 ii and they sound sweeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!!

[@oplon8]

Only one question, everything was really clear but should I also play with the audio on the Camera itself? I own a Sony a7iii, i leave it as it is? Basically it won't interfere with the reciver/trasmitter? Thank you

[@JasonGomez]

I got my G4 almost a year ago and every time I scan new list I only get 2 banks with only 1, sometimes 2, free and all the other 18 banks have 0 free regardless of where I am, even when I’m in an open space with no frequencies around. I always get hits when I go more than about 10 feet away from the receiver. I got the G4 brand new, do you think it’s defective from factory?

[@flycreekkennels9559]

Thanks for a clear description on how to set up the system to help eliminate distortion. It was perfect for a layman like myself. Is there a technique to listening to myself before I record my footage. I've been discovering the squelch when I'm finished recording and begin the editing process? Maybe you've touched on this in another tutorial?

[@andrewklein2608]

Thanks for this. Would you still recommend -12db AF Out if you are running this into a recorder like a tascam? Or is that just for running into camera?

[@frederickreed4604]

Great clear tutorial, thanks

[@dvestore]

Glad it was helpful!

[@toonheaded1]

The XLR cable on the RX is also an antenna so please plug that in when scanning channels

[@paulfairchild8942]

Super helpful video, thank you

[@dvestore]

You're welcome!

[@DrawbridgeFinance]

Great video!!

[@anarchooner4331]

Awesome, thank you! This past weekend I used a G4 and was getting the occasional quick and loud spike of white noise. The only thing in the area (farm in the country) were the drones from the photographers up above me (and a WiFi box in the barn). Could those have been the interference? Also, if videographers are using silent mics, is it even advisable that I check the frequency that they are on? Does that matter? Thanks in advance!

[@dvestore]

Would you happen to have a sample to check out? If you performed an Autoscan, you should be clear from from any DTV hits, WiFi would not affect the Sennheiser units as that is well above the 500mHz-600mHz range. Also test the cables by wiggling them back and fourth, sometimes the lav cable can become the culprit of static/lossy connection.

[@lorageproductions]

Hi Guy, This system is amazing. New at lav mics so I have a question if we have a scene with two or three characters, do you have to purchase an entire extra system for each ?

[@guycochran6830]

Yes. Each person would require their own system unless they are really close to each other. A lot of folks rent or hire a sound person that owns multiple systems. Best of luck with your productions!

[@organicskincare]

Also, which system do you prefer: AVX with MKE or G4 500 series?

[@GuyCochran1]

Both are great systems! Personally, I'd go G4 500 as I like the ability to Tune across many frequencies. For IMAG type presentations with talking heads there is no lag. AVX is great, simple, but does have a few MS of delay.

[@AdamSzarmack]

Is it better to go more negative on the db's on the transmitter and a higher percentage on the camera? (in my case, the Ursa Mini G2). Or is it better to go less negative on the db's on the transmitter, and lower percentage on the camera? I hope my question makes sense. Thank you.

[@dvestore]

Start at the Transmitter and move through the audio chain. On the Transmitter around -12dB seems to work well with the stock mic. Test and watch the VU meters. On your Ursa, go Mic level in and adjust the RX AF OUT until you feel like you're in the middle, not too hot, not too low.

[@ratt57]

Hey Guy, thanks for the video! Can I use a shotgun mic with the G4?

[@dvestore]

Depends on the shotgun mic. The SKP 100 plug on transmitter would allow for an XLR connection. If the mic needs phantom power, the SKP 300 and 500 would provide 48V.

[@dennispeaks]

I want to use this with a battery powered pa speaker or have it for a run and gun to plug into a sound system at a conference not for using on a camera. How well will this work for that?

[@RandmHer0]

It should work perfectly like that! All the wireless does is remove the cord as you run around, so whether you're plugging it into a camera, PA system, mixer board or anything else, you should be great. You will want to watch your proximity to any speakers from the PA you're plugged in to, but you should be totally good to go!

[@dennispeaks]

@@RandmHer0 Thanks for your input, I thought this was the case, always better be safe thank have a $600 piece of equipment I would have to resell. Too bad this isn't a 2in1 system, that would be the best of both worlds.

[@RandmHer0]

Dennis Mitchell I work at DVE, if you are considering one or maybe even want to test it, hit me back and I can hook you

[@dennispeaks]

@@RandmHer0 I am always apprehensive about buying without hearing although Sennheiser has a good rep

[@borentiy]

Hi, thanx for the great tutorial. I've got a question though. Where in the settings I can reduce so-called preamp hiss. It happens when nobody speaks. It's supposed to be silence, but there is a slight hiss. All devices turned ff. AF out -30, mic sensitivity -12, the recording device is Nikon D850, DSLR.

[@dvestore]

Glad to help. Sounds like AGC (Automatic Gain Control). Try a search for "Nikon D850 AGC" and see if it can be disabled in the menu. Or you may have to record externally (double system sound) and sync up in post.

[@borentiy]

@@dvestore After the experiments I found that I need to do the mic sensitivity - 30, AF out +12 and mic level on the camera must be minimum, i.e. 1. That is the sound I was looking for.

[@JSchulteProductions]

Nice!!! Perfect. Thank you!

[@twillsol]

If the levels peak on the transmitter but not the recorder will I be safe in post? Or would that not even happen?

[@annasrrig2247]

Waaauw, thank you so much!

[@stephenadeagbo8635]

This is very helpful, thank you very much!!!

[@dvestore]

We’re so happy to hear that!

[@Nogi-aka-DJNugz]

Great stuff!

[@organicskincare]

How does this compare to the Sony UWP?

[@GuyCochran1]

They are very similar! Some like the headphone out on the UWP. I like the Autoscan, pilot tone and durability of the Sennheiser. Haven't had problem with them.

[@DaleEverett]

Well done. Thanks for an excellent job.

[@dvestore]

Thank you Dale! Glad that you enjoyed it.

[@juanjimenezorg]

Thank you, bro!!! Amazing video.

[@dvestore]

Glad to help!

[@ninjaman7777]

Awesome, what headphone do you use right now?

[@dvestore]

HD-25-1-II. They're awesome. Neutral sound. Comfortable. Left ear can rotate up. Comes with velour ear muffs to switch to. Industry standard in Europe. Prefer over Sony 7506

[@ninjaman7777]

@@dvestore thank you. This video is the best explanation about this product. Thank you again for helping me record my video.

[@lauddp1150]

How do you tackle a multi-lav setup where its a table conversation and the mic’s bleed causing a terrible echo. I one man band every shoot and don’t have an audio guy so my receiver just plugs into an XLR adapter on top of my gh5.

[@dvestore]

There are a couple of way to approach this: 1)You'll want to get the mic closer to the subject's mouth and turn the Transmitter's Sensitivity down. 2)Some would say to switch to a headworn mic such as a Countryman E6, DPA 4088 or RODE HSP-4. 3)Get the subjects further apart (may not be possible) 4)Switch to cardioid (directional)mics. 5) If you're doing these all the time, might be best to go Podcast/radio station style and use Shure SM7B mics on arms.

[@tvr9757]

Get a Sound Devices 633 or up audio mixer/recorder with Dugan automixer function or get a dbx rack for cutting feedback

[@אפרת-נ4כ]

So helpful, thank you

[@pat9403]

Well Done - thank you!

[@dvestore]

Thank you for the comment. We're glad to be able to help!

[@bashmedia]

thanks for your video

[@Ozla]

Can you plug this into a DSLR canon 80d

[@dvestore]

Absolutely! It will work great! Usually on Canon DSLRs we recommend turning down the Audio input levels in the menu, then turning the AF Out up on the Sennheiser Receiver. The output on the Receiver is cleaner than the Gain stage trying to raise audio up on the Canon. Hope that makes sense and helps you out.

[@Ozla]

@@dvestore man that made my dick so hard

[@skumaran233]

Great 👍

[@dvestore]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ChrisMosesBrownMind]

Thank you!!!

[@dvestore]

You're certainly welcome Chris. Glad that the video was helpful!

[@mostafahomapour9226]

HI, WHY DID YOU CHOSE 13.6 WHILE THE SCANNER SHOWED 13.9?

[@dvestore]

Thanks for asking! After the scan, the Receiver showed that in Bank 13 there were 9 "Free" or "Open" channels to choose from. After the Scan and after hitting "Set", you can choose any of the open channels shown on the next screen. Hope that makes sense.

[@nateabrown]

Sigh, this is a great tutorial. I shot several projects with horrible audio before i did a deep dive on this stuff. Never again!

[@dvestore]

Thank you for the comment. Sometimes that is how the wisdom is gained. We have to go through the failure to earn the ability to “Make it professional every time”.

[@TFaminu]

Jesus loves you bro.

[@richmonddan8249]

Please in future shoot your videos with a light-colored shirt and white table cover… it looks like it was shot in a cave. But otherwise, fantastic video!

[@ministryinsong]

Very helpful, thank you.

[@dvestore]

Thank you! Really appreciate you taking the time to comment.

[@Hoyts_Hillside_Farm]

Thank You!!!!

[@jurgenfuchs3598]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@dvestore]

You’re most welcome!