Sennheiser EW-DP ENG Digital Wireless Set

Built for interviews and news crews, the Sennheiser EW-DP ENG Set pairs one portable digital receiver with two transmitters. One is an EW-D SK bodypack with an ME 2 lavalier, and the other is an EW-DP SKP plug-on for an XLR microphone.

The SKP turns a wired handheld or shotgun mic into a wireless one, and it supplies 48 V phantom power for condenser mics. It also has a locking 3.5 mm input for a lavalier. The omnidirectional ME 2 clips to clothing and picks up the voice from any angle.

Working in UHF rather than the crowded 2.4 GHz band gives the system more range and a steadier link. Its 134 dB dynamic range handles quiet and loud voices without changing settings, and latency is 1.9 ms.

Frequency Bands

This page offers three US bands: Q1-6 (470.2 to 526 MHz), R1-6 (520 to 576 MHz), and R4-9 (552 to 607.8 MHz). Each covers up to 56 MHz, so there is room to find a clear channel.

Setup and Control

The receiver attaches magnetically to the included cheese plate, which mounts on a camera with a cold shoe or a mounting screw. The Smart Assist app sets up and monitors the system over Bluetooth, and Smart Notifications warn of clipping, low battery, occupied frequencies, muted transmitters, and unlinked devices.

Power

The transmitters run up to 12 hours and the receiver up to 7 hours, and the display shows the time left in hours and minutes. The set includes a BA 70 rechargeable pack and two AA batteries.

Good to Know

EW-DP is fully digital. It does not work with Sennheiser’s analog G3 or G4 transmitters or receivers.

Features

• Portable digital UHF receiver with bodypack and plug-on transmitters
• ME 2 omnidirectional lavalier included
• Plug-on supplies 48 V phantom power
• 134 dB dynamic range and 1.9 ms latency
• Up to 56 MHz of tuning range per band
• Smart Assist app and Smart Notifications
• Magnetic receiver mounting on a cheese plate
• Up to 12 hours (transmitters) and 7 hours (receiver)
• Locking camera cables for 3.5 mm and XLR inputs