Sennheiser reveals XS Wireless system at BSC Expo debut

Sennheiser will reveal its brand new entry-level XS Wireless Digital radio mics at the BSC Expo in London on 1-2 February.

Designed for DSLRs and video cameras alike, XSW-D enables wireless audio which can be used worldwide with no licence required. There are four kits to choose from, or select à la carte from individual components.

Four features of the XSW-D are:

1. XSW-D works in the 2.4 GHz frequency spectrum and allows for up to 75m/ 250 ft of range.

2. It’s easy to use with a simple button operation. Just press the button on both the transmitter and the receiver to power up and link or power down. Also click one button if you want to mute the audio.

3. The receiver mounts to the accessory shoe of your camera with the included mount while the transmitter is connected to your dynamic handheld microphone or lavalier microphone.

4. There’s a five hour battery time and it can be charged via USB.

Systems and individual components at a glance

XSW-D Portable Lavalier Set:

includes the ME 2-II clip-on microphone, transmitter and receiver (both with 3.5 mm [1/8”] mini-jacks), belt clip, cold-shoe mount, coiled cable (3.5 mm [1/8”] mini-jack) and charging cable (USB-A to USB-C)

XSW-D Portable Interview Set:

includes a transmitter that plugs onto a dynamic handheld microphone (XLR-3F connector), a receiver with 3.5 mm (1/8”) mini-jack, belt clip, cold-shoe mount, coiled cable (3.5 mm [1/8”] mini-jack) and charging cable (USB-A to USB-C)
A microphone is not included in this set. This allows you to use an existing dynamic microphone or choose from a wide range of wired dynamic microphones.

XSW-D Portable ENG Set:

includes the ME 2-II clip-on microphone, two transmitter types (XLR-3F for dynamic handheld microphones and 3.5 mm [1/8”] mini-jack for clip-on mics), a receiver with 3.5 mm (1/8”) mini-jack, belt clip, cold-shoe mount, coiled cable (3.5 mm [1/8”] mini-jack) and charging cable (USB-A to USB-C). Again, the dynamic microphone is not included.

XSW-D Portable Base Set:

includes a transmitter and a receiver (both with 3.5 mm [1/8”] mini-jacks), belt clip, cold-shoe mount, coiled cable (3.5 mm [1/8”] mini-jack) and charging cable (USB-A to USB-C). For use with an existing lavalier.

Alternatively, you can design your own wireless system by combining these individually available XSW-D components and accessories

Microphone transmitter for dynamic handheld microphones (XLR-3F connector), includes charging cable
Microphone transmitter for lavalier microphones (3.5 mm [1/8”] mini-jack), includes charging cable
Camera receiver (3.5 mm [1/8”] mini-jack), includes charging cable
Cold-shoe mount
Coiled cable (3.5 mm [1/8”] mini-jack) for connecting the receiver to the camera
Transmitter belt clip