Sennheiser EW 500 G4-945 Wireless Handheld Microphone System with MMD 945 Capsule & Long-Haired Big Windbubble Kit (AW+: 470 to 558 MHz)

Sennheiser EW 500 G4-945 Wireless Handheld Microphone System with MMD 945 Capsule and Long-Haired Big Windbubble Kit (AW+ 470–558 MHz)

Designed for professionals who need dependable wireless performance and clean vocal capture even in unpredictable outdoor conditions, the Sennheiser EW 500 G4-945 Wireless Handheld Microphone System with MMD 945 capsule and the Bubblebee Long-Haired Big Windbubble offers a powerful solution. This versatile kit is ideal for on-location interviews, live performances, journalism, and public speaking—especially in windy environments where clarity is essential.

At its core, this system features the Sennheiser EW 500 G4-945, a rackmount wireless microphone setup trusted by audio engineers and stage professionals around the world. Built for reliability, it operates within the 470 to 558 MHz frequency range and includes advanced RF control, a wide tuning bandwidth, and rock-solid signal stability, even in crowded wireless environments.

The included EM 300-500 G4 receiver offers true-diversity reception, meaning it continuously compares two signal paths to select the clearest signal at all times. With 3520 tunable frequencies across an 88 MHz range, the system automatically scans for clean channels to ensure interference-free transmission. The intuitive OLED display and jog wheel interface make adjustments fast and stress-free, even in low-light settings backstage or on the road.

Pairing with the receiver is the rugged SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter, which is fitted with Sennheiser’s MMD 945 supercardioid dynamic capsule. Known for its vocal precision and feedback rejection, the MMD 945 is perfect for speech and singing in loud or uncontrolled acoustic environments. It naturally isolates your voice while minimizing ambient sound, making it ideal for presenters, vocalists, and performers alike.

The transmitter provides up to eight hours of operation using just two AA batteries and includes selectable RF power levels at 10, 30, or 50 milliwatts—giving you added control in areas with challenging wireless conditions. With a transmission range of up to 330 feet, you're free to move confidently without worrying about signal dropouts.

What sets this kit apart is the inclusion of the Bubblebee Industries Long-Haired Big Windbubble windscreen. Designed specifically for handheld microphones, this long-haired wind muff provides top-tier wind protection without affecting the quality of your audio. Its dense, soft faux fur exterior reduces unwanted wind noise while allowing your voice to cut through cleanly. It’s particularly effective for field interviews, outdoor performances, and broadcast work in unpredictable weather.

The system is also built with scalability and flexibility in mind. The receiver’s Ethernet port allows you to connect it to Sennheiser’s Wireless Systems Manager software, giving you desktop-based control over frequency coordination, battery monitoring, and multi-channel setup across up to 32 wireless mics. The receiver includes balanced and unbalanced audio outputs, a headphone monitor jack, and comes rack-ready with universal power adapters for global use.

Compatibility across the Evolution Wireless range is another standout feature. This setup works seamlessly with earlier generation G1, G2, and G3 transmitters and receivers, as well as current EW 100 and EW 300 series gear. That means you can expand or upgrade your existing rig without replacing everything.

You can also adapt the system to your needs with additional accessories. Sennheiser offers lavalier and headset microphone options via a bodypack transmitter, including the ME 2-II and MKE 2 for clear spoken word, or the ME 3-II headset mic for more active use. Guitarists and instrumentalists can plug in with the Ci 1 instrument cable. The modular mic head design lets you swap out the included MMD 945 capsule for other Sennheiser capsules like the MMD 835, MMD 845, MME 865, or MMD 42, depending on your preferred sound profile and pickup pattern.

For those building out a larger wireless setup, optional antenna splitters and remote directional antennas can help extend coverage and minimize interference, making this system suitable for complex productions in large venues.

Whether you’re capturing clean vocals in a crowded concert hall or conducting interviews outdoors in strong winds, the Sennheiser EW 500 G4-945 with MMD 945 capsule and Long-Haired Big Windbubble kit delivers the performance, durability, and flexibility you need to get the job done right—every time.