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Sennheiser XSW IEM EK-A Wireless Bodypack Receiver
Sennheiser XSW IEM EK-A Wireless Bodypack Receiver
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Expand Your Sennheiser XSW IEM Monitoring System
The Sennheiser XSW IEM EK-A is an additional wireless bodypack receiver for compatible XS Wireless IEM systems operating in the 476–500 MHz A band. It includes Sennheiser IE 4 in-ear headphones and gives another performer access to the monitor mix transmitted by an XSW IEM transmitter.
Individual Monitoring Control in a Lightweight Bodypack
The receiver provides direct control over volume, balance, focus mode, limiter, and high-frequency EQ. Infrared synchronization simplifies setup, while the backlit display and status LED provide clear battery and wireless link information during rehearsals and performances.
Key Features
- Additional receiver for compatible Sennheiser XSW IEM systems
- A-band operation from 476–500 MHz
- Analog UHF wideband FM stereo transmission
- Up to 24 MHz switching bandwidth
- Eight frequency banks with 12 coordinated channels per bank
- Manual tuning in 25 kHz frequency steps
- Stereo and two-channel focus monitoring modes
- Adjustable balance and pan control
- Built-in -10 dB output limiter
- High-frequency boost of +10 dB at 13 kHz
- Infrared synchronization with compatible XSW IEM transmitters
- Backlit display with battery and wireless-link status
- Standard 3.5 mm stereo headphone output
- IE 4 in-ear headphones included
- Approximately six hours of battery operation
Quick Specifications
| Product type | Wireless stereo in-ear monitoring bodypack receiver |
|---|---|
| Compatible system | Sennheiser XSW IEM |
| Frequency range | A Band: 476–500 MHz |
| Wireless technology | Analog UHF, wideband FM stereo |
| Switching bandwidth | Up to 24 MHz |
| Frequency step size | 25 kHz |
| Frequency banks | 8 banks with 12 coordinated frequencies per bank |
| Maximum operating range | Up to 330 ft / 100 m, line of sight |
| Synchronization | Infrared |
| Monitoring modes | Stereo and focus |
| Audio frequency response | 45 Hz–15 kHz |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | ≥88 dB |
| Total harmonic distortion | ≤1% |
| Headphone output | 3.5 mm stereo TRS |
| Output level | 2 × 1.25 V RMS at 16 Ω |
| High-frequency boost | +10 dB at 13 kHz |
| Limiter | -10 dB |
| Power source | 2 × AA alkaline or compatible NiMH rechargeable batteries |
| Operating time | Approximately 6 hours, depending on volume |
| Dimensions | Approximately 3.7 × 2.8 × 1 in. / 95 × 70 × 26 mm |
| Weight | Approximately 3.9 oz / 110 g with batteries |
| Housing | Plastic |
What’s Included
- Sennheiser XSW IEM EK-A stereo bodypack receiver
- Sennheiser IE 4 in-ear headphones
- Two AA batteries
- Quick guide
- Safety guide
- Compliance sheet
- Frequency table
Designed for System Expansion
Add the XSW IEM EK-A to a compatible A-band XSW IEM transmitter when another performer needs access to the transmitted monitor mix. Each receiver provides its own volume, balance, focus, limiter, and EQ settings, allowing the user to adjust the listening experience independently.
Ideal Applications
- Expanding an existing Sennheiser XSW IEM system
- Live musicians and vocalists
- Houses of worship
- Rehearsal facilities
- Schools and performance venues
- Mobile live-sound systems
