Sennheiser AWM 1G8 Active Directional Antenna for EW-D / EW-DX 1785-1805 MHz

Product code: 4237

£375.00 inc VAT
£312.50 ex VAT

SKU: 508867

Ordered from supplier, allow 1–3 weeks

About this Product

The Sennheiser AWM 1G8 is an active directional antenna built solely for the 1G8 band (1785-1805MHz) used by EW-D and EW-DX 1G8 systems, the out-of-UHF alternative for congested sites. At least +6dBi of gain across a 110-degree pattern, powered over the BNC or a DC jack, with tripod thread and VESA 100 mounting built in.

UK licensingWithin the 1G8 band, 1795-1800MHz is licence-exempt for wireless microphones in the UK; the rest of 1785-1805MHz needs an Ofcom PMSE licence. Check the frequencies your system actually uses.

Features

Purpose-built for the 1785-1805MHz (1G8) band

≥+6dBi gain, ~110° horizontal pattern

~10dB front-to-back ratio

Powered via BNC (DC-coupled) or DC jack

3/8″ tripod thread and VESA 100 mounting

Specifications

Sennheiser AWM 1G8 Active Directional Antenna for EW-D / EW-DX 1785-1805 MHz specifications
Type	Active directional antenna
Article	508867
Frequency range	1785-1805MHz (1G8)
Gain	≥+6.0 dBi
Beamwidth	~110° horizontal (-3dB)
Connector	BNC female, 50Ω, DC-coupled
Power	12V DC (9-18V), max 100mA

Full features

Active directional antenna
Adjustable gain settings for different cable length
Wall, ceiling or mic stand mounting options
Power supply either via BNC or DC Jack
Can be connected to any stationary Evolution Wireless Digital receiver or EW-D ASA antenna splitter
Frequency Range: 1785 - 1805 MHz

Full specifications

Frequency ranges
- UHF I: 470 - 694 MHz
- UHF II: 823 - 1075 MHz
- 1 G8: 1785 - 1805 MHz
Apex angle (horizontal, -3 dB)
- UHF I: N/A
- UHF II: Approx. 80 °
- 1 G8: Approx. 110 °
Front-to-back ratio
- UHF I: N/A
- UHF II: Approx. 10 dB
- 1 G8: Approx. 10 dB
Antenna gain
- UHF I:
  - ≥ +3.0 dBi (480 MHz)
  - ≥ +3.5 dBi (582 MHz)
  - ≥ +4.5 dBi (694 MHz)
- UHF II: ≥ +6.0 dBi
- 1 G8: ≥ +6.0 dBi
Antenna polarization: Linear
Amplification (signal booster, low noise, band selective, +/-1 dB w/o line break)
- Setting: Max. gain [dB]
- +12 dB: 12
- +6 dB: 6
- 0 dB(1): UHF I, UHF II: -0.5; 1G8: -1.5
- -6 dB: -6
OIP3 (@ +12 dB): ≥ 35 dBm
Max. RF output:
UHF I/UHF II: approx. +22 dBm
1 G8: approx. +18 dBm
RF connection: BNC female, DC coupled
Impedance: 50 Ω
DC connection: 5.5 x 1.6 mm DC jack, centre contact +
Power supply (via BNC or DC jack): 12 V DC (9 - 18 V DC) / max. 100 mA @ 12 V
LED signalization:
- ON (white= "+12 dB"; blue= "+6 dB"; green= "0 dB"; orange= "-6 dB")
- OFF (no or insufficient DC supply)
Mounting connection for tripod or mic stand: 3/8" internal thread
Mounting holes standard: VESA 100 x 100
Colour: Traffic white (RAL: 9016)
Housing material: Halogen-free flame-retardant PC/ABS
Dimensions:
- (excl. mounting plate) 180 x 180 x 53 mm (7.08 x 7.08 x 2.08")
- (incl. mounting plate): 180 x 180 x 63 mm (7.08 x 7.08 x 2.48")
Weight Approx.: 700 g (1.54 Ib.)
Operating temperature: -10 °C to +55 °C (14 °F to 131 °F)
Storage temperature: -20 °C to +70 °C (-4 °F to 158 °F)
Relative air humidity: 5 to 95 %

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Manuals & Downloads

Spec SheetPDF

Quick Start GuidePDF

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