EW-DP ENG Set (Q1-6)

Sennheiser EW‑DP ENG Set (Q1‑6)

Portable Digital UHF Wireless System for ENG, Film & Broadcast

Product description

The Sennheiser EW‑DP ENG Set is a complete digital UHF wireless system designed for ENG crews, filmmakers, content creators and broadcast reporters. The set includes the EW‑DP EK camera‑mount receiver, the EW‑D SK bodypack transmitter with ME 2 lavalier microphone, and the EW‑DP SKP digital plug‑on transmitter with XLR input, +48 V phantom power and onboard microSD recording. This combination enables flexible workflows for interviews, wireless boom setups and on‑camera talent miking.

Key Features

• Fully digital UHF wireless system for video applications

• Bluetooth synchronization and remote control

• Smart Notifications for RF guidance and troubleshooting

• Intelligent battery management with runtime display

• Up to 12 h runtime on bodypack transmitter, 7 h on receiver, 6 h on plug‑on transmitter

• Magnetically stackable components for flexible mounting

• 134 dB dynamic range

• Up to 56 MHz tuning bandwidth

• 1.9 ms latency

• USB‑C external powering (receiver)

• Smart Assist App support

• Plug‑on transmitter with XLR & 3.5 mm inputs, +48 V phantom power and microSD recording

Included in the Set

• EW‑DP EK digital portable receiver

• EW‑D SK digital bodypack transmitter

• ME 2 omnidirectional lavalier microphone

• EW‑DP SKP digital plug‑on transmitter

• Mounting kit (cheese plate, cold shoe, belt clip, screws)

• BA 70 Li‑ion battery

• 2× AA batteries

• Locking 3.5 mm TRS → TRS cable

• Locking 3.5 mm TRS → XLR cable

• USB‑C charging cable

Technical Specifications

System Performance

The Q1‑6 version operates in the 470.2–526 MHz UHF band. Other available ranges include R1‑6, R4‑9, S1‑7, S4‑7, S7‑10, T1/7, T12, T13‑14, U1/5, V3‑4 and Y1‑3. Bluetooth Low Energy operates in the 2402–2480 MHz range. Audio frequency response is 20 Hz – 20 kHz (–3 dB) with THD ≤ –60 dB at 1 kHz. Dynamic range reaches 134 dB, and system latency is 1.9 ms. Operating temperature: –10 °C to +55 °C. Humidity tolerance: 5–95% non‑condensing.

EW‑DP EK Receiver

• Input voltage: 1.8–4.35 V

• Current draw:

  • < 250 mA typical (BA 70)

  • < 400 mA typical (AA batteries)

  • < 300 mA @ 5 V (USB‑C standalone)

• Power options: 2× AA, BA 70, USB‑C PD (5V/1500 mA, 9V/900 mA, 12V/700 mA)

• BLE transmit power: max. 10 mW EIRP

• Audio output: < 2 dBV

• Headphone output: < 50 mW into 16 Ω

• Dimensions: 86 × 67 × 28 mm

• Weight: approx. 140 g

EW‑D SK Bodypack Transmitter

• Input voltage: 2.0–4.35 V

• Current draw: < 300 mA

• Power: 2× AA or BA 70

• Occupied bandwidth: 200 kHz

• Transmit power: 10 mW ERP (12 mW ERP in Y1‑3)

• Dimensions: 63 × 80 × 20 mm

• Weight: approx. 120 g (without batteries)

ME 2 Lavalier Microphone

• Type: Pre‑polarized condenser

• Pattern: Omnidirectional

• Sensitivity: 17 mV/Pa

• Max SPL: 130 dB

• Frequency response: 50–18,000 Hz

• Equivalent noise: 32 dB(A)

• Connector: 3.5 mm TRS

• Cable length: 1.6 m

• Supply voltage: 7.5 V

EW‑DP SKP Plug‑On Transmitter

• Input voltage: 2.0–4.35 V

• Current draw: < 300 mA (without phantom power or recording)

• Power: 2× AA or BA 70

• Transmit power: 10 mW ERP

• XLR output current: max. 10 mA

• Dimensions: 108 × 42 mm

• Weight: approx. 163 g (without batteries)

• Supports +48 V phantom power and microSD recording

Microphone Compatibility

Compatible lavalier and headset microphones include:

ME 2, ME 4, MKE Essential Omni, MKE 2 Gold, MKE 1, ME 3, HSP Essential Omni, HSP 2, HS 2, SL Headmic 1. Models produced before 2021 may have nickel connectors and are not recommended for close‑transmitter placement.

Frequency Variants

Available variants include Q1‑6, R1‑6, R4‑9, S1‑7, S4‑7, S7‑10, T1/7, T12, T13‑14, U1/5, V3‑4 and Y1‑3. Q1‑6 corresponds to article number 700040.

Accessories

Compatible accessories include:

Mounting Plate Set (700005), Mounting Plate (588188), CL35, CL35‑Y, CL35XLR, BA 70, L 70 USB and the EW‑D Charging Set.

Dimensions and Weights

Receiver: 86 × 67 × 28 mm, approx. 140 g Bodypack transmitter: 63 × 80 × 20 mm, approx. 120 g Plug‑on transmitter: 108 × 42 mm, approx. 163 g

Identifiers

• SKU: EW‑DP ENG Set (Q1‑6)

• Article No.: 700040