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Description
Sennheiser SK 9000 A1-A4 Bodypack transmitter, digital, HD and LR mode, 3-pin SE socket, 470-558 MHzSennheiser SK 9000 A1 A4 Digital Wireless Bodypack Transmitter The Sennheiser SK 9000 A1 A4 (Article Number: 504730) is the cornerstone pocket transmitter of Sennheisers elite Digital 9000 wireless platform. Built into a highly durable magnesium alloy casing, this reference grade bodypack is designed for premier broadcast studios, international music tours, and complex theatrical productions that demand zero compromises in audio quality or RF
Sennheiser SK 9000 A1-A4 Digital Wireless Bodypack Transmitter
The Sennheiser SK 9000 A1-A4 (Article Number: 504730) is the cornerstone pocket transmitter of Sennheiser’s elite Digital 9000 wireless platform. Built into a highly durable magnesium-alloy casing, this reference-grade bodypack is designed for premier broadcast studios, international music tours, and complex theatrical productions that demand zero compromises in audio quality or RF dependability.
This model operates in the low UHF A1-A4 frequency band (470.000 MHz to 558.000 MHz). Featuring an expansive 88 MHz switching bandwidth, it uses highly advanced digital wireless engineering to perform with absolute linearity, making it immune to intermodulation dropouts on dense event sites.
Key Performance and Digital Transmission Attributes
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Intermodulation-Free Linear Architecture: The SK 9000 operates completely linearly without generating destructive intermodulation artifacts. This allows sound engineers to organize a rock-solid equidistant frequency grid layout (spacing channels evenly at 600 kHz gaps) to dramatically maximize channel count without complex coordination math.
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Dual Transmission Profiles (HD and LR):
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High Definition (HD) Mode: Transmits uncompressed, completely natural digital audio data. It matches the sonic performance of a high-end studio cable, delivering pristine high-frequency detailing for elite vocalists and delicate instruments.
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Long Range (LR) Mode: Employs Sennheiser’s proprietary high-robustness digital audio codec (SeDAC) paired with enhanced error correction. This mode stabilizes signal transmission over massive distances or through harsh physical obstacles on festival grounds.
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Moisture-Insulated 3-Pin SE Socket: Outfitted with a premium, gold-plated 3-pin special connector (LEMO style) featuring physical internal gaskets. This design effectively shields the input nodes from stage sweat, heavy humidity, and rain, preventing audio shorts or structural crackle mid-event.
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Military-Grade AES 256 Encryption: Integrated with hardware-driven AES 256 encryption protocols. Turning this feature on completely secures the digital RF stream, safeguarding sensitive corporate keynotes or secure governmental broadcasts from scanning or hijacking.
Technical Specifications Matrix
| Feature Parameter | Hardware Specification Profile |
| Model Reference Name | SK 9000 A1-A4 |
| Official Article Number | 504730 |
| RF Operational Band | A1-A4 Block (470.000 MHz to 558.000 MHz) |
| Switching Tuning Bandwidth | 88 MHz available across the low-UHF spectrum |
| Digital Transmission Modes | High Definition (HD) Mode / Long Range (LR) Mode |
| Acoustic Frequency Response | 30 Hz to 20,000 Hz (flat down to 3 dB) |
| System Dynamic Range | HD Mode: 112 dBA / LR Mode: 104 dBA |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | Less than 0.03% (measured at 1 kHz) |
| Audio Input Interface Node | 3-pin Moisture-Resistant Locking Socket (Special SE LEMO Pin Out) |
| Input Impedance Profiles | Microphone Input: 68 kOhms / Line Input: 1 MOhms |
| Audio Gain Adjustment Scale | -6 dB to +42 dB (Instrument/Line adjustable in 3 dB steps) |
| RF Output Transmission Power | HD Mode: 10 mW RMS / LR Mode: 25 mW RMS |
| Power Solution (Transmitter) | Optional BA 61 Li-ion Accupack (6.5 hrs) or B 61 Dry Battery Case (3 x AA) |
| Chassis Build Material | Lightweight, high-tensile Magnesium Alloy |
| Net Operational Weight | Approx. 147 grams (including belt clip and battery pack assembly) |
In the Box: Component Inventory
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1 x SK 9000 Digital Bodypack Transmitter (Black, A1-A4 Band)
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1 x Heavy-Duty Belt Clip
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1 x Removable Flexible Whip Antenna (Tuned for the A1-A4 range)
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1 x Quick Start Reference Manual
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1 x Safety Instructions Guide
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(Note: Battery packs and microphone capsules are sold separately)
System Deployment and Hardware Interfacing Advice
Locking the 3-Pin LEMO Audio Interface: The SK 9000 uses a premium, moisture-resistant 3-pin connector. It pairs seamlessly with high-tier lavalier microphones (such as the MKE 1, MKE 2, MKE 40) and specialized headworn boom mics (like the SL Headmic 1 or HSP series). Ensure that you push the micro-connector into the socket until the outer collar locks with a distinct physical click. Always pull directly on the knurled metal collar to disconnect—never yank on the flexible microphone wire.
Battery Architecture Warning: To maintain low operational costs and stable weight balance, the SK 9000 does not bundle power elements out of the box. You must provision either a BA 61 rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack (delivering roughly 6.5 hours of continuous transmission tracking) or a B 61 dry battery case configured to host three standard AA batteries. Ensure that you monitor real-time battery telemetry via the backlit LCD screen or remotely inside your EM 9046 receiver channel layout.
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