Sennheiser EW-D Evolution Digital Wireless: Getting Started

In this guide, we will show you how to get up and running with the Sennheiser Evolution digital wireless system. Follow the sections below to get started.

1. Rack mounting
   • Mounting a single receiver
   • Mounting two receivers
2. Making audio connections
3. Scanning and syncing channels

Rack mounting

The Sennheiser EW-D system includes options for mounting a single receiver or two receivers in one rack space. 

Mounting a single receiver

1. Attach both L-shaped brackets to the left and right sides of the receiver with the rack ears facing outward.
2. Orient the spacer with the threaded holes to match the bracket on either the left or right side. Attach the spacer to the backside of the rack ear using the two included rack screws.
3. To mount the antennas to the front panel, use the optional AM 2 mounting kit.  
   • Remove the locking nut from the panel-mounted connector and pass it through the opening. 
   • Reattach the locking nuts and tighten them.
   • Connect the BNC connectors to the antenna jacks at the back of the receiver.
4. Mount the receiver in the rack with standard rack screws.

Mounting two receivers

1. Place both receivers top down on a flat surface with the screens facing toward you.
2. Position the mounting plate with the countersink holes facing up, then align the mounting screw holes. Attach all six mounting screws snugly.
3. Attach one L bracket to each receiver with the rack ears facing outward.
4. Mount the receivers in the rack with standard rack screws.
5. Attach the antennas to both receivers.

Making audio connections

We recommend using the XLR outputs direct to the mic inputs on your system for handheld, headset, and lavalier microphones. Optionally, if there is not a mic input available, you can use a TRS cable for a line-level connection.

To use the Sennheiser Evolution Wireless Digital receiver with a guitar setup, connect a standard TS instrument cable from the output directly to the input of your amp or pedalboard.

Scanning and syncing channels

Setting up the transmitters and receivers is only a few button presses away. Let’s start by navigating to the automatic frequency setup by using the following steps.

1. Turn on all previously configured wireless transmitters and receivers.
2. Press the SET button on the front panel to see the menu options.
3. Press the down button until AUTO SCAN is selected, then press SET.
4. The receiver will automatically begin scanning and stop on the best channel selection.
5. Press the SET button to confirm the channel.

Syncing the transmitter to the receiver is just as simple.

1. Press the Sync button on the front panel of the receiver. The Sync message on the screen and the blue DATA light will blink to confirm that the receiver is in sync mode.
2. Press the Sync button on the transmitter. The LED will blink blue while pairing and will change to solid green when connected.
   • To set up multiple mics, start with all new systems turned off. Once a wireless system is set up, leave it powered on and connected after scanning and synchronizing.

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