Sennheiser SKM 865-XSW-A Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter

Quality sound wrapped in a build that’s made to last. Delivering solid wireless transmission with up to 10 compatible channels, the SKM 865-XSW-A Wireless Handheld Transmitter from Sennheiser is perfect for live vocals. Designed to be user-friendly, even for users that aren’t tech-savvy, the XSW 1-865 features easy setup via remote channel synching, automatic frequency management, and selectable UHF frequencies within a large bandwidth.

The XSW 1-865 includes integrated antennas, antenna-switching diversity reception, and Sennheiser’s renowned e 865 condenser supercardioid mic capsule.

Sennheiser SKM 865-XSW-A Features

• Excellent live sound featuring Sennheiser’s renowned evolution microphone capsules
• Fully tunable over a wide range of UHF frequencies
• Rackmount kit included
• Up to 12 compatible channels

• SKM 865-XSW Handheld Transmitter1

• Dimensionsapprox. 260 x 50 mm
• Weightapprox. 245g
• Operating timeapprox. 10 hrs
• Power supply2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V
• AF frequency response80-16,000 Hz
• Microphonecondenser
• Frequency response50 to 16,000 Hz (–3 dB)
• THD, total harmonic distortion≤ 0.9%
• Pick-up patternsuper-cardioid
• Signal-to-noise ratio≥ 103 dBA
• RF output power10 mW
• Switching bandwidthup to 24 MHz
• Modulationwideband FM
• Output voltage1/4“ (6.3 mm) jack socket (unbalanced): +6 dBu, XLR socket (balanced): +12 dBu
• Frequency 8 frequency banks, each with up to 12 factory-preset channels
• Frequency range
  • A: 548-572 MHz
  • GB: 606-630 MHz
  • B: 614-638 MHz
  • C: 766-790 MHz
  • D: 794-806 MHz
  • E: 821-832 MHz, 863-865 MHz
  • K: 925-937.5 MHz
• Sensitivity< 3 μV at 52 dB(A)rms S/N
• Squelchswitchable from 3 dBμV to 28 dBμV (via Pilot Tone)
• Synchronization2.4 GHz, Low Power OQPSK (only active during synchronization)
• Input sensitivity1.8 mV / Pa
• Audio adjustment range40 dB, adjustable in 5-dB steps
• Line / Mic level20 dB, switchable
• Temperature Range: operation0°C to +40°C, storage: –20°C to +70°C
• Receiver Principledouble superheterodyne
• Diversity principleTrue Diversity

More about Sennheiser’s XS Wireless Series

Professional live sound. Effortless operation. Unmatched value. Sennheiser’s XS Wireless Series are products that offer the features and functionality that live sound applications demand. Ideal for stages and settings of all kinds, XSW delivers cordless freedom of movement—without compromising on audio quality.

XSW systems work in the professional UHF range, using predefined frequency banks to achieve fast, simple configurations that allow users to customize their setup while integrating seamlessly with preexisting gear. Each member of the XSW family offers advanced features such as integrated equalization, limiter, and focus mode, ensuring that you get the quality you need today, while each product in the line is sturdily built to continue to perform into the future.

Choose from handheld, lavalier, or headworn microphone transmitters. Effortlessly sync with an XSW receiver. Get up-to-the-second feedback with XSW’s In-Ear Monitoring systems. Round out your setup with accessories including rack mount kits and more. Sennheiser also offers all-in-on sets that come with all you need to get started right out of the box—and yet can be further scaled as your needs change or grow.