SKM 5000
SKM 5000
The SKM 5000 handheld transmitter provides 16 selectable frequencies, making it ideal for any
touring or broadcast application. The slender design with the ergonomically-placed, integrated
antenna provides an unobtrusive appearance and ensures maximum transmission efficiency.
Features include a five-stage audio sensitivity switch which allows sound pressure levels of up to
151dB and a bass roll-off switch for proximity effect compensation.
Features—Benefits
• Interchangeable microphone heads: 4 condenser capsules and 1 dynamic capsule
• Battery status transmitted to suitable receivers
• Quick change battery pack
• Sensitivity switchable in 5 steps
• HiDyn plus noise reduction system
• 16 switchable carrier frequencies in a 24 MHz window, PLL-controlled
• MZQ 5000 stand mount included in the delivery
Technical Data
SKM 5000UHF SKM 5000VHF-C
RF output power 50 mW (–3 dB) 50 mW (–3 dB)
Transmission frequencies 16 16
Frequency range 450–960 MHz 138–250 MHz
Switching bandwidth 24 MHz 7 MHz
Modulation wideband FM wideband FM
Nominal/peak deviation ± 40 kHz / ± 56 kHz ± 40 kHz / ± 56 kHz
Noise reduction system “HiDyn plus” “HiDyn plus”
AF frequency response 70–20,000 Hz 70–20,000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio >117 dB(A)rms >117 dB(A)rms
THD (at nominal deviation) < 1 % (typ. 0.3 %) < 1 % (typ. 0.3 %)
Sensitivity adjustable in adjustable in
5 steps of 10 dB 5 steps of 10 dB
Power supply B 5000 battery box B 5000 battery box
BA 5000 battery BA 5000 battery
pack pack
Operating time 1. B 5000 > 4.5 h 1. B 5000 > 4.5 h
2. BA 5000 > 4 h 2. BA 5000 > 4 h
Dimensions 10.12 x 7.73 10.12 x 7.73
Product Variants
SKM 5000 UHF-a UHF band, 450–960 MHz, without microphone head, extremely low inherent
self-noise
SKM 5000 VHF-C VHF band, 138–260 MHz, without microphone head
SKM 5000
Supplied Accessories
Microphone clip MZQ 5000
Required Accessories
Battery Box B 5000
Rechargeable battery box BA 5000
Choice of ME5005, ME 5004, ME 5009, ME 5002, ME 5003 heads
Optional Accessories
Battery box B 5000
Battery pack (incl. charging adapter) BA 5000
Charger for 2 battery packs L 50
Condenser mic head, super-cardioid ME 5005
Condenser mic head, cardioid ME 5004
Condenser mic head, wide cardioid ME 5009
Condenser mic head, omni ME 5002
Dynamic mic head, super-cardioid MD 5005
Identification rings, color-coded(for mic heads) KEN 5000
Stand mount MZQ 5000
Foam windshield, anthracite MZW 5000 ant
Foam windshield, blue
(with 5 identification rings) MZW 5000 bl
ditto, yellow MZW 5000 ye
ditto, green MZW 5000 gr
ditto, red MZW 5000 rd
ditto, white MZW 5000 wt
Product Compatibility
All 3000 and 5000 series receivers with HiDyn plus
Sennheiser Electronic Corporation, 1 Enterprise Drive, Old Lyme, CT 06371
Telephone: 860-434-9190 • Fax: 860-434-1759 • Web: [Link]
Sennheiser Mexico: Av. Xola 613, PH6, Col. Del Valle 03100, Mexico, DF. Telephone: (525) 639-0956. Fax: (525) 639-9482
Sennheiser Canada: 221 Labrosse Ave, Pte-Claire, PQ H9R 1A3. Telephone: 514-426-3013. Fax: 514-426-3953
Manufacturing Plant: Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany
