Just saw this video - thank you!! I’m resurrecting my EW 100 system that has been in storage past few years. And this will save me a LOT of time and enable me to be up and running quicker. Thank you!

Best tut I've seen on this. THANK YOU

This was THE best overview of not only the system but also the functions/features. Thank you!

Thanks for the video. One addition which made me switch from ew-D to ew100: In Advanced you can choose RF Mute instead of AF mute. This means that in case of 2 transmitters (guitars) in use, you can switch between those transmitters using the mute switch. Whereas there is no way switching between 2 transmitters without having to always turn one off. There is a long time to go to switch off a transmitter when you quickly want to swap guitars e.g. after a string broke

I was just going to message you to see if you could make a video covering this unit and set up, but it looks like you’re already ahead of me. Thanks man!

I've used the ew series for years. Never had an issue. For mic and guitar. I got the G4 ew500 and paired it with an sE V7 MC2 and it sounds incredible, Even went into the crowd in a show yesterday with no issues.

Very helpful video! Thank you for the review and the EW100/500 comparison.

I got a EW100 G4 for guitar for my anniversary from my wife. It's pretty damn cool.

Scott - This is super helpful. Best video on youtube for this unit. I bought the EW 100 G4. this made set up super easy. Thank you!

the best video i've found. absolutly awesome

I have a G3 iem, lots of similarities, thanks for the video instruction manual. 😎

Hi again, man! I got myself the ew-D system 👍🏿 We don't live nearby but if we did, I'd lend it to you so you could review it 💪🏿 I haven't test it in a show, in "real scenario", but so far so good.

Looking at getting this mic. Awesome video much appreciated!

I recently got the EW-D from Sennheiser and really LOVE the bluetooth functionality they put in there. Firmware updates and syncing is such a breeze. I've been trying to find something like this for an IEM but pretty much all of them still rely on using infrared interfaces. Updating the firmware on a bodypack through these is kind of annoying and after experiencing how things could be with the EW-D I really don't want to go back. I hope that Sennheiser will update their Evolution IEMs in the near future, doesn't necessarily have to be digital, but I wouldn't mind it. Their newer products all seem to use bluetooth, none of their IEMs though… would love to be a fly on the wall at Sennheiser HQ these days to see what's in store.

Thanks so much I learn new things ❤

Thank you! This video was a great help

Thanks, super helpful

Thanks for your detailed overview! Question about the squelch feature. Why do you set it lower when you’re setting up and then medium/higher when you’re playing? What’s the best setting to prevent that white noise from occurring? We use these for wedding ceremony AV. Lapels and handhelds.

Thank you!

Thanks! Do you know what the date connection is for on the back of the receiver for the 100? I love the 100, however, the battery life on the transmitter is terrible.

I use the same system, except I use the bodypack EK-100 g4 receiver and Velcro it directly to the side of my PA up high for line of sight. I use it for wedding ceremonies and small, speaking engagements. What I’m wondering is am I doing myself a disservice by not using the box unit with two antennas? I never know what to call it. I’ve used the body packs for years with no issues.

Why these over the Shure equal? These videos are very helpful Can you do this with a Shure one?

What is the difference on reliability and distance between the rack receiver and the portable receiver?

Hi again Scott This time I have got another tech question for you, regarding your portable IEM-of-choice, - the Sennheiser system. Here I am not talking about the regular “stereo-box-version”, but instead the “mono-portable-bodypack-version”, where you use a regular bodypack transmitter. It seems to me that you simply plug this into a mono AUX-OUT (line level) in a mixer, - with either an XLR or a Jack connection. It also seems to me that you don’t use an attenuator/DI-box and you never don’t mention the adjustment of sound level from line level to mic level, and yet your portable bodypack works and transmits perfectly fine. The Røde wireless GO II is capable of sending a stereo signal and I was considering this as an alternative portable IEM option, to get a stereo IEM. However, in the video clip below, another youtuber mentions the need for an attenuator (and a DI-box) in order to not harm the electronics when connecting the Røde Wireless GO II to a AUX-OUT (line level) in a mixer. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ja2UprRyyb7SZJc.html How come you don’t have the need for attenuator and DI-box, when you are using your Sennheiser bodypack transmitter as an IEM-system? Also, how come you don’t have to adjust for the difference between line level and mic level in the Sennheiser bodypack transmitter, when connecting the bodypack to a line-level AUX-OUT? What makes up the differences? Best regards…

Great review/assessment! Question...when using at home for multiple days in a row, after turning it off at night, is it necessary to go through the setup again the next day? (This is assuming that the neighbors have not turned on any new electronics on the other side of the townhouse wall.). Thanks!

Hey Scott. Great job on doing reviews for those wireless systems. I watched all of those, but there’s one thing that is very important to me and that was missing on your reviews is using 2 transmitters with same receiver. I’m a bass player and have 2 basses on stage and lots of times I need to swap them very quickly. What are my best options for doing that? I read that Shure GLX-D can connect with 2 transmitters but in order to achieve that, I would need to switch off one transmitter and switch on the other, but there’s no chance for me to do that as sometimes I need to make that swap in 5 sec or so. Also I don’t want to buy 2 separate receivers for every bass if there’s other cheaper way to get what I need. Are the dual receivers my only choice and what happens if I won’t turn the bass and transmitter off and swap to other one with second transmitter? Technically the first one still be producing sound if hit accidentally, right? I guess you might have same issue in your band if you’re using 2 or more guitars for instance, so might already know the best solution for that. Also what reliable dual receivers you would recommend if that’s the only option for me? Appreciate your comments on my issue.

So, I got myself the 500 just to find out that it does not have the guitar tuner on it... The more expensive unit doesn't have it... why would they do that? Even in the manual it says the tuner only comes on the 100...

Love the video, but I'm still having real issues with my G4. I guess this might be an odd thing to ask, but would you be prepared to face time me so I can show someone what's going on. As I've said before Axe FX3 in 4CM...with wireless terrible squealing, have to turn Drive blocks to a point where they're basically of no use. Take the wireless out of the set up, no issues at all.

@Scott Uhl, I see that Shure has released an updated system called the GLX D+. Looks interesting and retails around $500 USD. Have you tried it? Thanks.

Can you use one transmitter and two receivers all set to the same frequency such that the audio is received by both? (e.g. for recording a lav mic to a field recorder AND a camera, or for sending a guitar to 2 amps)? Great video - thanks for making it.

Could I power my ew 500 from a power supply like Ciocks DC7?

Can you make tutorial video on xsw1 wireless instrument system

Great review and explanation of its functionality, I just recently bought one myself, and it works great, I do have question though, Is it normal for the AF peak light to go high even after setting the frequency through the easy setup? Hopefully you can reply soon enough, Thank you!!

Very glad to have found this video - Kudos. I'm saving it to use when I get to set up the one I'm about to buy. Hope you don't mind a series of questions (1) Any reason to front mount the antennae in a rack vs. leave them nestled in the back with the rest of the equipment pointing horizontally away from you? They sell a $50 front mount kit (2) Do you use the $85 battery pack or feed it AAs forever? (worth it?) (3) The 100 has different frequency range options to choose from - how to pick? (4) I suppose choosing and using a wireless inears system (brands/frequencies) has nothing to do with selecting guitar wireless but gotta ask. I'm in the market for that as well. (I'm about to hit the road with a tribute band and my 'character' does a lot of roaming... :-)

Thanks for posting. It looks the same as the xs wireless 2 i just purchased. True? Using for violin

I have a sennheiser sk2000xp, what is my option for receivers in bodypack or rack?

Thanks for this video. Any issues with the antenna being in the rear if you rack Mount these units? I’m looking to add wireless guitar and and iem system to a rack but all the antennas on the Sennheisers are on the rear.

Been watching several of your videos recently. Thanks for posting. I'm comparing a few systems, including the Shure BLX system and a cheaper system (Saramonic UWMIC9S - for video presentations). Both are UHF using analog transmission. Quick question -- if you had to choose between a system with diversity antennae and only 10mW transmission (like the Shure BLX system) or a system without diversity but with 100mW transmission, which would you choose for the most reliable signal? Thanks!

Ew 100 g4 still worth in 2023? Does this model do a good job on a big stages with big audiences?

How's the quality of the transmitter? I've heard the shure blx transmitters are a very flimsy plastic....these look durable from what I can see in your video....also where do you put the receiver when you gig? Down by the pedalboard or sitting on top of your amp? Thumbs up and a new subscriber here!

What are your thoughts when comparing this to the shure QLX for guitar? It seems to be a plus that you can replace the antenna on that body pack. They tend to break off when jumping around a lot.

Great Tutorial. Helped set up our new ew100 G4 me2 wireless (body pack/Omni mic. 1 question tho. When I power off the xmitter the AF meter pegs out on the receiver. What Am I missing. TIA in advanced

Thanks for the video. Can you help me: Sometimes on the display of the ew100 I see a small drizzle very quickly on the screen. Have you already seen this?

Hey Scott, in looking at the less expensive offerings in wireless, I ran across the Sennheiser XSW 1-825 DUAL. Have you gotten to test it?

I’m interested in the shure GLXD 16 ☺️ Any chance you will review that ?

Excuse my ignorance. I’m fairly new at this. As I understand all I need is one receiver to multiple transmitters?

Can we use both a jack and XLR to take the signal? I need to take both, one for a mixer and one for the streaming

hi scott, which one will you prefer for professional guitarist (great sound quality, save guitar tone, respon, feel, and better signal range) this sennheiser ew100 g4 or shure glxd? I haven’t tried them before, awaiting you🙏

Would you still recommend this over the shure glxd+ ? Personally my question pertains to the ew100.

Hello Scott, I have one question. I have Sennheiser ew100 g2 portable version with the small body packs, and wanted to use with my electric guitar but a problem ocurres. When Im changing pickup positions its cracking, and when I try to turn down the volume pot its rustling. Any suggestions from you experience. Thanks

so the yellow light on my transmitter keeps lighting up when I play and the meter on the receiver goes to Peak. I've tried adjusting the sensitivity on the transmitter and if I take it down so far enough to stop the yellow light from coming on it's too low for may noise gate and kills the guitar. Is this even a problem for the yellow light to be blinking on?

I see both the ew100 and 500 here are G4. Would G3 work just as well??

if i was doing a tour in arenas would the ew100 still hold up

How have you found wireless systems work with a variax?

theres a 300 dollar difference between the 100 and 500. dont know if a few more freq is worth that much lol