Searey81 Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Hi just wondering if anyone out there has any experiences with the skp 2000 plug on transmitter, how it compares to other systems etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Spaeth Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 I used that combo on a 5 week TV episodical shoot. I won't use it again. RF issues here and there, the compander is too sensitive for my taste. Now I use an MM-1 before a Lectro LMa and am very happy with that combination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searey81 Posted October 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Thanks for the reply. I think I'll be splashing out on the lectros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Gilbert Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 I've used Lectro UH400's and UH400a's for years, they're perfect for me, well worth the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searey81 Posted October 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Thanks Jon, I think the investment will be well worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olphi Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Hello, is it not a problem of pilot tone? I had the same problem once I used a transmitter SK2000 with a G3 receiver. I had some RF problem with the pilot tone "on" and it was OK when I turn off the pilot tone. Olphi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Spaeth Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 tried everything in the book, including pilot tone on/off. no change. the SKP2000 might have been broken. It was rental so I don't know for sure. The compander issues still hold true for me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPSharman Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 I was looking into this for a "God" mic, but ended up finding a Lectro set used for a similar investment. But I see a lot of these (and the cheaper counterpart) used by EPK crews, so they must work ok for that stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ronnerblad Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Hi, I recently bought a sk2000 and a couple of G3 IEM. To get this to work I have to disable the pilot tone on the receivers. I have done a couple of range tests and it works. But have not yet worked with it in a "real" work situation. Is the system less reliable without pilot? Or does it even matter when it comes to IEM receivers? If it "depends" I know the answer. Best regards John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergiofucchi Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Hi just wondering if anyone out there has any experiences with the skp 2000 plug on transmitter, how it compares to other systems etc. Yes. I own these two and I have used them fine before to switch to Lectrosonics. Sergio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cory Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 This combo works out pretty great for me. Range isn't half bad. +1 on watch out for the pilot tone. C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 " Is the system less reliable without pilot? " do you know what "pilot" is ?? RTFM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ronnerblad Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Yes I have RTFM. But I will do it again. It was Sennheiser that told me to turn off the pilot to get this combo to work. So I'm a bit confused, as if the pilot tone weren't important. John Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 John, I asked: do you understand what the pilot is for ?? what it does ?? if you do, you will know the answer to your question: " Is the system less reliable without pilot? " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ronnerblad Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 I guess I have to study a bit more on "pilot tone school" before asking about it here:) Sorry. I really just wanted to know if anyone else here are using the combo of 2000/G3IEM and how reliable they are. I won't take anymore of your time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 " I really just wanted to know if anyone else here are using the combo of 2000/G3IEM and how reliable they are. " well... it depends. firstly, IEM's are predominintly a musician thing, though we frequently find uses for them. The Sennheiser products are wildly popular with musicians, and there is, I believe, probably a cause and effect relationship... but each situation has its own specific issues, so reliability in use is a variable. but once you read about pilot tine, you will realize that it is not really a factor in reliability. Understanding what pilot actually is in wireless microphone technology would be a valuable but of knowledge. BTW, even though it is a different brand, the Lectrosonics wireless guide is an excellent tutorial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ronnerblad Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olle Sjostrom Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 Just venturing a guess, that pilot tone is different for each system and model, so that pilot tone on ew100 will play nice with eachother whereas a 2000 transmitter with a 300 receiver the pilot tones would probably be different somehow and therefore not interacting. I have a 500 plug on I use with a ew100 g2 receiver for plant mics in a pinch. Same thing; have to turn pilot off in order to get them to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 " pilot tone is different for each system and model, " sometimes it also varies by frequency! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantin Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 Yes, but the Sennheiser G series plays nicely with its own. You can mix and match them all. I would guess that you have to switch off the pilot tone on the iem's as they are really stereo receivers while your txis mono and their pilot tone circuitry expects a stereo pilot tone. even if you use the actual stereo tx in mono mode you have to turn off the pilot. the quality of the signal will not be affected by this. But since it's the only way to make this work, your choices are rather limited - even if you are worried about quality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 " the Sennheiser G series " more specifically the "Sennheiser Evolution Wireless systems 100/300/500" are mostly compatible though the original models (G1) do not have pilot tone, but are otherwise compatible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ronnerblad Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 Good to know. How about the 2000tx and for example a EK100 receiver? Will they play together as for pilot tone? John Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olle Sjostrom Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 My guess is they won't play with pilot enabled, but probably not a prob without it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantin Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 " the Sennheiser G series " more specifically the "Sennheiser Evolution Wireless systems 100/300/500" are mostly compatible though the original models (G1) do not have pilot tone, but are otherwise compatible. Not true, the 2000 series works fine with the 100/300/500 series. I haven't checked just now, but I think the 2000 series is the successor to the 500 series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantin Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Good to know. How about the 2000tx and for example a EK100 receiver? Will they play together as for pilot tone? John Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yes they will. With Pilot. But, be assured, if you switch off the pilot, there will be no loss in quality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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