{"id":8662,"date":"2015-10-13T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2015-10-13T17:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/suggestionofmotion.com\/?p=8662"},"modified":"2015-10-12T15:46:08","modified_gmt":"2015-10-13T01:46:08","slug":"sennheiser-avx-wireless-review-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/suggestionofmotion.com\/blog\/sennheiser-avx-wireless-review-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Sennheiser AVX Wireless Audio System"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sennheiser’s AVX wireless audio system may be compact and easy to use, but does it deliver the audio performance<\/strong> to match?<\/p>\n

Sennheiser sent over the AVX system, and we’ve been evaluating its performance before we take it out into the field. The AVX’s compact design and 5-second setup is sweet, but at the end of the day, its performance is what really matters, and that’s the focus of this review.<\/p>\n

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Catch up:<\/strong> Sennheiser AVX Wireless Audio System: Overview & Setup<\/a> — Read the first part of this review to get up to speed on the AVX’s features and functionality.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Just the Stats Ma’am<\/h2>\n
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  • Mic type:<\/strong> Lavalier \/ Handheld<\/li>\n
  • Connectivity:<\/strong> XLR (3-pin) \/ 3.5mm TRS (using included adapter)<\/li>\n
  • Sampling Rate:<\/strong> 24-bit \/ 48kHz<\/li>\n
  • Dynamic Range:<\/strong> Over 120 dB(A)<\/li>\n
  • Signal-to-noise Ratio:<\/strong> Over 90 dB(A)<\/li>\n
  • Level Control:<\/strong> Automatic<\/li>\n
  • Output Level:<\/strong> 0, -10, -20 or -30 dBu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Power<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Battery type:<\/strong> Rechargeable Li-ion battery packs (proprietary)<\/li>\n
    • Runtime:<\/strong> 10+ hours (transmitter) \/ 4+ hours (receiver)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Wireless<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • RF Band:<\/strong> 1.9GHz (license-free)<\/li>\n
      • Transmission:<\/strong> Digital (256-bit encryption)<\/li>\n
      • Range:<\/strong> 30+ meters (100+ feet)<\/li>\n
      • Channel Selection:<\/strong> Automatic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Other<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Weight<\/strong> (including batteries)\n
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          • Receiver:<\/strong> 84g<\/li>\n
          • Bodypack Transmitter & Lavalier Mic:<\/strong> 152g<\/li>\n
          • Handheld Mic:<\/strong> 314g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
          • Warranty:<\/strong> 2 Years<\/li>\n
          • Price:<\/strong> $899-1299 (depending on configuration)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

            Auto-Leveling: The Return of AGC?<\/h2>\n

            One of the AVX system’s central features is its ability to automatically adjust to give you the best audio levels in different situations, from boosting quiet audio to lowering loud audio to prevent clipping.<\/p>\n