Two mics into one Sennheiser EW112 transmitter possible?

[jorge krausch]

Has anyone tried to plug two lapel mics into a splitter into one Sennheiser EW112 G3 ? Does it work? Or does one really need to invest in two pairs of wireless systems for interviews?

 

[Tom Van]

I don't think it'll work but for shits and giggles, let me try it out. I'll let you know in a few...

 

[Tom Van]

Well what d'ya know... it works! haha. I have the EW110 G3, plugged in 2 lapels via splitter and got audio from both mics from the receiving end.

I'm not a sound expert and I don't know what kind of issues this may present but now you know.

 

[Zach Swena]

It should work fine as long as the two lapel mics have similar electrical characteristics. Basically you are mixing the signal before entering the lapel transmitter. When you might run in to issues is if the elements require more phantom power then the body pack can supply. There is a chance of over drawing the electrical power supply that powers the element, but it is hard to know how much of a risk that is. Dynamic elements would not have this problem.

 

[Mike P.]

Also worth mentioning that the G3s are mono, so the two tracks are permanently mixed... No isos. Not too big a deal for non-mission critical jobs, but something to be mindful of... Probably less of an issue with interviews where they likely wouldn't talk over one another.

 

[jorge krausch]

Wow thanks !!! Will definitely get a G3 now.. ill get another when budget permits..