The AVX uses the 1.9GHz DECT range – which means you don’t need a license – and you could have up to eight running simultaneously in the US, each with their own channel. Each of the battery packs are removable and have a microUSB port for charging; that takes approximately two hours apiece. So, here’s the real question — Is the AVX useful for professional film and television productions? AF Out, represented as four LED lights, adjusts audio output level from 0 to -30 dBu, in 10 dB increments, which can accommodate both Line and Mic Level inputs. The AVX transmitter and receiver both feature removable, lithium-ion batteries that are recharged via the USB port. } text-align: center; Sennheiser’s CX 400BT True Wireless is the audio specialist’s latest premium (True Wireless) Bluetooth earbuds. Once attached, the EKP can rotate to wherever is best for your camera rig. When first announced, the AVX was attractive to both camera and sound departments, as an ultra-compact system for sending reference/scratch audio to professional cameras. If it weren’t for this pairing limitation, AVX could of been a hot product for production sound. When a camcorder with 48V phantom power support turns off, the EKP automatically shuts down to save power too. AVX is powered by proprietary, rechargeable Li-ion battery packs, or what Sennheiser brands as “Accupacks”. The Sennheiser AVX Camera-Mountable Digital Wireless Handheld and Lavalier Set is suited for film and video production, as well as electronic news gathering (ENG) and A/V rental houses. After those very loud moments, AVX takes a few seconds to jump back to normal sensitivity. It’s worth noting that the microUSB port on the receiver’s battery is still accessible when it’s plugged in, so you could feasibly run a USB cable from a larger portable battery to extend runtimes. Digitize your AV management workflow. When the mute switch is engaged, the LED indicator lights on both transmitter and receiver turn a yellowish color. What you get in exchange, though, is ease of use and quality. It’s worth noting that you can’t pair more than a single microphone with each receiver, mind. width: 33%; Being able to plug in, power on, and get recording in short order has a high value of its own, particularly if you’re shooting events or impromptu interviews where your subject is unlikely to have the patience to wait while you fiddle with settings. AVX is powered by proprietary, rechargeable Li-ion battery packs, or what Sennheiser brands as “Accupacks”. There are only Power and Pair buttons on the SKM. For example, multiple AVX receivers cannot pair with a single transmitter, due to its digital encryption feature. Still, if you’re interviewing or just recording stand-up, the AVX-835 handheld mic does the trick. If AVX is beneficial for you, you may want to consider cycling a second set of Accupacks for your kit. Measuring about 3 in (8 cm) in length, and 0.75 in (1.9 cm) thick, the EKP is one of the smallest wireless receivers to date. Each AVX product only has 2-3 controls, and there are only three buttons on the EKP – Power, Pair, and AF Out. The AVX Combo Set is now available at major retailers for ~$1200 USD. Simply put: AVX is best for videographers, video journalists, or vloggers that need a dependable single channel of wireless audio, without the knowledge (or patience) for a professional system. There doesn’t seem to be a difference in runtime when muted or unpaired, probably because the AVX automation is operating in an always-ready state. The SKM handheld transmitter includes Sennheiser’s MD 42 omnidirectional mic head, which is same interchangeable head preinstalled onto their other reporter mics. Upon camera reboot, the AVX system powers on and pairs in seconds. Enter Sennheiser with the AVX System, ... with the aim of saving battery life. The new Sennheiser AVX lightens his workload immediately: Once plugged in it instantly takes away the audio part from the to-do-list. All the same, by making sure I switched off when I wasn’t using it, I got through a couple of days of on/off shooting without having to recharge.