{"product_id":"sennheiser-2-channel-half-rack-dante-receiver-ew-dx-em-2-dante-frequency-range-v5-7-941-700-951-800-953-050-956-050-956-650-959-650-part-74-license-required","title":"Sennheiser 2 channel half-rack Dante receiver EW-DX EM 2 DANTE, frequency range: V5-7 (941.700-951.800 \u0026 953.050-956.050 \u0026 956.650-959.650). Part 74 license required.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sennheiser EW-DX EM 2 DANTE is a two-channel digital half-rack wireless receiver engineered for commercial AV, broadcast, and live event installations requiring Dante audio networking and high channel density. Operating in frequency range V5-7 (941.700–959.650 MHz) and requiring an FCC Part 74 license, it is compatible with all EW-DX Series handheld, bodypack, and tablestand transmitters. With 88 MHz switching bandwidth, AES 256 encryption, and PoE power, this receiver integrates directly into Dante-enabled AV system architectures without additional audio interface hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe EW-DX EM 2 DANTE half-rack receiver is the network audio centerpiece of the EW-DX wireless platform. Three configurable network modes — single cable (Control, Dante, PoE combined), split mode, and full redundancy mode (dual Dante paths) — allow AV integrators to match the receiver to infrastructure requirements from simple conference rooms to mission-critical broadcast installations. Audio transmission is handled by Sennheiser's SePAC codec, delivering a 1.9 ms wireless latency and 134 dB input dynamic range across both channels simultaneously. Equidistant channel spacing with AutoScan allows fast, intermodulation-free frequency deployment: up to 146 channels in Standard Mode (600 kHz spacing) or 293 channels in Link Density Mode (300 kHz spacing). The receiver is managed remotely through Sennheiser Control Cockpit and Wireless Systems Manager software, and supports third-party integration via Q-SYS, Crestron, and other media control plug-ins. Power is supplied via PoE (IEEE 802.3af\/at), eliminating a separate power supply in rack installations. The V5-7 frequency range operates under FCC Part 74 licensing requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-Channel Half-Rack Receiver\u003c\/strong\u003e — 9.5-inch half-rack form factor fits standard AV equipment racks alongside companion wireless channels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDante Audio Networking\u003c\/strong\u003e — Three network modes support single-cable simplicity or full redundant dual-path Dante configurations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e88 MHz Switching Bandwidth\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports up to 293 intermodulation-free channels in Link Density Mode for high-density wireless deployments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSePAC Codec — 1.9 ms Latency\u003c\/strong\u003e — Proprietary codec delivers broadcast-grade low-latency audio without manual gain adjustment on transmitters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e134 dB Input Dynamic Range\u003c\/strong\u003e — Eliminates gain-setting at the transmitter, reducing setup time in multi-speaker commercial deployments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAES 256 Encryption\u003c\/strong\u003e — Secures RF transmission for government, corporate, and broadcast environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoE Power (IEEE 802.3af\/at)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Single-cable PoE powers the receiver and carries control and Dante audio simultaneously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutoScan Frequency Deployment\u003c\/strong\u003e — Scans the RF environment and assigns equidistant intermodulation-free channels automatically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThird-Party Control Integration\u003c\/strong\u003e — Compatible with Q-SYS, Crestron, and other AV control systems via plug-in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFCC Part 74 Licensed Band\u003c\/strong\u003e — V5-7 range (941–959 MHz) is reserved for licensed broadcast and qualified production use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoardroom and executive conference room wireless infrastructure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroadcast studio multi-channel wireless receiver rack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouse of worship production and stage wireless systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGovernment and institutional AV presentation systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuditorium and all-hands room wireless microphone integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorporate event and training room production systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e509366\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eFrequency Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eV5-7: 941.700–951.800 \u0026amp; 953.050–956.050 \u0026amp; 956.650–959.650 MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eLicense Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eFCC Part 74\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eChannels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e2 (simultaneous)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eHalf-rack 9.5-inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eAudio Codec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eSePAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eWireless Latency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e1.9 ms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eInput Dynamic Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e134 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eSwitching Bandwidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e88 MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eMax Channels (Standard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e146 (600 kHz spacing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eMax Channels (LD Mode)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e293 (300 kHz spacing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eEncryption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eAES 256\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eNetwork Audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eDante (RJ-45)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eNetwork Modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eSingle cable, Split, Redundancy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003ePoE IEEE 802.3af\/at\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the EW-DX EM 2 DANTE require a separate power supply?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eNo. The receiver is powered via PoE (IEEE 802.3af\/at) through its network port, simplifying rack installations and eliminating a separate power brick.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat transmitters are compatible with this receiver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAll EW-DX Series transmitters are compatible, including the EW-DX SK bodypack, EW-DX SKM-S handheld, EW-DX SKP plug-on, and EW-DX SKD tablestand transmitters.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this receiver be controlled by a Q-SYS or Crestron system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes. The EW-DX EM 2 DANTE supports third-party control via available Q-SYS and Crestron plug-ins, as well as Sennheiser Control Cockpit and Wireless Systems Manager software.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between Standard Mode and Link Density (LD) Mode?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eStandard Mode uses 600 kHz channel spacing for up to 146 simultaneous channels. LD Mode uses 300 kHz spacing for up to 293 intermodulation-free channels in dense multi-receiver installations.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs an FCC license required to operate this receiver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes. The V5-7 frequency range requires an FCC Part 74 license, typically held by broadcast licensees or qualified production organizations.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Dante network redundancy options are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eThe receiver supports a full redundancy mode with separate primary and secondary Dante paths on dedicated ports, suitable for mission-critical broadcast and live event production environments.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"Sennheiser","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47711619088620,"sku":"509366","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/Zz0yYjY3YWEyYWU3YmUxMWYwYWUzMDdhZWFhOWMzNzY0YQ.png?v=1780784441","url":"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/sennheiser-2-channel-half-rack-dante-receiver-ew-dx-em-2-dante-frequency-range-v5-7-941-700-951-800-953-050-956-050-956-650-959-650-part-74-license-required","provider":"Creation Networks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}