Sennheiser EM 6000 Dante Two-Channel Digital Wireless Receiver (US: 470 to 714 MHz) - 508475

Product Overview

The Sennheiser EM 6000 Dante is a two-channel digital wireless receiver built for mission-critical professional audio applications. Part of Sennheiser's flagship Digital 6000 series, this 1 RU rack-mount receiver combines Dante audio networking with True Bit Diversity reception to deliver reliable, low-latency wireless audio in the most congested RF environments. It is the go-to 2-channel Dante networked wireless receiver for broadcast studios, large-scale live production, touring companies, and houses of worship that require both network integration and maximum transmission reliability.

Product Description

The EM 6000 Dante houses two independent receiver channels in a single rack unit, each with its own high-contrast OLED display for immediate status monitoring. The Dante implementation uses an Audinate Brooklyn II card, providing two Amphenol RJ-45 connectors that support redundant Dante networks or daisy-chain cabling — making this unit a direct fit for facilities already running Dante-based audio infrastructure.

True Bit Diversity evaluates the quality of each individual bit across two parallel reception streams and combines the best bits in real time, giving the system a substantially higher dropout threshold than traditional diversity switching. The intermodulation-free Digital 6000 transmission technology uses an equidistant frequency grid, which allows engineers to run up to 20 active transmitters within a single 6 MHz TV channel — a practical advantage in dense RF environments such as arena productions or multi-transmitter broadcast stages.

The 244 MHz tuning bandwidth spanning 470–714 MHz provides extensive flexibility when coordinating large channel counts or working around local interference. AES-256 encryption is standard, covering secure wireless audio for government, corporate, and broadcast applications where transmission privacy is required. The integrated active antenna splitter supports cascading up to eight EM 6000 units from one antenna pair with no additional distribution hardware, significantly simplifying rack infrastructure for large installs.

Audio connections include transformer-balanced analog XLR and 6.3 mm jack outputs, a digital AES-3 output with word clock I/O, a headphone output for monitoring, and the Dante RJ-45 ports. The receiver supports Long Range mode with Sennheiser's proprietary SeDAC audio codec — the same codec derived from the Digital 9000 series — for maximum transmission range when conditions demand it. Link Density mode with SePAC codec enables up to five channels per MHz of bandwidth for high-density deployments. Remote monitoring and configuration is handled via Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) software. Compatible transmitters include the SK 6000 bodypack, SK 6212 miniature bodypack, SKM 6000 handheld, SK 9000 bodypack (in Long Range mode), and SKM 9000 handheld (in Long Range mode).

Key Features

• Dante Audio Networking (Brooklyn II) — Two Amphenol RJ-45 ports support redundant Dante networks or daisy-chain topology, integrating directly into existing Dante infrastructure.
• True Bit Diversity Reception — Evaluates and combines the best bits from two parallel RF streams in real time, providing dropout protection beyond conventional diversity switching.
• 244 MHz Tuning Bandwidth — Covers 470–714 MHz with an equidistant frequency grid, allowing up to 20 active transmitters per 6 MHz TV channel without intermodulation.
• AES-256 Encryption — End-to-end encryption on all wireless transmissions, meeting the security requirements of broadcast, government, and corporate facilities.
• Long Range (LR) Mode with SeDAC Codec — Extends transmission range using the proprietary audio codec derived from the Digital 9000 series, compatible with SK 9000 and SKM 9000 transmitters.
• Link Density (LD) Mode with SePAC Codec — Increases spectral efficiency to up to five channels per MHz for high-density wireless deployments.
• Integrated Active Antenna Splitter — Daisy-chain up to eight units directly from one antenna pair, eliminating the need for external antenna distribution hardware.
• Dual OLED Displays — One per channel, showing all critical operating parameters on a single screen for fast, clear monitoring during live operation.
• Flexible Analog and Digital Outputs — Transformer-balanced XLR and 6.3 mm jack analog outputs, AES-3 digital output with word clock I/O, and a headphone monitoring output.
• Link Quality Indicator (LQI) — Real-time RF link quality monitoring lets engineers identify and address potential issues before they become audible problems.
• Automatic Frequency Setup — Scans and distributes frequencies to all connected devices directly from the receiver, reducing coordination time in complex setups.
• WSM Software Compatible — Full remote monitoring and configuration via Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager for large-scale system control.

Typical Applications

• Broadcast studio and live television production
• Large-scale live touring and concert production
• Houses of worship with Dante audio networks
• Auditoriums and performing arts centers
• Corporate AV installations requiring secure wireless audio
• Government and institutional facilities with encryption requirements
• Theater productions with high channel-count wireless requirements

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which transmitters are compatible with the EM 6000 Dante?

The EM 6000 Dante works with the SK 6000 bodypack, SK 6212 miniature bodypack, and SKM 6000 handheld transmitters in standard operating modes. It also supports the SK 9000 bodypack and SKM 9000 handheld in Long Range (LR) mode, giving you access to the full Digital 9000 transmitter ecosystem.

Q: How is Dante configured on the EM 6000 Dante?

The receiver includes an Audinate Brooklyn II card with two Amphenol RJ-45 connectors. Configuration is handled via Audinate's Dante Controller software on a standard network. The two RJ-45 ports support either a redundant Dante network or daisy-chain topology, fitting cleanly into most facility Dante architectures.

Q: How many channels can I run from one pair of antennas?

The integrated active antenna splitter allows you to daisy-chain up to eight EM 6000 units — 16 receiver channels total — from a single antenna pair, with no external distribution hardware required.

Q: What is True Bit Diversity and why does it matter?

Unlike traditional RF diversity systems that switch between two complete signals, True Bit Diversity evaluates each individual bit from two parallel reception paths and selects the best bit at that level. This provides a finer-grained dropout defense that catches RF errors the conventional approach would miss.

Q: Does the EM 6000 Dante support AES-256 encryption?

Yes. AES-256 encryption is built in and operates transparently between the receiver and compatible transmitters. This is particularly relevant for corporate, government, and broadcast applications where wireless audio security is a requirement.

Q: Can the EM 6000 Dante be remotely monitored and controlled?

Yes. The receiver is fully compatible with Sennheiser's Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) software, which provides centralized monitoring, frequency coordination, and configuration across multiple units from a single workstation.

Q: What is the difference between LR mode and LD mode?

Long Range (LR) mode uses the SeDAC codec (derived from Digital 9000) for maximum transmission range and signal robustness, at the cost of spectral density. Link Density (LD) mode uses the SePAC codec to maximize channel count — up to five channels per MHz — suited for high-density deployments where range is less critical.

Q: What is Sennheiser's warranty on the EM 6000 Dante?

Sennheiser provides a standard 2-year limited warranty on the EM 6000 Dante covering manufacturing defects. For warranty service or support, contact Creation Networks at creationnetworks.net.