Sennheiser XSW 2-865-A

Sennheiser XSW 2-865-A Wireless Handheld Microphone System — Pro-Grade Vocal Capture in a Plug-and-Play Package

The Sennheiser XSW 2-865-A wireless handheld microphone system is built for vocalists and presenters who need studio-grade clarity without the complexity of a touring rig. At its heart sits the e865 evolution condenser capsule, a supercardioid design prized for its extended dynamic range, pronounced presence, and resistance to acoustic feedback. Everything needed to walk on stage and perform is included: handheld transmitter, True Diversity receiver, rackmount kit, power supply, and AA batteries.

Setup takes minutes thanks to automatic frequency management that scans for clean channels and remote synchronization that pushes the assignment from receiver to transmitter at the push of a button. Twelve compatible channels across the 548–572 MHz UHF band give enough headroom for small multi-mic setups, while the metal-housed receiver with detachable BNC antennas keeps the signal stable even when the venue gets crowded.

What Sets the XSW 2-865-A Apart in the Live Wireless Category

Few wireless vocal sets at this tier pair a genuine evolution-series condenser capsule with a True Diversity receiver in a metal chassis. The e865's supercardioid polar pattern rejects off-axis bleed from monitors and stage wedges, while the receiver's Double superheterodyne principle and Pilot Tone squelch (switchable from 3 to 28 dBμV) lock out interference before it reaches the mix. A 2.4 GHz QPSK sync link between transmitter and receiver means channel changes happen in seconds without re-scanning.

Wireless Performance and Capsule Specs — Engineered for the Stage

Every parameter on this instrument is tuned for live vocal work, where feedback rejection, gain before feedback, and signal stability matter most. The e865 condenser capsule, True Diversity reception, and 12-channel UHF tuning work together to deliver clean, present vocals night after night.

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• Capsule: Sennheiser e865 evolution condenser, supercardioid — extended dynamic response and vocal punch with strong feedback rejection
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• RF Frequency Band: 548–572 MHz (A range, UHF) — stable, license-friendly spectrum with 12 compatible channels
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• Audio frequency response spans 50 Hz to 16,000 Hz, offering a full vocal range with a presence boost for cutting through a busy mix.
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• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: ≥ 103 dB(A) — low-noise floor that keeps quiet passages clean
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• THD: ≤ 0.9% — clean transmission without coloration at stage volume
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• RF Output Power: 10 mW — reliable range up to roughly 75 m under optimal conditions
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Who the System Is Built For

It is the right choice for working singers, worship leaders, public speakers, and small-venue sound engineers who want a dependable wireless vocal system they can set up in minutes. Solo performers benefit from the e865's vocal clarity and feedback rejection, while houses of worship and conference presenters gain a sweat-resistant handheld transmitter with a mute switch and a 10-hour AA battery life that survives long services and multi-act events. Bands running a few wireless mics at once will appreciate the 12-channel UHF headroom and True Diversity reception that holds signal through crowded RF environments.

A Legacy of Evolution-Series Microphone Engineering

The unit inherits the capsule lineage of the evolution series, the same family that includes the e609 and e906 instrument mics trusted on stages worldwide, the MD421 studio standard, and the e935 and e945 vocal microphones favored by touring artists. By placing the e865 condenser inside the XS Wireless 2 chassis, this model brings pro-level vocal reproduction to a price tier accessible to working performers and growing venues.