Sennheiser AVXFrom real comments

Name: Sennheiser AVX
Rating: 5 (12 reviews)

Verdict distilled from 12 mentions across 3 aspects in comments under product review videos.

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You want a reliable, plug-and-play wireless system for solo or small-crew video work
You value clean audio quality and don't mind a small, constant sync delay fixable in post
You need a step up from consumer wireless without paying pro-tier ($3k/channel) prices

What users love

Reliable, plug-and-play operationKey factor0 mentions

Strongly positive

Clean, distortion-free audioNotable0 mentions

Strongly positive

Solid build quality0 mentions

Strongly positive

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You need long range or reliable performance in forests, large venues, or through-body signal paths
You require more than 8 simultaneous wireless channels in one area
You want to freely select your own frequency like on the Sennheiser G3

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Overall Impression

Build quality and ease of use win over long-time users. Commenters repeatedly describe the AVX as solid, metal-built, and reliable enough to 'forget about' during shoots, with automatic pairing, phantom-power-triggered on/off, and a desktop charging cradle that simplifies battery management. The MKE2 lav is frequently singled out as excellent sounding, and the system's ability to handle loud input without transmission distortion is noted as a standout strength for run-and-gun solo shooters.

A fixed latency and limited range are the system's defining compromises. Nearly every technical comment mentions the ~19ms (sometimes cited as up to 90ms) delay between transmitter and receiver, which forces manual syncing in post if used alongside other mics. Range is another sore point: despite a 100m claim, users report signal loss starting anywhere from 4m to 30m, especially when line of sight is blocked by a body, backpocket placement, or dense environments like forests or convention centers.

Reliability and audio quality are inconsistent across units and environments. While many users report years of trouble-free use, others describe handheld mic buzz, spontaneous unpairing mid-recording, cable/friction noise with the MKE2, AGC audibly boosting room noise, and interference in crowded RF environments. A few also flagged quality-control problems requiring Sennheiser replacement, and at least one user found the noise floor no better than a 15-year-old system.

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check_circleReliable, plug-and-play operationKey factor

6 mentions

Strongly positive

Multiple long-term users describe the AVX as extremely reliable and simple to use, with automatic frequency searching and pairing that lets them 'forget about' the system during shoots. This makes it well suited to solo shooters and small crews without a dedicated sound engineer.

@waynosfotoscameras

Just bought two of these secondhand and used on two jobs so far. I use recorders, but duplicate the sound in the cameras with these wireless systems for editing and monitoring. If I find them super reliable, I will start using them directly on talent, but I am always cautious with new gear. Well made, my only gripe is the 4 hour runtime on the reciever.

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April 27, 2026

@AmedeoGreco

I've been using this system for over a year without any issues. Even in chaotic situations, I've recorded interviews at events with thousands of people and thousands of cell phones, Wi-Fi, and stuff like that, without any problems. However, some time ago, I found myself in a room with only five people and experienced interference issues. There was nothing I could do except use the external backup recorder to capture the audio.\nThe AVX system is highly reliable, partly because it operates on a frequency band of 1880-1930 MHz, as opposed to the traditional Wi-Fi's 2400 MHz. Nevertheless, if, like in my case, you encounter interference problems, there's nothing you can do. In general, to avoid problems, it might be better to use a traditional UHF system so that, in case of issues, you can change the frequency.

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December 29, 2023

@iMikeFraze

Hey Chris! Just found your channel via your \"Rode's NEW system. Wireless Pro\" video from about 2 months ago. I currently run a single Sennheiser AVX ME-2 that I purchased on sale back in 2017 for $400 (During a B&H sale) and I am looking to purchase another Lav in the event I need multiple lav's or simply as a backup if my AVX stops working during a shoot. Prices for the AVX system have continued to rise and currently run $800 - $1000 as of November 2023 depending on the Lav mic (ME-2 Vs MKE-2). I have been very happy with the AVX system and only ever experienced a single brief interference issue in all my years using it which was remedied by staying away from a particular area outside of a convention center. With the introduction of the new Rode Wireless Pro I have been considering grabbing one of those over a second AVX as I can get 2 more Lav's (for a total of 3 when including my AVX ME-2). I would also have the added benefit of having the AVX which is 1.9 Ghz and the Rode at 2.4 Ghz in the event of interference issues with one frequency, and built in recording all while saving several hundred dollars. Is there something I'm missing? Would you consider doing the same? Side note, all of my other Mic's are Rode so I KNOW they built quality products. (NTG-2, VidMic Pro, NT-USB, VideoMic NTG, NTG4)

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November 30, 2023

@adrianocneanu1693

I am very enthusiastic about the Sennheiser AVX, which I use to have my college course in math recorded.\n\nIt is solid like a rock, both in the metal build and in reliability. \n\n\n\n\nA few tech notes:\n\nThe batteries last a long time, I got some extras, and recharge them all once a week, via USB. \n\nThe receiver turns itself on and off by sensing the phantom power of the video camera. \n\nThe system is one to one, i.e. you need a transmitter and receiver for each device.\n\nThere is a 19 ms lag, presumably due to the continuous automatic search for good channels. \n\n19ms is quite small - the time for echo from a wall 10 feet away - and since it is constant, it can be eliminated in post production quite easily, if you need to.\n\nThe system never overloads. No matter how loud the mic input, it is transmitted without transmission distortion to the receiver. \n\nThe Sennheiser basic ME2 is good and the pro MKE2 excellent. \n\nThe handheld mic in the Sennheiser mic-receiver kit has no mute, one with a mute can be bought in separate parts at a total cost fo $250 extra.\n\nThe system is so reliable you forget about it. So I have to have the student who operates the camera remind me to put on the lapel mic and turn it on.

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June 27, 2019

graphic_eqClean, distortion-free audioNotable

4 mentions

Strongly positive

Several commenters note the AVX transmits loud input without distortion and delivers crisp, professional-sounding audio, particularly with the MKE2 lav paired with cameras and shotgun mics.

@btsvasko

I've used the AVX system it's pretty amazing when it comes to sounds and the range is also crazy. Not that you'll ever have to shoot someone who is 300 feet away but if you wanted to you could. Thanks for the video.

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June 23, 2021

@adrianocneanu1693

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June 27, 2019

@kipling1957

Regarding the delay, I have used 2 AVX lavs in combo with 2 wired lavs via a Sound Devices 633 in combo with a Mix Pre for a round-table discussion. I just added 19ms delay to the wired mics on the 633 and everything synced perfectly. I also had no problem doing a nature documentary in a wooded area where the AVX system worked faultlessly. The maximum distance was no more than about 30 feet and maybe there is an element of luck in these odd conditions. I have to say, I love working with the AVX and have never had a problem yet. I don’t feel embarrassed about the no brainer set-up. It just works reliably and the MKE-2 mics sound crisp and cut well with an MKH-50. I do relatively simple scenarios anyway - so no disrespect to the dedicated pro audio guys who no doubt need that extra level of control. Just my 5c.

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April 19, 2019

@darrylsmith3102

I've used the system and the audio quality is amazing. HOWEVER, it is Certainly Over Priced by at least! $400 U.S.\n\nNOW if Sennheiser execs come into the 21 Century and produce a Duel Channel system of the SAME aduio quality for around $600 U.S., Like Saramonic did, i can promise! you, They WON'T be able to keep up with the demand.... GUARANTEED.

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October 15, 2017

buildSolid build quality

2 mentions

Strongly positive

Users describe the system as 'solid like a rock' with a metal build that holds up over years of use. One reviewer specifically praised the build after using it since 2017.

@waynosfotoscameras

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April 27, 2026

@adrianocneanu1693

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