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SKU: SEN-506213

Sennheiser GA 6042-15 15-pin adapter for Sony cameras

R 3,497.15
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Sennheiser GA 6042-15 15-Pin DB-Sub Slot-In Camera Adapter

The Sennheiser GA 6042-15 (Article Number: 506213) is a factory-original original equipment manufacturer (OEM) hardware interface adapter. It is engineered explicitly for the Sennheiser EK 6042 flagship two-channel digital wireless camera receiver, enabling it to mount and slide directly into the integrated wireless receiver slots found on professional Sony ENG (Electronic News Gathering) and broadcast camcorders.

By utilizing this adapter, the EK 6042 receiver bypasses the need for external hook-and-loop fasteners, mounting brackets, or dangling external umbilical cables. It transforms the receiver into a self-contained, drop-in module that taps directly into the camera's internal structural interconnects.

Key Structural and Integration Attributes

  • Seamless Direct Power Interfacing: Eliminates the requirement for local battery packs or external Hirose cables. Once docked inside the slot, the 15-pin Sub-D connector draws clean, regulated DC operational power directly from the master Sony camera chassis battery pool.

  • Dual-Channel Audio Routing Through the Bus: Bridges both discrete wireless audio channels (Channel 1 and Channel 2) directly from the EK 6042's internal digital processing core straight to the camera's motherboard via the internal DB-15 bus, maintaining short, low-noise signal tracking paths.

  • UniSlot/SuperSlot Equivalent Frame Safety: Formed with strict mechanical tolerances to match Sony's internal slot specifications, the adapter aligns perfectly into position, preventing rattle, contact pin grinding, or unwanted horizontal shifting when the camera operator is running in field environments.

  • Rugged Aluminum Alignment Frame: The package includes a matching mechanical bottom alignment shield plate and a hard-anodized connector base built to endure high mechanical stress and repeated hot-swap cycles on fast-paced news studio floors.

Technical Specifications Matrix

Feature Parameter Hardware Specification Profile
Model Reference Name GA 6042-15
Official Article Number 506213
Global Trade Product Code (UPC) 615104254718
Master Receiver Compatibility Sennheiser EK 6042 (Two-Channel True Diversity Slot Receiver)
Target Camera System Standard Sony Broadcast Camcorders with 15-Pin slot-in audio interface cavities
Hardware Connector Node 15-Pin DB-Sub Male Connection Block
Audio Channel Pinout Paths Dual-Channel Line or Digital Routing Profile
Physical Dimensions Array 150 mm (Length) x 108 mm (Width) x 33 mm (Height, packaged)
Net Structural Weight 110 grams (3.88 oz)
Primary Base Material Precision-machined aluminum and high-impact composite polymer

In the Box: Component Inventory

  • 1 x GA 6042-15 15-Pin Sub-D Camera Adapter Card

  • 1 x Structural Stabilizing Bottom Plate

  • 1 x Complete Precision Mounting Screw Set

Field Installation and Mechanical Advice

Executing a Safe Module Transformation: When configuring the EK 6042 for slot deployment, first power down the receiver and slide off any existing back-panel power adapters. Position the GA 6042-15 connector board carefully into the receiver’s tail alignment guide, ensuring the internal pins seat evenly without being forced. Fasten the included retaining screws firmly hand-tight in a crisscross pattern using the proper screwdriver. Over-tightening can strip the threaded casing mounts.

Docking Tips for ENG Camcorders: Before pushing the converted EK 6042 receiver into the camera’s body slot, verify that the camera itself is completely powered down. Peer inside the camera bay with a flashlight to ensure no dust or stray costuming threads block the internal 15-pin female connector socket. Push the receiver smoothly straight into the bay until you feel it seat fully into the camera's bus, then engage the camera’s physical locking screws or safety latches to secure the module against accidental release in the field.

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Sennheiser GA 6042-15 15-pin adapter for Sony cameras

R 3,497.15

Sennheiser GA 6042-15 15-Pin DB-Sub Slot-In Camera Adapter

The Sennheiser GA 6042-15 (Article Number: 506213) is a factory-original original equipment manufacturer (OEM) hardware interface adapter. It is engineered explicitly for the Sennheiser EK 6042 flagship two-channel digital wireless camera receiver, enabling it to mount and slide directly into the integrated wireless receiver slots found on professional Sony ENG (Electronic News Gathering) and broadcast camcorders.

By utilizing this adapter, the EK 6042 receiver bypasses the need for external hook-and-loop fasteners, mounting brackets, or dangling external umbilical cables. It transforms the receiver into a self-contained, drop-in module that taps directly into the camera's internal structural interconnects.

Key Structural and Integration Attributes

  • Seamless Direct Power Interfacing: Eliminates the requirement for local battery packs or external Hirose cables. Once docked inside the slot, the 15-pin Sub-D connector draws clean, regulated DC operational power directly from the master Sony camera chassis battery pool.

  • Dual-Channel Audio Routing Through the Bus: Bridges both discrete wireless audio channels (Channel 1 and Channel 2) directly from the EK 6042's internal digital processing core straight to the camera's motherboard via the internal DB-15 bus, maintaining short, low-noise signal tracking paths.

  • UniSlot/SuperSlot Equivalent Frame Safety: Formed with strict mechanical tolerances to match Sony's internal slot specifications, the adapter aligns perfectly into position, preventing rattle, contact pin grinding, or unwanted horizontal shifting when the camera operator is running in field environments.

  • Rugged Aluminum Alignment Frame: The package includes a matching mechanical bottom alignment shield plate and a hard-anodized connector base built to endure high mechanical stress and repeated hot-swap cycles on fast-paced news studio floors.

Technical Specifications Matrix

Feature Parameter Hardware Specification Profile
Model Reference Name GA 6042-15
Official Article Number 506213
Global Trade Product Code (UPC) 615104254718
Master Receiver Compatibility Sennheiser EK 6042 (Two-Channel True Diversity Slot Receiver)
Target Camera System Standard Sony Broadcast Camcorders with 15-Pin slot-in audio interface cavities
Hardware Connector Node 15-Pin DB-Sub Male Connection Block
Audio Channel Pinout Paths Dual-Channel Line or Digital Routing Profile
Physical Dimensions Array 150 mm (Length) x 108 mm (Width) x 33 mm (Height, packaged)
Net Structural Weight 110 grams (3.88 oz)
Primary Base Material Precision-machined aluminum and high-impact composite polymer

In the Box: Component Inventory

  • 1 x GA 6042-15 15-Pin Sub-D Camera Adapter Card

  • 1 x Structural Stabilizing Bottom Plate

  • 1 x Complete Precision Mounting Screw Set

Field Installation and Mechanical Advice

Executing a Safe Module Transformation: When configuring the EK 6042 for slot deployment, first power down the receiver and slide off any existing back-panel power adapters. Position the GA 6042-15 connector board carefully into the receiver’s tail alignment guide, ensuring the internal pins seat evenly without being forced. Fasten the included retaining screws firmly hand-tight in a crisscross pattern using the proper screwdriver. Over-tightening can strip the threaded casing mounts.

Docking Tips for ENG Camcorders: Before pushing the converted EK 6042 receiver into the camera’s body slot, verify that the camera itself is completely powered down. Peer inside the camera bay with a flashlight to ensure no dust or stray costuming threads block the internal 15-pin female connector socket. Push the receiver smoothly straight into the bay until you feel it seat fully into the camera's bus, then engage the camera’s physical locking screws or safety latches to secure the module against accidental release in the field.

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