http:// 2013-04-10T23:49:00Z 2013-04-10T23:49:00Z aapt-connected-cities-provides-gateway-to-the-world-of-broadcast-media

MEDIA RELEASE AAPT CONNECTED CITIES PROVIDES GATEWAY TO THE WORLD OF BROADCAST MEDIA Sydney April 10 2013 – Telecommunications infrastructure company, AAPT, has just made it easier for production houses, advertising agencies and broadcasters operating globally to share, distribute and receive content with Australia. From Melbourne or Sydney to LA, London and New York, AAPT’s Connected Cities program allows broadcasters, content owners and media agencies from all of the key media hubs to connect, transfer and store content. Built on a strong domestic presence, platform agnostic infrastructure and international connectivity using AAPT’s extreme performance network, AAPT’s Connected Cities program is delivered in partnership with BT Media and Broadcast. AAPT CEO David Yuile said the media industry in Australia was still evolving as technology was driving new consumer behavior and global content became increasingly accessible. “Strong partnerships are essential to complement AAPT’s Media Connect service and to satisfy the requirements of the global industry. BT Media and Broadcast, with its long standing reputation, capabilities and reach provided the ideal partner for us,” he said. VP of Global Sales and Marketing for BT Media and Broadcast, Mark Wilson-Dunn, said he was very excited by the new partnership with AAPT for the provision of media and broadcast network services to the fast-growing Australian market. “Our ground breaking MPLS-based IP media network, purpose designed for the broadcast of live television and large media files, is growing at some pace around the world, particularly in the Asian and U.S markets. “Joining this ecosystem will literally open up a world of opportunities for Australasian media businesses,” Mr Wilson-Dunn said. AAPT’S CONNECTED CITIES PROGRAM: The business of media has undergone massive transformation in the past few years with events now being broadcast in real time, globally, delivered across multiple platforms. Pre-recorded content is distributed and screened simultaneously across continents … there are no broadcast boundaries. Recognising the opportunities to utilise AAPT’s Extreme Performance network as the platform for world-leading connect, transfer and store services into and out of Australia, the company with its alliance partners is providing media organisations with the tools they need to collaborate domestically and internationally. FURTHER INFORMATION:Louise Di FrancescoP: (0418) 617 869E: louise.difrancesco@appt.com.au

2013-04-08T03:28:41Z cyberpower-systems-signs-ingram-micro

Sydney, Australia, 8th April, 2013 - Ingram Micro, Australia’s largest wholesale technology distributor and a global leader in IT supply-chain, mobile device lifecycle services and logistics solutions announced today it has signed a distribution agreement with CyberPower Systems. CyberPower Systems is a leading global manufacturer of professional power management and computer battery backup solutions, power management applications, and power accessories for desktop, workstation, and network equipment.Julian Phua, Senior Director, Volume Technology Group for Ingram Micro, says power protection and management is a growing product category as customers look to protect expensive equipment from power spikes and brownouts and to ensure continuity of power supply for critical systems in the event of power outages. “CyberPower Systems has an extensive range of products that suit a wide range of customer requirements from large enterprises and data-centres to SOHO offices to consumers looking to provide protection for their home theatre, home networking and high-end audio equipment,” he says.Brad Andrews, CyberPower’s National Sales Manager for Australia and New Zealand, says globally CyberPower’s success in the SME and home user market has been driven by being able to offer products with enterprise-level reliability, at a price that SME and home users can afford, and making them easy to understand and use.“Both consumer and SME customers appreciate the design of products such as our BRIC LCD UPS – which is as simple to use as a multi-way power board but offers sophisticated power conditioning (AVR), power and network protection and battery backup functionality combined with a simple, easy to understand LCD display,” he says.Andrews says Ingram Micro will be distributing the full range of CyberPower Systems products in Australia, and expects CyberPower’s range of SME and Consumer UPS solutions to be particularly popular in this market, including:- The BRIC LCD UPS – a compact, power-board style UPS solution for home and small office use, with a built-in LCD screen giving instant access to power and battery information. Available in 650va and 850va models.- PFC Sinewave Series UPS – a pure sine-wave UPS for protecting mid to high-end computer and network equipment. Available in 1300va and 1500va models.- The Value SOHO Series UPS range - offering home and small office users clean and stable battery backup and surge protection for computer and networking equipment. Available in 600va, 800va, 1000va, 1200va, 1500va and 2200va models.CyberPower’s SME UPS products come with PowerPanel® software free of charge. PowerPanel is compatible with Windows, Mac, VMWARE and Linux and provides control and monitoring of the UPS and enables the safe and orderly shutdown of computer equipment in the event of a complete power-outage.Alongside its SME and consumer UPS solutions, CyberPower Systems also offers a broad range of tower and rack-mountable UPS products for enterprise and data-centre use.Phua says the new distribution agreement takes place immediately, and Ingram Micro has CyberPower stock available from the end of April 2013.<<ENDS>>About Ingram MicroIngram Micro is the world's largest wholesale technology distributor and a global leader in IT supply-chain, mobile device lifecycle services and logistics solutions. As a vital link in the technology value chain, Ingram Micro creates sales and profitability opportunities for vendors and resellers through unique marketing programs, outsourced logistics and mobile solutions, technical support, financial services and product aggregation and distribution. The company is the only global broad-based IT distributor, serving approximately 160 countries on six continents with the world's most comprehensive portfolio of IT products and services. Visit au.ingrammicro.com About CyberPowerFounded in the USA in 1997, CyberPower Systems designs, manufactures and markets a feature-rich line of affordable high-quality Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems. CyberPower is a true manufacturer with its own dedicated manufacturing facilities in China and employs a fully-staffed R&D department, over 100 engineers, and has a solid ISO 9001 certified supply chain.Today, CyberPower Systems is the number two UPS and surge product manufacturer in the retail channel by both units-sold and dollar-share. CyberPower manufactures a complete line of emergency battery backup systems for computer systems, electronics and telecommunication equipment with industry leading warranties on its products.Based on CyberPower's proven reputation and commitment to excellence, customers rest assured CyberPower will remain a world-leader in reliability, quality, and value. Find out more about CyberPower Systems products at www.cpsww.com.au

2013-04-08T03:08:00Z untitled-release-264

Sydney, 8 April 2013: Epson’s new G Series single-lamp, high bright projectors provide advanced custom installation capabilities for corporations, higher education institutions, galleries and museums, houses of worship, and rental and staging companies in medium to large locations.With six diverse models the G Series offers a selection of advanced features such as integrated edge blending for curved and corner screens, 360-degree installation, up to WUXGA resolution, six optional lenses and connectivity options that include HDBaseT, HD-SDI, HDMI and DisplayPort connections on the same projector.Delivering up to 7000 lumens of colour brightness and up to 7000 lumens of white brightness from a single lamp, the Epson G Series from the world’s leading maker of projectors1 is brighter, more advanced and has a more contemporary design than the previous G Series projectors.“The new G Series incorporates advanced technologies from both Epson’s world leading home theatre projector range and the Z Series auditorium and digital signage range, such as frame interpolation to deliver sharper and smoother pictures during fast motion videos, and the Emmy® award-winning video processing technology Faroudja DCDi® chipset to enhance film-to-video quality,” said Bruce Bealby, Business Unit Manager – Visual Imaging, Epson Australia.“The single lamp brightness up to 7000 lumens, HDBaseT and HD-SDI connectivity options, six optional lenses including a short throw lens, the flexibility of 360 degree installation and Epson’s renowned 3LCD C2Fine™ technology for life-like colour reproduction and projector reliability make the G Series easy to install and maintain in all medium to large locations,” said Bruce.HDBaseT carries full HD video, audio, network and control commands all on a single CAT-5/6 cable that can be extended up to 100 metres, eliminating additional cables, signal repeaters and reducing installation costs. The EB-G6900WU also has HD-SDI, which is the standard for transmitting uncompressed broadcast-grade HD video and signals, predominantly used in professional television studios.All models feature integrated edge blending technology making it easy to use multi-screen projection and achieve a seamless panoramic image, allowing colour and brightness to match perfectly even in areas that overlap. The EB-G6900WU also has advanced edge blending with curved surface and corner wall support that can be used at the same time, allowing projection on horizontal or vertical walls to create impressive out-of-box multi-dimensional experiences. The G series is also capable of stacked 3D solutions using special polarised filters creating extra bright 3D images with low–cost polarised 3D glasses.With the flexibility to be installed in any direction around the full 360 degrees for off-axis positioning the G Series projectors are versatile, allowing for projecting on the ceiling or floor or as part of a rear-projection system. The new chassis and cooling system keep the projector running without compromising performance or causing overheating.Connectivity options vary according to model and include: HDBaseT2, HD-SDI2, HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA, BNC and LAN, offering easy integration with virtually any system.New and upgraded features benefiting high-end custom installations include:• Short throw lens: With zoom and lens shift capabilities• Advanced adjustment capabilities: Includes colour uniformity and pixel alignment adjustments• Lens shift lock: Prevents natural lens shifting due to vibration and/or gravity• Advanced Split Screen with two digital inputs: Two side-by-side windows and three layout options; video and presentation materials run simultaneously• Remote Control: Improved remote includes three user buttons for added customisationThe international standard for colour brightness (measuring red, green and blue luminance) published by the Society for Information Display (SID) allows consumers to compare projector colour brightness without the need for a side-by-side shootout. (www.colorlightoutput.com for further information)For a truly impressive image projectors need to produce both high colour brightness and high white brightness. High colour brightness enables an even brighter colour image for larger screen sizes and on a larger variety of screen materials. Without sufficient colour brightness, images may be muddy, soft and lose detail, even in a dark room. Whether projecting a presentation, interactive lesson or movie, Epson projectors deliver consistently high colour brightness and white brightness, allowing users to view life-like reproduction of any content.2The new Epson G-series are are available from selected Epson resellers and dealers from mid-April. Model Brightness (white light / colour light ) lumens Resolution Case Colour Connectivity RRP EB-G6050W 5,500/5,500 WXGA White HDMI DisplayPort $4,899 EB-G6250WNL 6,500/6,500 WXGA White HDMI DisplayPort $4,899 EB-G6350NL 7,000/7,000 XGA White HDMI DisplayPort $5,199 EB-G6550WUNL 5,200/5,200 WUXGA White HDMI DisplayPort $5,499 EB-G6750WUNL 6,000/6,000 WUXGA White HDMI DisplayPort HDBaseT $6,599 EB-G6900WUNL 6,000/6,000 WUXGA Black HDMI DisplayPort HDBaseT HD-SDI $6,999NL = no lens includedENDS1 Based upon Q3 2012 worldwide front projection market share estimates from Pacific Media Associates. 2 Colour brightness (colour light output) and white brightness (white light output) will vary depending on usage conditions. Colour light output measured in accordance with IDMS 15.4; white light output measured in accordance with ISO 21118About EpsonEpson is a global imaging and innovation leader whose product lineup ranges from inkjet printers and 3LCD projectors to sensors and other microdevices. Dedicated to exceeding the vision of its customers worldwide, Epson delivers customer value based on compact, energy-saving, and high-precision technologies in markets spanning enterprise and the home to commerce and industry.Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 81,000 employees in 97 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates. http://global.epson.com/About Epson AustraliaEpson offers an extensive array of award winning image capture and image output products for the consumer, business, photography and graphic arts markets, and is also a leading supplier of value-added point-of-sale (POS) solutions for the retail market. Epson is the market leader worldwide in sales of data projectors [DTC Consulting Limited figures]. Epson's products meet consumer and business customer needs for superior quality colour image reproduction (printers), projection (projectors) and capture (scanners) devices with high-level functionality, compactness, systems integration and energy efficiency. Epson Australia, founded in 1983 is headquartered in North Ryde NSW and is a subsidiary of the Epson Group headquartered in Japan.

2013-03-04T00:08:00Z sennheiser-in-siberia-1

Ausgezeichnet: Das Set 900 von Sennheser gewinnt internationale Design-Preise The Whisper of the Stars in SiberiaArtist Juergen Staack makes recordings at the coldest inhabited place on earth Wedemark/Berlin, 27 February 2013 – It all began with a documentary on the TV arts channel “arte” about the world’s coldest inhabited place, Oymyakon in the far east of Russia. The programme also mentioned “ice whispering”, a phenomenon that occurs when people breathe and speak in extremely low temperatures. The breath immediately freezes, generating a crackling noise that follows the speaker like a shadow. Fascinated by the idea that words turn into crystals with a sound of their own, the artist Juergen Staack travelled to Yakutia in 2012, accompanied by his artist colleague Thomas Neumann. The sound recordings that Staack brought back with him will be on display until 1 March in the exhibition entitled SAKHA at the Konrad Fischer Galerie in Berlin. On his acoustic hunt to record the rare phenomenon of ice whispering – which the natives call “the whisper of the stars” – Juergen Staack took along a SENNHEISER MKH 8060 RF condenser microphone as part of his equipment. The journey to the Pole of ColdWith financial support from the Arts Foundation of North Rhine-Westphalia, Staack and Neumann set off for Yakutsk, the capital city of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), in January 2012. The minus 35°C that confronted them at the airport was just a foretaste of the temperatures awaiting them at their actual destination, Oymyakon. In 1926, a temperature of minus 71.2°C is said to have been measured there, qualifying the village for the title of “Pole of Cold”. The first week was taken up with planning the onward journey. “We had to wait until there were enough passengers to fill a minibus to Oymyakon,” Juergen Staack recalls. “When the driver had finally got enough passengers together so that we could set off on the 24-hour trip, I must admit that we felt a bit queasy. What if the bus broke down in these temperatures…?” The Kolyma Highway, the “Road of Bones”, took them around 700 kilometres in a north-easterly direction. The village of Oymyakon lies in a wind-protected valley that prevents the cold air from escaping, thus causing extremely low temperatures in winter. “During our first days there it was minus 48°C, which was – don’t laugh – apparently too warm for ice whispering. It meant that we had to correct the temperature that had previously been considered necessary for ice whispering, 45°C, downwards. As we couldn’t hear any noise, we started to get a bit nervous. Although there had been reports of ice whispering, no recordings actually existed. Was the whole thing perhaps just a myth?” Staack filled the time waiting for colder weather, and therefore the opportunity to record the ‘whisper of the stars’, with other audio and video recordings for SAKHA, including conversations with a local meteorologist and inhabitants who talked about their experience of ice whispering. “Some of them were not even aware of the phenomenon, while others reported on how they had experienced it when they were young,” Staack recalls. “The sound seems to have become increasingly seldom. For me, this example makes global warming tangible. A nearby coal-fired power station might also play a part in preventing the temperatures in Oymyakon from falling quite as low as they did some years ago.” At their destinationBut Staack and Neumann persevered and had their equipment ready night after night. And their patience was finally rewarded. Juergen Staack: “We went out every night to make recordings, but on this particular night the temperatures had dropped even further, to minus 57°C. And suddenly: there it was! Our breath and speech produced a noise, a jangling sound, a kind of rustling crackle that reverberated after each word and each breath and followed it like a shadow. Against the light, we could see our breath billowing and vortexing.” The next night, the magical spectacle was already over – against all expectations, it had got warmer. After spending around three weeks in Siberia, the two returned to Germany, where Juergen Staack set to work preparing the material and designing the SAKHA exhibition over the course of the year. The installation in BerlinVisitors to SAKHA at the Konrad Fischer Galerie in Berlin first enter a white room. Visually, a peaceful, observational video sets the mood for the tranquillity of the landscape and life in Oymyakon. On the floor, there are four dark-grey loudspeakers made of concrete and arranged in a square, which reproduce a walk in the snow. “I had noticed that snow in Oymyakon sounds different at each temperature. For the installation, I walked around a square shape and recorded the crunching of my steps in the snow. When visitors stand in the square, they can hear a person walking around them through the deep snow.” On one wall, Cyrillic letters have been painted – a text that describes the whisper of the stars. From there, visitors move into a darkened room in which Valery Vinokurov (geologist and meteorologist) speaks in Yakut: recorded against the light, he describes the whisper of the stars, while his breath creates white turbulences and veils as it dissipates into the blackness. Another dark room is then given over entirely to the whisper of the stars itself – which was recorded for the very first time thanks to the artist. Information on the exhibitionSAKHA runs until 1 March 2013 at the Konrad Fischer Galerie Berlin, Lindenstraße 35, 10969 Berlin, Tel.: +49 (0)30/5059 6820Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 11 am to 6 pm. Information on the MKH 8060The MKH 8060 is a short gun RF condenser microphone that is ideally suited for high-quality sound recordings in climatically difficult environments. “Juergen Staack’s journey to the world’s coldest inhabited place also sets a new low-temperature record for the MKH 8060,” explains Sennheiser Product Manager Kai Lange. “Thankfully, due to their RF condenser principle, MKH microphones are already equipped with two advantages for use in inclement weather: a high RF voltage at the capsule and very low capsule impedance.” “The high RF voltage at the capsule has the effect of ‘pressing’ the humidity out of the microphone in critical situations, for example when making outdoor recordings in mist and fog,” Lange continues. “We could say that the capsule ‘notices’ the high humidity in the air and dries itself.” “The second advantage is the low internal capsule impedance, which is less than 1 kohm, while conventional capsules have a much higher impedance of between 200 kohms and 200 megaohms, depending on the frequency. At these high levels of impedance, the slightest fault in the insulation results directly in the failure of the capsule, whereas RF condenser microphones are absolutely robust.” About Juergen StaackJuergen Staack lives and works in Düsseldorf. After completing an apprenticeship as a photographer, Staack studied at the Academy of Fine Arts Düsseldorf. He was a member of the masterclass of Prof. Thomas Ruff and graduated in 2008 under Prof. Christopher Williams. Numerous awards and grants, including a grant from the Arts Foundation of North Rhine-Westphalia, enabled Juergen Staack to work and study in Tokyo, São Paulo, Siberia and Seoul. In addition to various solo exhibitions and group shows in Boston, Tokyo, Riga, Düsseldorf, Essen and Berlin, Staack is also the co-founder of the artists’ collective “Fehlstelle”. You can find all the latest information on Sennheiser by visiting our website at www.sennheiser.com.au Syntec International Pty Ltd, Unit 3, 31 Gibbes Street, Chatswood NSW 2067 James WaldronProduct ManagementSyntec InternationalPh: (61) 2 9910 6700E: jameswaldron@syntec.com.au Emma StanilandPress and Public RelationsSyntec InternationalPh: (61) 2 9910 6700E:emmastaniland@syntec.com.au Captions: Thomas_Juergen.jpg: Thomas Neumann (l.) and Juergen Staack in their cold-proof clothingFish market.jpg: No problems with keeping the produce cool – the fish market in Yakutsk.Oymyakon.jpg: Oymyakon, the world’s coldest inhabited placeInterview.jpg: Juergen Staack interviewing an inhabitant about the whisper of the starsOymyakon_landscape.jpg: At the SAKHA exhibition, visitors can take an acoustic walk in the Siberian snowVideo screen.jpg: A Yakut describing the whisper of the stars at the exhibitionThermometer.jpg: Juergen Staack needed to correct the temperature threshold for ice whispering further downwards

2013-02-25T05:59:00Z sennheiser-at-superbowl

Ausgezeichnet: Das Set 900 von Sennheser gewinnt internationale Design-Preise Beyoncé Delivers Rousing and Historic Performance at Super Bowl XLVII with Sennheiser New Orleans, February 14, 2013 – The Super Bowl continues to reign supreme as the most watched television sporting event around the world, shattering broadcast viewership records year over year. Super Bowl XLVII between the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers featured an electrifying halftime performance by worldwide superstar Beyoncé at the New Orleans’ Mercedes-Benz Superdome. With so many millions of fans resolutely focused on the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show on February 3, there was absolutely no margin for error. Therefore it should come as no surprise that Beyoncé’s audio crew and the musical segment’s veteran production provider ATK Audiotek chose Sennheiser’s predictably reliable wireless technology and exemplary sound quality. Continuing in the tradition of last year’s record-breaking halftime show by Madonna, who also performed with Sennheiser, Beyoncé’s 12-minutes-plus performance featured a medley of some of her best known tunes and a reunion of Destiny’s Child. Beyoncé, a 17-time Grammy Award-winner and longtime Sennheiser user, took the stage at halftime with her signature custom chrome-finish Sennheiser SKM 5200-II handheld transmitter, topped with an MD 5235 dynamic capsule. “She’s got such a huge voice,” said Stephen Curtin of Eighth Day Sound Systems, who is also Beyoncé’s front-of-house engineer. “It’s difficult to put her on a lot of other mics as she can pretty easily distort a capsule if she’s really on it. To have the comfort of knowing that’s not going to be a problem, right off the top, is a huge thing for me.” Beyoncé and her all-female band and dance troupe performed a medley of hits including “Love On Top”, “Crazy In Love”, “End Of Time” and “Baby Boy” before her Destiny’s Child band mates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams joined her for tracks including “Bootylicious” and “Independent Woman”. Rowland and Williams also stayed on-stage for Beyoncé’s smash hit “Single Ladies”, leaving her to deliver “Halo” solo for the grand finale. “Nothing beats the quality and the frequency response of the RF compander in the Sennheiser equipment,” observed Jason Kirschnick, Chief Technology Officer, Eighth Day Sound Systems, Beyoncé’s tour production provider. “If you want sound quality, it’s pretty much unmatched when you put it out in the field against other manufacturers.” Monitor engineer Demetrius Moore sums up the prowess of the microphone’s sonic attributes even more succinctly: “The Sennheiser SKM 5200 is the world’s best sounding live wireless vocal microphone, hands down,” he says. Prior to kick-off, and using a matte black Sennheiser SKM 5200-II transmitter with an MD 5235 dynamic capsule, Alicia Keys performed the Star Spangled Banner seated at a piano on a stage which was in the shape of the NFL logo. Keys’ voice was shimmering and crystal-clear, and her moving rendition of the national anthem served as the perfect spark to what would become one of the more memorable Super Bowl events in recent history. Sennheiser’s advanced RF technology is tremendously beneficial during special events such as the Super Bowl, where this year Jason Eskew and the Professional Wireless Systems team coordinated more than 80 audio and comms channels. Stephen Curtin is carrying a total of 12 channels of Sennheiser EM 3732-II wireless receivers on the current leg of Beyoncé’s tour. There are eight channels for SKM 5200-II handhelds, including a main and backup for Beyoncé, three background vocalists and guests, plus four channels for horns. The horn players all use SK 5212-II belt pack transmitters. “From a technical perspective, RF is a big selling point simply because we can get the 3732 as a wideband product and cover the whole frequency range,” explains Curtin. “That gives us the greatest ease of fitting it in where we can, especially in crowded RF environments. There aren’t a lot of products that can do that; everything else is specific to a certain bandwidth.” “Sonically, Sennheiser has always been my preference,” he continues. “There’s always a significant difference when you hear someone using another product compared with a Sennheiser.” The off-axis rejection of the Sennheiser vocal mic is another benefit that Curtin appreciates. “Having great directivity and being able to get a significant amount of gain before feedback is a pretty big deal.” You can find all the latest information on Sennheiser by visiting our website at www.sennheiser.com.au Syntec International Pty Ltd Unit 3, 31 Gibbes Street, Chatswood NSW 2067 Product ManagementJames WaldronTel. +61 (02) 9910 6700 jameswaldron@syntec.com.au Press & PR Emma Staniland Tel. +61 (02) 9910 6700 emmastaniland@syntec.com.au Caption: Beyoncé.jpg: Beyoncé performs at the Super Bowl with her signature custom chrome-finish Sennheiser SKM 5200-II handheld transmitter, topped with an MD 5235 dynamic capsule (Photo credit: Mason Poole)

2013-02-25T02:15:00Z damson-twist-speakers-now-available-in-australia

MEDIA RELEASE Damson Twist speakers now available in Australia Available exclusively through Global Avenue Sydney, Australia: 25 February 2013 – Australian distributor, Global Avenue, has today announced an agreement that will see the company hold exclusive distribution rights for Damson Twist wireless speakers in Australia. Damson Twist speakers combine Bluetooth wireless technology, solid build and stylish design to produce premium quality audio in a portable and easy to use product. The speaker range is designed to complement most smartphone, MP3 and mobile devices with high-quality sound within a ten-metre range Damson Twist incorporates ‘Incisor Diffusion Technology’ – a system designed to amplify acoustics through the surface the speaker is placed on. Using this Technology, the speakers deliver a rich sound and depth of bass that would be otherwise unattainable from most speakers of a similar size. Damson Twist Features Include: Sleek and easy-to-use design Simple, ‘twist and play’ functionCompatible with any Bluetooth device within a ten-metre radiusStreams wirelessly with devices that support A2DP (including smartphones and tablets)Stylish aluminum design (available in four colours)Built-in rechargeable battery (with up to 9 hours playback)In addition to wireless function, Damson Twist speakers can work with any device with a 3.5mm jack According to Kevin Pillay, National Retail Brand Manager at Global Avenue, the speaker range represents a significant step for the company as it expands its distribution channels and product range in Australia. “We are proud to announce an exclusive agreement between Global Avenue and Damson, a brand that combines great designs, the latest technology and a fantastic experience for the user through excellent sound quality for mobile device users. “Damson Twist speakers are among the first premium standard wireless Bluetooth speakers to become available in Australia and we’re very excited to offer the range in this market. They’re also one of the easiest portable speakers to operate, users simply twist, pair and play, ” Pillay said. The Damson Twist range is available in a range of colours including Black, Blue, Silver or Red and can be purchased via Global Avenue resellers and online on http://www.globalavenue.com.au/how-to-buy/. The Damson Twist retails for $139.For more information please visit www.globalavenue.com.au/brands/damson/ -ENDs- Media ContactAshleigh Favaloro DEC PR02 8014 5033a.favaloro@decpr.com.au

2013-02-18T11:05:33Z pledgemusic-teams-up-with-sony-music-australia-rca-records-bring-me-the-horizon-and-raw-power-management

PLEDGEMUSIC TEAMS UP WITH SONY MUSIC AUSTRALIA, RCA RECORDS , BRING ME THE HORIZON AND RAW POWER MANAGEMENT.     GROUNDBREAKING DIRECT-TO-FAN, ALBUM PRE-SALE CAMPAIGN  Australia, Feb 18, 2013 - PledgeMusic has teamed up with Sony Music Australia, RCA Records, Bring Me The Horizon and Raw Power Management to launch a unique, direct-to-fan pre-sale campaign for what is tipped to be one of the biggest rock albums of 2013.  Released thru Sony Music Australia on April 26th  ‘Sempiternal’, will be the fourth studio album fromthe Sheffield -based Bring Me The Horizon. It is the follow up to their acclaimed 2010 album 'There Is A Hell, Believe Me I've Seen It. There Is A Heaven, Let's Keep It A Secret'.  (No.1 ARIA Album)  From Feb 14th Bring Me The Horizon are offering fans an exclusive window to pre-order the album directly from the bands website – www.bringmethehorizon.co.uk - and access to exclusive content. This is the first time that PledgeMusic has worked with a band and major label to offer a direct-to-fan pre-sale campaign via the artists own website .  Scot Crawford, GM of PledgeMusic Australia/NZ said, “It’s great to be able to work with Bring Me The Horizon. I have direct experience in regards to the importance of the bands D2C engagement in both the Australian and NZ markets and am honoured to be a part of delivering a premium experience for BMTH fans here.”  Malcolm Dunbar, MD of PledgeMusic adds,  “Bring Me the Horizon are being tipped by many as one of the biggest bands of 2013 and as such we are delighted to be able to give fans this exclusive opportunity to pre-order ‘Sempiternal’ via the band’s own website alongside a range of premium offers. Raw Power Management and RCA Records understand the power of direct-to-fan engagement and the need to incentivise and reward fans in the lead up to such a major release. “  Don Jenkins, Commercial Director of Raw Power Management said, “Bring Me The Horizon have always worked hard to build and maintain a strong relationship with their fanbase and this new initiative with PledgeMusic, which rewards those fans for their loyalty will, I’m sure, pay real dividends for everyone involved. RCA Records recognise that this could be one of the biggest rock albums of the year and have been fully supportive of this campaign from the start and understand the importance of working with the bands fanbase in this new and innovative way.     Scot Crawford can be contacted at scot.crawford@pledgemusic.com   -ENDS-  

2013-02-18T01:56:00Z sennheiser-at-avalon-air-show

Ausgezeichnet: Das Set 900 von Sennheser gewinnt internationale Design-Preise Sennheiser exhibits at the Australian International Air Show - Avalon 2013 February 2013 This year, visitors to the Avalon Air Show will get to see and experience the S1 Digital, Sennheiser’s most advanced Aviation headset. Visitors to the Sennheiser stand will be able to experience a real time active demonstration of the S1 Digital. In addition to this, Sennheiser will be offering numerous prizes which be given away during Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Visitors to the show should keep an eye out for our Sennheiser Aviation Stewardesses that will be roaming around the exhibition with information about the competition and details on our stand location. Avalon Airport, Geelong. Trade: 26th Feb – 1st March.Public: 1st March – 3rd March Sennheiser StandHall 2Stand No: N15 You can find all the latest information on Sennheiser by visiting our website at www.sennheiser.com.au Sennheiser Australia / New ZealandEmma StanilandPress & PR Tel: +61 2 9910 6700Email: emmastaniland@syntec.com.au

2013-02-04T02:14:00Z sennheiser-receives-award-for-hd700

PRESS RELEASE Sennheiser receives Outstanding Technical Achievement Award for its HD 700 headphones during TEC Foundation Ceremony Anaheim (USA), 28 January 2013 – Audio specialist Sennheiser announced that its HD 700 headphones were recognized as Outstanding Technical Achievement at the 28th Annual Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Awards. The high-end headphones were awarded as ‘Best in Class’ in the category ‘Headphone/Earpiece Technology’. During the reception at the NAMM show in Anaheim, Greg Beebe, President of Sennheiser USA, was on hand to accept the award on 25 January. “We are grateful to be recognized by the TEC Foundation for Outstanding Technical Achievement once again in 2013,” commented Greg Beebe. “The HD 700 is a fantastic example of Sennheiser’s relentless pursuit of perfect sound and innovative spirit. We appreciate the efforts of our staff, dealers and of course our customers in helping make the HD 700 a success.” For more than 65 years, Sennheiser has stood for top-quality products, true sound and tailor-made solutions for every aspect of the recording, transmission and reproduction of sound. With its German engineering, decades of experience in professional business and innovative science, Sennheiser has consistently set the most innovative standards for headphones, headsets, microphones, RF wireless technology and integrated systems. Designed to meet the highest demandsThe styling and material selection of the HD 700 have been thought through down to the finest detail in order to fully exploit the sound potential of the acoustic unit. The ear cups are designed in such a way that the sound waves are directed to the ears at a slight angle. This results in an impressively natural listening experience. The ear cups themselves have a completely open design. This not only ensures a highly transparent sound but also clearly displays the “heart” of these exciting headphones: the 40 mm transducer. Its powerful neodymium magnet systems guarantee detailed, lifelike audio reproduction from 10 to 42,000 Hz. With a total harmonic distortion of less than 0.03 percent (at 1 kHz and 105 dB sound pressure level), the HD 700 offers brilliant trebles, precise bass reproduction and a crystal-clear sound. Dips in the bass level are effectively suppressed by the patent-pending multilayer design of the headband. A sleek shape and the black-and-silver finish give the high-end headphones not only a luxuriously elegant but also a high-tech appearance. The ear cushions are made of high-quality microfibre fabric and ensure excellent wearing comfort. About SennheiserThe Sennheiser Group, with its headquarters in Wedemark near Hanover, Germany, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of microphones, headphones and wireless transmission systems. In 2011 the family company, which was founded in 1945, achieved a turnover of around 531 million euros. Sennheiser employs more than 2,100 people worldwide, and has manufacturing plants in Germany, Ireland and the USA. The company is represented worldwide by subsidiaries in France, Great Britain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Liechtenstein, Germany, Denmark (Nordic), Russia, Hong Kong, India, Singapore, Japan, China, Canada, Mexico and the USA, as well as by long-term trading partners in many other countries. Also part of the Sennheiser Group are Georg Neumann GmbH, Berlin (studio microphones and monitor loudspeakers), and the joint venture Sennheiser Communications A/S (headsets for PCs, offices and call centres). You can find all the latest information on Sennheiser by visiting our website at www.sennheiser.com.au or by contacting: Emma StanilandPress & PR AustraliaSyntec International Tel +61 2 9910 6700Email: emmastaniland@syntec.com.au Photo caption: Sennheiser’s HD 700 high-end headphones

2013-01-29T00:19:00Z sennheiser-rich-shaw-racing

Going the Distance: Round 1Sennheiser Australia / New Zealand Ric Shaw Racing –The ultimate team for the ultimate endurance race February 2013– The continued sponsorship and partnership between local Sennheiser Distributor Syntec International and Ric Shaw Racing has now spanned several years. Today Ric Shaw is excited to release the news of their participation in the 2013 Bathurst 12hr race. RSR will be running the RX7 that they have successfully used in local production type races both nationally and internationally. After running in the Nurburgring 24hr 7 times, Ric built the RX7 for the famous circuit in Germany, where they have had great success by finishing 2 years in a row. “After the success we have had in Germany with the Mazda, I am looking forward to competing on home ground. We will have a rotary powered car in the 12hr race on the mountain just as we did in Germany. We tested the car in April last year at Bathurst and it ran better than expected with a 6th place in the one hour race. Our driver line up is Andrew Bollom, my Targa Team mate and long time endurance team mate and Steve Borness who has driven the last 5 24hr races with me. This will be a great race with best mates; what more could you want?” said Ric Shaw.Over the last few years alone, Ric has achieved; - 2 podium finishes in the Nurburgring 24hr.- Podium finish in the Barcelona 24hr. - Class wins in the Targa Tarmac rally.- Competed in Aston Martin Nurburgring 2010.- Competed in Australian Manufacturers Championship.- Won the Wakefield 300 endurance race. The Sennheiser Group, with its headquarters in Wedemark near Hanover, Germany, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of microphones, headphones and wireless transmission systems. The family-owned company, which was established in 1945, recorded sales of around €468 million in 2010. Sennheiser employs more than 2,100 people worldwide, and has manufacturing plants in Germany, Ireland and the USA. The company is represented worldwide by subsidiaries in France, Great Britain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark (Nordic), Russia, Hong Kong, India, Singapore, Japan, China, Canada, Mexico and the USA, as well as by long-term trading partners in many other countries. Also part of the Sennheiser Group are Georg Neumann GmbH, Berlin (studio microphones and monitor loudspeakers), and the joint venture Sennheiser Communications A/S (headsets for PCs, offices and call centres). You can find all the latest information on Sennheiser by visiting our website at www.sennheiser.com.au Australian & New Zealand Wayne FarranPress and Public RelationsSyntec International Pty Ltd Tel: +61 2 9910 6700Email: waynefarran@syntec.com.au

2013-01-21T23:49:00Z new-sennheiser-ipad-app-blue-stage

Ausgezeichnet: Das Set 900 von Sennheser gewinnt internationale Design-PreiseThe new Sennheiser iPad app "Blue Stage" delivers inspiring stories relating to the subject of sound. This free digital magazine is now available to download from the iTunes storeJanuary 2013 – Audio specialist Sennheiser showcases its passion for sound through their new digital magazine, the "Blue Stage" iPad app, which offers interactive storytelling coupled with explorative navigation. A new edition is released every month in order to examine the subject of sound from a different perspective. The Sennheiser iPad app is free and is available now, in English, from the iTunes store. Other languages available are German, Spanish, Portuguese and Chinese. A Russian translation is also planned for the near future. "Each month the subject of sound is given a new twist. Readers of "Blue Stage" can expect inspiring stories delivered in an informative and innovative way", explains Uwe Greunke, Director of Strategic Marketing at Sennheiser. "Blue Stage" is designed to be a focal point for both long-standing and aspiring sound enthusiasts". The first edition of the digital magazine focuses on recordings which take place outside of the studio - from a bamboo orchestra in the Solomon Islands, to kitchen staff singing in Namibia. Sade’s producer Stuart Matthewman, aka "Cottonbelly", and Adam Ficek from Babyshambles both reveal the tricks of their trade and, in addition, there are do-it-yourself tips for music recording at home. The second addition of "Blue Stage" examines the role of the DJ, and focuses on practitioners such as Bob Sinclar, and the work they do. The third edition will explore the route artists take in order to make their way to the top. Something different every month As well as showcasing captivating stories on the subject of sound, features such as an integrated audio player enable the reader to listen to tracks which reflect the topic of each edition. A playlist also suggest further recommended tracks for separate download. Each month a special prize, unavailable for purchase, will be up for grabs under the headline of "Money can't buy". In the first edition, an emerging new band will have the opportunity to win a microphone set which includes support from a Sennheiser sound engineer, for their recording. Simple and innovative operating system This innovative publishing concept available via Apple Newsstand is very user-friendly. The user is automatically notified when a new edition is uploaded each month and can then immediately access all content with ease. Each edition is a new "subject platform" for a particular sound experience and can be opened with a horizontal swipe. The user can browse previous editions with a vertical swipe. In contrast to other digital magazines, this means that the reader can seamlessly navigate back and forth between editions. Find more information at www.sennheiser.com/bluestage. The Sennheiser Group, with its headquarters in Wedemark near Hanover, Germany, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of microphones, headphones and wireless transmission systems. In 2011 the family company, which was founded in 1945, achieved a turnover of around 531 million euros. Sennheiser employs more than 2,100 people worldwide, and has manufacturing plants in Germany, Ireland and the USA. The company is represented worldwide by subsidiaries in France, Great Britain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark (Nordic), Russia, Hong Kong, India, Singapore, Japan, China, Canada, Mexico and the USA, as well as by long-term trading partners in many other countries. Also part of the Sennheiser Group are Georg Neumann GmbH, Berlin (studio microphones and monitor loudspeakers), and the joint venture Sennheiser Communications A/S (headsets for PCs, offices and call centres). You can find all the latest information on Sennheiser by visiting the website at www.sennheiser.com.au Syntec International Pty Ltd Unit 3, 31 Gibbes Street, Chatswood NSW 2067 Press & PR Emma Staniland Tel. +61 (02) 9910 6700 emmastaniland@syntec.com.au Caption:Screenshot »Blue Stage« iPad App, © Sennheiser

2013-01-20T23:18:00Z sennheiser-amp-tc-helicon-join-forces

Sennheiser Press Release TC-Helicon and Sennheiser join forces January 2013 – Vocal processing expert TC-Helicon and audio specialist Sennheiser today unveiled their cooperation in the field of vocal effects microphones. Bundling their extensive expertise in tools for vocalists and microphone technology, the two brands have been working on joint research projects since 2011, and will launch a joint product at NAMM in January 2013. “The initial spark for our co-operation was at NAMM 2011, when TC-Helicon premiered a microphone with controls for vocal effects and Sennheiser demonstrated ‘Concept Tahoe’, a beatboxing microphone developed in their research lab in the USA,” said Kevin Alexander, CEO of TC-Helicon. “We had never met, we had never talked – and happened to be showing the same benefit, mic control!” “We sat down together right at the show in a very open and friendly atmosphere and talked about what we were working on in our respective companies. We immediately saw each other as partners,” said Michael Polten, Director Customer Relationship Management at Sennheiser. “TC-Helicon’s mission is to give singers full control and Sennheiser’s aim is to provide excellent microphones – so our brands were a perfect fit.” So TC-Helicon and Sennheiser started a joint research project, exploring how to interface their products to provide one-stop solutions for singers and musicians – products that will make a real difference for their users. As a first outcome of this commitment, the companies will launch a joint product at NAMM 2013. Kevin Alexander: “We are very excited about this upcoming product bundle. Taking the most innovative microphone brand and the most popular vocal processing brand can only be a good thing for singers.” About TC-Helicon TC-Helicon was founded in 2000 and is the only pro audio company 100% dedicated to the needs of singers. Its customers include the most demanding of live performers, up and coming artists, and amateur musicians. The range of products spans from floor-based vocal processors, delivering completely produced vocal sounds on the stage, to stand-mountable, hands-on units and professional rack-mountable solutions. TC-Helicon is the absolute market leader in vocal effects, more than doubling its sales in the last three years, with flagship units such as VoiceLive Touch, VoiceLive 2 and VoiceLive Play paving the way. www.tc-helicon.com TC Electronic A/SKim Bang • PR ManagerSindalsvej 34 •8240 Risskov • DenmarkTel. +45 8742 7114Mobile: +45 2083 4247KimB@tcelectronic.com About SennheiserThe Sennheiser Group, with its headquarters in Wedemark near Hanover, Germany, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of microphones, headphones and wireless transmission systems. The family-owned company, which was established in 1945, recorded sales of around €531 million euros in 2011. Sennheiser employs more than 2,100 people worldwide, and has manufacturing plants in Germany, Ireland and the USA. The company is represented worldwide by subsidiaries in France, Great Britain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark (Nordic), Russia, Hong Kong, India, Singapore, Japan, China, Canada, Mexico and the USA, as well as by long-term trading partners in many other countries. Also part of the Sennheiser Group are Georg Neumann GmbH, Berlin (studio microphones and monitor loudspeakers), and the joint venture Sennheiser Communications A/S (headsets for PCs, offices and call centres). You can find all the latest information on Sennheiser by visiting our website at www.sennheiser.com.au Syntec International Pty Ltd Unit 3, 31 Gibbes Street, Chatswood NSW 2067 Press & PR Emma Staniland Tel. +61 (02) 9910 6700 emmastaniland@syntec.com.au Captions:Kevin Alexander.jpg: Kevin Alexander, CEO of TC-HeliconMichael Polten.jpg: Michael Polten, Director Customer Relationship Management at Sennheiser

2013-01-11T01:10:00Z sennheiser-announces-the-rebirth-of-two-true-legends

Sennheiser’s first multi-platform gaming headset: Legends rebornWorld’s best gaming headsets reengineered for today’s players Sennheiser announces the rebirth of two true Legends. The sought after PC 350 and PC 360 gaming headsets; both have been reengineered to feature optimized comfort and design. The PC 363D also features virtual 7.1 surround sound. Both will be officially launched at CES, the World’s Largest Consumer Electronics Show in January 2012. Great news for quality-conscious gamers, who seek nothing but the best. The new Sennheiser PC 350 Special Edition and the PC 363D Surround Sound Gaming Headsets help ensure your partner can live in tranquility, not being able to hear the action from your headset. Sennheiser developed the headsets to suit the needs of most demanding players:For the ‘Pro’ Player A professional noise blocking gaming headset, the PC 350 Special Edition will keep you gaming in private. Even at full volume, more than 95% of the gaming audio will remain inside the headset so you can immerse yourself in the game while those around you won’t hear a thing; and for that matter you won’t hear them. This is optimal for professional gamers at LAN events or home players who don’t want to be interrupted, or interrupt others while playing.The Special Edition also features the most accurate sound reproduction in a gaming headset today; the collapsible design makes it easy to store and bring along in the supplied carrying case. For the ultimate entertainment and gadget loving player Delivering full virtual 7.1 Surround Sound with Dolby Headphone® and Pro Logic® IIx, the PC 363D Surround Sound gaming headset creates a more immersive audio experience and allows you to accurately pinpoint the direction of engine roars, shots or explosions. Designed for long hours of gaming, without breaking into a sweat or getting warm ears; it features an open acoustic design that lets air flow through to keep you extra comfortable at all times. Engineered for quality and comfortBoth headsets utilize Sennheiser’s “Eargonomic Acoustic Refinement” technology, which channels audio signals directly into your ears, rather than onto them – a result of Sennheiser’s German-engineered technology and speakers that are made individually at Sennheiser’s own facility in Ireland. They come fully equipped with pro noise cancelling microphones; to top it off, Sennheiser has built all headset controls into the specially designed metal ear cups and microphone boom, making volume control and mute functions easy and intuitive. “We realized that the previous models, from 2008 and 2010 are still the most sought after headsets by gamers. We have learned a lot since developing them, so we went back to see how we could make them even better, using what we know today,” says Product Manager Dr. Christian Ern of Sennheiser Communications. The PC 350 Second Edition and PC 363D Surround Sound Gaming Headsets will be available late February. Pricing for both models will be confirmed in the coming weeks. Just like the rest of Sennheiser’s products, both headsets are built to last and therefore come with Sennheiser’s two-year worldwide warranty. You can find all the latest information on Sennheiser by visiting our website at www.sennheiser.com.au Syntec International Pty Ltd Unit 3, 31 Gibbes Street, Chatswood NSW 2067 Press & PR Emma Staniland Tel. +61 (02) 9910 6700 emmastaniland@syntec.com.au About Sennheiser GamingSennheiser Gaming is for players for whom only the best is good enough. For more than 65 years, Sennheiser’s engineers have relentlessly worked to improve sound. High-quality sound is a daily luxury, and Sennheiser’s headsets help players around the world enjoy time with their games to the fullest. For more information visit: www.sennheiser.com/gaming

2013-01-11T00:24:00Z sennheiser-momentum-back-to-black

Sennheiser Press Release Back to BlackSennheiser launches sleek MOMENTUM Black headphones Las Vegas, 7 January 2013 – Sennheiser reimagines its acclaimed MOMENTUM headphones with the launch of the new MOMENTUM Black. Featuring a sleek look, MOMENTUM black combines pure design and uncompromising performance with the signature blacks of this season’s fashion collections. The MOMENTUM Black is the beautiful new addition to Sennheiser’s Style Selection. Following close on the release of the successful MOMENTUM, MOMENTUM Black delivers a perfect fusion of style and substance; urban design that promises no compromise on sound. Minimal black designs are dominating the latest collections from the leading fashion houses. The look of right now is dark and sophisticated; with elegant silhouettes that emphasise purity and subtly accentuate textures and fine materials. This is the world of the MOMENTUM Black, which marries an elegant headband slider of premium stainless steel with earpads and a headband worked from soft and supple leather of the finest quality. A pure design, reimagined with black leather and coolly contrasting subtle red stitching that’s very much of the moment. Beneath its stylish exterior, the MOMENTUM Black headphones refuse to compromise on sound quality. Sennheiser has taken technologies from its high-end headphone range to ensure a clear sound with excellent detail. “Combining form and function is key to the allure of the MOMENTUM. It’s a formula that has proved successful with critics and discerning music lovers alike and its now coming in a black version, with a new look that takes the premium sound experience to the world of fashion”, said Maurice Quarré, Director Product Lifecycle Management at Sennheiser Consumer Electronics. People love them for how they look and also for how they feel: high-quality, predominantly natural materials; ensure these headphones offer the ultimate in comfort for hours of listening. Other smart touches include the circumaural ear cups that insulate the listener from noisy urban environments, and an optional cable with a smart remote and microphone for taking and receiving calls and controlling the music on Apple devices. The MOMENTUM from Sennheiser is the perfect companion around town: Experience sound in style. The MOMENTUM Black can be seen first at CES. It will be available through selected Sennheiser sales partners from January. The MOMENTUM in brown is already available. The Sennheiser Group, with its headquarters in Wedemark near Hanover, Germany, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of microphones, headphones and wireless transmission systems. The family-owned company, which was established in 1945, recorded sales of around €531 million in 2011. Sennheiser employs more than 2,100 people worldwide, and has manufacturing plants in Germany, Ireland and the USA. The company is represented worldwide by subsidiaries in France, Great Britain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark (Nordic), Russia, Hong Kong, India, Singapore, Japan, China, Canada, Mexico and the USA, as well as by long-term trading partners in many other countries. Also part of the Sennheiser Group are Georg Neumann GmbH, Berlin (studio microphones and monitor loudspeakers), and the joint venture Sennheiser Communications A/S (headsets for PCs, offices and call centres). You can find all the latest information on Sennheiser by visiting our website at www.sennheiser.com.au Syntec International Pty Ltd Unit 3, 31 Gibbes Street, Chatswood NSW 2067 Press & PR Emma Staniland Tel. +61 (02) 9910 6700 emmastaniland@syntec.com.au

2012-12-12T01:38:00Z untitled-release-221

Press Release_FS award_Final_14Nov2012.doc Frost & Sullivan recognizes Sennheiser’s Innovation Excellence with Prestigious Award November 2012, Copenhagen, Denmark – Frost & Sullivan is impressed by Sennheiser Communications’ state-of-the-art headsets, its quality design, excellent wearing comfort, and ActiveGard™ hearing protection technology. Based on its recent analysis of the enterprise communications market, Frost & Sullivan awards its 2012 Award for Most Innovative European Communications Product of the year to Sennheiser Communications for its DW Wireless Series headsets. Designed for seamless use with both desk phones and softphones and with a strong emphasis on multi-vendor interoperability, the DW Wireless Series headsets were adjudged to be the leading product in the enterprise headset market. According to Frost & Sullivan, the market is expected to grow by 11.2 percent from year 2010 to year 2017 globally in terms of revenue. “Sennheiser Communications is a dynamic player in a highly competitive market, with a strong design ethic, and it’s clear that innovation is part of Sennheiser’s DNA,” said Frost & Sullivan Information and Communications Technology Research Director for Europe, Adrian Drozd. “In selecting the company for this Award, the independent judging panel that scrutinized Frost & Sullivan’s analysis was impressed by the innovative design and features, solid go-to-market strategy and, above all, strong market potential of the DW Wireless Series headsets.” The innovative technologies incorporated across the Sennheiser headset range set it apart: HD voice clarity provides users with a natural listening experience; noise-canceling microphones provide optimum speech quality by filtering out unwanted background noises, reducing echo and increasing clarity; and the excellent ActiveGard™ acoustical shock protection system safeguards users from sudden sound surges. Combined with excellent in-use comfort and long-distance wireless freedom that enhances office mobility, Frost & Sullivan considers the DW Wireless Series headsets to be an elegant solution to the needs of contact centers, offices and Unified Communications professionals. In receiving the award, Johannes Kaulfuss, Head of Product Management at Sennheiser Communication, said, “Our new headsets are the culmination of almost seventy years’ experience of the audio electronics industry and we are delighted that Frost & Sullivan – widely acknowledged to be leaders in offering insight into the enterprise communications marketplace – has recognized the innovation excellence of our DW Wireless Series range. The multivendor interoperability of the DW Wireless Headsets Series (optimized for Microsoft Lync, Aastra, Alcatel-Lucent, Avaya, Cisco, IBM, and Polycom) creates strong potential across a spectrum of verticals and organization sizes. The headsets are expected to see high uptake as a premium/high-end product for contact centers (wireless usage), offices, and UC professionals. “Enterprises are increasingly demanding interoperability between different communications technologies, solutions and devices,” notes Drozd. “Sennheiser’s strong partnerships with the key UC vendors were an important consideration in recognizing their DW Wireless Series Headsets as Most Innovative European Communications Product of the Year for 2012.” Each year, Frost & Sullivan's European ICT research team recognizes the best performing companies with around 20 'best of the year' awards: expert analysts covering the Enterprise Communications / UC market on an ongoing basis identify 10-12 candidates that – based on analyst insight and comparison of key criteria – are whittled down to a short-list of 3-5. During a workshop session, the analysts present their research to an independent panel of judges consisting of CIOs / Senior IT Vice Presidents representing a variety of vertical markets: these are often key ICT purchasing decision makers bringing strong insights. For this specific award, four judges voted unanimously in favor of Sennheiser Communications. About the Award Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents this award to the company that has developed most pioneering and groundbreaking communications product of the past 12 months. The award recognizes the innovation, market strategy and market potential of the recipient. Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Awards recognize companies in a variety of regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analysis, and extensive secondary research in order to identify best practices in the industry. About Sennheiser and Sennheiser CommunicationsSennheiser is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of headphones, microphones, wireless transmission systems and high-quality headsets for both business and entertainment.Drawing on the electro acoustics expertise of Sennheiser and the leading hearing healthcare specialist William Demant, Sennheiser Communication’s wireless and wired headsets for contact centers, offices and Unified Communications professionals are the result of Sennheiser’s and William Demant’s joint leadership in sound quality, design, wearing comfort and hearing protection. For more information please visit www.sennheiser.com.au or contact: Syntec International Pty Limited Product ManagementGeoff CraneP: (02) 99106700E: geoffcrane@syntec.com.au Marketing & PREmma StanilandP: (02) 99106700E: emmastaniland@syntec.com.au