http:// 2013-03-04T00:08:00Z 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)

2013-02-18T01:56:00Z 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

2012-12-06T23:59:00Z sennheiser-sc-series-debut-just-in-time-for-christmas

Embargoed until July 29, 2011 The Sennheiser SC 230 & SC 260 make their debut in Australia - just in time for the New Year! Sennheiser Communications introduces the competitively priced, mid-range Circle headset series. The single-sided SC 230 and dual-sided SC 260 wired headsets are specially designed for professionals who work in busy contact center and office environments. The combination of productivity-enhancing features and contact-center-tested durability is designed to help professionals perform at their best, whatever the environment. The attractively designed product line features a noise canceling microphone and single-sided cable, with the choice of three different connectivity options for each model. Compatible with both desk phones and softphones on a PC, the Circle headset line offers supreme comfort with HD voice clarity for all-day use. Johannes Sejr Kaulfuss, product manager at Sennheiser Communications, stated: “We have specially designed and developed our new Circle SC 230 and SC 260 headsets to address the needs of users and the price requirements of purchasers for wired headsets in contact center and office environments. In particular, our design team has focused on product robustness, wearing comfort and sound quality.” Robust look and feelCarefully matched to the needs and requirements of modern contact centers and busy office spaces, the Circle headset line offers several new and innovative features such as: CircleFlex® patent-pending, dual-hinged ear cup system; noise-canceling microphone; and lightweight raised profile steel headband with numbered grooves for step-by-step adjustment for optimum fit and comfort. CircleFlex™ ear cup systemOne of the key advantages of the Circle headset line is a supremely comfortable fit. Designed by Sennheiser engineers, the CircleFlex® ear cup system is an ingenious dual-hinged floating cup and ear cushion solution that adapts seamlessly to a wearer’s ears, for instant perfect fit and relaxed wearing – all day, every day. Various connectivity optionsThe Circle headset line offers three different connectivity options for each Headset type to perfectly meet the needs of your office or contact center. Both the SC 230 and SC 260 headsets come in an Easy Disconnect variant that is ideal for desk phones, whereby the connection plug is situated directly on the cable. Both headset models also come in a standard USB stereo variant for connecting to a preferred softphone on a PC, as well as in an advanced USB + Call Control variant aimed at professionals who require HD voice stereo sound with the focus on managing calls seamlessly. The Circle SC 230 and SC 260 single- and dual-sided headsets are available now.Features and Benefits  Best-in-class Comfort – CircleFlex® patent-pending dual-hinge ear cup system that adapts seamlessly to your ears for instant perfect fit and all-day comfort Noise-canceling Microphone – filters out ambient noise for optimum speech clarity  Unique Robust Construction – crafted with look and feel in mind Adjustable – numbered headband grooves for step-by-step adjustment for a customized fit Durability – metal-reinforced headband and rugged design for years of wearing pleasure Sennheiser HD Voice Clarity – wideband sound for a natural listening experience  Bendable Boom Arm – ensures precise placement of microphone Pivotable Boom – rotates through 350 degrees for precision microphone placement and wearing flexibility on right or left side Name Tag Personalization – easy user ID helps users keep track of their own headset ActiveGard™ – technology protects users from acoustic shock and sudden sound surges  2-year International Warranty – provides peace of mind with your headset purchaseThe retail prices for the new Circle headsets line will start from as little as $135 RRP. You can find all the latest information about Sennheiser by visiting their Australian website at www.sennheiser.com.au For further information Contact: Syntec International Pty Ltd, Unit 3, 31 Gibbes Street, Chatswood NSW 2067 Geoff CraneProduct ManagementSyntec InternationalPh: (61) 2 9910 6700E: geoffcrane@syntec.com.au Emma StanilandPress and Public RelationsSyntec InternationalPh: (61) 2 9910 6700E:emmastaniland@syntec.com.au

2012-12-06T00:36:00Z superstar-dj-luciano-is-sennheiser-s-latest-headphone-endorser-1

Sennheiser Press ReleasePerfect techno sound in the clubs and on the streetsDance music superstar DJ Luciano is Sennheiser’s latest headphone endorser.December 2012 – Fusing pure techno beat with intense Latin rhythms, DJ Luciano couldn’t be hotter. The Swiss-Chilean DJ, producer and boss of Cadenza Records is one of the biggest stars of the global electronic music scene. Sennheiser is proud to announce that the dance music superstar will join Sennheiser’s team of global headphone endorsers. DJ Luciano will be rocking Sennheiser’s legendary HD 25 DJ headphones behind the decks, and wear the new Amperior to take the professional DJ sound to the streets. From his roots forging a passionate techno scene in his home city of Santiago, Luciano first conquered Latin America and over the past five years has ascended to being leading light in the European and global dance music scenes. As a talented producer and founder of respected dance label Cadenza, his influence on the wider scene matches his dynamism in the DJ booth. From his legendary beach parties at Ibiza’s Ushuaia beach, to residencies at superclub Pacha, to storming festival stages from New York to Tokyo, DJ Luciano has been bringing the intensity of the underground to ever-larger audiences. “I’m always looking at new ways to go deeper, to take my music further. This scene doesn’t stay still and success is not about taking the easy route,” said DJ Luciano. “Working with Sennheiser is just great. Their headphones have always been part of the DJ scene. If you’re pushing the boundaries with sound, you’ll always need the best audio to experience the music as it needs to be heard. Behind the decks, I love Sennheiser’s legendary HD 25. With the new Amperior you can take that same experience with you during the day. They embody the same commitment to reproducing an incredible club sound but in stylish headphones that are designed to work perfectly with mobile devices. There’s no compromise.” DJ Luciano joins the world’s greatest DJs such as Bob Sinclar, DJ Fly and QBert as Sennheiser Global Headphone Endorsers, reflecting the popularity of the audio specialist’s professional audio equipment with the world’s most demanding performers. “DJ Luciano is following his passion for music by taking the dance music world by storm, bringing the intensity of the underground club scene to the largest arenas,” said Peter Callan, President, Consumer Electronics at Sennheiser. “Our commitment to delivering the best possible experience of sound means working with the most demanding professionals and meeting their standards. Sennheiser is taking the lessons learned in that world and has created the Amperior to give consumers the exact same club sound experience on the streets. These headphones are the right choice for all music lovers who want to experience the pure joy of a great sound performance – whenever they want and wherever they go.” The Amperior headphones are part of Sennheiser’s Lifestyle Series. Their sound signature has been derived from the legendary HD 25, bringing together superior technology with stunning materials. They come in a silver or blue aluminium finish and are the perfect choice for those who don’t want to choose between perfect sound and urban design. 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 and the current DJ endorsements and activities by visiting our website at www.sennheiser.com.au or www.sennheiser.com/inspired-by-djs. Australian Distributor: Syntec International Pty LtdPress & PREmma Stanilandemmastaniland@syntec.com.au

2012-11-27T23:50:00Z sennheiser-sound-safari-with-mkh-microphones

Sennheiser Press Release Sound Safari in Namibia: MKH microphones record ethnic choirs and desert sounds November 2012 – Sabine Kämper had two major projects in mind when she set off to her dream country Namibia in summer. With a stereo pair of MKH 8040 cardioid microphones and a matching windshield prototype from Rycote in her backpack, the journalist and author from Hamburg travelled through Namibia to record ethnic choirs and the sounds of nature. The first result of her 9,000 kilometre trip from the Kalahari to Kaokoveld is now complete: “Chorus and Cuisine“, an unusual mixture of travel guide, recipe book and music CD, has just been published. For “Chorus and Cuisine – Namibia”, Sabine Kämper embarked on a culinary journey through the African country and its lodges, recording the staff choirs as she went. “That perhaps sounds a little unusual at first,” the author said, “but not when I tell the story that led up to it. In 2008, I was at ‘The Fort’ lodge in the Onguma Game Reserve in the Etosha National Park. After an excellent dinner, many of the female guests begged the chef to reveal the recipe for his soup. He did so, and everyone was happy. I can understand them, as I’m also a passionate collector of recipes when I’m travelling. I also like to buy CDs of the typical music of the country as a holiday souvenir. In Southern Africa, it is customary on many of the lodges and guest farms for the kitchen staff or even the entire team to perform a few traditional songs after the meal – and that was the case in Onguma… That was the birth of ‘Chorus and Cuisine’.“ “Safari feeling between the covers of a book”In 2012, Sabine Kämper and her partner Detlef Overmann finally set off for Namibia to visit a total of 18 selected lodges and to record the staff choirs, collect recipes and photograph the dishes. “It was clear to me, of course, that I would have to do a lot of improvising when it came to the audio recordings – we could expect to be recording in all different kinds of rooms, from libraries to laundries. For that reason, we needed microphones that guaranteed good recordings whatever the situation, and so I turned to Sennheiser’s experts for help,” said Kämper. They recommended that she used MKH 8040s – not least because of the high temperatures at the location, as Kämper was also planning to make outdoor recordings for another project. “In the end, we never actually needed to record in a laundry,” Kämper recalled. “Most of the time, we somehow managed to squeeze the choir into our lodge room or we were able to record in the kitchen. Once, the lodge manager even let us use his living room. We used an ORTF arrangement for the recordings and fed the sound from the pair of microphones directly into a computer via a small Mbox2 interface. This lightweight and compact audio system provided us with excellent recordings. After the rough cut, I asked the audio engineer what he had done to the recordings to make them sound so perfectly ‘rounded’, and he said: “Not much. I only put the songs in the order you wanted…” Soundscapes in the Kalahari Sabine Kämper and Detlef Overmann also used their journey through Namibia to make recordings for a second project. For “Soundscapes”, they recorded typical sounds of the country, which Namibian artists could then use as a basis and background for music compositions. “For the atmospheric sounds, for example, I thought of the barking gecko in the desert, the dawn chorus of birds and the sound of antelopes at a waterhole. I wanted to record village sounds or simply the rushing of the Atlantic waves,” Sabine Kämper said. A major challenge in all of these recordings was wind noise, as it can often get quite stormy in the desert in the evening. The author also worried about the microphones being constantly exposed to fine sand dust. “The Rycote windshield prototype was just what I needed, and the equipment turned out to be extremely sturdy. I was able to record really wonderful natural background sounds, and the production with the artists is scheduled to begin in 2013,” said Kämper. “The microphones were simply fantastic. On the very first recordings in the bush in the Kalahari, I always noticed a kind of buzzing and whizzing sound that I couldn’t explain. The interface was OK, the headphones were fine, the microphones were working perfectly as always, and there was nothing wrong with my ears… In the end, I found out that I had recorded the wing beats of some weaver birds on a tree some distance away. Well, I’d already been fascinated by the MKHs, but now I was absolutely in love with them!” About Sabine KämperSabine Kämper is a freelance journalist and author. She is a great fan of radio and audiobooks. Her publishing company kuduhear takes up the African tradition of narrative and oral culture in a modern way. It presents documentation and stories from and about Africa. Each audiobook is a small journey on the African continent. They feature a mix of original sounds, interviews and music; the recipe books come with a CD with accompanying music. These will soon be complemented by readings of safari stories and novels. “Chorus and Cuisine – Namibia” (ISBN 978-3-942143-03-5) has German and English texts and is now available at amazon.de. www.kuduhear.com. You can find all the latest information on Sennheiser by visiting our website at www.sennheiser.com.au Syntec InternationalPress & PREmma StanilandPh: (02) 99106700emmastaniland@syntec.com.au Captions: Wolwedans.jpg: Sabine Kämper made audio recordings in Namibia for two music projects (© www.detlefovermann.com) Kuduhear_Team.jpg: Sabine Kämper and Detlef Overmann choosing the photographs for “Chorus and Cuisine – Namibia”, a unique mixture of choir music, recipe book and travel guide (© www.detlefovermann.com) Map.jpg: The route travelled by Sabine Kämper and Detlef Overmann to the lodges in Namibia (© Uwe Ulrich Jeschke, Namibia Tourism Board) Emanya.jpg: The staff choir of the Emanya Lodge near the Etosha National Park is one of the choirs whose music was recorded for “Chorus and Cuisine – Namibia” (© www.detlefovermann.com) Mics_Okavango.jpg: A pair of MKH 8040s records the sound of the majestic Okawango river for a music project with Namibian artists (© www.detlefovermann.com) Weaverbirds.jpg: Nothing went unnoticed by the MKH microphones: weaver birds at their nest (© www.detlefovermann.com) MKH microphones from SennheiserThe MKH microphone series from audio specialist Sennheiser works on the RF principle that the company has been using for more than 50 years and has refined to absolute perfection. The benefits of this microphone principle are high climatic resistance, low inherent self-noise and the wide frequency range of the microphones, making them ideally qualified for even the most unusual applications.

2012-11-19T23:31:00Z sennheiser-gets-behind-the-music-with-the-world-s-greatest-djs-1

Ausgezeichnet: Das Set 900 von Sennheser gewinnt internationale Design-PreiseDay & Night: Sennheiser Gets Behind the Music with the World’s Greatest DJs November 2012 - A new series of interviews with the world’s top DJs explores the passion, personalities and drive for perfection behind the music. Exclusive to Sennheiser’s YouTube channel, the Day & Night interviews give a glimpse into the lives of top DJs, and the daytime people behind the legends. Starting today each week a new video will be released up to the end of this year.Party time, play time, quiet time, family time – day and night, our lives and experiences can be very different. That’s also true for the world’s greatest DJs. In a series of exclusive interviews, artists including DJ QBert, DJ Fly, DJ Mandrayq, DJ Sonar and DJ Nucleo share rare insights into their lives, loves and sources of inspiration. “The Day & Night interviews explore the source of their creativity, asks if inspiration strikes by day or night, and looks at who the world’s greatest DJs see as their own mentors and sources of inspiration. We wanted to show the personalities and also the work, commitment and passion that has made them the best in the world,” said Katrin Huss at Sennheiser Consumer Electronics. [Watch PREVIEW VIDEO HERE] The Day & Night interviews were inspired by Sennheiser’s new Amperior headphones. Based on the legendary HD 25 – one of the most popular monitoring headphones used by DJs in clubs around the globe – the Amperior is the HD 25’s daytime alter ego, bringing the club sound to the streets. In conversation with Sennheiser, DJ QBert, one of the world’s most influential DJs and one of the latest top DJs to endorse Sennheiser headphones, reveals a daytime persona that’s very different from his frenetic turntable wizardry. He tells how his superhuman speed on the decks is down to meditation, the calm of nature and getting plenty of sleep – a trick he learned from a hard rock guitarist! That lifestyle is reflected in different tastes in music – classical and sitar music – both are unexpected source of inspiration for creating new ways to scratching vinyl in the clubs. For QBert, music is about “the poetry in life” and much of his inspiration comes from spirituality. [WATCH FIRST EPISODE HERE] Portugal’s DJ Nucleo, also shows a different side to the superstar DJ. Working as a social worker during the day he’s a different man between day and night: “During the daytime I’m working and I have to be that really serious guy, because I work to take care of children… At night I am a little bit crazy – a funny guy, and always joking. I am really a totally different man!” The interviews with the world’s elite DJs were conducted during the 2012 DMC World DJ Championship. Sennheiser, as Supporting Sponsor, presented each of the 50 finalists with an exclusive limited edition Day & Night gift box. Fittingly, the gift boxes each contained two pairs of Sennheiser’s flagship headphones: the new Amperior for the day and the professional HD 25 for the night. “Like the DMC champions, our headphones reflect an intense commitment to delivering the best experience of the music, but what that means in different situations can be, well, night and day,” continued Katrin Huss. “For example, Sennheiser’s Amperior shares technology with the HD 25, but with a day-time persona: There’s the deep powerful bass and fidelity of the DJ headphones within a stylish design that’s perfect for wearing out and optimized for mobile devices. It’s a way of taking that club feeling with you during the day.” 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 and the current DJ endorsements and activities by visiting our website at www.sennheiser.com.au or www.sennheiser.com/inspired-by-djs. Australian Distributor:Syntec International Pty LimitedPress & PR Emma StanilandTel. +61 (2) 9910 6700emmastaniland@syntec.com.au Captions: DJ Fly.jpg: DJ Fly sharing insights about his life at day & night and his passion for music DJ QBert.jpg: DJ QBert, one of the world’s most influential DJs and new endorser of Sennheiser headphones, talks about his sources of inspiration and his love to classical and sitar music

2012-11-19T01:54:00Z sennheiser-s-first-multi-platform-gaming-headset

Sennheiser’s first multi-platform gaming headset:Sennheiser’s first multi-platform gaming headset: November 2012: – This Summer will see Sennheiser’ s first multi-platform headset, the U 320 conquer all gaming platforms across both Australia and New Zealand. Whether it is PS3®, Mac, PC or Xbox 360® – the U 320 delivers great consistent sound on all devices. In addition its unique, comfortable design makes gamers enjoy the experience even more. Great news for the gamer that wants to enjoy high-end gaming sound, but don’t want to buy a headset for each gaming device. Sennheiser’ s new universal gaming headset, the U 320 conquers all devices and offers great sound on every platform. The average age of gamers today is 25 and ‘mature gamers’, play on a console more than they play on PC. That is why Sennheiser created the U 320, to offer them a consistent high-quality sound experience on every platform. So, if the kids are busy on the Xbox®, they can just plug the headset into a Mac, PC or PS3® and enjoy time alone without disturbing others. The U 320 is born out of Sennheiser’s 65-year experience in pursuing the perfect sound and is designed to emphasize the different types of distinctive gaming sounds. The sound spectrum of the U 320 is superbly amplified, resulting in the legendary Sennheiser sound. In addition the bass boost is easily adjusted to fit your need for clear explosions, crashes or even background music. Comfort keeps the game onThanks to great comfort, the U 320 is wearable for as long as a gamer wants to enjoy the getaway from everyday life. The open-acoustic design helps keep a cool head, and the soft-padded unique CircleFlex™ design ensures that the ear pads adjust automatically, making the game experience a comfortable thrill. “The U 320 delivers the best conditions for enjoying your favourite game. We’ve worked hard to develop a consistent sound, regardless of the platform and believe that our efforts will contribute to players everywhere enjoying a better sound experience,” says Product Manager Christian Ern of Sennheiser Communications.The pro noise-cancelling microphone reduces ambient noise for crystal-clear conversations with fellow players and friends. The microphone also allows the player to mute the microphone by simply raising the boom arm. Adjusting the dual volume control on the cable is also easy; in addition the side tone switch monitors the voice while playing. The U 320 multi-platform gaming headset has a recommended retail price of $199 in Australia and a recommended retail price of $269 in New Zealand. Just like the rest of Sennheiser’ s products, the U 320 is built to last. It therefore comes 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 Australian Distributor:Syntec International Pty LimitedPress & PR Emma StanilandTel. +61 (2) 9910 6700emmastaniland@syntec.com.au