Sennheiser’s newly launched Digital 9000 wireless system was in use at the recent Bruno Mars and Paloma Faith concert held at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre in April.
This event marked the first time that the system was used for a live concert in the Middle East. In addition, a number of Sennheiser’s wireless systems, microphones and in-ear monitors were also used at the concert.
“Given the singer’s popularity, Bruno Mars’ appearance in Dubai has been a widely anticipated event,” explains Mig Cardamone, Sales and Marketing Manager at Sennheiser Middle East. “Delta Sound, who provided the equipment rental for the show, were commissioned to provide the very best audio experience for the audience of 15,000 in the sold-out venue.
“Sennheiser equipment regularly appears on the technical riders for many famous artists – so we suggested to Delta that they use the new Digital 9000 to showcase the wireless microphone audio quality. They complied knowing they could rely on our products reliability.”
In order to overcome specific acoustic complexities of the venue such as reverberation from nearby buildings, Delta Sound opted to equip Bruno Mars, Paloma Faith and the accompanying performers with a mix of Sennheiser’s G3 and 2000 Series in-ear monitors.
Delta Sound’s team of 4 audio engineers managed the wireless set-up with relative ease utilizing Sennheiser’s Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) software that allows the remote control and monitoring of the majority of Sennheiser wireless systems.
The Digital 9000 is an all-digital wireless system that can transmit completely uncompressed audio, artifact-free and with superb dynamics. Designed for broadcasting professionals, musical theatres and high-profile live audio events, the Digital 9000 system has been meticulously designed for the highest channel counts and operation in dense frequency environments. Infrared (IR) synchronization between receivers and transmitters greatly aids setting up of the system.
“Sennheiser microphones and wireless equipment feature on most international riders that we find ourselves catering for here in the UAE, as well as neighbouring GCC countries,” said Robert Eatock, Delta Sound’s project and sound engineer. ” In the rental market, working with and being able to provide such equipment makes our jobs a little easier.
“Never having used the 9000 series before, both Bruno Mars production and Delta Sound engineers were pleased with the capability of the versatile system.”
“We certainly had a few challenges with getting almost 50 frequencies interference-free, sustaining the audio quality that our local audiences have become so accustomed to. Incorporating the use of WSM and the flexibility of the Sennheiser wireless systems, we were able to achieve the desired result.
“With the ever increasing demand for high quality equipment to host international shows of this calibre and others like it, Delta Sound prides itself on being able to successfully fulfill these riders with the local support of Sennheiser Middle East.”
Bruno Mars’ and Paloma Faith’s appearances in Dubai were organized and promoted by Done Events. The show was attended by over 15,000 fans who were treated to spectacular vocals, stunning visual effects and exceptional audio quality.
