The recent European leg of the “Kiss Me Once” concert tour by pop artist Kylie Minogue saw Sennheiser microphones and wireless monitor systems playing a vital role in Eighth Day Sound’s (Highland Heights, OH and the UK) audio production.
The tour’s microphone package includes Sennheiser SKM 5200 microphones with MD 5235 capsules and EM 3732-II receivers, with monitoring via SR 2050 IEM transmitters and EK 2000 IEM belt packs.
“The SKM 5200/MD 5235 combination really suits this show, as Kylie spends a lot of time out in front of the PA system on the B stage,” explains Kevin Pruce, front of house engineer for Minogue. “Other combinations gave me less headroom, while the size and weight of the microphone are also very important. We have a great relationship with Sennheiser, in particular Mark Saunders. He is always available for advice and the backup is superb.”
Production manager Kevin Hopgood adds, “Sennheiser – what can I say? We have a working relationship with Mark and the team going back over 12 years and the support on the 2014 tour has been, as ever, exemplary. Kylie hasn’t picked up another brand of microphone by choice since the first time we tried them – the weight, feel and audio quality are all perfect for her.
“Sennheiser has always delivered assistance with customization to tie in with the show aesthetics, this year with microphone bodies in scarlet, hot pink and chrome. Kylie is all about quality and attention to detail, so Sennheiser equipment is the ideal complement.”
