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09/12/2013

Sennheiser Supplies MTV EMAs 2013

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Sennheiser supplied its Digital 9000 Series microphone system for this year's MTV European Music Awards (EMAs).
Taking place at Amsterdam's Ziggo Dome on 10 November, the EMAs included performances by Eminem, Miley Cyrus, Bruno Mars, Icona Pop, Katy Perry and Kings of Leon.
All performers used Sennheiser 2000 series in-ear monitors and a combination of Sennheiser 5200 or 2000 series wireless microphone systems, except Kings of Leon who opted for MD 431 wired mics.
Sound designer Derrick Zieba said: "With the number of live performances at the EMAs, it is increasingly complex to manage the RF spectrum because of the ever growing use of wireless mics, IEM systems and guitar packs.
"In addition, we have to supply handheld wireless mics and IEMs for the presenters and winners, so this year we needed well over 100 frequencies. Finding clear, interference-free spectrum with auditorium wide coverage for all is a major task."
Derrick chose the Sennheiser 9000 series for host Redfoo and all the awards presenters and winners. Using SKM 9000 transmitters with ME 9004 cardioid condenser capsules and a pair of AD 9000 active antennas relaying the signals to EM 9046 receivers, complete coverage of the whole arena floor was achieved.
:Being able to utilise the 9000 series for our presenters and winners provided superb audio performance, a remarkable lack of handling noise and allowed us to pick up unwavering RF signals from the presenter podium," says Derrick.
Sennheiser UK’s Mark Saunders and Andrew Lillywhite were also present to offer advice and practical support to Derrick’s RF Supervisor, Sapna Patel.
"On a fast paced live television event like this, robust and reliable RF kit is a must. For that reason alone I would choose Sennheiser and, as expected, all of the wireless equipment performed flawlessly throughout," Derrick adds.
"However, having Mark and Andrew helping us to solve any issues as they occurred really helped us to ensure that we ran trouble-free on the night. You couldn’t ask for a better service."
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