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Mid East Info
20-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Step into the Future of Audio with Sennheiser Middle East at SLS 2025 in Riyadh between May 20 and 22 - Middle East Business News and Information
Riyadh. May 20, 2025. At Saudi Light & Sound Expo 2025, Sennheiser Middle East is bringing you closer than ever to our complete portfolio, with solutions tailored for every environment – from stages and studios to classrooms and meeting rooms. Booth Highlights: Professional Audio Zone We will provide deep dives into our bidirectional wideband Spectera ecosystem which is based on the company's decade-long research into WMAS technology (Wireless Multichannel Audio Systems). Spectera's 11 Audio Link modes give you unprecedented control of latency, audio quality and more for each link, while its bidirectional bodypacks manage both in-ear monitor and mic/line signals simultaneously. Learn more about Spectera Business Communication Zone We offer a wide range of audio solutions for unified communication in spaces from lecture halls to boardrooms. Visit our demo booths to experience TeamConnect Family. TeamConnect range is revolutionizing corporate audio communication, offering a suite of products designed to facilitate seamless collaboration. It offers a comprehensive solution for all your corporate communication needs. Learn more about TeamConnect Family Neumann Neumann will showcase its advanced monitoring solutions, including the KH line of studio monitors along with MT 48 and the MCM – The new reference in close miking system. The MCM System raises the bar of electret capsules. And as a true Neumann, picks the typical sound from all acoustic instruments in live applications.. Learn more about MCM Join Us – Register Today with Free Access! Experience the revolution first-hand with live demos at the booth (Hall 1, Booth 1A71) at SLS 2025. We look forward to seeing you there! Register Now About the Sennheiser brand We live and breathe audio. We are driven by the passion to create audio solutions that make a difference. Building the future of audio and bringing remarkable sound experiences to our customers – this is what the Sennheiser brand has represented for more than 75 years. While professional audio solutions such as microphones, meeting solutions, streaming technologies and monitoring systems are part of the business of Sennheiser electronic SE & Co. KG, the business with consumer devices such as headphones, soundbars and speech-enhanced hearables is operated by Sonova Holding AG under the license of Sennheiser. Middle East contact: Sennheiser Middle East Shraddha Mukul Mobile +971 (0) 56 226 6508 Public Relations Urvashi Kadam, urashi@ +971503570206 Leila Olan, info@ ; +971563092428
Broadcast Pro
09-05-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Sennheiser to debut wireless audio system Spectera at CABSAT 2025
Attendees are invited to experience Spectera in action during CABSAT 2025 at the Sennheiser booth. At CABSAT 2025, Sennheiser Middle East, in collaboration with Venuetech, will unveil and demonstrate Spectera, reportedly the world's first bidirectional wideband wireless audio solution, powered by cutting-edge WMAS (Wireless Multichannel Audio Systems) technology. This system is set to transform wireless audio by drastically simplifying system design while boosting performance and enabling comprehensive remote control and continuous spectrum monitoring. Spectera will be showcased at Sennheiser's booth in the Sheikh Saeed Halls 1, where visitors can participate in live demonstrations. The system features advanced bidirectional bodypacks that simultaneously handle digital IEM/IFB and mic/line signals. Its robust resistance to RF fading and flexibility in utilising a wideband RF channel enable digital IEM latency as low as 0.7 milliseconds. Mig Cardamone, Sales Director of Sennheiser Middle East, said: 'We are thrilled to see years of technological development and spectrum policy work turn into a digital wireless ecosystem that will solve many of the issues that users of wireless multichannel systems are faced with today. Our wideband solution will be ideal for large productions, whether in the touring, broadcasting, or theatre fields, or in any other area that requires multichannel audio setups. Spectera satisfies our customers' chief desires and needs regarding ease of use, operational reliability and flexibility. It offers less hardware, drastically reduced frequency coordination, redundancy, and the flexibility of an ecosystem that grows with your needs.' Spectera directly addresses common issues in wireless audio such as intricate frequency coordination, complicated rack setups, and bulky system footprints. By using a proprietary variant of OFDM-TDMA tailored for reliable, low-latency, bidirectional multichannel communication, it replaces multiple narrowband carriers with a single 6 or 8 MHz wideband RF channel. This enables seamless integration of IEM and mic signals within the same channel, eliminating the need for separate frequency bands and significantly reducing RF fading thanks to high diversity across the channel. A key highlight of the system is its Base Station, which condenses the capabilities of a full rack of mic receivers and IEM transmitters into a compact 1RU unit with up to 32 inputs and 32 outputs. This innovation, along with versatile bodypacks that serve both transmission and reception functions, drastically minimizes the hardware footprint and simplifies logistics for both engineers and performers. 'Having just one pack is not only a great asset for performers,' added Ryan Burr, Head of Technical Sales & Application Engineering, Sennheiser Middle East 'it also makes the work of the sound engineer easier, who has just one type of pack and can, if required, quickly add an IEM to a mic. Warehousing also becomes less complex, with just one Base Station and two frequency variants – UHF and 1G4 – for bodypacks and antennas.' Spectera represents a total shift in control and monitoring: It doesn't just offer a back channel, but continuous two-way communication throughout, for truly complete remote control. Via the permanent control data stream, audio settings can be adjusted, IEM and mic levels adapted, RF health and battery status monitored, and much more. AES 256 encryption (AES 256 CTR Mode with >10kYears expiry) for both audio and control data ensures the necessary data privacy. Also, all units help in continuously sensing the spectrum, meaning they scan for potential interference from other RF sources. With Spectera, it is possible for the first time to see 'behind' the RF channel that is actually being used and detect interference. Spectera delivers signature Sennheiser digital audio quality for mics, instruments and IEMs, employing different application-optimised audio codecs, which are all internally processed with 32-bit-float precision. Eleven Audio Link Modes allow for selectable control of audio quality, latency, channel count and operating range for each and every audio link, flexibly throughout a production. The operator can always use the RF channel to the maximum, either by giving fewer audio links a high quality or by allowing more links and reducing the quality accordingly. 'Spectera is a game-changer for the pro audio industry, and we're proud to bring it to the region in partnership with Sennheiser at CABSAT 2025,' stated Alice Macaluso, Brand Manager of Sennheiser at Venuetech. 'It's unmatched ability to combine high performance, compact design, and complete bidirectional signal and control opens up an entirely new chapter in wireless audio. This launch reflects Venuetech's ongoing commitment to delivering cutting-edge innovation to our clients across broadcast, live production, and installation sectors.' Stand H1-G15
Web Release
05-05-2025
- Business
- Web Release
Sennheiser Brings Spectera, the world's first wideband, bidirectional, digital wireless ecosystem, to CABSAT 2025
At CABSAT 2025, Sennheiser Middle East in association with Venuetech will introduce and demonstrate Spectera, the world's first bidirectional wideband solution. Using the ground-breaking WMAS (Wireless Multichannel Audio Systems) technology, Spectera greatly reduces wireless system complexity, while at the same time considerably increasing capability, enabling time-saving workflows and offering full remote control and monitoring, including permanent spectrum sensing. Attendees of the show will have the opportunity to view and participate in demos of the groundbreaking system at Sennheiser stand in CABSAT 2025 H1-G15, Sheikh Saeed Halls 1. About Spectera Spectera features bidirectional bodypacks that manage both digital IEM/IFB and mic/line signals at the same time. The solution is remarkably resistant to RF fading and allows for flexible use of the wideband RF channel, for example for digital IEMs with a latency down to a spectacular 0.7 milliseconds. 'We are thrilled to see years of technological development and spectrum policy work turn into a digital wireless ecosystem that will solve many of the issues that users of wireless multichannel systems are faced with today,' say Mig Cardamone, Sales Director of Sennheiser Middle East. 'Our wideband solution will be ideal for large productions, whether in the touring, broadcasting, or theatre fields, or in any other area that requires multichannel audio setups. Spectera satisfies our customers' chief desires and needs regarding ease of use, operational reliability and flexibility. It offers less hardware, drastically reduced frequency coordination, redundancy, and the flexibility of an ecosystem that grows with your needs.' Powered by WMAS – The wideband approach Bidirectional digital wideband transmission addresses many of the typical challenges that users, operators and owners of wireless audio systems experience today. These challenges include overly complex frequency coordination and complicated rack cabling for high channel counts, and the large footprint that a multichannel wireless system still has – in the warehouse, on tour and backstage, both for space and the amount of time required for load-in, load-out and setup. The technology developed is a proprietary variant of OFDM-TDMA, specifically tailored to reliable multichannel, bidirectional, low-latency communication. Instead of many individual 200 kHz narrowband RF carrier frequencies, Spectera uses a single wideband RF channel for audio transmission – bidirectional transmission of audio and control data, to be more exact. In Sennheiser's approach, the wideband RF channel is a TV channel of 6 or 8 MHz, depending on local regulations. The WMAS system organises its audio links within this channel. Every audio link, be it a mic or an IEM, is assigned specific time slots for transmitting its audio information – for the first time, it is possible to have IEMs and mics in the very same TV channel instead of two channels separated by a guard band. Thanks to the fact that all audio links use the full width of the RF channel when it's 'their turn', RF fading is greatly reduced. It corresponds to 40-fold diversity for an 8 MHz RF channel and 30-fold diversity for a 6 MHz TV channel. Also, the spectral density is low, which makes it easier to reuse frequencies, for example on a larger festival ground, between neighbouring theatres, or in a broadcasting complex. Greatly reduced system complexity One of the most stunning innovations in the Spectera ecosystem is certainly the Base Station, which, in a single rack unit with up to 32 inputs and 32 outputs, replaces a rack-full of wireless mic receivers and IEM transmitters. An entire production could be accommodated in a single wideband RF channel (6 or 8 MHz). The lower footprint continues to the bodypacks, which handle mic/line and IEM/IFB requirements simultaneously. 'Having just one pack is not only a great asset for performers,' says Ryan Burr, Head of Technical Sales & Application Engineering, Sennheiser Middle East 'it also makes the work of the sound engineer easier, who has just one type of pack and can, if required, quickly add an IEM to a mic. Warehousing also becomes less complex, with just one Base Station and two frequency variants – UHF and 1G4 – for bodypacks and antennas.' The future of wireless pro audio is here – and it's bidirectional Spectera represents a total shift in control and monitoring: It doesn't just offer a back channel, but continuous two-way communication throughout, for truly complete remote control. Via the permanent control data stream, audio settings can be adjusted, IEM and mic levels adapted, RF health and battery status monitored, and much more. AES 256 encryption (AES 256 CTR Mode with >10kYears expiry) for both audio and control data ensures the necessary data privacy. Also, all units help in continuously sensing the spectrum, meaning they scan for potential interference from other RF sources. With Spectera, it is possible for the first time to see 'behind' the RF channel that is actually being used and detect interference. Excellent audio quality Spectera delivers signature Sennheiser digital audio quality for mics, instruments and IEMs, employing different application-optimised audio codecs, which are all internally processed with 32-bit-float precision. Eleven Audio Link Modes allow for selectable control of audio quality, latency, channel count, and operating range for each and every audio link, flexibly throughout a production. The operator can always use the RF channel to the maximum, either by giving fewer audio links a high quality or by allowing more links and reducing the quality accordingly. 'Spectera is a game-changer for the pro audio industry, and we're proud to bring it to the region in partnership with Sennheiser at CABSAT 2025,' says Alice Macaluso, Brand Manager of Sennheiser at Venuetech. 'It's unmatched ability to combine high performance, compact design, and complete bidirectional signal and control opens up an entirely new chapter in wireless audio. This launch reflects Venuetech's ongoing commitment to delivering cutting-edge innovation to our clients across broadcast, live production, and installation sectors.' Additional product information and pictures can be downloaded from here . Experience Spectera Live during CABSAT at Sennheiser Booth H1-G15, Sheikh Saeed Halls in association with Venuetech.
Mid East Info
29-04-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Sennheiser Brings Spectera, the world's first wideband, bidirectional, digital wireless ecosystem, to CABSAT 2025
In association with long-standing partner Venuetech. Dubai, 29 April 2025 – At CABSAT 2025, Sennheiser Middle East in association with Venuetech will introduce and demonstrate Spectera, the world's first bidirectional wideband solution. Using the ground-breaking WMAS (Wireless Multichannel Audio Systems) technology, Spectera greatly reduces wireless system complexity, while at the same time considerably increasing capability, enabling time-saving workflows and offering full remote control and monitoring, including permanent spectrum sensing. Attendees of the show will have the opportunity to view and participate in demos of the groundbreaking system at Sennheiser stand in CABSAT 2025 H1-G15, Sheikh Saeed Halls 1. About Spectera Spectera features bidirectional bodypacks that manage both digital IEM/IFB and mic/line signals at the same time. The solution is remarkably resistant to RF fading and allows for flexible use of the wideband RF channel, for example for digital IEMs with a latency down to a spectacular 0.7 milliseconds. 'We are thrilled to see years of technological development and spectrum policy work turn into a digital wireless ecosystem that will solve many of the issues that users of wireless multichannel systems are faced with today,' say Mig Cardamone, Sales Director of Sennheiser Middle East . 'Our wideband solution will be ideal for large productions, whether in the touring, broadcasting, or theatre fields, or in any other area that requires multichannel audio setups. Spectera satisfies our customers' chief desires and needs regarding ease of use, operational reliability and flexibility. It offers less hardware, drastically reduced frequency coordination, redundancy, and the flexibility of an ecosystem that grows with your needs.' Powered by WMAS – The wideband approach Bidirectional digital wideband transmission addresses many of the typical challenges that users, operators and owners of wireless audio systems experience today. These challenges include overly complex frequency coordination and complicated rack cabling for high channel counts, and the large footprint that a multichannel wireless system still has – in the warehouse, on tour and backstage, both for space and the amount of time required for load-in, load-out and setup. Large backstage racks with IEM transmitters and microphone receivers can be replaced with a single smart Base Station The technology developed is a proprietary variant of OFDM-TDMA, specifically tailored to reliable multichannel, bidirectional, low-latency communication. Instead of many individual 200 kHz narrowband RF carrier frequencies, Spectera uses a single wideband RF channel for audio transmission – bidirectional transmission of audio and control data, to be more exact. In Sennheiser's approach, the wideband RF channel is a TV channel of 6 or 8 MHz, depending on local regulations. The WMAS system organises its audio links within this channel. Every audio link, be it a mic or an IEM, is assigned specific time slots for transmitting its audio information – for the first time, it is possible to have IEMs and mics in the very same TV channel instead of two channels separated by a guard band. Thanks to the fact that all audio links use the full width of the RF channel when it's 'their turn', RF fading is greatly reduced. It corresponds to 40-fold diversity for an 8 MHz RF channel and 30-fold diversity for a 6 MHz TV channel. Also, the spectral density is low, which makes it easier to reuse frequencies, for example on a larger festival ground, between neighbouring theatres, or in a broadcasting complex. Greatly reduced system complexity One of the most stunning innovations in the Spectera ecosystem is certainly the Base Station, which, in a single rack unit with up to 32 inputs and 32 outputs, replaces a rack-full of wireless mic receivers and IEM transmitters. An entire production could be accommodated in a single wideband RF channel (6 or 8 MHz). The lower footprint continues to the bodypacks, which handle mic/line and IEM/IFB requirements simultaneously. 'Having just one pack is not only a great asset for performers,' says Ryan Burr, Head of Technical Sales & Application Engineering, Sennheiser Middle East 'it also makes the work of the sound engineer easier, who has just one type of pack and can, if required, quickly add an IEM to a mic. Warehousing also becomes less complex, with just one Base Station and two frequency variants – UHF and 1G4 – for bodypacks and antennas.' The future of wireless pro audio is here – and it's bidirectional Spectera represents a total shift in control and monitoring: It doesn't just offer a back channel, but continuous two-way communication throughout, for truly complete remote control. Via the permanent control data stream, audio settings can be adjusted, IEM and mic levels adapted, RF health and battery status monitored, and much more. AES 256 encryption (AES 256 CTR Mode with >10kYears expiry) for both audio and control data ensures the necessary data privacy. Also, all units help in continuously sensing the spectrum, meaning they scan for potential interference from other RF sources. With Spectera, it is possible for the first time to see 'behind' the RF channel that is actually being used and detect interference. Excellent audio quality Spectera delivers signature Sennheiser digital audio quality for mics, instruments and IEMs, employing different application-optimised audio codecs, which are all internally processed with 32-bit-float precision. Eleven Audio Link Modes allow for selectable control of audio quality, latency, channel count, and operating range for each and every audio link, flexibly throughout a production. The operator can always use the RF channel to the maximum, either by giving fewer audio links a high quality or by allowing more links and reducing the quality accordingly. 'Spectera is a game-changer for the pro audio industry, and we're proud to bring it to the region in partnership with Sennheiser at CABSAT 2025,' says Alice Macaluso, Brand Manager of Sennheiser at Venuetech . 'It's unmatched ability to combine high performance, compact design, and complete bidirectional signal and control opens up an entirely new chapter in wireless audio. This launch reflects Venuetech's ongoing commitment to delivering cutting-edge innovation to our clients across broadcast, live production, and installation sectors.' Additional product information and pictures can be downloaded from here . Experience Spectera Live during CABSAT at Sennheiser Booth H1-G15, Sheikh Saeed Halls in association with Venuetech. About the Sennheiser brand We live and breathe audio. We are driven by the passion to create audio solutions that make a difference. Building the future of audio and bringing remarkable sound experiences to our customers – this is what the Sennheiser brand has represented for more than 75 years. While professional audio solutions such as microphones, meeting solutions, streaming technologies and monitoring systems are part of the business of Sennheiser electronic SE & Co. KG, the business with consumer devices such as headphones, soundbars and speech-enhanced hearables is operated by Sonova Holding AG under the license of Sennheiser. Middle East contact: Sennheiser Middle East Shraddha Mukul Mobile +971 (0) 56 226 6508 Public Relations Urvashi Kadam, urvashi@ +971503570206 Leila Olan, info@ ; +971563092428
Techday NZ
28-04-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Sennheiser begins global shipping of Spectera wireless system
Sennheiser has commenced shipping its Spectera wideband wireless ecosystem to customers globally. Spectera incorporates Sennheiser's True WMAS (Wireless Multichannel Audio System) technology, combining wireless microphones, in-ear monitors (IEMs), and control data into a single radio frequency (RF) channel and bodypack within a compact 1U rack unit. The system is intended to offer a simplified setup and enhanced control for professionals working in live audio production, including concerts, broadcast environments, and theatrical performances. The hardware package for Spectera includes a base station, a bidirectional SEK bodypack available in TV-UHF and 1.4 GHz versions, DAD transceiving antennas in matching frequency bands, MADI cards, and an array of accessories. Software components comprise the LinkDesk desktop application and a browser-based Spectera WebUI, both providing centralised system management. Dr Andreas Sennheiser, Co-Chief Executive Officer at Sennheiser, commented on the product's release and demand. "As a growing and flexible ecosystem, Spectera will continue to be expanded and modelled on current and upcoming customer and user benefits, and we are extremely happy to start series production and shipping," he said. "I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all participants in the Pioneer Program for their contribution to shaping Spectera, and all our customers for taking this bold step into the future of wireless with us." He acknowledged the current challenge of meeting demand, noting, "At the same time, I need to ask our customers for patience and understanding, as it will take some time to fulfil the long list of outstanding preorders. At our end, we have invested massively in the electronics production at our plant in Germany and have considerably increased our capacities, but due to the high demand, order fulfilment will inevitably take time." The adoption of wideband technology in Spectera is aimed at reducing both setup times and operational complexity. Traditional narrowband wireless systems often require extensive frequency calculation and cabling, as well as complex power level adjustments for multichannel IEMs. The Spectera system automatically coordinates mobile devices within the assigned RF channel (6 or 8 MHz wide), allowing for more efficient use of spectrum resources and easier frequency reuse in environments such as broadcasting complexes or neighbouring theatres. Benedikt Euen, Senior Product Manager at Sennheiser, remarked on the operational benefits observed by early users. "We have had so many happy comments from our Spectera Pioneers, saying that it was a totally new experience for them to be set up and ready so quickly," Euen said. "Before Spectera, everybody on a production had to wait for them, now they are the ones with time on their hands!" Spectera's design allows both microphones and IEMs to share the same TV channel, eliminating the need for separate bands and guard bands. The system offers permanent two-way communication, providing engineers with remote control for real-time monitoring and adjustments, including ongoing spectrum sensing. This approach is intended to simplify frequency management and increase operational flexibility during live events, with microphones and IEMs able to be added seamlessly during a performance. The LinkDesk desktop software component functions as a control and monitoring centre for multiple Spectera base stations, turning a Mac or PC into a central hub for configuring routing, zoning, and audio link modes. For smaller setups or single base stations, the browser-based Spectera WebUI enables access from any device for management tasks such as configuration, monitoring, and firmware updates. Sennheiser has stated plans to integrate Spectera into the SoundBase RF planning tool in the future, allowing coordination of both wideband and narrowband wireless systems through one platform. A mode planner is already available for current users via SoundBase Tools. Spectera has completed regulatory and product certification processes in numerous markets, including the EU-27 countries, the UK, Switzerland, Norway, Greenland, Qatar, the UAE, the USA, Canada, Australia (for indoor use), Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Hong Kong, and New Zealand (510-606 MHz). Regulatory approval has also been granted—but final certification is pending—in countries such as South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rwanda, Kenya, Nigeria, Mexico, Taiwan, and Bhutan. Certification also remains pending in India, awaiting a formal regulatory ruling. Customers are encouraged to register their Spectera units in the Sennheiser customer portal to receive notifications about software updates and release notes. The portal includes a feature suggestion hub, where operators can submit, comment on, and vote for new functionalities. Product management teams will review all submissions, and the portal provides a visible roadmap of ongoing and planned feature development for the platform. Euen expressed the team's anticipation regarding the ongoing development. "The entire Spectera team are super-excited about the start of shipping, and are very much looking forward to further evolving the ecosystem together with our customers."
