SENNHEISER
EVOLUTION
In 1998, evolution microphones were thrust into the
spotlight for the first time, providing bands with a complete
microphone solution for flawless and rich sound for both
vocals and instruments. Since then, the company has sold
some 10 million wired and wireless evolution microphones.
evolution microphones are designed specifically to
withstand the rigors of live stage performance, excelling
at meeting a range of specialized needs in this demanding
market. At the same time, the series manages to strike the
right balance between affordability, impressive sound
and high quality workmanship. The evolution series has
the right microphone for any performance, regardless of
whether the stage is big or small. They are a permanent
fixture of the sound tech’s rider for countless bands and
events. In Grammy’s as well, evolution microphones are
used for vocals.
LOOK BACK TO HOW EVOLUTION SERIES WAS CREATED
Before the introduction of the evolution microphone
range, Sennheiser’s professional microphone offering was
dominated by classics such as the MD 441, MD 421 and
the MD 409, as well as mics based on these models. The
company’s focus was clearly on the TV area, on high-quality
microphones for use in broadcasting and TV studios and not
every microphone that has been optimized for broadcasting
can be so easily transferred to the live stage. Sennheiser
was faced with a complex problem: the company knew that
if it wanted to be more successful in the music industry,
certain price limits could not be exceeded. At the same time,
the company wanted to continue to focus on quality, with
microphones that were made in Germany.
In the end, the solution was the domestic manufacture
of high-quality microphones through a fully-automated
production process. This represented a major financial and
technical risk because such a production line had never
been built before. Together with an engineering company
specialized in precision engineering, the company’s
manufacturing engineers and product specialists started
to develop a production line for manufacturing dynamic
microphones and capsules.
1998 and one year later: the first mics started rolling off
the assembly line and the evolution range was launched.
The company’s willingness to take a risk paid off through
a comeback in the music microphone industry that was
nothing short of spectacular. The original models of the
evolution series included the wired vocal microphones e
825, e 835 and e 845, as well as instrument microphones e
602, e 604, e 608 and e 609, with more models added over
time.
EVOLUTION 900 SERIES –DESIGNED FOR THE MOST
DEMANDING TASKS
In 2003, the first premium evolution 900 models were added
to the evolution microphone series. With the microphones
of the 900 series, Sennheiser started a new tradition of
testing the microphones from the outset in the environment
in which they are actually used. The company took the
first prototypes straight to a music club we know well,
where they were put through their paces by musicians and
the developers. Once there, we could hear directly where
changes needed to be made to the sound, or where more
presence or brilliance was needed. Our developers with
their design and music expertise –then usually knew which
refinements and tweaks were required to achieve the sound
quality they were after. In record time, the 900 series has
become a well-known brands among bands, artists and
sound engineers. The sound of the vocal capsules and, in
particular, the sound of the 935 capsule is very popular.
Every detail counts for perfect live sound. Take the
evolution wired 900 series: conceived of as a harmonically
calibrated family, these high-end microphones
combine demanding sound with unmatched reliability.
Uncompromising stage equipment for uncompromising
professionals.
EVOLUTION WIRELESS D1
D1 is a range of digital wireless microphone systems that
lets bands go wireless the easy way. With systems for
vocals or for instruments, a band’s life is made simpler:
transmitters and receivers automatically pair and select
suitable transmission frequencies, while multiple D1
systems can automatically coordinate themselves. ew
D1 operates in the 2.4 GHz range, which is license-free
worldwide. D1 instantly readies you for making music
and takes the complexity out of wireless
Ease of use is key
Bands can now just forget about frequency setting,
matching transmitters and receivers, and getting the gain
right – evolution wireless D1 offers true ease of use by doing
all these time-consuming and sometimes error-prone chores
for them. Basically, all that is needed is to switch the system
on.The rest will happen automatically. In no time at all,
you’re all set to start jamming – with all the levels right, and
a stable wireless link.
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