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 errorprone 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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