The West Yorkshire Playhouse in Leeds has recently upgraded its wireless mic systems with the purchase of a Sennheiser 3000 Series from Bradford-based Pro Audio Systems.
 

Glen Massam, head of sound with the West Yorkshire Playhouse
with the Sennheiser 3000 Series rack

The system is comprised of twelve Sennheiser 3000 Series radio mic systems consisting of six 3532-U dual receivers, twelve SK3063 belt-pack transmitters and two SKM3072 handheld mics. This was augmented with an ASA3000 splitter and active antennae. Also included in the purchase were a number of MKE-2s for stock. The complete system was custom racked and wired by Pro Audio Systems and supplied with S-MCD3000HP monitoring software, which is being run via the multi-core.

Discussing the purchase, West Yorkshire Playhouse Head of Sound, Glen Massam, said, "At the WYP we continually strive to produce the best in theatre, which means using the best audio equipment available. For us, that meant Sennheiser for wireless microphone quality and reliability."

Dave Simpson of Pro Audio Systems also added, "As we have a large number of Sennheiser wireless systems in rental stock, we are fully aware of their capabilities, using them in high-profile multi-channel events on a regular basis. With this in mind, we were more than happy to specify the Sennheiser systems and be fully confident in their ability. In the event of the Playhouse requiring additional systems for larger shows, we are able to augment them with our own 3000 Series systems and also link in with the PC monitoring software. The frequency plan was also designed with our rental equipment in mind, with the option of operating in excess of 48-channels together".

Established in 1945 in Wedemark, Germany, Sennheiser is the acknowledged world leader in microphone technology, RF-wireless and infrared sound transmission, headphone transducer technology, and most recently, in the development of active noise-cancellation. Sennheiser Electronic Corporation is the U.S. wholly-owned subsidiary, with headquarters in Old Lyme, Connecticut.