Sennheiser has launched a YouTube channel, The Pulse, designed to offer a behind-the-scenes look at the work of some of the world’s music creators and innovators.
‘We have connections with so many amazing people in the music industry, so we wanted to create a platform that would shine a light on their careers and their work in an unconventional way,’ says, Head of Relationship Management for Professional Audio, Pierre Morant. ‘On The Pulse, we are sharing the stories of musical legends and engineers, their tips and tricks, and the audio tools they use to create their music.’ The channel addresses music fans, up-and-coming artists and aspiring engineers, as well as professionals, taking them places they wouldn’t normally see – monitor engineering to touring as a live sound engineer.
‘Sennheiser has been with me every step of the way on my journey into the world of being a producer, building my own studio, and learning how to record and mix music,’ says Mike Flaherty, monitor engineer for Shawn Mendes. ‘It’s a new passion for me, and Sennheiser equipment helps me to capture and refine the sounds I’m looking for.’
There is also a visit to Frank Turner‘s new studio where he reveals how he sets up his go-to Neumann U 87 and Sennheiser MD 441, e 906, e 901, e 902, e 904 and e 914s mics and how that translates into a mix.
The Pulse also covers creators from across the world, with artists Courtney LaPlante, Claudia Hoyser, Shapeshifter, Kim Young-il, Tim David, The Edge Studios and Naomi Banks. Recent posts include a video with American jazz, RnB and pop singer Lindsey Webster performing four of her songs, ‘Dream’, ‘A Love Before’, ‘Love Inside’ and ‘Walk Away’.
Hosts Addie, vocalist of the band Halocene, Sennheiser’s Andy Egerton, and (soon) roaming DJ Suat visit the interviewees’ studios, rehearsal rooms, tours or events. ‘We want to create a relaxed atmosphere, so we’re flexible on where we record and can support any out-of-the-box recording format,’ Morant says.
The Pulse will host a performance starting 17 September at 8pm local time (CEST) when DJ Moguai plays a set from Sennheiser’s factory floor. ‘When Thomas Holz from Sennheiser approached me and asked if we could embark on a joint project, I was immediately excited,’ says Zafer Isler, Moguai’s Global Commercial Manager. ‘Then we developed this extraordinary idea – an authentic DJ set in the Sennheiser factory while the products are being manufactured! Thanks to Thomas Holz and the entire Sennheiser team for making it happen.’
‘I have been using Sennheiser’s HD 25 DJ headphones for over 30 years and I am still thrilled,’ Moguai says. ‘They have become a loyal companion for me. Performing at Sennheiser in Wedemark was a great honour for me.’
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