Sennheiser set to exhibit 80 years of professional audio technology at the 2025 International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) exhibition.
At IBC 2025, the Sennheiser Group showcased a range of new and legacy professional audio solutions, including the new MKH 8018 stereo shotgun microphone and other advanced technologies for recording, monitoring, and playback.
The MKH 8018, the latest addition to the MKH 8000 series, offers unique flexibility with three switchable stereo modes: MS stereo (allowing step-free spatial imaging adjustment), wide XY, and narrow XY stereo, all finely tuned through extensive field testing. The microphone features a rugged, climate-proof aluminum housing, an integrated -10 dB pad, and a broadcast-friendly frequency response from 40 Hz to 20 kHz, aimed at broadcasters and filmmakers needing versatile, high-quality stereo shotgun recording.
Sennheiser also highlighted its wideband Spectera wireless ecosystem and narrowband EW-DX systems, praised for reliability, low latency digital audio transmission, and scalability in demanding live and broadcast environments. These solutions support seamless audio experiences for professional media content creation.
In addition to its own offerings, Sennheiser partnered with Neumann and Merging Technologies to present a range of products from both companies. The Neumann/Merging showcase will demonstrate Neumann's new RIME plug-in for immersive monitoring using NDH 20 and NDH 30 headphones. Sennheiser will also demonstrate the MKH 8018 stereo shotgun microphone.
The Sennheiser stand at IBC 2025 will feature a contrast between historical images and the latest audio technology, showcasing the evolution of professional audio over the past several decades. Visitors can expect to see Neumann's studio monitors, including a brand-new subwoofer, in a dedicated area.
Merging Technologies, part of Neumann, will showcase the Pyramix 15 DAW, Hapi Mk III modular audio interface, and desktop audio interfaces Merging Anubis and Neumann MT 48. The OSC control capabilities of the Merging Anubis and Neumann MT 48 will allow remote controlling fader moves and other parameter changes via third-party hardware controllers.
The updated Ovation playout system and show sequencer from Merging, version 11, introduces a new design with a refined dark-mode interface and streamlined usability. Visitors who cannot make the scheduled demonstrations can view ad hoc presentations at stand 8D50.
Ravenna AES 67 and Dante AES 67 networks will be used to link the immersive studio/OB van area and the second demo area of the Neumann/Merging showcase. The AMBEO 2-Channel Spatial Audio live renderer enables real-time rendering of immersive content into a stereo-compatible AMBEO format, optimized for any stereo system and improving voice intelligibility. Visitors can experience the AMBEO technology embedded on a Merging ANUBIS device at the Sennheiser stand.
Regarding the SoundBase pro audio app, the provided search results do not mention or provide details about this app being part of Sennheiser's showcase at IBC 2025, indicating either it was not featured or information is currently unavailable from the retrieved sources. If you need further details about the SoundBase app or other Sennheiser products, additional sources beyond these IBC 2025 highlights may be necessary.
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- Sennheiser showcased the MKH 8018 stereo shotgun microphone at IBC 2025, a new addition to their MKH 8000 series, featuring three switchable stereo modes.
- The MKH 8018 microphone is designed for broadcasters and filmmakers, offering versatile, high-quality stereo shotgun recording with a frequency response from 40 Hz to 20 kHz.
- Sennheiser also highlighted their wideband Spectera wireless ecosystem and EW-DX systems for live and broadcast environments.
- The company partnered with Neumann and Merging Technologies to showcase a range of products, including Neumann's new RIME plug-in for immersive monitoring.
- Visitors to the Sennheiser stand can expect to see a mix of historical images and the latest audio technology, showcasing the evolution of professional audio over several decades.
- Merging Technologies will showcase their Pyramix 15 DAW, Hapi Mk III modular audio interface, and desktop audio interfaces, with OSC control capabilities for remote controlling fader moves.
- The updated Ovation playout system and show sequencer from Merging, version 11, introduces a new design with a refined dark-mode interface and streamlined usability.
- AMBEO 2-Channel Spatial Audio live renderer will be used to link two demo areas at the Neumann/Merging showcase, enabling real-time rendering of immersive content. Visitors can experience this technology embedded on a Merging ANUBIS device at the Sennheiser stand. However, the SoundBase pro audio app was not mentioned as part of Sennheiser's IBC 2025 showcase in the retrieved sources.
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