Addressing the fragmented workflow challenges around coordinating wireless microphones and monitors, RF managers and monitor engineers can find a convenient brand-neutral platform on the Sennheiser Group stand in Hall 8.
Developed by audio veterans Matt Dale and Donny Kuser, the SoundBase app claims to be the world’s first universal wireless audio management software. Streamlining wireless coordination, centralising communication, and enabling remote collaboration, SoundBase integrates with equipment from all major manufacturers, eliminating the need to switch between multiple applications, particularly during critical production moments.
The app can be operated from any device with a modern web browser; any changes automatically sync so that everyone on the team always has the up-to-date version. The app also provides a crowd-sourced database of previous spectrum use in an area, which is visualised on interactive maps to give audio teams a good starting point for their own production planning.
The brand continues to evolve through active community input; new features are regularly developed and deployed based on direct feedback from a thriving Discord community.
Stand Number: 8.D50
Company: Sennheiser
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