SENNHEISER EXPLORES “THE FUTURE OF AUDIO”: DEDICATED SUITE AT “ON AIR FEST” PRESENTS INNOVATIVE MASTER CLASSES AND PROGRAMMING

BROOKLYN, NY – Sennheiser, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of headphones, microphones and wireless transmission systems, today revealed programming for its “Future of Audio” suite at On Air Fest, to be held this March at Brooklyn’s Wythe Hotel. The Sennheiser “Future of Audio” suite will feature a robust lineup of creative masterclasses, discussions, and demonstrations, all designed to inspire the next generation of content creators to embrace 3D audio technology. Access to the Sennheiser programming is included with purchase of the daily ticket to On Air Fest, available at www.onairfest.com.

Attendees can pop into Sennheiser’s“Future of Audio” suite to engage with the the innovative AMBEO -3D Audio- content zones and to attend sessions including:

• David Bowie is - A special conversation with Matthew Yokobosky, Director of Exhibition Design, Brooklyn Museum about the critically acclaimed exhibition, David Bowie is. Offering unprecedented access to the icon’s personal archive, the exhibition explores the creative process of an artist whose sustained reinventions, innovative collaborations, and bold characterizations revolutionized the way we see music, inspiring people to shape their own identities while challenging social traditions. David Bowie is has been touring globally for the past five years and will be on view at the Brooklyn Museum, March 2 to July 15, 2018. In this session, Yakobosky shares his perspective on organizing this incarnation of the exhibition, including the ways in which sound design—powered by the show's official audio partner Sennheiser—heightens the museum-going experience
   
• “Telling your Story with Sound” – a creative master class addressing the ways in which sound can be used to set a scene, illustrate a concept or enliven a journalistic endeavor.  Grammy Award-winning recording engineer and producer of acoustic music Jim Anderson of Anderson Audio New York leads this session, engaging the audience on an international aural journey from the ‘hollars’ of Kentucky to the streets of Grenada
   
• “Sound Tonality” – a master class run by author and sound recording expert Alex Case focuses on the creative and technical components of microphones. Case explores the process of selecting a the best microphone to enhance tone, pitch, vocal range, and effects of the final audio output
   
• “Binaural Sound and the Future of Experiential Audio “ - Sennheiser's own, Ricky Miranda will spearhead a discussion on binaural audio and its various applications and use functions. Sennheiser leads the industry in both consumer and professional applications of binaural recording. This talk covers the history of the medium, Sennheisers core 3D audio technology- AMBEO- and its current (and future) utilization to create immersive audio experiences.  Various professional and consumers products and content will also be on display for attendees to explore, discover, and learn
   
• “Active Listening”– a creative talk about how one can actively listen and consume a story rather than tell one. This delves into how one can be a “better listener” as well as the mediums which individuals utilize for listening
   

“We’re honored to support On Air Fest and its passionate commitment to explore what’s new, now, and next in the audio realm,” says Stefanie Reichert, Director Trade Marketing, Retail, Americas at Sennheiser. “Our ‘Future of Audio’ suite will offer important information and unique access to attendees who work in the field as well as those who are simply passionate about audio and sound.”

On Air Fest is the brainchild of work x work—a storytelling and branding agency composed of audio artists in their own right—and aims to be a rally point for leading voices, new  movements, and curious listeners. The dynamic gathering will feature some of the biggest “voices” in the industry including Laurie Anderson, Stretch Armstrong, Dylan Marron, Meshell Ndegeocello, Nick Quah, Kai Wright, and those behind The Moth, My Dad Wrote A Porno, Longform, Radio Atlas, Happier with Gretchen Rubin, as well as Hot Pod, Adlandia, Latino USA, Marvel’s Wolverine podcast, Surface Magazine, ESPN 30 for 30 Podcasts, WNYC, and more.

“Sennheiser is a heritage brand that still innovating to move audio forward,” says Scott Newman, founder of work x work, the team behind On Air Fest. “They support the creation of content as well as ways to enhance the listener experience -- a duality that parallels how we at On Air Fest are programming the event for industry and enthusiast alike. We’re excited to support this iconic brand as they define the ‘Future Of Audio’.”

For more information about the Sennheiser “Future of Audio” suite and for the full On Air Fest schedule, please visit: www.OnAirFest.com

On Air Fest

• March 1-4, 2018
• Wythe Hotel (80 Wythe Ave. at N.11th Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn)
• Schedule here: http://onairfest.com/schedule
• Tickets available now $100/day pass; $250/three day pass

ABOUT ON AIR FEST
On Air Fest brings together the creative vanguard of thinkers, performers and storytellers in the ever relevant medium of sound. The only event of its kind, On Air Fest takes inspiration from creative conferences, performance art and music festivals—hyphenating worlds and providing a magical space to advance the culture of audio. It will be a weekend of intimate conversations, performances, installations and live podcasts, March 1-4 at Wythe Hotel in Brooklyn. For tickets and the full schedule visit onairfest.com

ABOUT WYTHE HOTEL
Located in the heart of Brooklyn, Wythe Hotel is an eight-story hotel on the Williamsburg waterfront. Built in 1901, the former cooperage has been meticulously converted into the 70-room hotel with a restaurant and rooftop bar by restaurateur Andrew Tarlow. As an anchor to Brooklyn’s most dynamic neighborhood, Wythe Hotel often collaborates with local artists and artisans on programming for its rotating lobby space. wythehotel.com

ABOUT work x work
A full-service storytelling and branding agency based in Brooklyn, work x work focuses on building communities and dynamic content.  Leveraging a global network of creative people, work x work offers artistic and strategic services for those in the audio, entertainment and consumer spaces. The name, work x work, is a celebration of the work process, and the passion, drive, and collaborative effort that goes into building something meaningful. More at workxwork.com

ABOUT SENNHEISER
Sennheiser is shaping the future of audio – a vision built on more than 70 years of innovation culture, deeply rooted within the family-owned company. Founded in 1945, Sennheiser is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of headphones, microphones and wireless transmission systems. With 20 sales subsidiaries and long-established trading partners, the company is active in more than 50 countries and operates its own production facilities in Germany, Ireland and the USA. Sennheiser has approximately 2,800 employees around the world that share a passion for audio excellence. Since 2013, Sennheiser has been managed by Daniel Sennheiser and Dr. Andreas Sennheiser, the third generation of the family to run the company. In 2016, the Sennheiser Group had sales totaling €658.4 million. www.sennheiser.com.

Media contacts:

For Sennheiser: Jeff Touzeau, jeff@hummingbirdmedia.com,  914-602-2913

For On Air Fest/work x work: Meryl Cooper, meryl@theCOOPERationinc.com, 917-974-0022