Bastille storms Europe and the US with Sennheiser

Front of House engineer Paul Cooper has been working with the band for the past two years.

Ive been using Sennheiser drum microphones, the 900 series in particular, for a long time, says Paul. I know how they sit and where their strengths lie, so it saves a lot of time with sound checking and quick festival turnarounds.

I've had Dan Smith (lead vocals) on a 900 series vocal mic since day one. He started with the 935, but now theyre playing bigger stages - which means less cymbal and background spill - we've gone to the 965. Dans voice has a very particular area where it fits into the mix - the Sennheiser 965 suits it more than anything else Ive tried him with and makes any drastic EQ unnecessary.

Weve recently added a G3 wireless system to the 965 capsule and hes really enjoying the stage freedom that it provides.

Paul and monitor engineer Ben Kingman have also moved the band on to in-ear monitors, the Sennheiser EW 300 G3 IEM delivering the consistent audio quality and reliability that is so essential for a band on a lengthy world tour. And the company's support has been every bit as reliable.

Sennheiser artist relations manager Mark Saunders has been superb in offering everything weve needed, says Paul. Every bit of advice and every request weve had - hes been straight back to us. Sennheiser really are very supportive indeed.

had been a slow burner for Sennheiser, but working on things piece by piece with Paul has provided us with a very solid relationship with one of the biggest up and coming bands in the UK, adds Mark Saunders. I'm looking forward to working with them over the coming year, both here and on their overseas touring, as they establish a worldwide reputation.

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