The MKH 8018 stereo shotgun microphone, Sennheiser's latest addition to its MKH 8000 series

An IBC 2025, Sennheiser will present its audio solutions for the creation of professional multimedia content and entertainment experiences. Among the new features, the MKH 8018 shotgun microphone stands out.

Following Sennheiser's MKH 8030 figure-eight microphone, broadcasters and filmmakers can now discover the latest addition to Sennheiser's MKH series of RF condenser microphones, the MKH 8018 stereo shotgun microphone. This rugged, weatherproof shotgun microphone offers audio engineers flexibility and features three switchable stereo modes: MS stereo, for continuous adjustment of the spatial image, and wide or narrow XY stereo, which come pre-mixed into the MKH 8018 with settings that have been refined and verified in multiple user field tests. An integrated -10 dB attenuator, a Broadcast frequency response of 40-20,000 Hz and a compact, lightweight aluminum housing complete this exceptional professional microphone.

SoundBase

The Sennheiser team will show SoundBase, its new wireless audio management software, in Amsterdam. To coordinate wireless microphones and monitors on a production today, RF managers and monitoring engineers still have to navigate multiple software tools to configure wireless technology brand by brand.

Developed by audio veterans Matt Dale y Donny Kuser, the app integrates with equipment from leading manufacturers, eliminating the need to switch between multiple apps, especially during critical moments in production. Optimizes wireless coordination, centralizes communication and enables seamless remote collaboration.

The planning tool RF SoundBase y Spectera, the world's first two-way wireless broadband ecosystem, will be presented on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the show.

Neumann’s presence in IBC

As for the Neumann brand, it will present its range of studio monitors in a dedicated area with an immersive configuration 7.1.4. This includes a new subwoofer with multi-channel bass management, which will be launched at IBC.

Of course, Neumann will also present a wide variety of its microphones, including the broadcast microphone BCM 104, capsules for wireless systems, MCM miniature clip-on microphones, TLM 102 and TLM 107, as well as a selection of their legendary classics, such as the U 87 Ai, U 67, U 47 fet and M 49 V. And they will also show the KU 100 binaural head, now 34 years old and still the easiest way to produce incredibly realistic immersive audio.

As part of the immersive study area/mobile unit, Merging Technologies, part of Neumann, will present the DAW Pyramix 15, along with the Hapi Mk III modular audio interface. Also on display will be the Merging Anubis and Neumann MT 48 desktop audio interfaces, which include the newly added OSC control functions, allowing for remote control of fader movements and other parameter changes via third-party hardware controllers.

The studio area, which is powered by a Ravenna AES 67 network, is connected to a second Neumann/Merging demo area, which is powered by a Dante AES 67 network. Here, visitors will be able to try out Neumann's new RIME plug-in, which enables immersive monitoring with the NDH 20 and NDH 30 headphones.

The playback system and sequencer will also be shown Ovation of Merging, of last generation. The recently released version 11 features a bold new design with a refined dark mode interface and optimized usability. The updated and fully customizable mixer, panner and renderer allow users to adapt busses, strips and aux channels to any workflow, whether for stereo, multi-zone or immersive formats.

AMBEO 2-Channel Spatial Audio

Delivering immersive audio experiences without segmenting the audience or complicating the signal chain remains a key challenge for live broadcasters. The AMBEO 2-Channel Spatial Audio live renderer solves this problem by enabling real-time rendering of immersive content in a stereo-compatible AMBEO format. The two-channel output preserves spatial depth and location signals, optimized for playback in any stereo system, and improves speech intelligibility, without the need for decoding or additional hardware.

Using its proprietary immersive audio algorithms, AMBEO generates a hardware-independent, downstream-compatible signal that preserves the creative intent and immersive quality of the original mix. Broadcasters and streaming providers can maintain the stereo delivery path while offering a significantly improved listening experience.