London-born singer songwriter Jessie Ware has just completed her UK tour, with Sennheiser microphones and wireless monitors an integral part of the audio system supplied by rental company Adlib for both Jessie and her band.
Front-of-House engineer Johnny Dodkin started working with Jessie when she was a backing singer with Jack Penate. When she was signed in January 2012, she asked him to work with her on her own project.
"We have always used a 2000 Series wireless system along with a 945 capsule for Jessie until this run of shows, when I changed to a 965 capsule," says Johnny. "I love the 945; it's great as it has a tight pattern and presence with the top end. But when Sennheiser's Relations Manager Mark Saunders popped by rehearsals for this tour, we started talking about the 965 capsule, as I have created a quiet stage with all amps off stage and the drummer screened, so we switched.
Monitoring comprises eight ew 300 G3 IEMs, which are networked along with the radio mics, ensuring a quick and thorough set-up process.
Johnny has been working with Sennheiser since 2008 and reports that they have always been very supportive in suggesting new models of microphone for both instruments and vocals.
Jessie continues her touring schedule with dates in the US, before she heads back to the UK for the summer festival season.