Back in the days after World War II, many Germans established their small business in Hannover.
The 1950s: Expansion and Innovation
marked a period of significant expansion for Sennheiser. In 1956, the company introduced the first shotgun microphone, the MD 82. This invention revolutionized live broadcasting and filmmaking, offering directional sound capture, which was groundbreaking at the time.
Prof. Dr. Fritz Sennheiser handed over the management of the company to his son, Prof. Dr. Jörg Sennheiser.
In 1982, Sennheiser took a giant leap by introducing the world to wireless technology with the L2012 wireless microphone system. This innovation paved the way for a new era in live performance, broadcasting, and personal audio.
2010, A Legacy of Awards
The 2010s were a period of continuous innovation for Sennheiser, earning them numerous awards. Notably, in 2013, the Digital 9000 wireless microphone system won the prestigious Emmy Award for its state-of-the-art sound quality and innovative RF transmission technology.