Description: This wireless microphone prototype — which drew a lot of attention from trade show attendees — is not only able to function as a high quality professional wireless microphone, but also as an effects controller and gestural interface — providing an unprecedented level of creative options to DJs and performers. Our presentation will go through the process that made this prototype possible, describing what enabled Sennheiser Technology & Innovation to create and openly demonstrate this "concept microphone". Keywords: fast prototyping, iteration process, fail fast, risk taking, brand awareness.
 
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Dr. Veronique Larcher holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and finances from the Paris institute of Political Studies and a Ph.D. in 3D Audio for Virtual Reality from Ircam (France). In 2001 Dr. Larcher joined Creative Labs in Santa Cruz as a 3D Audio Scientist and worked for four years on Audio effects for consumers soundcards and audio interfaces. She went on to join Sennheiser in the Fall 2005 to create and manage their Technology & Innovation office in San Francisco, California, a research entity responsible for incubating and developing new digital technologies and disruptive concepts.
 

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