During the 12-minute set, which included his top hits “Locked Out of Heaven,” “Treasure” and “Just the Way You Are,” Bruno Mars showcased his versatility as an entertainer with a dramatic drum-solo introduction, James Brown-inspired dance moves, and an instantly recognizable soulful voice captured by Sennheiser.
Working alongside veteran production provider ATK Audiotek, Bruno Mars’ production team – including monitor engineer James Berry and front-of-house engineer Derek Brener – specified Sennheiser SKM 5200 handheld transmitters and MD 5235 capsules for each of the three vocalists on stage, including Bruno Mars. In addition, all of Bruno Mars’ performers were equipped with Sennheiser 2000 Series wireless monitoring systems. “It was rock solid perfection, just as we expected,” says Berry. “Everything just worked, and we had no problems.”
Preparing for the Big Game
Whether they are touring the world or performing at the Super Bowl, preparation is key for Bruno Mars’ production team. “First, I need to have all my Sennheiser products there, because I know it’s all going to work,” says Berry. “We went in on Monday, checked everything and Bruno came in on Tuesday. Then we ran through rehearsals three or four times a day – everything was easy and we didn’t have any problems.”