Singapore-based J5 Productions was founded in 2010 by Justin Tan, a technical production and media equipment rental company that has grown from a one-man operation into a team capable of producing mid to large-scale Mice (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) events and arts festivals. Central to this growth and technical evolution is a long-standing partnership with Sennheiser.
In Singapore’s high-pressure live events scene – where time is limited and expectations run high – streamlined workflow efficiency is essential. ‘There’s no time to fuss – we need equipment that’s simple, smart and intuitive,’ Tan says.
When Sennheiser launched Evolution Wireless Digital, it quickly caught the attention of J5’s technical team, but it was the introduction of EW-DX that truly impressed. In late 2023, J5 Productions added 24 channels of EW-DX to its inventory and an additional 16 channels in 2024. That inventory now includes Digital 6000, EW 100 G4, EW 300 G4, as well as the 2000 series, along with new EW-DX.
‘We did A/B testing between our existing systems and the EW-DX, and it stood out immediately,’ says Tan. ‘It’s an extremely versatile digital all-rounder that performs equally well in conference and performance settings.’
The EW-DX system’s intuitive operation has proven invaluable to the J5 Productions team. One particular feature they value is the e-ink display on the transmitters, which retains information on the display when the device is powered off. ‘During large conferences where many microphones are deployed, unlabelled microphone batteries taken out for charging can quickly lead to confusion and wasted time,’ Tan says. ‘With the e-ink display, we no longer need to label the transmitters. It is a small detail, but this saves us a lot of time.’
Another feature that has won the J5 team over is Bluetooth syncing, which speeds up onsite deployment. Combined with the Smart Assist app, technicians can monitor and control the system remotely via an iPad – no laptop or fixed workstation required. ‘With the Smart Assist app, we can move freely during set-up or shows while maintaining complete control over the system,’ Tan says. ‘The user interface is clean, intuitive and customisable; simple but effective.’
J5 Productions has now used EW-DX at both small and large corporate and local government events, one included a large-scale conference involving eight stages spanning six exhibition halls and more than 100 microphone channels. ‘The Link Density Mode and equidistant channel spacing of EW-DX allow us to deploy many microphones in a congested spectrum environment,’ Tan says. ‘This eliminates intermodulation and simplifies frequency coordination. That is crucial for events with large wireless set-ups where multiple A/V vendors compete for bandwidth. It also gives us the confidence to allocate frequencies to other vendors and exhibitors while maintaining performance and reliability on our end.’
Another important plus point of EW-DX is rechargeable batteries: ‘We used to dispose of a large amount of AA batteries after each event,’ Tan says. ‘Now, we’ve significantly reduced battery waste with the use of rechargeable batteries, not only reducing toxic landfill waste but also aligning with a growing industry-wide shift toward more sustainable practices – a small change with a big environmental impact.’
Beyond the product itself, Tan notes the importance of Sennheiser’s customer service and technical support: ‘The sales team is always responsive – whether it’s a last-minute quote or a technical query, they go above and beyond to support us,’ he says. This partnership is rooted in a shared understanding of the live events industry.
Tan is an audio engineer at heart, guided by an passion for sound and precision. For him and his team, success isn’t just about growth – it’s about purpose. ‘We are builders, engineers, and creators. To the team, there’s nothing more rewarding than building an event from the ground up – from an empty space into something extraordinary,’ he says. ‘We aim to serve our clients to the best of our abilities and improve with every project. Our best work should always be the next one.’
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