Multi-Grammy award winning double bass player John Patitucci has selected DPA 4099 instrument clip mic and 4021 compact cardioid for his live work as a member of the iconic Wayne Shorter Quartet. Patitucci and the Quartet’s sound engineer Rob Griffin were instrumental in providing their input to the design of the DPA 4099B for bass. They worked together with DPA designers to develop a light, … [Read more...]
DPA miniature stereo kit captures 52-stringed guitar
Danish guitarist, composer and producer Henrik Andersen has chosen a DPA SMK4061 miniature stereo miking kit for the live debut of possibly the most advanced guitar in the instrument’s history: the 52-stringed, three-neck Manzer Medusa. The concept for the Medusa sprung from Andersen’s success on the Indian classical scene and a desire to create a personal trademark encapsulating his musical … [Read more...]
DPA miniature mics enhance Jacky Cheung’s Private Corner
A range of DPA miniature microphones were used at Jacky Cheung’s recent Private Corner concert in the Jockey Auditorium, Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The DPA 4099S 4099T instrument clip mics were used at the concert for trombone, trumpet and saxophones, while a grand piano was miked with 4061 miniature omnidirectional microphones. Mike Wong, Cheung’s monitor engineer, chose the … [Read more...]
DPA Microphones enhance trade mission at Shanghai Expo 2010
DPA Microhones supplied some 4023 compact cardioids and 4028 compact wide cardioids to the Nordic Lighthouse, a Scandinavian consortium taking part in the Shanghai Expo 2010. The mics, along with flamingo and table stand solutions, are being used for Nordic Lighthouse’s conferences, providing versatile and elegant compact solutions and ensuring natural and detailed sound. More than 60 companies … [Read more...]
DPA Microphones appoints new Dubai distributor
DPA Microphones has appointed Melody House Musical Instruments as its new distributor in Dubai. The appointment is part of a re-branding process that will see Melody House move more into the pro audio sector to complement its MI roots. Greg Cargopoulos from Melody House, is familiar with DPA microphones from his own experience of working with them. "We are very happy to be the newly-appointed … [Read more...]
