DPA 4006 omnidirectional microphones have been used to record the organ at Passau, Germany, the world's largest cathedral organ, for a charity SACD in aid of the German Heart Foundation. The performance, by cardiologist Dr Hans-Joachim Trappe of Ruhr-Universität Bochum, was recorded in stereo as well as in surround sound. The giant instrument, which is split into five sections throughout the … [Read more...]
Britain’s top artists lead the way with Sennheiser G3
The arrival of the Sennheiser ew 500 G3 wireless receiver, paired with new SKM 935 and SKM 945 microphones, has already caused a stir in the production world. As soon as the product was launched a number of prominent British acts took delivery of the new equipment and used it throughout the summer festival season. “When we heard that a new product was on the way we were eagerly waiting for it,” … [Read more...]
DPA mics invade Jeff Wayne’s epic production
A large quantity of DPA microphones supplied by R G Jones have been used for Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of the War of the Worlds, which has just completed a sell-out UK tour. Front of house engineer Simon Honywill specified a total of 37 DPA mics across the orchestra. These were a mixture of 4061 miniature mics, featuring low sensitivity and large dynamic range, on violins and violas, and … [Read more...]
