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...]
DPA mics used for Rick Wakeman performances
DPA microphones, including the new 4099 instrument mics, have been used for Rick Wakeman’s The Six Wives of Henry VIII performances at Hampton Court Palace. Wakeman’s solo debut album was released in 1973 but he was refused permission to perform it at Henry VIII’s 16th-century palace. More than three decades later, Wakeman finally realised his dream when he was asked to appear to commemorate the … [Read more...]
