| | | | DPA Microphones Spends a Night at the Opera
 Company’s 4017 Shotgun Microphones Chosen by Giacomo De Caterini to ensure discreet audio capture for important DVD recordings of two Roman operas
The sound team at the Parco Della Musica Auditorium in Rome recently selected DPA Microphones’ Reference Standard 4017 Shotgun Microphones to record the audio for a specially commissioned double DVD of two operas that were being performed as part of the Santa Cecilia Opera Studio, a master programme devoted to Bel Canto. With high quality, discreet audio set as prerequisites from the director (no microphones were to be seen in the video footage), sound engineer Giacomo De Caterini initially struggled to comply with the director’s instruction.
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| | | | DPA Microphones Helps UEFA Deliver the Roar of the Crowd
 Company’s 5100m 4006A and 4017B Microphones proved to be the perfect choice to capture ambience at the UEFA Europa League Final in Amsterdam
As every soccer fan knows, the roar of the crowd at a major game is just as important as the action on the pitch when it comes to truly experiencing the excitement of the event. With this in mind, OB specialist United Studios and Outside Broadcast chose DPA Microphones’ 5100 Mobile Surround Microphone, 4006A Omni Microphones and 4017B Shotgun Microphones to capture the ambience of the Amsterdam Arena when SL Benfica played Chelsea in the 2013 UEFA Europa League Final on May 15.
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| | | | DPA Microphones Rises to the Challenges of the Jungle
 Professor David Monacchi relies on his DPA 4060 Miniature Microphones to record binaural soundscapes in some of the world’s most remote rainforests
Researcher and eco-acoustic composer David Monacchi has been using DPA Microphones’ 4060 Miniature Microphones to capture the sounds of the rainforest as part of his long-term environmental sound-art project entitled Fragments of Extinction. Monacchi, who is Professor of Electroacoustic Music at the Conservatorio G.Rossini in Pesaro, Italy, is collaborating with various institutions on this project, which involves travelling to some of the world’s most remote areas of intact rainforest to record complex soundscape portraits.
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| | | | DPA Microphones Spends A Night At The Opera
 DPA’s 4017 Shotgun Microphones proved the ideal solution for sound engineer Giacomo De Caterini when he was asked to ensure that no microphones were visible during an important DVD shoot to capture two operas in Rome.
The sound team at the Parco Della Musica Auditorium in Rome recently turned to DPA Microphones’ Reference Standard 4017 Shotgun Microphones to record the audio for a specially commissioned double DVD of two operas that were being performed as part of the Santa Cecilia Opera Studio, a master programme devoted to Bel Canto.
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| | | | DPA Microphones Opens New China Office
Hong Kong site will allow the company to offer enhanced levels of support to exisiting partners and customers in addition to developing business in new areas
Following a record year for sales in the Asia and Pacific regions, DPA Microphones hopes to continue its success by opening a new regional office in Hong Kong, China. Headed by Ken Kimura, DPA APAC general manager, the new office signals DPA’s commitment to its partners and customers by acting as a hub for sales, marketing and after-sales service.
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| | | | DPA Microphones Introduces The New d:dicate™ Recording Microphone Range
 Offering the ultimate in choice and flexibility, this new range brings many popular DPA products under one banner.
DPA Microphones is delighted to announce the launch of the d:dicate™ Recording Microphone range, which combines the best capsules with the best pre-amplifiers to deliver superior sound for all applications where high quality audio is required.
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| | | | DPA Microphones Rise To The Challenges Of The Jungle
 Professor David Monacchi relies on his DPA 4060 miniature microphones to record binaural soundscapes in some of the world’s most remote rainforests.
Researcher and eco-acoustic composer David Monacchi has been using DPA Microphones’ 4060 miniature microphones to capture the sounds of the rainforest as part of his long-term environmental sound-art project entitled Fragments of Extinction.
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| | | | DPA Microphones to Feature the d:facto™ II Vocal Mic at NAB 2013
 DPA Microphones will introduce the d:facto™ II Vocal Microphone at NAB 2013 (Booth C3036). With a true studio sound that’s perfect for live music broadcasting, this latest addition to the d:facto line offers an extraordinarily natural sound with high separation and extreme SPL handling, giving users unlimited possibilities for their performances. In addition to use with the new DPA wired handle, the d:facto II provides the added benefit of a state-of-the-art adapter system, which allows for seamless integration with many professional wireless systems.
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| | | | DPA Microphones Congratulates Les Miserables Sound Team on its Oscar and BAFTA Awards Successes
 DPA Microphones Congratulates Les Miserables Sound Team on its Oscar and BAFTA Awards Successes
DPA Microphones would like to extend its congratulations to Andy Nelson, Mark Paterson and Simon Hayes for their recent success at both the Oscar and BAFTA Award Ceremonies where they carried off the top accolades in the Sound Mixing categories for their work on Les Miserables. DPA’s 4071 Lavalier Microphones played an integral part in recording the audio for the film version of Les Miserables, which features an all-star cast including Hugh Jackman, Helena Bonham Carter, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway and Sacha Baron Cohen.
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| | | | DPA Microphones Hires Bruce MacPherson
 Industry Veteran Appointed as Company’s New Sales Director
DPA Microphones is pleased to announce that Bruce MacPherson has joined the company as its new U.S. Sales Director. MacPherson is a dedicated sales professional, audio product specialist and audio engineering expert with extensive experience in current technology and techniques for audio recording and live sound, as well as commercial and post production. In his new role, Macpherson will be responsible for overseeing all DPA sales and customer service activities.
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| | | | DPA Microphones used to Record the Unique Film Sound of Les Misérables
 Award-winning production sound mixer, Simon Hayes, discusses how he used DPA 4071 lavaliere mics to capture live audio for this innovative film
DPA Microphones played an integral part in recording the audio for the film version of the hit musical Les Misérables, which features an all-star cast including Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Samantha Barks and Sacha Baron Cohen.
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| | | | DPA Microphones Tackle a Medieval Fantasy
 DPA’s 4071 Lavalier Microphones Help Award-winning Production Sound Mixer Ronan Hill Deliver Crystal-Clear Dialogue for HBO’s Third Series of Game of Thrones
To ensure that his original recordings were as pristine as possible, Emmy Award winning Production Sound Mixer Ronan Hill employed DPA Microphones’ 4071 lavaliere microphones to capture the on-location dialogue while filming the third series of HBO’s medieval fantasy television series Game of Thrones.
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| | | | Golden Gate Bridge Celebrates 75th Anniversary with DPA Microphones
 San Francisco Artist Bill Fontana Calls on DPA 4006A Omnidirectional Microphones for a Live Video and Sound Portrait Honoring the Landmark
The iconic Golden Gate Bridge turned 75 this year, and DPA Microphones is supporting local San Francisco artist Bill Fontana in honoring the landmark’s anniversary. With a video camera and seven DPA Reference Standard 4006A Omnidirectional microphones affixed to the bridge, Fontana is streaming and capturing six months’ worth of sound and footage for a live video and sound portrait titled “Acoustical Visions of the Golden Gate.” He also relies on a Sound Devices 788T multi-track digital audio recorder to capture the audio.
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| | | | Capturing The Plight Of The Great Apes
 DPA’s Microphone Technology Helps Sound Designer Craig Carter Overcome Extreme Jungle Conditions
Recording audio on film shoots in extreme locations always presents technical issues, but when Great Apes are your subject matter you really can’t afford to get too close without upsetting the animals or putting yourself at risk.
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| | | | DPA News: Jazz Artist Esperanza Spalding Chooses DPA Microphones d:factoT Vocal Microphone for Radio Music Society Tour
 Also Relies on DPA d:vote 4099 Instrument Microphones
Bassist and vocalist artist Esperanza Spalding is currently touring with her new group, the Radio Music Society, with a full microphone setup from DPA Microphones, including the new d:facto™ Vocal Microphone, which she is using for her vocal performances. Esperanza’s sound engineer Jaime Armengol chose DPA for the world tour because of the sound quality he knew he could achieve with the brand. In addition to the d:facto, Armengol relies on the full range of d:vote™ 4099 Instrument Microphones, and has employed them on piano, upright bass and saxophone.
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| | | | DPA Microphones Displays Range of Broadcast Microphone Solutions at IBC 2012
 Company Also Raffles off brand new d:facto Vocal Microphone to Attendees
DPA Microphones is highlighting its international reputation for distortion-free sound and ergonomic design at IBC 2012 (Stand 8.D70) by showing a range of high-quality microphones that are ideally suited to broadcast applications. Among the products on show will be DPA’s expanded d:fine™ headset microphones series, which recently won Live Design’s Sound Product of the Year Award, and the new d:facto™ handheld vocal mic, which debuted earlier this year.
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| | | | DPA Microphones Help the Fukada Tree Bloom
 Internationally renowned recording engineer and lecturer Akira Fukada has specified DPA Microphones 4011A directional, 4006A omnidirectional and 4015A wide cardioid ORTF microphones as best suited to his Fukada Tree arrangement. Supplied by DPA’s Japanese distributor Hibino, with whom Mr. Fukada has subsequently presented a number of seminars and workshops explaining the Fukada Tree, Fukada chose the brand for its rich bass and high frequency sound that does not blot during the recording process.
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| | | | Emmy-Nominated Production Sound Mixer Casts Sound Devices for Game of Thrones
 Sound Devices is a Staple in Ronan Hill’s Production Sound Rigs
Emmy-nominated Production Sound Mixer Ronan Hill, currently on set for the third season of HBO’s Game of Thrones, has once again tapped digital audio recorders from Sound Devices to help record dialogue and ambiance for the fast-paced dramatic series. The company’s 788T recorder has become a mainstay in his cart-based and portable sound rigs.
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| | | | Sound Devices and DPA Pair Up for On-Location 5.1 Surround Sound Capture
 Film Audio Professionals Record the Sounds of Bangkok for the Hangover Part II
When Sound Designer/Supervisor Cameron Frankley and Sound Mixer John Fasal were tasked with capturing the ambient audio for the film the Hangover Part II in Bangkok, the team packed its Sound Devices 788T multi-track digital audio recorders and DPA 5100 mobile surround microphones, confident the gear would help them effectively secure the film’s 5.1 location audio.
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| | | | DPA Microphones Celebrates 20 Years of Pioneering Work in the Pro Audio Industry
 DPA Microphones (InfoComm 2012 Booth C9850) is commemorating 20 years of developing high-quality microphones for the pro audio industry. Founded in 1992 by Morten Stove and Ole Brosted Sorensen, two audio passionate former employees from the measurement company Brüel & Kjaer (B&K), DPA Microphones has always made it a point to create microphones of the highest possible quality. Today, the DPA Microphones line includes vocal, instrument and studio microphones, as well as broadcast and surround-sound microphones that can be found in venues throughout the world and in use by a plethora of famous artists.
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| | | | DPA Microphones Appoints Eric Mayer as President of U.S. Operations
 To strengthen its market position further in the Americas, DPA Microphones (InfoComm 2012 Booth C9850) has chosen Eric Mayer to serve as president of the company’s U.S. operations. A fixture in the pro audio industry for more than two decades, Mayer will utilize his expertise in the market to help the company continue its growth stateside.
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| | | | Miami's New World Symphony Depends on DPA Microphones
 DPA 4023 and 4028 Microphones Used for All Performances
New World Symphony’s Director of Audio Services Roberto Toledo relies on DPA Microphones’ 4023 compact cardioid microphones and 4028 compact wide cardioid microphones for all performances at the New World Center, including the recent Juanes MTV “Unplugged” concert.
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| | | | YO-YO MA's Silk Road Ensemble Tour Relies on DPA Microphones
 Grammy Award-Winning Classical Cellist Uses the DPA 4061 and DPA 4088 Microphones for All Performances on the Silk Road Ensemble Tour
Yo-Yo Ma’s Audio Engineer Jody Elff relies on DPA Microphones’ 4088 cardioid headset and 4061 omnidirectional miniature microphones for the Silk Road Ensemble tour.
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| | | | DPA Launches d:facto Vocal Mic at the 2012 NAB Show
 DPA Microphones is pleased to announce the launch of its handheld d:facto™ vocal mic at the 2012 NAB Show (Booth C3436). Building off the success of the DPA reference standard cardioid 4011 microphone, the company has pooled its years of expertise and resources to bring the eagerly awaited, high-quality vocal condenser mic to the broadcast market.
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| | | | Holophone® Introduces H2-5.1 at IBC 2008
Affordable 5.1 Version of the H2-PRO
Holophone®, the leading manufacturer of surround microphones, is offering its users access to the power and audio quality of the H2-PRO in an affordable 5.1 package with the introduction of the H2-5.1 surround microphone. Ideal for productions solely requiring a superior discrete 5.1 surround recording, the H2-5.1 is making its industry debut at IBC 2008 (Booth 8.C10).
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