To ensure that the sound was as a tight as possible, Incognito’s percussionist João Caetano took along his own selection of DPA microphones including four d:vote™ 4099 Instrument Microphones and a stereo pair of d:dicate™ 4011A cardioid microphones, which were used as overheads for the recording.
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Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Recorded with DPA Microphones
Hayes chose DPA miniatures for Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy so that he could capture original dialogue, right at the point of shooting. Given that Director James Gunn’s vision for the film was to preserve the authenticity and emotion of the actors’ performances, he felt this was the best way to serve the film and […]
Keaton Henson Melts Hearts with DPA Mics at Meltdown Festival
London, UK, 30 July 2014: Keaton Henson and The Josella String Quartet’s performance at Southbank Centre’s Meltdown Festival captured the audience’s heart on a string with his soulful voice, moving lyrics and their crystal clear sound aided by DPA Microphones’ clarity.
DPA Mics Get Up Close And Personal With Scarlett Johansson
Three of DPA’s d:screet™ 4060 mics were used to mic Scarlett Johannson’s performance in new film Lucy directed by Luc Besson, sound engineer Stéphane Bucher explains how they were concealed in her shirt collar during filming.
In the Mix with Angel Haze at Heaven London
Behind the scenes video interview with Charlie Dale and Sam Savile, front of house and monitor sound engineers with Hip-Hop artist Angel Haze at her gig in Heaven, London.
The Bodyguard Chooses DPA d:screet™ Miniature Microphones
Deputy Head of Sound for The Bodyguard, says DPA’s d:screet 4060s were chosen because sound designer Richard Brooker and director Thea Sharrock didn’t want any microphones to be visible to the audience
DPA Microphones helps Joel Compass Perfect his Mic Technique
Compass, a 21 year old from South London who is rapidly making a name for himself as an up and coming R&B star, was switched on to DPA’s award-winning d:facto™ Vocal Microphone by his tour manager Mark Portlock and his engineer Liam Halpin. He is now using d:facto for all his live vocal performances.
In the Mix with Penguin Cafe’s Sound Engineer Jamie Orchard Lisle
We get behind the scenes at Penguin Cafe’s concert at the Union Chapel on 14 Feb 2014, in an interview with their sound engineer, Jamie Orchard-Lisle, who has a big job miking up and mixing sound for the nearly all-acoustic band.
Ellie Goulding Debuts “Beating Heart” on Today Show USA
Ellie Goulding kicked off her USA tour last week with a live appearance on the Today Show, where she performed her new single “Beating Heart”, the title track for the upcoming film, Divergent, with her DPA d:facto II vocal mic.
Yamato Drummers turn to DPA Microphones for European Tour
The formidable Japanese Yamato Drummers troupe choose DPA’s Rock Touring Kit to ensure good quality sound on their tour around Europe. FOH Engineer Erik Bouwmeester talks about the sound aspects of the tour.
Beck Performs “Wave” on SNL with DPA Microphones on his Orchestra
Beck performs “Wave” on Saturday Night Live in the lead-up to his new album, Morning Phase, with his orchestra using DPA d:vote 4099 Instrument Mics for the live recording.
DPA d:facto II Takes Center Stage at the Brit Awards 2014
Ellie Goulding, who picked up the Brit award for best solo female artist also performed for the ceremony using her go-to vocal mic – the DPA d:facto II. Conor Maynard also favoured the mic in his Brit performance at the pre-celebration party at Brooklyn Bowl