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Joao Caetano DPA Mics Percussion

João Caetano and DPA Microphones on Percussion for Incognito

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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Simon used DPA d:screet™ 4071 mics concealed in Drax's body makeup for Guardians of the Galaxy

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 […]

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Keaton Henson uses DPA's d:facto II and d:dicate mics on piano

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.

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Joel Compass and the DPA d:facto II Vocal Microphone in Nickel Finish

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.

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Ellie Goulding at the Brits 2014

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

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