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Problem solving, both short term and long term, with DPA Microphones

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Product News

DPA Video Conferencing and Webinar Solutions

Whether at home or in the office, the rise in Video Conferencing is here to stay and without good audio, communication can be tough and hard on the ears! Using a high quality, discreet solution from DPA, connected to your current audio setup with an XLR adaptor or using the MMA-A Digital Audio Interface, can […]

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Product News

Holiday Entertainment Delivers Even More Fun With DPA Microphones

The Entertainment Department (tedgroup), a company that specialises in creating and implementing live shows and bespoke entertainment for the holiday sector, has brokered an investment in DPA technology by ordering 77§ CORE 4288 Headset Microphones on behalf of TUI. The headsets, which were supplied by London-based DPA dealer LMC Audio, are now being used across […]

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Videos

Sound Network Sessions at Big Jelly Studios

Sound Network headed down to Big Jelly Studios in Ramsgate for another look at what you can achieve in a studio with an arsenal of DPA. Louis Coupe and his band provided the musical talent with Big Jelly’s Mike Collins behind the desk.

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Product News

Hit and Run with DPA Microphones and New York Mets

In addition to baseline remotes at Citi Field for the Mets’ pregame broadcasts, SNY also uses the 4288 in-ear headset mics at the Mets’ spring training down in Florida, as well as at Major League Baseball Winter Meetings and New York Jets football training camp.

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Artist News

Post Malone Rocks Out With DPA Microphones

Post Malone recently performed “Rockstar” and “Stay” with his d:facto 4018VL mic at the 2019 Grammys. With the d:facto 4018VL, you can control crowd bleed.

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Artist News

Wizardry from DPA Microphones Brings Magic To The Stage

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Artist News

DPA 4099s Recording Buddhist Singing Bowls

The clarity, detail and natural sound delivered by DPA’s d:vote™ 4099 Instrument Microphone has enabled producer and engineer Mr. Chan Pui Ching to record 30 Singing Bowls being played by Chinese artist and wellness guru Mr. Tsang Man Tung.

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Product News

Red Dot Honours Awarded to DPA Microphones – Prestigious Design Category

DPA Microphones’ d:fine™ CORE 6066 Subminiature Headset Microphone has been awarded a prestigious Red Dot Award in the Product Design 2019 category.

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Artist News

Production Sound Mixer Ivor Talbot Records Dialogue Underwater with DPA

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Artist News

The Largest Beatbox Platform in the World’s Upgrades to DPA d:facto

DPA Microphones is making a big noise in the world of beatboxing by officially partnering with Swissbeatbox, the world’s largest Beatbox platform with over 1.6 million YouTube subscribers. The award-winning d:facto™ Vocal Microphone will now be the official microphone at all Swissbeatbox events including the annual Grand Beatbox Battle, which takes place in Warsaw, Poland […]

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Product News

Sound Designer Ken Travis Dazzles Broadway Audiences with DPA Microphones

The human voice and head are very complicated so it’s great to have a microphone like the d:screet 4061 that works so well. We recently switched to the new d:screet 6060 CORE mic for our genie as it is smaller and seems to shed the sweat even better. I really hate seeing microphones on the […]

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Artist News

Simon Honywill Tears Up Rule Book With DPA Microphones

I needed to make sure all the microphones I was using were as predictable as possible, DPA was the obvious choice – because each microphone sounds the same.

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Product News

RAK Studios Install Quested’s Q212FS System

Rat Studios has just been added to the list of world-renowned studios that all feuter Quested Monitoring Systems, a list that includes Abbey Road Studios & HANSA studios in Berlin.

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Artist News

Leo Sayer Switches To A DPA d:facto

Leo Sayer began using d:facto Vocal Microphones during his last UK and European tour when they formed part of the audio itinerary supplied by Cliff Brothers.

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Events

Critical Listening and Analysis of Live Instruments with DPA

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Artist News

Jason Yang Takes Innovative Sound to the Next Level with DPA Microphones

As the touring violinist for Madonna and a YouTuber with 200,000-plus subscribers and 36-plus million views, Jason Yang has garnered a reputation as one of the industry’s most innovative and electrifying musicians/composers.

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Product News

Sony Showcases New Hi-Res Audio Options at Winter NAMM 2019

New PCM-D10 and PCM-A10 Recorders Will Be on Display in Anaheim, In Addition to the Latest Hi-Res Mics, DWX Digital Wireless Series and UWP-D Lineup of Wireless Microphone Packages, Receivers and Transmitters.

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Jobs

DPA Microphones Announces Thomas Frederiksen as New Vice President of Sales for the APAC region.

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Events

DPA Microphones at NAMM 2019!

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Product News

NASA Use DPA Microphones to Capture Sound on Mars for the First Time Ever!

In February 2021, NASA’s Mars 2020 Rover is scheduled to touch down on the Red Planet. The spacecraft will have the capability to capture imagery and sound as the Mars 2020 vehicle descends through the Martian atmosphere and lands on the surface of Mars. To capture sounds from the Red Planet for the first time […]

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Artist News

Oscar Winning Film Sound Mixer Simon Hayes Puts DPA’s New 6000 Series To The Test

Oscar winner Simon Hayes has become the first production sound mixer to use DPA’s new d:screet™ CORE 6000 Series Subminiature Microphones on a major feature film.

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Events

DPA Live at Opera North Leeds

We would like to invite you to a soundcheck like you’ve never heard before in the exquisite surrounds of Opera North Leeds. We will walk you through the various microphone options from DPA to deliver a high-quality mix with minimal fuss and virtually no EQ or dynamics processing.

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Events

From Studio to Stage at Parr Street Studios

What a day! A big thank you to everyone who joined us on the 16th of October for another incredible day of live sessions, workshops and masterclasses. For those of you who couldn’t make it, have no fear, we’ve made a snazzy video so you can catch up on all the action.

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Product News

DPA Microphones Chosen For The Irish President’s Inauguration

Exceptional sound quality and aesthetically pleasing design were the key reasons why DPA microphones were chosen to provide amplification during the Inauguration of Michael D Higgins who was recently sworn in for a second term as the President of Ireland after re-election in October.

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Artist News

Composer Max Richter Goes Touring With DPA Microphones

Sound engineer Chris Ekers, who has been working with Richter since 2004, chose a selection of DPA microphones to capture the essence of these pieces.

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Product News

Mission Impossible: Fallout & DPA Microphones

Speeding cars, motorbike chases, skydives and jumps out of helicopters are all in a day’s work for Ethan Hunt, the main character played by Tom Cruise in the hugely popular Mission: Impossible films. Recording the sound for them, however, is the job of Oscar and BAFTA Award-winning Production Sound Mixer Chris Munro who recently completed […]

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Product News

Amplifying Heavy Metal And Classical Strings with DPA Microphones

The clarity and versatility of DPA’s microphone range made them the ideal choice for Front of House sound engineer James Dunkley when he was tasked with amplifying an unusual live concert – one that combined a heavy metal band with a classically trained chamber ensemble. The Norwegian band Satyricon had just completed two weeks of […]

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Videos

Drum & Percussion Workshop at Puzzle Factory

Check out our Mic Techniques Workshop at Puzzle Factory Sound Studios! With artists and audiences increasingly demanding to hear studio-quality productions in the live environment, we took an audience through the process of achieving, tight, dynamic drum sounds with DPA microphones. Here’s what happened!

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Events

See New Quested HK212 at Miloco Pro Audio Showcase

Miloco Studios has announced a new Pro Audio Showcase day to be held on the 8th November 2018, where the prestigious London studio will once again open its doors for gear launches, product shoot-outs, masterclasses from special guest producers and more. There will be World and European product announcements, plus special Mixing Masterclasses. The team […]

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Product News

DPA at the Edinburgh Tattoo

Over 100 DPA microphones were used this year to amplify the sound of the 1300 musicians and performers who delivered spectacular shows every time, regardless of the weather.

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Videos

Jack Cheshire – Sweet Yellow Moon – Sound Network Sessions

Back for another Sound Network Studio Session, here’s Jack Cheshire and his band performing “Sweet Yellow Moon” at the Union Chapel in London. Earlier this summer, during the same session, we recorded Jack performing “Gyroscope”, which can be viewed here. Check out jackcheshire.com. Their new album, “Black Light Theatre” is out now: http://hyperurl.co/g054jt Recorded with […]

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Product News

Stage Sound Services Makes A Massive Investment in DPA CORE

Stage Sound Services, one of the UK’s leading equipment suppliers to the Theatre and Corporate Events markets, is so impressed with the new CORE by DPA amplifier technology that it is upgrading its entire stock of DPA Lavalier, Headset and Instrument microphones to CORE technology. Phil Hurley, Managing Director of Stage Sound Services, says: “There […]

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Artist News

Veteran Front of House Engineer Keith “Meaux” Windhorst on a Musical “Journey” with DPA

As the iconic drummer for the legendary rock band Journey; Steve Smith’s drum kit is almost as impressive as his playing skills. With a large number of microphones needed in a small space, the monumental task of capturing the clear, pristine sound of each drum, cymbal and chime is left in the capable hands of […]

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Events

See us at SoundPro 2018 – DPA, Sony and Bubblebee

We’re back for SoundPro 2018, where once again we will be exhibiting DPA Microphones, Sony Pro Audio and Bubblebee Industries, together representing an extensive range of professional microphones, wireless systems and accessories. Back at Ealing Town Hall for the fourth year running, SoundPro plays host to the industry’s leading manufacturers, dealers, distributors, and service providers and […]

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Product News

DPA 6000 Series Launched – DPA’s Tiniest Ever Microphone Capsules

The wait is over! DPA Microphones have officially introduced the 6000 series – their smallest ever high end pro audio microphone capsules as additions to their industry-leading d:screet™ Lavalier and d:fine™ Headset Microphone ranges. DPA Microphones 6000 Series – 3mm of audio perfection The d:screet CORE 6060 and 6061 Subminiature Microphones and the 6066 d:fine […]

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Product News

Something New from DPA Microphones – Coming 14.09.18

Something New from DPA Microphones – Coming 14.09.18 DPA Microphones has an exciting new release coming your way on 14th September 2018 – and it’s an “absolute game changer”. “It sounds incredible and it is a game changer.” – Whit Norris, Production Sound Mixer Stay tuned for for info from your friends at Sound Network […]

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Events

From Studio to Stage at Parr Street Studios – 16 Oct 2018

DPA microphones, Sony Pro Audio and Quested Monitoring Systems invite you to a day of workshops and masterclasses, dedicated to the techniques and processes involved in producing high-quality audio for both the studio and live environment.

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Events

DPA Drum Mic Workshop at Puzzle Factory – 06 Sept 2018

Join us and DPA Microphones for a Drum Mic Techniques Workshop at Puzzle Factory Sound Studio in London on Thursday 6th September. Experience an in depth look into the evolution of microphones for Drums and percussion and hear your rhythm section the way they intended. REGISTER BELOW

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Artist News

Ed Sheeran Tour Specs CORE by DPA Microphones for Anne Marie

Salisbury-based Major Tom are supporting long-term client Ed Sheeran with a full production package including DPA’s new CORE 4099 mics on his current ‘Divide Tour’, an extraordinary global trek for the singer-songwriter that started in early 2017 and is scheduled to finish some 20 months later in November 2018. The European dates featured opening artist […]

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Videos

Making the Sony C-100 Hi-Res Microphone and C-100 Demo

See the making of the Sony C-100 and hear it on test in Japan Sony has been a pioneer of sound since its beginning and their pioneering spirit is continued with the C-100 microphone. Their first professional audio manufacture was circa 1950 – the G-Type reel-to-reel-tape recorder. Sony/Taiyo began producing audio equipment in 1978. Sony […]

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Videos

Formula 1 Uses DPA Mics To Capture Car Sounds

Formula1 Uses DPA Mics To Capture Car Sounds There’s so much that makes the sport of Formula 1 so great. The speed, the prestige, the adrenaline. Formula1 invest millions to give spectators the best possible viewing experience – both live and on television. Sound is a huge part of Formula 1 and it’s a major […]

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Videos

Jack Cheshire – Gyroscope – Sound Network Sessions

We recorded Jack Cheshire and his band for Sound Network Sessions. Here they are performing “Gyroscope”. Check out jackcheshire.com. Their new album, “Black Light Theatre” is out now: http://hyperurl.co/g054jt Recorded with over 24 beautiful channels of DPA Microphones across all instruments, amps, drums and vocals. More on this to come! Watch the interview with recording […]

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Videos

Les Mommsen on Recording Jack Cheshire Live

Live recording of Jack Cheshire at the Union Chapel Recording and mixing engineer Les Mommsen takes us through the ins and outs of how he recorded Jack Cheshire and band’s performance of three tracks off their new album, live at the Union Chapel for Sound Network Sessions. The performance was captured with 29 channels of […]

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Artist News

Snow Patrol Tour With DPA Microphones for Distortion Free Sound

Monitor Engineer Jamie Hickey is using DPA microphones on drums and vocals for all the band’s live concerts and TV promos. ‘Awesome’, ‘clean’ and ‘transparent’ are just some of the superlatives monitor engineer Jamie Hickey uses when describing the effect DPA microphones is having on Snow Patrol’s live drum sound. Hickey, who began working with […]

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Events

ABTT2018: CORE by DPA and Sony DWX Digital Wireless

Come to The ABTT2018 Theatre Show on 6-7 June at Alexandra Palace and see the leading microphones and digital wireless solutions for theatre sound from DPA Microphones and Sony Pro Audio.

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Events

Quested Monitors, DPA, Sony Showcase at Giraffe Audio

Join us with Quested Monitors, DPA and Sony for a studio mixing and recording open day including exclusive hands-on demonstrations of DPA Microphones and Sony Hi-Res studio mics. When: Wednesday 9th May, 12pm – 6pmWhere: Giraffe Audio, Birmingham (Map)Entry: Free with registration below…

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Product News

Quested Q212FS – Something Big Is Coming

Quested’s largest, most powerful free standing studio monitor system is coming… See the new Quested Q212FS system first at Giraffe Audio’s Showcase Day on 09 MayAttend for workshops on mixibg and recording including presentations on DPA Microphones and the new Sony C-100 Studio mic, not to mention heaps of studio monitor demos.   Fill out […]

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Product News

DPA d:vote™ CORE 4099 Instrument Microphones

DPA has launched a new d:vote™ CORE 4099 instrument microphone that boasts CORE by DPA amplifier technology, has a brand new streamlined design and is being rolled out across the entire range of 4099 Instrument Microphone kits. CORE by DPA Amplifier Technology In order to minimise distortion and increase the dynamic range of its miniture […]

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Events

BVPS2018 – DPA, Sony and Bubblebee

We are bringing DPA Microphones, Bubblebee Industries and Sony Professional to BVPS2018 in Dublin this year. The BVPS2018 exhibition is a broadcast and video production specific show and draws a host of both audio and video manufacturers to the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. Presentation: Achieving a Pure Sound From the Start with Les Mommsen […]

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Product News

New Meris MIDI Switch and 4-Way Control Switch Preview

After the long-awaited arrival of the Mercury7 Reverb and Ottobit Jr Bitcrusher pedals earlier this year, Meris has just released images on their Instagram account of the next two products on their workbench. These include a 4-way control switch to recall 4 presets on the pedals, and their own unique version of a MIDI-over-TRS switch […]

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Artist News

Snake Newton’s DPA Drum Microphones Prove A Hit For Harry Styles

Snake Newton, FOH Engineer for Harry Styles relies on DPA Microphones to mic up the entire drum kit for their current world tour production, performing over 20 confirmed dates across Europe before jetting off to Australia. Determined to consistently provide great sound on tour, Snake opted for DPA d:dicate™ 4011A Cardioid Microphones on the snare […]

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Product News

Terry Tew Strengthens Investment in DPA CORE Microphones

The improved clarity and dynamic range delivered by DPA’s new CORE amplifier technology has inspired Terry Tew to switch its entire stock of DPA Headset Microphones to CORE versions. Terry Tew Light & Sound Hire, the UK’s largest supplier of RF audio equipment to the broadcast market, has embraced DPA’s new CORE amplifier technology by […]

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Product News

New Way to Mount Lavalier Microphones Outdoors

One of the most important skills to master in sound recording is how you mount lavalier microphones on your subject. You need to take into account positioning, clothing noise, cable noise and tension and be a master of understanding materials, not to mention being able to mount the microphone effectively and comfortably on a subject […]

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Events

Quested, Sony and DPA Microphones at ISE2018

Meet us at the ISE show in Amsterdam from 6-9 Feb and catch the latest pro audio news and gear from DPA Microphones, Sony Pro Audio and Quested Monitoring Systems. DPA Microphones, Booth 7-P240 DPA Microphones will have their new CORE amplifier technology on show, now available in d:screet™ 4060/61 CORE and d:fine™ CORE Headset […]

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Artist News

H2O: Nikò O’Brien Telling The Human Story of Climate Change With DPA Microphones

Musician, sound engineer and producer Nikò O’Brien has recently returned from the Himalayas where he was recording audio for Himalayas to Ocean, a fascinating programme highlighting how climate change affects the inhabitants of the Gandaki River Basin in Nepal. As the programme focuses on the human story, Nikò O’Brien wanted his interview microphone to be […]

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Events

Mic Techniques Workshop, Live Theatre Newcastle

Improve your understanding of the science of modern microphones and how to use them to get the best possible result. We are hosting a free microphone techniques workshop along with DPA Microphones and Ingram AV at the Live Theatre Newcastle on the 20th February. Presented by DPA Master Les Mommsen, the workshop will be a […]

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Artist News

Emeli Sandé Finds DPA’s d:facto™ Vocal Microphone

Emeli Sandé and FOH Engineer Gerard Albo find DPA’s d:facto™ Vocal Microphone the ideal complement for her stunning voice. The Award-winning singer/songwriter has recently completed an Arena tour in which DPA Microphones featured extensively, not just for her voice and the band, but for recording sound for her live DVD. BRIT Award winning artist and […]

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Events

Miloco Studios Pro Audio Showcase – Nov 2017

A rare chance to see the inside of a top London studio complex as Miloco opens its doors for product showcases, educational workshops and gear shoot outs, courtesy of hosts Miloco Gear. Date: 16th November 2017 Admission: Free! Among a heap of other products, they will be showcasing the first prototype of the new Sony […]

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Videos

Noveller Performs with Meris Polymoon Delay – [VIDEO]

L.A. Artist/Composer Noveller performs with the new Meris Polymoon delay pedal. She gives her very first unscripted impressions and performs a live exclusive track. This is a live performance by Noveller which uses the Meris Polymoon delay pedal alongside her looper and other pedals. For a dedicated demo video, stay tuned as it’s coming later […]

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Product News

Game of Thrones and DPA Microphones

Game of Thrones Production Sound Mixer Daniel Crowley uses a wide array of DPA Microphones to capture every word in Westeros for the HBO mega-hit. With six different DPA models in constant use on set, he takes no chances in making sure every sound eventuality is catered for. The fate of Westeros hanging by a […]

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Events

DPA Live Mic Workshop at Scala – 01 Dec 2017

Join us and DPA Microphones for a Live Mic Techniques Workshop at Scala in London Kings Cross on Friday 1st December and learn more about mic technology and how to use it correctly in a state-of-the-art modern world class venue. REGISTER BELOW:

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Videos

DPA CORE at AES Video by SOS Magazine

Will Betts from Sound on Sound Magazine chats to Chris from DPA about the introduction of their brand new CORE amplifier technology and how this will improve their miniature microphones. CORE by DPA decreases the distortion found at all levels in microphones, increases the dynamic range of the microphone by up to 14 dB depending […]

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Product News

DPA CORE Microphones with Increased Dynamic Range

DPA Microphones has changed the future of microphones with the launch of CORE, a new amplifier technology that lives within its line of new CORE miniature lavalier and headset microphones. With solutions that provide clear, natural sound, DPA Microphones is known throughout the pro audio, recording and broadcast industries as the best mic’ing option for […]

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Product News

New Sony Studio Microphones Announced at AES

Sony Professional Solutions Europe Pro Audio Division is showcasing prototypes of three new Hi-Resolution microphones. Designed for professional studio and recording applications, the most notable feature of the new Hi-Res studio microphones is that they are capable of extended frequency response up to to 50kHz. Sony’s new studio microphones: C-100 multi-pattern vocal condenser mic – […]

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Product News

Neat Idea for Stereo Video Recording Rig

We recently did a live recording session with the Jack Cheshire band (more about that to follow) and as in these situations you can never have too many cameras, we rigged up an iPhone 6S for some roving video – with a high quality stereo audio track to match. To make sure we had the […]

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Product News

Meris Polymoon Is Here

The Meris Polymoon delay pedal has risen, and it’s big… no, wait, HUUUUGE! The guys and gals at Meris in California have outdone themselves with this one. They have dubbed the Polymoon capable of a “Mathematical Dream State”, a Super-Modulated Delay inspired by cascaded rack gear. Just listen to the soundclips and let it blow […]

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Artist News

Katie Melua’s Stunning Sound Perfectly Captured By DPA Mics

FOH engineer Bryony October used a selection of DPA microphones to amplify vocals and percussion on Melua’s recent European tour. Katie Melua is renowned for her exquisite vocals and when audiences go to see her live they want to hear every nuance of her amazing singing voice. With this in mind, Front of House engineer […]

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Events

Join us at SoundPro 2017 – Sony, DPA and Bubblebee

Join us at SoundPro 2017, where we will be exhibiting DPA Microphones, Sony Pro Audio and Bubblebee Industries professional microphones, wireless systems and accessories. The event will play host to the leading manufacturers, dealers, distributors, and service providers and is targeted at location recordists, production sound operators, freelancers and audio pros in television, radio, film, post […]

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Events

DPA Microphones at PLASA2017 – Stand J20G

DPA Microphones will be joining with SSE Audio‘s stand for the Plasa2017, bringing the world’s best professional microphone technology back to the London audio show’s floor on stand J20G Exciting offerings on show will be the d:facto™ Vocal and Linear Vocal microphones (watch comparison video here), d:dicate™ Recording mics, d:vote™ 4099 Instrument mics, and d:screet™ […]

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Promotions & Giveaways

Free Microphone Base with DPA d:screet™ Podiums – September 2017

Buy any DPA d:screet™ Podium Microphone this September and get their DM6000 Microphone Base (microdot version) absolutely free. This represents a saving of £125.00. Available 01st – 30th September 2017 only from Authorised UK & Ireland DPA Microphones Dealers. Don’t miss this chance to save over £120 on your podium microphones solution. If you have […]

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Videos

DPA d:vice™ Andrea Di Biase – Double Bass Improvisation

Double bassist Andrea Di Biase graced us with his presence and his early 20th century double bass and here is a recording and video made with iPhone 6S using the DPA d:vice™ interface. We used a d:dicate™ 4018G supercardioid mic (like this kit but with the 4018 capsule instead of 4011) with supercar on a […]

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Events

Microphone & Digital Wireless Training Day – 6 September 2017

Sound Network is holding a microphone techniques and digital wireless training day on Wednesday the 6th September 2017 at its headquarters in Highgate Studios, London. UPDATE 31/08/2017: We’re at capacity for this event, so have closed registration. Don’t worry, there will be more! We’re already planning the next training day. Check out our events page […]

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Events

Microphone & Digital Wireless Workshop at Colston Hall, 05/09

Join us for a day of learning about the future of digital wireless technology with Sony and the latest in microphone techniques with DPA Microphones at Colston Hall in Bristol on Tuesday 5th September. We are hosting a full day of workshops on these pertinent subjects and have tailored the content to improve your knowledge […]

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Artist News

DPA d:facto™ Linear Helps Glass Animals Achieve a Solid Vocal Sound

Front of House engineer Pete Johnson is loving DPA’s d:facto Linear Vocal Microphone, which he is using on the current Glass Animals tour. “It’s absolutely great,” he says. “At points in the set Dave Bayley (Glass Animals’ vocalist) often sings quite softly while at the same time we want the show to be big, punchy […]

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Product News

Sony Wireless and DPA Microphone Bundles

Looking to upgrade your wireless system? Get your hands on these great DPA Microphones and Sony Wireless system bundles to step your sound quality up a notch. These come with all the DPA wireless adapters and clips thrown in for free, or savings on the d:facto™ Vocal mic in various configurations with Sony wireless systems. […]

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Promotions & Giveaways

10% off DPA Slim Lavalier and Headset Mics – August 2017

This August get 10% off all DPA Microphones Slim mics – both d:screet™ 4060 and 4061 Slim Lavalier mics and d:fine Slim omnidirectional and directional Headset mics of all colours and variations. 10% off Which DPA Slim Mics? Lavaliers d:screet™ 4060 Slim lavaliers (details) d:screet™ 4061 Slim lavaliers (details) Headsets d:fine™ Slim Omni headsets (details) […]

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Videos

Pedals and Effects Review Meris Mercury7 Pedal

Juan and Nick take to the screen once more to tell you loads and loads about the new Meris Mercury7 pedal – a startling reverb inspired by the Bladerunner soundtrack. Their thorough review takes you through all the primary, secondary and global functions, stripping back layer after layer of the Mercury7 which, in their words, […]

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Artist News

Stéphane Bucher uses DPA Microphones for Europe’s Biggest Sci-Fi Blockbuster

French sound engineer Stéphane Bucher faced a difficult task when he was asked to record the audio for Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, the new film from internationally acclaimed director Luc Besson. The Sci-Fi blockbuster, reportedly the most expensive movie ever produced in Europe, features over 100 characters, many of whom are […]

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Artist News

DPA d:facto™ Vocal and Linear Vocal Comparison – Shake the Chains

What is the difference between the DPA d:facto™ Vocal (4018V) and Linear Vocal (4018VL) capsules? They can both take up to 160dB of SPL before distorting. They both have super-cardioid polar patterns, and excellent off-axis attenuation. The answer lies in the frequency response. Looking at the frequency charts below from 20Hz to 20kHz, you can […]

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Events

Microphone & Digital Wireless Training Day – 29 June 2017

Sound Network is holding a microphone techniques and digital wireless training day on Thursday the 29th June 2017 at its headquarters in Highgate Studios, London. The day will be split into two sessions, a Modern Microphone Techniques session at 11AM, and a Digital Wireless session at 2PM. The training is absolutely free to attend when […]

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Videos

LA’s Bryan Valesco and Meris Pedals

L.A. Session Artist/Keyboardist Bryan Velasco performs with Meris pedals (Ottobit Jr. and Mercury7). Bryan gives his very first impressions of the pedals and adds spice while playing thru a Moog Voyager and Yamaha S90. More Bryan Valesco coming soon, sign up for useful updates delivered to your inbox. Available to order now: The Mercury7 Reverb […]

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Product News

DPA Microphones Celebrates its 25th Anniversary – Limited Edition Mic Kits

DPA Microphones is celebrating its 25th anniversary throughout 2017. From its beginnings in the world of measurement microphones, through its development into a worldwide leader in professional microphone technology, DPA has always kept its extremely high quality and consistency tolerances at the forefront of its product design and manufacturing processes. “Innovation remains the key to […]

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Artist News

Producer Steve Levine Relies on Meris 440 & Ottobit in Studio

The Meris 440 Mic Pre and Ottobit Bit Crusher have found a new home in the studio arsenal of master record producer and songwriter Steve Levine. An industry stalwart since his first work at CBS studios in 1975, Levine has worked with a lexicon of artists from The Clash and the Jags with CBS records […]

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Product News

DPA launches d:vice™ Digital Audio Interface at NAB2017

DPA Microphones has introduced the d:vice™, a new dual-channel microphone preamp and A/D converter exclusively for iOS mobile devices, Mac® and PC. Already popular among broadcast journalists, musicians, front of house engineers, theatres, churches, television and film productions, DPA Microphones continues to diversify its product offerings with its new d:vice™ MMA-A Digital Audio Interface. This […]

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Product News

Updated Accessories for DPA d:screet™ Heavy Duty Mics

Try the full range of accessories now available for the DPA d:screet Heavy Duty range of microphones. Last year saw the release by DPA Microphones of ultra-durable versions of their classic DPA d:screet™ 4060 and 4061 mics, dubbed, “d:screet™ Heavy Duty” mics. These resilient miniature lavalier mics received a number of upgrades to bolster their […]

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Videos

Meris Ottobit Jt Pedal Demonstration by Vintage King

Check out this great Meris Ottobit Jr Pedal demo by Vintage King. Ottobit Jr is designed for guitarists, bassists, synth players and anyone else with a creative gene who appreciates designing crazy and unique sounds. Kitted out with triggered stutter effects, tap tempo, a sequencer module, an awesome low-pass filter and all this is controllable […]

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Events

Capital Sound Microphones and Digital Wireless Day

Join us for a microphone technology and digital wireless workshop day at Capital sound on the 20th April 2017. The workshops provide a great opportunity to further your professional sound knowledge in the live and corporate spheres mainly, though the science behind it is applicable to all areas of the professional audio industry using microphones […]

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Promotions & Giveaways

Free Accessories this April with DPA d:screet Mics

Please Note: this offer is now over. Have a look at our News page to find any current offers. This April, get free accessories with every DPA d:screet™ Miniature Lavalier microphone. Buy an omnidirectional d:screet™ Lavalier Microphone between 4th-30th of April 2017 and get the new, versatile DPA SCM0013-B lavalier clip, a foam windscreen and […]

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Artist News

DPA Delivers Dynamic Pop Vocals For Timeflies European Tour

When accomplished music producers who are also artists take to the live stage, sound quality is always going to be top of the agenda. With this in mind, London-based sound engineer Mark Portlock had absolutely no hesitation in recommending the award-winning DPA d:facto™ Vocal Microphone when he was asked to handle Front of House duties […]

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Videos

Mixing Using Stompboxes with the Meris 440 Mic Pre – Tape Op Mag

Geoff Stanfield, Online Publisher for Tape Op Magazine has put together this video on using stompboxes to get creative with effects during your mixing process. He uses the Meris 440 Mic Pre to integrate the stompboxes with Pro Tools and as well as showing you how to achieve this, gives handy tips and demonstrations on […]

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Events

DPA Microphones & Sony at Adlib Liverpool Open Day 2017

Sound Network are bringing DPA Microphones and Sony Pro Audio to Adlib Liverpool Open Day, 21-22 March 2017. Rob Ramon will be on hand to talk with about microphones, digital wireless and recording. Products on show will include the amazing DPA d:facto™, d:vote™ and d:dicate™ ranges, as well as Sony’s DWX-N Digital Wireless system and […]

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Events

Free Digital Wireless Training with Sony DWX-N, March 2017

The March instalment for our monthly Digital Wireless Training sessions in 2017! Do you work with wireless systems? No matter the industry, you’ll know that bandwidth is becoming a precious commodity, workflow is king and FM transmission reliability is a necessity. Join us for a free workshop on digital wireless technology covering how these issues […]

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Artist News

David Kamp Recording Insects & Swarms for Shapingwaves – Full

Sound Designer David Kamp recently spent some time recording insects compiling audio for a new sound library collection entitled Insects & Swarms. The clue to what he was recording is in the name – thousands and thousands of flies, bees, mosquitos and locusts, some of which were recorded individually while others were captured as part […]

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Artist News

Behind the Sound Design of The Videokid Game

Claudio Somigli of IBC Sound discusses how he and partner Chad Raymond recorded and designed the sound library behind the retro 80’s style game by Pixel Trip Studios, The Videokid. Pixel Trip Studios produced The Videokid, a newly released game for Android and iPhone, in association with Blue Zoo Animation. All the audio production and […]

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Product News

DPA Tabletop Microphone Quick Assembly Guide

Here’s a quick assembly guide for the new DPA Tabletop Microphone kit. The kit includes a d:screet™ Podium Mic (SC4098-BM) and Microphone Base (DM6000), coming in three options of termination: microdot, XLR or pigtail. This should help you assemble the tabletop mic out of the box. What’s included? DM6000 Microphone Base Microdot connection sleeve (included […]

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Videos

Anathema Drum Cam – DPA Mics

Anathema drummer Daniel Cardoso playing “A Simple Mistake”, video provided via his multi-angled drum cameras. Visit his page here. Check out the mic collection on his drum kit: Snare: d:dicate™ 2011C Hi-hat: d:dicate™ 2011C Toms: d:vote™ 4099D Ride: d:vote™ 4099D (And worth mentioning the vocals are on d:facto™ too!)

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Events

BVPS2017 – Broadcast Video Production Show 2017

Camerakit.ie’s annual Broadcast Video Production Show, BVPS2017 is back for and we’re thrilled to be bringing DPA Microphones, Sony Pro Audio and Bubblebee Industries to the show in 2017! Happening on 27th-28th March at the Crowne Plaza, Dublin Airport. Date: Monday 27 – Tuesday 28 March, 2017 Location: Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport, Ireland | MAP […]

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Events

DPA Microphone Workshop – Feb 2017

Join us in our brand new seminar room for a DPA Microphone Workshop on Wednesday the 22.02.2017. The workshop will be presented by Bo Brinck from DPA Microphones and is free to attend with registration below. Spaces are limited so please register soon.

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Events

Free Digital Wireless Training with Sony DWX-N, Feb 2017

Do you work with wireless systems? No matter the industry, you’ll know that bandwidth is becoming a precious commodity, workflow is king and FM transmission reliability is a necessity. Join us for a free workshop on digital wireless technology covering how these issues can be addressed more effectively.

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Promotions & Giveaways

DPA d:screet™ 4060 + Adapter for £99 when you buy d:dicate™ 4017

Buy a DPA d:dicate™ 4017 this February and get a d:screet™ 4060 or 4060 Slim plus a wireless adapter for just £99 (€119) extra (ex Vat). This means a huge saving of over £270 ex Vat1. Terms & Conditions: This offer is run by Sound Network Ltd, the UK and Ireland distributor for DPA Microphones. […]

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Promotions & Giveaways

DPA d:facto 20-off Offer

Get 20% off the price of the DPA d:facto™ Vocal, d:facto™ Linear Vocal or d:facto™ Interview microphones using the offer code below. Simply grab your offer code, get in touch with a participating dealer

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Videos

Meris Mercury7 Video – Reverb Features Demo with Angelo Mazzocco

Meris recently announced a brand new pedal version of the Mercury7 reverb. In the wake of this, here’s DSP engineer Angelo Mazzocco’s Mercury7 video overview of what the tremendously powerful reverb algorithm can achieve. Both the Meris Mercury7 Pedal and 500-series versions are available for order. Subscribe to our mailing list for future updates and […]

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Product News

Meris Launches Amazing New FX Pedal Range

Los Angeles boutique effects manufacturer Meris has released two amazing new effects pedals for guitar, bass and synth: say ‘Hello’ to the Mercury7 Reverb Pedal and the Ottobit Jr Pedal. These Meris effects pedals are available now for purchase via Meris authorised dealers. Both the Ottobit Jr and Mercury7 pedals are inspired by their 500-series […]

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Events

DPA & Ingram AV Microphone Techniques Workshop – Feb 2017

Ingram AV is hosting a DPA Microphones mic techniques workshop on the 16th of February at the Sage Gateshead in Newcastle, UK. The workshop will be presented by Bo Brinck from DPA Microphones and is free to attend with registration on Ingram’s Eventbrite page. Event Details Date & Time: Thursday 16 February, 11:30am – 1pm […]

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Product News

Meris Just Released the Ottobit Jr Guitar Pedal

Boutique pro audio company Meris has just released the first of a range of guitar pedals – the Ottobit Jr. Meris first released the Ottobit Bit Crusher in 500-series format in 2015, causing the wide-spread turning of heads in the recording, sound design and game audio industries. They dubbed the innovative effect unit, “Audio In, […]

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Artist News

The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma

Audio Engineer/Designer Jody Elff recently wrapped up a world tour with The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma which formed under the artistic direction of cellist Yo-Yo Ma in 2000. The Silk Road Ensemble gathers distinguished performers and composers from more than 20 countries to explore contemporary multicultural musical crossroads and then embarks on an […]

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Product News

New DPA Microphone Base for Tabletop and Ceiling Mics

DPA Microphones is bringing sleek, Scandinavian design to the installation market with the launch of the new DPA Microphone Base and Tabletop Mic and Ceiling Mic kits, a new stand for its top quality d:screet™ SC4098 Podium Microphone range. The different needs and wishes of architects, AV consultants, system integrators and installing electricians are all […]

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Promotions & Giveaways

DPA d:vote™ 4099 Touring Kit Winter Deals

DPA has launched an excellent offer on their d:vote 4099 Touring Kits – both the 4-mic Kit and the 10-mic Kit – which makes it the ideal time to add to your collection of the brilliant d:vote 4099 Instrument Mics. These offers run from Dec 1st until 13th Jan 2017. The DPA d:vote™ 4099 Touring […]

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Product News

Meris Bags Double Nomination at SOS Awards 2017

Meris has two of its three 500-series products in the runnings in the Sound on Sound Awards 2017. This small Californian boutique studio effects maker is making big waves around the recording world with their innovative take on effects: the space age Mercury7 Reverb, one-of-a-kind Ottobit Bit Crusher and 440 Mic Preamp. Both the Meris […]

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Product News

Philip Samartzis and over 700 People Tell DPA Microphones Story

From recording the sound of Antarctic wind and saving a Gibson True Vintage guitar, to making movie magic in Hollywood and capturing the sound of termites at dawn in Africa – Philip Samartzis these were just some of the 700 plus stories received by DPA Microphones in response to its recent ‘Tell Us Your Story’ […]

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Product News

Sony Release New DWR-S02DN 2-Channel Digital Wireless Receiver

Sony has released the newly-upgraded DWR-S02DN digital wireless receiver, a dual channel slot-in receiver for Camcorders for the DWX-N family. This has been a greatly anticipated product as it promises industry-beating low latency of just 1.5ms along with superb 96kHz sample rate audio quality and Sony’s sturdy reliability – all in a light and portable […]

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Artist News

DPA d:facto™ Front and Centre For James Blake’s Unique Vocal Chain

British singer-songwriter James Blake has chosen the tight polar pattern of DPA’s d:facto™ Vocal Microphone to help him deliver crystal clear vocals in a live setting, with minimal interference from ambient noise. Front of House engineer Jamie Harley suggested trying a d:facto™ Vocal mic because he needed a microphone that could truly focus the sound […]

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Product News

UK Broadcast Industry Leaders Switch to DPA d:screet™ Lav Microphones

Several large broadcasters and supply companies in the UK exchanged over 200 lavalier microphones for DPA’s d:screet™ Miniature Microphones over a six week period. A growing list of UK companies are making DPA’s d:screet™ Miniature Microphones their first choice for capturing television presenter commentary and dialogue. Over 200 microphones were traded-in during UK distributor Sound […]

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Promotions & Giveaways

Tell Us Your Story for a Chance to Win €2500 in DPA Mics

DPA Microphones wants your story: tell us in words, pictures or video how you use your own DPA microphones, whether it be in studio, live, film, broadcast or theatre applications, and you will be entered to win fantastic prizes from DPA. Win €2500 worth of DPA Microphones The grand prize is €2500 worth of DPA […]

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Events

Free Digital Wireless Training Day with Sony DWX

Do you work with wireless systems? No matter the industry, you’ll know that bandwidth is becoming a precious commodity, workflow is king and FM transmission reliability is a necessity. Recent advances in digital wireless technology means that these issues can be addressed more effectively. Join us at our free digital wireless training sessions in London. […]

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Events

Ireland Showcase: DPA Microphones and Sony Wireless

We’re bringing all the latest DPA Microphones and Sony Wireless toys to Ireland and you’re invited to join us for an open showcase next Tuesday! Visit us at the Ballsbridge Hotel in Dublin on the 11th of October, where you’ll be able to hear and get to grips with the latest in microphone and digital […]

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Videos

DPA Mic University Miking Drums at Ronnie Scott’s [Videos]

The first ever DPA Microphone University session on miking drums at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London, UK. This workshop was presented by Bo Brinck, Nils Vinding and Rune Slot from the Danish manufacturer of some of the world’s best microphones. The first part contains theory about microphone technology and an overview of the setup, […]

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Events

DPA Mic University – Miking Piano & Vocals at Ronnie Scott’s

The first DPA Mic University at Ronnie Scott’s (on Drums) turned out to be a success and we’re doing it all again in October! The second UK DPA Mic University workshop will be held at the prestigious Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club on Tuesday 11th October. Subject: How to mic Grand Piano and Vocals Register Now […]

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Events

Film, Studio Broadcast and ENG Sound Open Day at Visual Impact

Join us at Visual Impact in Teddington for a Film, Studio Broadcast and ENG Sound Open Day on Wednesday the 28th September 2016. Talk to the Experts You’ll have the opportunity to expand on your knowhow with a presentation on improving speech intelligibility by Sam Simon-Norris, Business Development Manager for UK Distributor Sound Network. The […]

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Events

SoundPro 2016: DPA, Sony and Bubblebee Industries

We are thrilled to be bringing DPA Microphones, Sony Pro Audio and Bubblebee Industries to SoundPro 2016 courtesy of IPS and Resolution Magazine. The event will play host to the leading manufacturers, dealers, distributors, and service providers and is targeted at location recordists, production sound operators, freelancers and audio pros in television, radio, film, post […]

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Artist News

DPA d:screet Slim Microphones Join The Cast On Midsomer Murders

ITV’s long running detective series Midsomer Murders is among the first television shows in the UK to record dialogue using DPA’s new d:screet™ Slim Miniature Microphone, which was launched last year to huge critical acclaim. Developed in response to demands from the film industry for an even smaller lavalier mic that could not to be […]

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Product News

Save with New DPA d:dicate™ 4011G Instrument Mic Kits

Yes, you heard us right: you can now clip a DPA d:dicate™ 4011 directly to your instrument! The new 4011G Instrument Mic kits make use of DPA’s new MMP-GS Active Cable preamp, the GSM4000 Gooseneck Shock Mount and a selection of 4 instrument clips to bring you the best mic placement and recording option available. […]

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Videos

How to Mic a Drum Kit – DPA Mic Uni [VIDEO]

DPA Microphone University presents: How to mic a drum kit This video by DPA Microphones demonstrates how to effectively mic a drum kit taking into account the ambient sound of the instrument, effective directional mic placement and spill from various parts into the various microphones. For the purposes of this video the mics used are […]

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Product News

Recording Cars for Codemasters DiRT Rally with DPA

Codemasters, one of the UK’s most successful video game developers, has been using a large constituent of DPA d:dicate™ Recording Microphones to record the sound of high performance rally cars for its latest title, DiRT Rally. Chris Jojo, Senior Sound Designer and the Principal Sound Recording Engineer for Codemasters Racing, says: “For me DPA is […]

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Artist News

Lukas Graham tour has DPA mics at the heart of its setup

Danish singer Lukas Forchhammer, the frontman of the band Lukas Graham, is delighted with DPA’s new d:facto™ Linear Vocal Microphone, which is helping the band deliver an exceptionally natural sound during its current European tour. Lukas Graham’s production manager and Front of House sound engineer Frank Grønbæk is equally delighted, stating that the microphone has […]

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Events

DPA Mic University: Corporate A/V Mic Training at The Hospital Club

DPA Mic University is holding a Corporate A/V Mic Training day at The Hospital Club in Covent Garden on Monday the 22nd of August. The event is aimed at corporate and installation sound operators (professionals and students welcome) and will focus on the science behind bodyworn mic placement and capturing spoken word effectively. Whether you’re […]

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Events

Autograph, Stage Sound Services show Sony DWX Digital Wireless

Autograph Sound, Stage Sound Services and new UK distributor Sound Network held a ‘hands on’ event at National Theatre introducing Sony DWX Digital Wireless

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Artist News

DPA Microphones Bring New Meaning to the Phrase ‘In-Car Audio’

Production Sound Mixer and Sound Recordist Rashad Omar has been using DPA d:screet™ and d:dicate™ microphones to record dialogue for a number of high-profile feature films include American Honey, which recently won the 2016 Jury prize at the Cannes Film Festival. Directed by Andrea Arnold and starring Sasha Lane, Shia LaBeouf and Riley Keough, the […]

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Videos

Sony URX-P03D Dual-Channel Wireless Receiver for 2016 [VIDEO]

Welcome the Sony URX-P03D Dual-Channel Portable Wireless Receiver. Forming part of the UWP-D range, this wireless receiver receives 2 channels of wireless signal in a very compact, battery powered, lightweight unit, perfect for mounting on video cameras and DSLRs. The Sony URX-P03D is available NOW – contact us for more information. The above video courtesy […]

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Promotions & Giveaways

10% Off DPA d:facto™ Linear Vocal Mic this July

During July 2016 get 10% off the new DPA d:facto™ Linear Vocal microphone. Also known as the DPA d:facto VL, this addition to the heralded d:facto Vocal range was launched at ProLight + Sound 2016 in Germany. It sees the d:facto loaded with a new capsule, namely the 4018VL, which features a totally linear frequency […]

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Videos

How to Mic a Saxophone – DPA Mic University [VIDEO]

DPA Microphone University presents: How to Mic a Saxophone This video demonstrates how to mic up a saxophone to get the clear, natural sound of the instrument to shine through. The demonstration uses various different DPA mics: the d:vote™ 4099S (Sax) Instrument mic, the d:dicate™ 4011ES Recording Mic with GSM4000 gooseneck mount, the d:screet™ 4061 […]

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Events

Sony and DPA Microphones at EIS16

We’re bringing Sony and DPA Microphones to the Excellence in Sound exhibition (EIS16) in Bristol this Friday, 1 July. EIS16 is hosted by Rycote Microphone Windshields Ltd, and is firmly focused on promoting the importance of professional sound capture. In recognition of the tough, technical challenges facing audio professionals in the industry today, EIS16 aims […]

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Artist News

Tool, Jess Glynne and Fun Lovin Criminals have Adopted DPA d:facto™ VL

DPA’s new d:facto™ Linear Vocal Microphone, a.k.a. d:facto™ VL, which was officially launched at Prolight + Sound 2016, has already made its on-stage debut with Tool, Jess Glynne and Fun Lovin’ Criminals. Front of House engineer Alan ‘Big Nobby’ Hopkinson works with all three acts and was one of the first live sound professionals to […]

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Videos

How to Mic a Violin – DPA Mic University [VIDEO]

DPA Mic University presents: How to Mic a Violin This video demonstrates the best way to mic up a violin, using DPA’s d:vote™ 4099V instrument mic and, d:dicate™ 4011GS – with the new MMP-G Modular Active Cable and GSM4000 Gooseneck Shock Mount, and d:screet™ 4061 Omni mic. The d:vote™ and d:dicate™ are both directional condenser […]

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Product News

DPA d:dicate™ Mics go Wireless with New MMP-G Modular Active Cable

DPA Microphones launches new d:dicate™ MMP-G MicroDot Preamplifier and GSM4000 Gooseneck Shock Mount to create a wireless solution ideal for live music applications previously thought unachievable for d:dicate™ SDC mic capsules. Already a sought after microphone range in the recording industry, DPA Microphones furthers its d:dicate™ Recording Mics series with the introduction of the GSM4000 […]

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Events

DPA Microphones and Sony to feature at ABTT Theatre Show 2016

Newly appointed Sony Pro Audio distributor and long time distributor partner for DPA Microphones, Sound Network is set to exhibit at the ABTT Theatre Show 2016 at Alexandra Palace, 22-23 June. Visit Sound Network on Stand E32 on Wednesday the 22nd or Thursday 23rd of June. Sound Network will be showing all of the latest […]

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Events

DPA Mic University – Miking Drums Live at Ronnie Scott’s

We’re very proud to be hosting the first UK DPA Mic University live workshop on the 23rd of June. The event will be on miking drums and will be held at the auspicious Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in Soho, London. This event is now over… Why not check out our events page to see if […]

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Videos

Meris Studio Visit at Red Bull Studios LA

 Meris founder Terry Burton and DSP engineer Angelo Mazzocco head over to Red Bull Studios in LA. They chat with studio manager Eric Stenman about the Santa Monica recording scene and check out some of the latest Meris gear – including the incendiary Mercury7 Reverb – and what it sounds like.

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Product News

DPA Microphones Form The Backbone Of A Unique Classical Recording Rig

A selection of DPA microphones have been incorporated into a unique rig that is designed to bring recording facilities to three Birmingham-based famous musical bodies, including the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Richard Meredith, director of London-based pro audio and live sound specialists The Audio Dept., was charged with the task of specifying the rig, […]

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Product News

Sony Appoints Sound Network as Pro Audio Distributor

Sound Network Ltd is very pleased, and rather honoured to announce its appointment as Sony Pro-Audio distributor in the UK and Republic of Ireland, effective immediately. With over 20 years of pro audio distribution experience and strong ties with the recording, live, theatre and broadcast industries in the UK, London based distribution company Sound Network […]

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Artist News

Miking Harps with The National Folk Orchestra of Ireland and DPA

Sound engineer Barry McCusker was recently faced with providing sound for the Comhaltas National Folk Orchestra of Ireland which includes a collection of harps. He made use of a very clever solution for microphone placement, which worked well with the DPA d:vote™ 4099 instrument mics on hand. The DPA microphones helped deliver exceptional sound quality […]

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Promotions & Giveaways

Win a Meris Mercury7 Reverb for you and a friend

Meris are giving away two Mercury7 Reverb units: one for you and one for a friend. Be the first in your block to own this brand new studio reverb, the world’s first 500 series Algorithmic DSP reverb unit. Competition now closed.

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Promotions & Giveaways

Trade up to DPA Bodyworn Mics

Got a few old and battered lavalier or headset mics at the bottom of your kit box? Here’s the perfect opportunity to turn them back into brand new DPA Bodyworn microphones. Trade in any lavalier or headset mics from the list below, like for like, and receive £60 (or €75 in ROI) off the list […]

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Artist News

DPA Delivers Power And Delicacy To The Unthanks Live Shows

Northumbrian folk experimentalists The Unthanks have been using DPA microphones to great acclaim in their live performances after being introduced to the company’s product range by their engineer, Joel Borkin. Working under the title jBsound, Borkin is Front of House and Monitor Engineer for various artists around the UK. “We recently used a selection of […]

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Artist News

Johnny Marr adds Meris 440 Mic Pre to Studio

Here’s a little nod in the direction of a newcomer to the studio market from the Godlike Genius (as heralded by NME in 2013) Johnny Marr. The immensely talented British singer, songwriter and guitarist has been using the Meris 440 Mic Pre to record in his studio since 2015 and evidently loves its classic sound. […]

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Events

DPA Joins Adlib for Audio Excellence Day in London

DPA Microphones will be joining Digico and Coda Audio for Adlib’s Audio Excellence Day at London’s Forum live music venue on Wednesday the 2nd of March. DPA’s UK team from Sound Network will be present to answer questions and give insight into all things mic at both sessions, with a full constituent of DPA live […]

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Product News

ORTF and XY Miking Solution by DPA Microphones

This has been around for a little while already, but it’s definitely worth mentioning again. Meet the DPA CXO4000 stereo mount, a superb little solution for mounting mics in ORTF or X-Y configurations. We’ve had plenty of experience using this with the d:dicate™ 4011ER cardioid mics, for things like drum overheads (ORTF), acoustic guitar (XY) […]

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Product News

Sam Simon-Norris Joins the Sound Network Team

Pro audio and live sound expert Sam Simon-Norris has joined Sound Network as Assistant Sales Manager to help the company keep up with the continuing growth over the last two years. Sam has a rich history in both the live and MI industries. He started work at Panic Music studios while studying Music Performance at […]

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Promotions & Giveaways

10% Off all DPA Podium Mics

DPA are committed to providing superior microphones for installation sound projects. Get 10% off when you purchase any DPA d:dicate™ 4018F or d:screet™ SC4098 podium microphone between 9 Feb – 18 March 2016. When a single speaker has to deliver a message to hundreds of people or through a conference system, the microphone has to […]

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Promotions & Giveaways

Half Price Meris 440 with Mercury7 or Ottobit

Get 50% off a 440 Mic Pre* when you buy the new Meris Mercury7 Reverb or Ottobit Bitcrusher. Whether you’re new to 500 series or a seasoned user, the benefits in terms of the sheer variety available for such a small-but-powerful form factor are considerable. This Offer has now expired. Contact your local Meris Dealer […]

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Product News

White Light Continues Audio Investment with DPA Mics

Following last year’s hugely successful launch of the White Light audio department, the company will continue building its audio expertise and equipment catalogue all throughout 2016. With a commitment to offering the very latest technology within the audio industry, this has seen a host of prolific clients use the company solely for its audio services. […]

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Artist News

Clean Bandit tours with DPA Microphones

DPA microphones provided a firm foundation for Clean Bandit’s latest tour, which saw the UK electronic group take in numerous large venues around the world. The band has garnered both critical acclaim and legions of fans for its clear, detailed sound that combines electronic dance music, live strings and drums. Paul Hatt has been working […]

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Videos

Josh Bevan and Meris at Snap Studios London

We hooked up with Brighton singer and writer, Josh Bevan and engineer Donal Hodgson at Snap! Studios London to test out the Meris 440 and Ottobit in a live recording situation. Funky Junk brought the Meris Pre’s and expertise while Bevan and keys player Ben Jackson Cook lay down a solid performance of his original […]

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Product News

DPA adds to d:vote™ Instrument Mic range with new clips

DPA Microphones continues to expand its d:vote™ Instrument Mic range with the addition of three never-before-available mount options — a Clamp Mount with an especially strong grip that allows it to anchor to every instrument possible, a Microphone Stand Mount and an Accordion Clip. The d:vote™ line allows one microphone to be utilised across various […]

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Promotions & Giveaways

DPA Pencil Microphones Upgrade Path

Upgrade your old DPA Reference Standard microphones to their equivalent replacements in the latest Pencil range, with the new modular capsules and pre-amp upgrade path. This includes all older DPA 400X Reference Standard microphones like the 4006 or 4006-TL, 4011 or 4011-TL plus the previous 4007, 4015 and 4017 models too. You can read more […]

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Artist News

Sinatra – The Man and His Music and DPA Microphones

DPA Microphones recently played a key role in a highly unusual theatre project that marked the centenary of Frank Sinatra’s birth by bringing him back to the stage of the West End’s London Palladium theatre. Entitled Sinatra – The Man and His Music, this multimedia show took footage of Sinatra’s performances over his entire career […]

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Artist News

DPA Delivers Freedom of Movement to Raymond Gubbay’s Opera Singers

For the first time in its history, Raymond Gubbay’s Classical Spectacular show at the Royal Albert Hall used DPA d:fine™ Omnidirectional Headset Microphones to amplify the sound of the show’s two stars, backed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The lavish spectacle, which runs twice a year in March and November, combined the classical opera of […]

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Videos

Paco Peña Talks Guitar Sound

We had the opportunity to meet with Paco Peña and discuss his iconic sound and how he achieves this live. Paco is a longtime user of the DPA d:vote™ 4099G microphone for all his performances, and he explains why. We also got a private performance, which was awesome. Thanks Paco! Paco’s guitar was recorded using […]

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Promotions & Giveaways

DPA d:vote 4099 Touring Kit Deals

During December 2015 and January 2016 purchase any DPA d:vote™ VO4 or VO10 Touring Kit at a reduced price, plus register your kit to receive an additional 3 instrument clips absolutely free.

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Videos

DPA d:dicate 4015A Wide Cardioid Mic Demonstration

Louis from Garageband and Beyond has put together a nice video demonstration using the DPA d:dicate 4015A recording microphone. From DPA’s d:dicate™ recording range, the 4015A is a wide cardioid recording microphone with a clear and flat frequency response second to none, and here you can hear how it picks up the following acoustic instruments: […]

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Videos

Alela Diane and Ryan Francesconi “Migration” for Bruxelles ma Belle

This beautiful recording was made in the Church of Saint John the Baptist in Béguinage, Brussels, for Bruxells ma Belle. Portland, Oregon based folk artists Alela Diane and Ryan Francesconi use the lush natural reverb of the space to their advantage for this performance of “Migration”, recorded using DPA d:vote™ 4099 instrument mics and omni […]

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Product News

DPA Releases d:screet Slim Mic & New Concealers

DPA Microphones has released a new Slim 4060 and Slim 4061 version of their much loved miniature microphone, the d:screet™ 4060 and 4061. The new d:screet™ Slim 4060 & 4061 mics are designed to keep an even lower profile than the 4060 or 61 and features DPA’s award winning omnidirectional capsule element in a flat […]

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Videos

Ask Audio pitches DPA d:fine vs Countryman vs Shure Headsets

Ask Audio‘s Matt Vanacoro tests the DPA d:fine™ Directional headset against the Countryman H6 and the Shure Beta 54 headset microphones in a variety of challenging, real-world conditions. In the video review posted to their website, Matt lists the equipment he used including a Shure ULX wireless transmitter/receiver, for the thorough test he put the […]

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Videos

Bloc Party at BBC 6 Music Live

BBC 6 Music Live at Maida Vale saw Bloc Party perform brand new songs for the first time in over two years in the UK. Watch them perform “Exes“, with frontman Kele Okereke introducing two new members in the band: Justin Harris on bass and Louis Bartle on drums. Okereke dubbed them “Bloc Party Mk2” […]

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Artist News

In conversation with Simon Hayes – Production Sound Mixer

Over the last 20 years Production Sound Mixer Simon Hayes has worked on more than 45 feature films, including the acclaimed 2012 version of Les Misérables, which won him an Oscar, a BAFTA and a CAS Award in the sound and sound mixing categories. After starting work as a runner for a commercial production company […]

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Artist News

The Christians and DPA’s d:facto™ at Edinburgh Fringe

The company’s d:facto™ Vocal Microphones have been warmly welcomed by the crew and cast of The Christians, a new play currently being performed in London. DPA’s d:facto™ Vocal Microphones are playing a crucial part in adding authenticity as well as vocal clarity to The Christians, a new play that is currently enjoying a successful run […]

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Promotions & Giveaways

Show Us Your Meris for Free T-Shirt or Blanking Plate

Meris owners! We want to see how Meris fits in to your recording setup. Share a photo of your Meris 440 mic pre or Ottobit bit crusher in your studio on either Facebook or Twitter with the hashtag #mymeris

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Promotions & Giveaways

Win a Meris 440 Mic Pre with Funky Junk

Win a Meris 440 Mic Preamp for your studio’s 500 Series rack this September with Funky Junk! Built in L.A., California, the Meris 440 is a remarkable unit in the 500-series format, standing up to many classic USA studio mic pre’s and offering a 70’s style warmth thanks to its superb Cinemag™ preamps and all […]

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Events

DPA Microphones join Prism Mic to Monitor Tour 2015

DPA Microphones has joined the ranks for the Prism Audio Mic to Monitors Tour 2015, starting this October. The Mic to Monitors tour will deliver free audio seminars bringing key insights into modern recording, mixing and mastering techniques, covering technology from microphones to monitors and dispelling popular myths surrounding these processes. DPA Microphones relies on […]

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Free Wireless Adapter with DPA Bodyworn Mics

DPA Bodyworn Microphones ensure you boundless freedom of movement as well as superior sound, no matter the application. As DPA Microphones come in a large number of Bodyworn variants, with a huge selection of accessories and adapters for wireless systems, you can be confident that DPA Bodyworn Microphones will have a great miking solution for […]

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Videos

DPA Microphones & LMC Audio Bodyworn Corporate AV Training Videos

Nils Vinding from DPA Microphones HQ in Denmark presented a training session in conjunction with DPA partner LMC Audio Systems, focusing on using microphones in the corporate AV environment. His talk went into detail about how microphone capsules react to sound in their environment and how this matters to the human ear in these situations. […]

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Artist News

New Jazz ‘Prodigy’ Uses DPA Microphones to Record Live Stage Shows

UK artist and Quincy Jones protégé Jacob Collier is only 20 years old yet his undoubted talent as a musician and singer has already earned him the epithets of ‘jazz’s new prodigy’ and ‘jazz music’s new messiah’ from some heavy-weight music reviewers. Currently studying at the Royal Academy of Music, Collier recently embarked on a […]

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Events

Sound Network and Simon Hayes at SoundPro 2015

Join us at SoundPro 2015 in Ealing Town Hall, London, on Saturday 26th September 2015. This year the professional sound exhibition is organised by Resolution Magazine and the Institute of Professional Sound, though still keeps its informal table-top feel intended to bring sound professionals together with manufacturers, distributors and dealers in a relaxed setting. Sound […]

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DPA Corporate AV Microphone Training Day

Join DPA Microphones and LMC Audio for a day of training sessions that include technical and practical demonstrations of how to achieve the most out of your microphones in the corporate AV setting. Date: Wednesday 12th August Times: Five 60-minute sessions starting at 10am, 12pm*, 2pm, 4pm* and 6pm*. Where: Sound Network, 430 Highate Studios, […]

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Videos

Meris Ottobit Sounds and Settings with Terry – Part 3

Meris’s Terry Burton demonstrates how to use the Ottobit 500 Series Bit Crusher to add interesting textures and Ottobit Sounds to your recordings for R&B and Funk tracks. Using guitar, analogue synth, drum machine, vocals and bass via the Meris 440 preamp and DI and then patched through the Ottobit, Terry shows how the Ottobit […]

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Videos

DPA d:facto Interview Mic Wind Noise Comparison Video

Designed to deliver unmatched clarity and low handling noise, the DPA d:facto™ Interview Mic features a dual-capsule omnidirectional capsule (aka MMC2006V) which is compatible with the entire d:facto Adapter range

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Videos

Meris Ottobit Sounds and Settings with Angelo – Part 2

Angelo Mazzocco, DSP Engineer from Meris in the US presents part 2 of the Meris Ottobit ‘sounds and settings’ guides. Angelo demonstrates how to create awesome sounds using the Meris Ottobit bit crusher and his electric guitar plugged into the Meris 440’s DI input. Part 2 shows how to create the following Ottobit sounds: Crushed […]

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Product News

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 Broadcasters Rely on DPA d:fine Mics

The FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015™, presented by Fox Sports, drew to a close last weekend, with a total of 26.7 million viewers tuning into the month-long tournament…

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Videos

Meris Ottobit Sounds and Settings with Terry – Part 1

Terry Burton from Meris in the US guides us through how to create specific sounds using the Meris Ottobit bit crusher. Part 1 features an analogue drum machine (MFB-522) and shows you how to create the following Ottobit sounds: 8 Bit Splat + Cymbal Bomb De-rezzed High Hat Crunch Drums If you have any soundclips […]

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Register your DPA Ltd Edition Broadcast Mic Kit

Register your new DPA d:screet™ Ltd Edition Broadcast Mic Kit and we’ll send you a free sample of the new Bubblebee Industries Invisible LAV Covers to try out with your new microphone kit. The Bubblebee Invisible LAV Covers have been created after years of thorough testing in the field, finding the best possible combinations of […]

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Product News

DPA Mics Capture Sound on Mad Max: Fury Road

After a wait of 30 years, Mad Max fans are revelling in the release of Mad Max: Fury Road, the fourth in this exceptionally successful action adventure film series starring Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron and Nicholas Hoult, and directed, produced and co-written by George Miller. Award-winning Production Sound Mixer Ben Osmo chose DPA’s d:screet™ 4063 […]

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Richmond Film Services and DPA’s d:dicate™ 4041-SP Microphone

Quality is key to the success of UK hire and sales company Richmond Film Services, with owner Nigel Woodford insisting on stocking only the very best and most up to date professional audio equipment. Their inventory now includes over 170 DPA microphones, which are so prized by Woodford that he keeps them in a special […]

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Promotions & Giveaways

DPA VO10-PLUS Mic Kit includes d:dicate™ 2011C Stereo Pair

Until the end of July 2015, save a huge £840 inc vat when you purchase a DPA VO10-PLUS kit. The VO10-PLUS comprises of the ever-popular d:vote™ VO10-Classic or VO10-Rock kits (worth £3840 inc vat) paired with an ST2011C Stereo Pair (worth £1200 inc vat) making for a huge combined saving any way you look at […]

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Videos

Meris Ottobit In Depth Demo Video

Check out the first in-depth demonstration of the Meris OTTOBIT bit crusher presented by Meris DSP engineer, Angelo Mazzocco. The OTTOBIT uses sample rate reduction and bit decimation in tandem with a ring modulator, envelope and LFO filters, different LFO waveshapes and AM/FM modulation to create a huge sonic palette, from warm pitch shifting and […]

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Artist News

Status Quo go Aquostic with DPA Microphones

After nearly 50 years as one of the world’s premier hard rock acts, Status Quo shook everything up in 2014 with the release of Aquostic (Stripped Bare), a fully acoustic album of 25 completely reworked Quo hits.

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Promotions & Giveaways

Win a d:facto™ Vocal Microphone

Win a DPA d:facto Vocal Microphone this July and get closer to your true voice. The d:facto’s superior condenser capsule captures the entire dynamic range of your voice with studio quality, while effortlessly rejecting ambient stage noise. DPA’s ingenious adapter system protects your investment in fantastic sound for years to come by allowing the d:facto […]

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Artist News

FKA twigs Makes DPA’s d:facto™ Vocal Microphone Her First Choice

Currently on tour in the US, extraordinary artist FKA twigs is using DPA’s d:facto™ Vocal Microphone to reinforce her vocals on every live show, inspired by her Front of House engineer Andy Carrington

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DPA’s d:vote™ 4099G Guitar Microphone on Classical Guitar

We were recently contacted by Ed Peczek, a classical guitarist who hails from the UK, with regard to his experience with his DPA d:vote 4099G Guitar Microphone – check out this video of him playing Bach recorded with a DPA d:vote 4099G mic.

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Events

Experience DPA Microphones at O2 Academy Glasgow with Adlib

Adlib will be presenting a massive Demo Day at Glasgow 02 Academy on the Thursday 30th April & Friday 1st May 2015, using a host of DPA mics across all demo systems from L-Acoustics and Soundcraft

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Product News

DPA Mics play key part in Richard III: The Reburial documentary

DPA microphones played a key role in delivering broadcast-quality audio during the re-internment of England’s Richard III, made into the Richard III: The Reburial documentary for Channel 4.

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Product News

Meeting the First Meris Ottobit

We had the chance to meet the first Meris Ottobit outside of the factory when it landed in the UK for testing. We put our Rob in a small room, recorded some loops on acoustic guitar and vocals and set him off on his exploratory way. Watch the video…

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Events

Meet us at Prolight & Sound 2015

This year is already shaping up to be a busy one here at Sound Network and we’ll be at the ProLight & Sound 2015 show in Frankfurt Musikmesse with DPA Microphones in Hall 8, stand B70, and we’re holding a special event introducing the brand new Meris Ottobit to Europe! Try the new DPA d:facto […]

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Artist News

DPA d:facto II Takes On Downpour at the BRIT Awards

The durability of DPA’s d:facto™ Vocal Microphone allowed Paloma Faith to sing in the rain at the BRIT Awards 2015 without compromising the sound quality of her performance.

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Promotions & Giveaways

Trade Up to DPA d:fine and Get €75 Off

All the nuances of spoken word. Thrilling musicality. No other headset mic comes close. From the 17th of March until the end of April 2015, get £50 off when you upgrade your old headset mic to a new DPA d:fine™ headset microphones. There’s never been a better reason to try out DPA d:fine™

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Product News

DPA Microphones Add To ‘The Experience’ In Lagos

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Save 10% on all DPA Microphones this March

Stock up your microphone drawer this March – Buy any DPA Microphone from a UK Authorised Dealer and ask for your “10% off March” saving to be applied

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Events

Live Mic Techniques with Russ Miller at Electric Brixton

We’re holding a live mic techniques workshop at Electric Brixton on Thursday the 19th of March in conjunction with Encore PA and DPA Microphones – a chance to get expert advice, meet with experienced sound engineers and hands on with some of the best microphones in the industry.

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Artist News

Stevie Wonder’s Tour Switches to DPA Microphones

Longtime FOH Engineer for the legendary musician, Danny Leake selects DPA Microphones’ d:facto™ Vocal and d:vote™ 4099 Instrument Mics for Stevie Wonder’s touring rig.

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Product News

DPA Launches New d:fine IEM Broadcast Headset Mics

DPA Microphones has launched a range of d:fine™ In-Ear Monitor Headset Microphones, perfect for broadcast hosts and guests who use in-ear monitors to communicate with their producers backstage.

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Promotions & Giveaways

Win a DPA d:vote™ 4099 Instrument Mic

Win a DPA d:vote™ 4099 Instrument Microphone of your choice this month, worth £420.00! The d:vote 4099 mic is designed to clip on to any instrument using a range of innovative clips, made to the usual high standards and specifications you would expect from DPA Microphones. DPA’s unique capsule and diffusion tube design offers excellent […]

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Win a Meris 440 Boutique Mic Preamp

With the recent announcement of their second product, OttoBit, Meris will soon be the gateway to a plethora of unique creative tools for your recording studio. We’re celebrating by giving you the chance to win the awesome Meris 440 Mic Preamp for your studio.

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Product News

DPA Necklace Mic Nabs Top Honours at TEC Awards 2015

Huge congratulations are in order for DPA Microphones, who’s new and innovative d:screet™ Necklace Microphone received the coveted Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Award for sound-reinforcement microphones at the TEC Awards 2015.

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DPA Microphones Brings Full Line of Music Mics to 2015 NAMM Show

DPA Microphones is showcasing the latest versions of its d:facto™ Vocal, d:vote™ 4099 Instrument and d:dicate™ Recording Microphones at the 2015 NAMM Show. DPA Microphones is exhibiting in Hall A, Booth 7113 from January 22-25, 2015 Representatives will also be on hand to discuss the company’s new d:screet™ Necklace Microphone, which has been nominated for […]

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Artist News

Level 42 Adds DPA Microphones to its Tour Roster

British pop/rock band Level 42 has recently introduced a selection of DPA microphones into its live sound arsenal, including DPA d:facto™ Vocal Microphones, d:vote™ 4099 Instrument Microphones for brass and toms, and a d:dicate™ 4011 Cardioid Recording Microphone for the ride cymbal. One of the mainstays of the British music scene for over three decades, […]

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Artist News

Greg Walsh Chooses DPA Mics for Kate Bush’s Before The Dawn

Greg Walsh, Sound Design and Front of House Mixing Engineer, chose a selection of DPA microphones to capture the sound of Kate Bush’s hugely successful Before the Dawn series of concerts at London’s Hammersmith Apollo.

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DPA Microphones on the road with Bombay Bicycle Club

Earlier this month indie rock luminaries Bombay Bicycle Club became the very last band to play London’s legendary Earl’s Court venue, which is soon to be demolished to make way for low cost housing. The band took to the stage as part of an epic world tour, which not only highlighted the success of their […]

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Events

Meris 440 Mic Pre UK Launch at Red Bull Studios

With the scores of new and exciting 500-series modules that have been announced over the past few years, many of them mic preamps, only one brings the creativity and versatility of guitarists’ pedal effects into the modern recording studio as successfully as the Meris 440 Mic Preamp.

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Artist News

DPA Microphones Get a ‘Royal’ Seal of Approval

Phenomenal rock duo Royal Blood are touring Europe and the US with a selection of DPA Microphones that were chosen because they deliver such a natural sound… and can take such a beating.

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Hawthorn Names DPA As Its Microphone Brand of Choice

“Everyone loved them,” Curnew says. “They sounded amazing and we had no issues with feedback or rejection – they worked well across a range of artists and really brought out the subtlety in the vocalists’ voices. We have since used them on other events including an opera. It’s interesting to note how often they are […]

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Product News

DPA Bodyworn Microphone Kits

The DPA Bodyworn Mic Kits offer a high-quality, professional miking solution for corporate, broadcast, webcast and public speaking situations. The Bodyworn Mic Kits come in two variants – Directional or Omnidirectional – each containing nine DPA microphones for miking up multiple presenters in a host of different scenarios.

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Events

Meris In-Store Launch Event at Giraffe Audio

Giraffe Audio has been named one of a handful of UK pro-audio dealers for the newly-arrived boutique studio brand, Meris. To celebrate and get things started, they’re holding a Meris Launch Event at their store on 25th November showcasing the boutique audio processor company’s first product to hit UK soil – their unique 440 Mic […]

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Artist News

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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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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Product News

Trade in and Get £100 Off the DPA d:dicate™ 2011C Mic

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Events

DPA Mics bring a Full House to Plasa London 2014

Visit us and DPA at stand number D77 in the brand new Audio Village at Plasa London, 2014, where we’ll be demonstrating the vast array of applications that DPA Microphones are capable of. Get your free pass as a DPA/Sound Network guest now.

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Product News

Meris Audio Products Now Available in the UK and EU

We are very pleased to announce our new partnership with Meris as the UK and European Distributor for Meris studio products. Meris’s 440 Mic Pre will be available from October through specially selected pro audio and guitar resellers in the UK and EU.

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Product News

Sound Recordist Takes DPA Heavy Duty 4061 Mic into River Water

David Harcombe, who has tailored an image as an extreme sound recordist, recording all over the world including Ghana and Siberia, was curious about the durability of DPA’s new Heavy Duty 4061 lavalier microphone so he rigged himself with one before taking a dive into a reservoir in West London

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Product News

100 Free d:screet™ Necklace Microphones

Send in your most innovative ideal for using DPA’s new d:screet™ Necklace Mic and you stand the chance win one of 100 Necklace Mics that DPA is giving away absolutely free!

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Product News

Tim Carroll of Linear Acoustic and Telos Alliance Talks TV Tech

With the ever-increasing amount of television content flying across the airwaves and and more demanding television consumers than ever, Tim Carroll talks about Linear Acoustic, The Telos Alliance and the technology keeping it all ticking over.

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Videos

Recording a Lamborghini Murciélago with Eight Mics

Hear different placements of DPA d:screet 4061, 4062 and d:dicate recording mics used to record a Lamboghini Mucielago by Pole Position Productions in Sweden. Hold out for the full combination at the end of the video!

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Product News

Union Chapel Wins Timeout’s Live Venue of the Year

It’s official! The Union Chapel, which boasts a wide range of DPA microphones, has once again been voted a firm favourite live music venue by Time Out readers.

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Codemasters choose the best DPA Mics for Recording Cars

Codemasters chose DPA Microphones for recording the cars in their latest racing game, Grid: Autosport. Recording cars is not as simple as some might think, and the sound recordists for Grid used up to 16 mics on each car they recorded.

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Product News

DPA Microphones Summer Deals – August 2014

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Artist News

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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Artist News

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.

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Events

Brit Row Training Mic Techniques Workshop in Images and Audio

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Product News

DPA d:dicate™ Recording Mics Stereo Pair Summer Offer

To make these great recording mics more accessible, get 10% Off all DPA d:dicate™ stereo pairs when purchased before 31st July 2014 from any approved UK DPA dealer.

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Product News

DPA Microphones Help Solve a Challenging Acoustic Problem

PA company MLS Audio turned to DPA’s d:vote™ 4099 Instrument Microphones from LMC Audio to amplify a 10-piece orchestra in a venue with 95% reflective surfaces.

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Artist News

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.

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Product News

Recording Flamenco Guitar Webinar with SSR London

Flamenco guitar is a difficult instrument to record. There are many factors that people overlook, which Jonathan Espinosa and special guest Tony Calvo will tackle in this webinar covering mono- and stereophonic miking techniques and much more.

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Product News

Free Live Mic Techniques Workshop with Brit Row Training

Join Brit Row Training and Sound Network on the 25th June 2014 for a free hands-on workshop on microphone techniques for live rock music – register now!

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Artist News

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

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Product News

Evolution of the DPA d:dicate™ 4006A Recording Microphone

The DPA 4006 Microphone has forged a reputation worldwide as an indispensable studio recording mic since it arrived on the scene in 1982. In it’s current form, the d:dicate™ 4006A Omni Recording Mic brings the 4006 in line with DPA’s d:dicate™ modular microphone range.

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New DPA Podium Mics at Eurovision Fly The Flag For Denmark

As Europe braced itself for the annual spectacle that was Eurovision, DPA was already playing a key part in this musical extravaganza by providing the podium microphones in the official press room.

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Artist News

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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DPA Mics Creates Audio Magic at Jim Henson’s Creature Shop

The upcoming eight-week SyFy reality compilation show, Jim Henson’s Creature Shop Challenge, has adopted DPA Microphones to provide high-quality dynamic audio for the show.

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Product News

Free Microphone Techniques Workshop with LMC Audio Solutions

Keep ahead of the curve on modern microphone techniques and join us for a hands-on microphone techniques workshop with DPA Microphones and LMC Audio Systems at the Union Chapel in London.

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Product News

DPA’s Microphones are Flawless during the Shooting of Shameless

During the shooting of Season 4 of Showtime’s US version of the hit series, Shameless, whether the DPA d:screet™ 4071 Miniature Omnidirectional Microphones were being used on the actors during studio shoots or on location in the windy city, the mics remained stars to the sound crew.

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Recording Cars – DPA Microphones Rides Shotgun with Steve Browell

Steve Browell shares his experience recording the sounds of cars for film and television, with exotic locations ranging from race tracks to mansions, from anechoic chambers to scrap yards…

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Product News

Visit Sound Network at Plasa Focus Leeds 2014

Visit Sound Network at Plasa Focus in Leeds, 29 – 30 April 2014. We will be at Stand N-A06 with all the latest DPA Microphones products for the broadcast and installation industries.

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Artist News

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.

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Artist News

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.

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Product News

Introducing the New DPA d:screet™ Heavy Duty Miniature Microphones

To better meet the tough demands of the film & broadcast industries on their microphones, DPA has improved the durability of their much-loved d:screet 4060 and 4061 miniature mics, releasing the new “SC”-prefixed versions with regular and heavy-duty reinforcement.

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Videos

Joey Calderazzo and Gareth Williams at the 2014 Steinway Festival

Photos from last night at the Pizza Express Jazz Club in Soho, where Joey Caldarazzo and the UK’s Gareth Williams gave a magical performance, and there was a surprise appearance by the inimitible Branford Marsalis.

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Artist News

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.

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Artist News

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.

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Product News

The 86th Annual Academy Awards® in Perfect Harmony with DPA Mics

Dan and Tommy Vicari explain how the orchestral music for the prestigious Oscars awards ceremony is performed remotely, recorded and streamed from Capitol Records studios using DPA d:vote™ 4099 and d:dicate™ 4011 microphones.

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DPA Microphones and Bubblebee Industries talk at BVE 2014

BroadcastShow speaks with Nils Vindig of DPA Microphones about their new d:screet d:fine and d:dicate microphones, and Poul Mejer of Bubblebee Industries explains his impressive range of ‘WindBubble’ microphone windshields.

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Artist News

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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Artist News

Travis and Wet Wet Wet Switch to DPA d:facto II Vocal Mic

Travis frontman Fran Healey and Marti Pellow from Wet Wet Wet are now firm fans after switching to DPA d:facto II vocal microphone for their live gigs on tour with FOH engineer Tom Wiggans.

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Product News

Download the New DPA Microphones Catalogue for 2014

Download the 2014 DPA Microphones Catalogue with details of the full product range, technical specifications and useful product information. Find out about DPA’s new products for 2014 including the d:facto, d:vote, d:fine, d:dicate, d:screet and d:mension product ranges.

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Artist News

David Gray puts Trust in the DPA d:facto™ II on Tour

David Gray’s well-crafted songs were delivered with pristine clarity during his recent ‘Sounding Out’ tour of Ireland after FOH engineer Graham Pattison introduced DPA’s d:facto II into his equipment arsenal. Pattison adds that Gray didn’t question why

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NBC Olympics Cover Sochi Winter Games with Linear Acoustic UPMAX

The Linear Acoustic UPMAX v4 Surroundfield Controller will enable NBC Olympics to deliver consistent and stunning surround sound from the Sochi Winter Olympic Games 2014

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Events

Visit us at BVE2014 London Excel 25-27th February

Visit pro audio distributor Sound Network at London BVE 2014 where we will be showcasing the exciting new DPA d:dicate™ and d:screet™ podium mics, d:fine™ 66 and 88 headsets, Bubblebee Industries windshields and Linear Acoustic products

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Product News

DPA Launches d:fine™ 66 and 88 Miniature Headset Microphones

The DPA Headset Microphones have proved hugely successful and now see two new microphones added to the d:fine™ range. The DPA d:fine™ 66 is an Omnidirectional capsule improving on it’s predecessor, the 4066, while the d:fine™ 88 is the Directional version taking over from the omnipotent 4066.

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Product News

DPA d:dicate MMP-F Podium Mics Launched at NAMM ’14

The DPA podium mic booms introduced at NAMM 2014 as part of a Modular Active Boom system include preamps with a variety of gooseneck and boom length options. They are designed to accommodate the MMC4011, MMC4018 and a host of other 4000- and 2000-series DPA microphone capsules.

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DPA Announce d:facto II Nickel and Gold Microphone Grids

Meeting a spate of customer requests, DPA have released a nickel finish grid to match Sennheiser’s nickel grid to add to the classic black version and created a custom gold finish grid for the d:facto II microphone.

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Artist News

MKS Tour Hits the Road with DPA d:facto II Vocal Mics

Ever since Sound Network sent a DPA d:facto II vocal mic to Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London, Charlie Dale was immediately sold on it, saying, “The instantly became my mic of choice for lead vocals…”

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Artist News

Richard Gough on Conor Maynard Using DPA d:facto II

Richard Gough, like most front-of-house engineers, expects his microphones to meet certain criteria: good build quality, excellent sound quality, high gain before feedback and adaptability. DPA’s d:facto II vocal mic is proving to measure up with artists like Conor Maynard, Sivu, Kowalski and many more.

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DPA d:fine Puts in Strong Performance for Education

DPA d:fine headsets are resiliently standing up to the rigorous tests put upon them in the education arena, providing UK schools with the added toughness required for their productions.

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DPA Microphones Hits the Corporate Limelight

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Artist News

Ellie Goulding Switches To DPA’s d:facto™ Vocal Microphone

The Award-winning singer songwriter Ellie Goulding is now touring the USA with a DPA d:facto Vocal Microphone after using it for the first time at Chime For Change.

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Artist News

DPA Microphones Help Bill Gates Address the Big IF Rally

Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates was among a number of speakers at the recent Big IF rally in London who opted to wear DPA’s d:fine™ Headset Microphones.

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DPA’s d:facto™ Vocal Microphone is a Hit With Live Music Venues

The company’s eagerly awaited vocal condenser microphone, the d:facto, has become a regular feature on stage in venues catering for a huge range of musical genres and styles.

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Artist News

DPA Microphones Capture Three Rick Wakeman Gigs

Progressive Rock icon Rick Wakeman recently completed three concerts in the UK to help raise money for the Cathedral of Gloucester. The first event took place in the intimate surrounding of Blackfriars Abbey, a medieval building in the heart of the City of Gloucester

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Artist News

DPA Microphones Bring Exceptional Clarity To Suede’s Guitars

Indie-rock stalwarts Suede, which released its sixth album Bloodsports in March 2013, recently recorded a live acoustic session for Absolute Radio at the world-famous Abbey Road studios in London.

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DPA Microphones Introduce New d:dicate™ Recording Mic Range

DPA has announced their new d:dicate™ Recording Microphones range of modular preamps and capsules so customers can now have DPA’s renowned sound quality across many applications where different capsule and preamp combinations would make for better recordings

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