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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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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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
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 […]
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 […]