DPA Microphones will debut the 2017 Shotgun Microphone to the EMEA markets at ISE 2024 (Stand 7B910, Hall 7). “Designed to capture authentic sound with high directivity, clarity and consistency,” the company says the 2017 excels in various challenging AV, live performance and broadcast scenarios. Its versatility, durable design and ability to withstand difficult environments […]

HOUSTON, TEXAS, JANUARY 4, 2024 ― Fans recently flocked to cities across North America and Europe for a chance to see Beyoncé live during the Renaissance Tour: a 56-stop run to support her latest GRAMMY Award-winning album. Working with such a high-caliber artist, Renaissance Tour Monitor Engineer James Berry has high expectations for his sound […]

ANAHEIM, CA, NOVEMBER 6, 2023 ― DPA Microphones has received two Outstanding Technical Achievement nominations for the 39th Annual NAMM TEC Awards. The brand’s 2012 Cardioid is a finalist in the Recording Microphones category, while the 2015 Wide Cardioid is recognized as a top solution among Sound Reinforcement Microphones. Presented at The NAMM Show, The […]

AUSTIN, TEXAS, SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 ― As the longest-running music television series in history, Austin City Limits is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary next year. The PBS Austin production got its start in 1974, with Willie Nelson performing on the very first episode, and has since helped Austin, Texas establish itself as the “Live […]

DPA Microphones has launched its new 2017 Shotgun Microphone. Designed to capture sound with high directivity, clarity and consistency, DPA says the 2017 excels in “challenging broadcast scenarios.” With its design and ability to withstand any environment or extreme application, DPA says this newest solution is ideal for broadcast and live events, from traditional news […]

Recording Engineer, Producer, Musician and Mixing Engineer Dontaniel Jamel Kimbrough is no stranger to the production of gospel music, having worked alongside worship artists such as Kirk Franklin, Dorinda Clark-Cole and Byron Cage. His most recent project involved American gospel musician Todd Dulaney’s newest album, “The Journey Continues,” which was recorded live at Calvary Church […]

NEW YORK, MAY 17, 2023 ― Known for crafting flawless audio for musicals such as “Bat Out Of Hell,” “Hunchback of Notre Dame,” “Beauty and the Beast” and “Sister Act,” Sound Designer Gareth Owen recently worked his magic on the Broadway hit, “& Juliet.” As a completely self-taught audio designer, Owen has always aspired to […]

DPA Microphones just unveiled its new compact 2012 Cardioid and 2015 Wide Cardioid Microphones. Featuring a reinforced construction to withstand the rigors of touring, the new mics join the brand’s line of pencil mics and offer DPA’s renowned natural and precise sound reproduction. The 2012 Compact Cardioid Microphone acts as a “reliable, all-around, generalist pencil […]

Nestled in an idyllic wooded setting just north of Chicago, Philharmonic Studios is a new, full-service recording studio that offers five-star, private experiences. This upscale, multi-room facility was built from the ground up, intending to meet the highest technical standards and set new benchmarks in design and performance. The facility has hosted many diverse clients […]

Denmark’s top sound companies gathered at the Technical University of Denmark’s DTU Skylab last week in celebration of this year’s Danish Sound Award recipient ― DPA Microphones, the first-ever company to earn this recognition. Presented to professionals that drive innovation in the industry, the Danish Sound Award sheds light on the globally outstanding audio technology […]

DPA Microphones just welcomed an array of new team members to the family. The additions are company-wide, with new hires in product management, research and development, sales, marketing and production. “We are extremely grateful to welcome so many bright and innovative minds to the DPA Microphones team,” says CEO Kalle Hvidt Nielsen. “The experience these individuals bring will […]

DPA Microphones is shipping the brown version of its new 4466 CORE Omnidirectional and 4488 CORE Directional Headset Microphones and a new mic stand mount for the 4099 instrument mic. The MS4099 can be used on both three-eighths inch and five-eighths inch threads. The barrel of the MS4099 mic holder makes it quick and easy […]

DPA Microphones and KLANG:technologies have teamed up to create a system that will enable live event teams to immerse singers and musicians in their on-stage performances. The solution integrates DPA’s 5100 Mobile Surround Microphone and KLANG’s Immersive Mixing Processor for a fully engaging experience. The collaboration came to fruition during a series of workshops between KLANG and DPA. […]

Facing lockdowns and shuttered theatres in the wake of the pandemic, acclaimed composer Mark Grey and his creative team of visual artists sought to create a traveling chamber opera that would bring back live theatre. While developing Birds in the Moon, Grey knew he would need a durable microphone with superior sound quality capable of […]

DPA Microphones announced the appointment of Søren Høgsberg as executive vice president of sales and marketing, effective immediately. As a former executive with many of Denmark’s leading corporations, Høgsberg will call on his global experiences to lead DPA in strengthening the coordination of its sales and marketing initiatives. “In an effort to further increase DPA’s […]

DPA Microphones just announced the 4466 CORE Omnidirectional and 4488 CORE Directional Headset Microphones. Based on the design of the company’s 6066 Subminiature Headsets, the new solutions feature the brand’s 5-millimeter round microphone capsule. These latest offerings provide the security, durability and flexibility necessary for use in theatre, broadcast, worship and corporate conferencing. With a […]

We’ve been to Mars before, but we’ve never been able to listen to sounds on the planet; until now. NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover touched down on the red planet last week, with DPA Microphones along for the ride. Outfitted with DPA’s 4006 Omnidirectional Microphone, MMA-A Digital Audio Interface and MMP-G Modular Active Cable, the rover […]

DPA Microphones said that Co-founder Jens-Jørn Stokholm and R&D Manager Ole Moesmann will soon be bestowed with an Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Technical Achievement Award for the development of the brand’s high-performance, miniature lavalier microphone technology. The pair’s accomplishment is among 17 scientific and technical achievements to be honored by the Academy […]

DPA Microphones recently upgraded its 4098 Gooseneck Microphone to include its CORE by DPA technology. With this update, the 4098 CORE mic will join DPA’s other CORE products in offering minimal distortion across the entire dynamic range, increasing audio clarity and openness and further enhancing DPA’s sound. Perfect for both podium and conference room mic’ing, […]

DPA Microphones’ 6000 Series of subminiature lavaliers now provides even more versatility with the addition of two new accessories ― an eight-way double clip and a paintable cap. Utilizing the “CORE by DPA” technology in a three-millimeter (0.12 inches) capsule, sound professionals around the world have taken notice of the big sound that comes from […]

DPA Microphones’ new 6060/6061 lavaliers are housed in stainless steel, PVD-coated casing and include high SPL up to 129dB. Both also feature a 60-percent smaller capsule and are available in black, white, brown and beige. They also feature durable construction and unsurpassed sound quality, making them ideal for any live production. According to DPA, the […]

DPA Microphones just launched the 4097 CORE Micro Shotgun Microphone. Featuring the same sonic qualities as the brand’s super-cardioid choir microphone, the 4097 CORE Micro Shotgun has been optimized to pick up speech from a distance. Incorporated into the company’s new 4097 CORE Interview Kit, the mic has been designed for use with a lightweight […]

ALLEROED, DENMARK, APRIL 8, 2020 — With the increased need of remote/at-home productions, DPA Microphones is providing a variety of creative online resources and virtual entertainment in the wake of the current COVID-19 situation. DPA is also supporting its customers and industry professionals by continuing to stock and service equipment. “DPA is working diligently to […]

DPA Microphones is unveiling new color options for its 6000 series of Subminiature Microphones so that they can be more closely matched to the wearer’s skin tone and clothing. At ISE 2020 (Amptec Booth 7-V245), DPA will show its 6066 Subminiature Headset Microphone, in brown, black and beige, and its 6060 and 6061 Lavalier Microphones, […]

ANAHEIM, DECEMBER 12, 2019 – When the music industry comes together for NAMM 2020, DPA Microphones will be on location (Booth 17910) highlighting the newest versions of its 6000 Series of subminiature high-end pro audio microphones with the CORE by DPA technology. Among these is the lightweight, one-size-fits-all 6066 CORE Headset that attaches over the […]

LOS ANGELES, NOVEMBER 19, 2019 – After auditioning nearly every industry standard microphone capsule for multi-platinum recording artist Khalid, Production Manager and FOH Engineer CJ Blair found that DPA Microphones’ d:facto 4018VL Vocal Microphone perfectly complemented the singer’s deep R&B tones. Now out on Khalid’s Free Spirit World Tour, Blair initially sought out a new vocal […]

DPA Microphones added to its live events microphone lineup with the 2028 vocal microphone. The 2028 is designed for live stage performances, broadcast and pro AV applications. The 2028 needs no (or very little) EQ to sound just like you are standing next to the singer listening to their performance. This allows the artist to […]

DPA Microphones previewed a new addition to its microphone lineup, the 4097 CORE Supercardioid Choir Microphone at InfoComm 2019. Ideal for house of worship and choir applications, the 4097 provides the same sonic qualities as the brand’s d:vote CORE 4099 Instrument Microphone but was designed specifically to capture dynamic choir sound, with both wireless or […]

DPA Microphones will debut what it’s saying is the industry’s smallest-ever, high-end pro audio microphone capsule at InfoComm 2019 (Booth 6861). Incorporated into the d:screet CORE 6060 and 6061 Subminiature Microphones and d:fine CORE 6066 Subminiature Headset Microphone, DPA’s new subminiature microphone capsules measure in at just three millimeters (0.12 inches) in diameter. These new […]

At ISE 2019, DPA Microphones (Booth 7-X250) will introduce its smallest ever high-end pro audio microphone capsule, which is incorporated into the d:screet CORE 6060 and 6061 Subminiature Microphones and the d:fine CORE 6066 Subminiature Headset Microphone. Designed to be unobtrusive, DPA’s new subminiature microphone can be fitted to clothes in the form of a […]

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 […]

The Riverside Company has signed a definitive agreement to sell DPA Microphones (DPA) to RCF Group (RCF). During Riverside’s investment, DPA’s sales and EBITDA nearly doubled while its product portfolio and distribution network grew significantly, according to DPA. “Together with the DPA team, we were able to achieve all of our goals for this investment,” […]