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CORE by DPA is a powerful new technology at the heart of DPA miniature mics. CORE minimizes distortion and expanded dynamic range significantly. From a whisper to a scream, you will experience increased clarity and openness. Learn more about why CORE is important and how why it sounds better.
 

The Wide Cardioid Surround Array (WCSA), introduced by Mikkel Nymand, provides equal timbral qualities, a high degree of envelopment and good low-frequency properties.

All microphones make noise. Or, more accurately: a current of electrons makes noise and the presence of air molecules around the microphone diaphragm makes noise. This article digs into the topic of so-called self-noise in microphones.

We do not want any unintended distortion in our recording chain. Unfortunately, there is usually some form of distortion present although it is below the threshold of audibility. When setting up the recording chain, the individual links of the audio chain may each contribute to the summed distortion, which eventually may become audible.

Close-miking is the term we use when we place a microphone close to the sound source, for instance, a musical instrument. However, there is more to it than that.

What are the common misunderstandings regarding dynamic versus condenser mics and why condenser microphones are useful in many situations where dynamic microphones, per tradition, have been preferred?

How high-quality digital audio helps improve your efficiency in the field and allows you to focus on the most important part of your job - telling the story.

Eyes have blind angles – ears don’t. Sound can carry a lot of “hidden” information not necessarily found in images or video. Voice and language, vehicle characteristics, timing, direction, distance information, etc. 

A visual guide to mounting the d:vote™ Instrument Microphone on various instruments.