Additionally, Harada enjoys using DPA’s instrument mic for acoustic bass applications—whether it’s for
Marie, Dancing Still, or any other musical production. “I especially love the way the
4099 Instrument Mic sounds on acoustic bass, which really helped to create a lovely soundtrack for
Marie, Dancing Still,” he adds, noting that the 4099 Instrument Mic was also used on violins throughout the production. “The DPA 4099 has become a staple of mine. When I need a close-mic solution for strings or percussion, it is my go-to microphone.”
For The 5
th Avenue Theatre, a standout feature of DPA’s
6061 lavalier is its ability to be painted and disguised on the actors, whether in their hair or attached to a costume. “The paint took and held really well throughout the shows, and that’s a big deal. The worst thing you could do is put something on an actor and have the color transfer to the costume,” explains Katz. “We’ve used the DPA mics for many seasons of productions, and they continue to remain in impeccable shape. The durability and resilience of these mics is something that we really appreciate and enjoy.”
Katz (and The 5
th Avenue Theatre staff) and Harada may come from opposite coasts, but one thing remains consistent—their mutual appreciation for DPA Microphones. The 5
th Avenue team also plans to expand its inventory in the future as DPA releases new products, ensuring that the theatre will always have the latest and greatest DPA solutions in their arsenal of microphones.