DPA Microphones expands its line of d:vote instrument microphones with the addition of three new mount options — a clamp mount, a microphone stand mount and an accordion clip.
The d:vote line allows one microphone to be utilized across various classifications of instruments, with a simple switch of the mount. The complete d:vote product line will be on display at the 2016 NAMM Show (Hall A, Booth 6013).
DPA will also feature microphone demonstrations at its booth throughout the show, giving show attendees the ability to learn from the company’s experts. Led by Bo Brinck, global sales support manager for DPA, these discussions will take place in connection with performances by female folk band SHEL and will educate booth visitors on the ins and outs of microphone use and placement.
Additionally, drummer Dennis Chambers will be using a combination of DPA d:vote instrument and d:dicate recording microphones on the entirety of his drum kit during his solo performance at the Pearl booth (204B) on Saturday, January 23rd at 2:00 pm. The Pearl booth will be open to the public just prior to the start of Chambers’ performance.
The d:vote microphone line is designed for use with every woodwind and acoustical instrument, the most popular being guitar, violin, cello and trumpet/saxophone.
DPA also offers four different d:vote touring kits situated in sturdy Peli cases, with quantities of four or 10 microphones packed in a pencil case as well as 10 or 25 mounts, respectively. The kits come with everything needed for classical or rock styles to bring high-quality sound anywhere in the world. The Kevlar reinforced cable is available in two sizes, the slim 1.6 mm (0.06 in) cable or the heavy-duty 2.2 mm (0.09 in), both durable and able to withstand even the most rigorous concert tours.
With these latest mounting solutions added to the accessory list, an even wider array of musicians can now use DPA microphones without having to purchase a new microphone for each different instrument they have. The AC4099 clip for the Accordion, which is an instrument often played with a lot of gusto and can prove to be difficult to mic during recordings and live performances. This clip is mounted directly on the accordion, which typically requires a minimum of two microphones – one at the left/right hand side and one at the base/treble area. The musician can choose to either attach the clip permanently to the instrument using screws or temporarily using adhesive.
The new SM4099 stand mount makes it possible for musicians to mount the d:vote mic on a traditional microphone stand, while the CM4099 clamp mount is a clip that is designed as an all round solution that can be used for all kinds of instruments.
“The addition of these new mounting solutions makes it possible for musicians, with even the most unique acoustic instruments, to record or amplify the exact sound of their performance with the renowned d:vote 4099 mic,” says Christian Poulsen, CEO, DPA Microphones.
“Miking is often a matter of taste and by expanding the line of d:vote instrument microphones we can meet every wish for instrument miking. The d:vote 4099 microphone is the best condenser instrument microphone on the market and we want all musicians to be able to attach it to their instrument or instruments.”