Starting with a single practice room in 1989, Third Encore Studios in North Hollywood, a multi-room rehearsal facility with seven equipped spaces that are utilized by artists such as Phoebe Bridgers, Blink-182, Kendrick Lamar and many others, employs a range of microphones from DPA that are frequently requested and used by clients, including 4018 d:facto vocal and 4011 cardioid condensers as well as 4055 kick drum, 4099 instrument, 2015 wide cardioid and 2012 compact cardioid mics both as standalones and as part of a DPA Drum Miking Kit.
Third Encore has also grown into a production campus with a rentals department, storage facility and cartage services. When artists put their shows together, they can sample many audio and backline options such as mixing boards and wireless audio systems along with more than 90 vintage and modern production keyboards and a wide range of drum kits, Third Encore supplies a variety of high-end, quality gear.
When it comes to rentals, Third Encore offers several audio packages that incorporate DPA. “The 2012, 4011 and d:facto mics are especially durable and road-worthy; they can take the abuse that naturally occurs when our clients are on a long tour run,” says John Hoik, rentals and studio booking manager. “These mics also sound big; you can expect them to deliver audio in the exact way the instrument sounds. There’s no coloration or masking like you get with other brands.”
VP and co-owner Alex Moor adds, “We now have a solid inventory of DPA mics available for use in all our studios. If a client doesn’t specify which mic they want, we offer them DPA. Many of our regular clients enjoy using them, so choosing DPA was a natural choice. One client always brought his own DPA mics to the studios, and he raved about their quality and sonic clarity. When we sat in on his rehearsal, we were able to hear just what he was talking about. We have since exposed a lot of our clients to the brand, and are now seeing an increase in requests for the 4099s, d:facto and 4055. We want to offer our clients a premium product and service across the board, and when it comes to microphones, that means DPA.”
