UK Broadcasters Select DPA Mics

A number of broadcasters in the UK, as well as supply companies, have recently selected to switch to DPA's d:screet Miniature Microphones.

Sky Cricket, Presteigne Broadcast Hire, FAC365 and CTV Outside Broadcast have all selected the microphones to capture television presenter commentary and dialogue. During a recent campaign by UK distributor Sound Network, over 200 microphones were traded in.

Sound quality was one of the reasons some broadcasters made the transition to d:screet 4060 Hi-sens Miniature Microphones.

David Handley, Audio Engineer, Presteigne Broadcast Hire, said: "We're finding that more of our clients are demanding the highest quality mics to match the best quality radio packs, so much so that we've had to increase our stock of d:screet 4060s to over 100 units."

d:screet Miniature Microphones are robust, but recent upgrades by DPA to their cabling have made them more durable and able to withstand the rigours of a live or studio broadcast environment.

"No one questions the sound quality of a DPA, but there have been some concerns about durability, which these upgrades have put to bed," commented Dion Davie, Director at broadcast rental company VME. "We supply equipment to all major broadcasters, particularly for sporting events which can be challenging environments, but the d:screet mics now cope admirably with everything that's thrown at them – no brainer."

Ian Smith, Sound Engineer for CTV Outside Broadcast, added: "Sport presenters can get pretty dynamic, and DPA's d:screet Miniature Microphones seem to take everything in their stride, including their sometimes abrupt handling in the studio. Our clients are very reliant on them working trouble-free and we have found the new reinforced cables to be totally reliable."

Mike Hayes, Director of Manchester-based broadcast rental company FAC365, said: "The d:screet 4060 miniatures have always delivered the best sound and extremely high SPL capabilities and now with their improved durability they are rapidly becoming the default choice for Sound Supervisors across the industry."

For some customers, the versatility of DPA's d:screet 4060 microphone is another key factor. Jason Watts, Sound Supervisor for Sky Cricket that handles all of the cricket coverage for Sky Sports, says: "d:screet 4060's are my first choice for miniature lapel type mics; they sound great, look neat and have a high output which is beneficial for us. We even use them as stump effects mics because they can handle high SPLs."

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(JP)