In the midst of a challenging global pandemic, field recordist Thomas Rex Beverly finds solace in his work and says that nature is flourishing as human populations temporarily retreat. Last February, he ventured out to Washington state’s Eastern Cascades – a remote region surrounded by rugged mountains and lush forests.
DPA Microphones has introduced the latest addition to its microphone lineup, the 4097 CORE Micro Shotgun Microphone. Featuring the same sonic qualities as the brand’s supercardioid Choir Microphone, the 4097 CORE Micro Shotgun has been optimized to pick up speech from a distance.
Veteran systems integrator ATG Danmon has completed a UHD video production facility for the London headquarters of Fidelity International, an investment firm. The project was prompted by Fidelity’s recent relocation to a new office building at 4 Cannon Street in the center of the city’s financial district.
With many activities now been completed remotely, TV programs are now being streamed to (and from) living rooms. As a result, DPA Microphones said it has seen a surge in demand for its MMA-A Digital Audio Interface.
Marshall Electronics has introduced a low-light, lipstick camera for unique and hard-to-reach POV shots. The new CV226 includes new sensor technology that the company said improves color and clarity over an ultra-flexible 3G-SDI cable.
DPA Microphones’ 4061 Miniature Omnidirectional Mic was used by veteran sound mixer Bryan “Sol” Aponte to capture the dialogue of one of the ABC Network’s top sitcoms, “mixed-ish.” With two Emmy nominations and several TV series spanning a 20-year career under his belt, Aponte recently swapped out his previous lavaliers for the 4061s last year because he likes the natural sound quality these DPA mics provide.