DPA Microphones Shimmers at Prolight + Sound 2014

	DPA's d:vote 4099 Rock Touring Kit

DPA Microphones will focus attention on its range of high-quality microphones for the live stage at Prolight + Sound 2014 in Frankfurt March 12 - 15, exhibiting in Hall 8, stand C71. Among the product updates on display are the company's award-winning d:facto Vocal Microphone, which will sport new grids with gold and nickel finishes. DPA will also showcase the Rock and Classic Tour Kits for its hugely popular range of d:vote 4099 Instrument Microphones. The company will enhance its show lineup by displaying its superior d:dicate Recording Microphone range, which delivers high-quality audio across many applications, including live sound for touring and installation purposes.

Continuing its tradition of offering exhibition visitors even more bang for the bucks, DPA is once again running a daily draw at the company stand, with the opportunity for a lucky person to win a DPA microphone (d:vote or d:fine single-ear headset). To enter, all visitors must visit the DPA stand during each day of the show, collect a special pin and then return at 5pm for the drawing, wearing the pin.

Ideal accessories for vocalists who want to add more sparkle to their onstage performances, the new grids for the d:facto Vocal Microphone are available as accessories to existing solutions and are delivered as metal grids with foam and pop screen. Additionally, the nickel option matches the finish available on the Sennheiser 2000, 5200, and 9000 wireless mic systems, and comes complete with capsule and corresponding adapters.

"We saw a demand in the market to attain the d:facto sound with more than just the traditional black grids," says Christian Poulsen, CEO of DPA Microphones. "These grids are just the solution, as they bring an exciting new visual dimension to a microphone that is already internationally acclaimed for its great sound."

With a true studio sound for the live stage, the d:facto offers an extraordinarily natural sound with high separation and extreme SPL handling, giving users unlimited possibilities for their performances. In addition to use with the wired DPA handle, the d:facto provides singers and engineers the added benefit of an adapter system, which allows for seamless integration with many professional wireless systems.

On exhibit for the first time in Europe will be DPA's new d:vote 4099 Rock Touring Kits, which give users a choice between a four-piece or 10-piece Peli case package. The company has also released two similar Classic Touring Kits for classical musicians. The 10-piece kit includes 10 d:vote microphones, 10 adapters, and 25 holders for different instruments adjusted to either rock or classic applications. The four-piece kit includes four d:vote microphones, four adapters, and 10 holders.

"Our d:vote microphones have always been popular with classical musicians because they deliver such fantastic sound and allow musicians to capture the true sound of their instruments," continues Poulsen. "In recent years, however, we've noticed a steady increase in sales to rock bands such as Metallica, D-A-D, and Paramore, who have experienced how the DPA sound enhances their performance. With our Rock Touring Kits, we are making the sound engineer's task so much easier."

Rock and classical musicians have embraced d:vote instrument microphones because they are so small and discreet, and come with an exceptional range of adapters. Despite its tiny, size and lightweight design, the DPA d:vote clip mic is rugged and stable, featuring a versatile and extendable gooseneck, sturdy shock mount and a detachable cable, making it perfectly suited to the rigors of touring and live performance. As it was intended for fast-paced settings, the mic can easily be unclipped and repositioned or moved to another instrument with only one hand. Additionally, the d:vote's microphone mounting system is designed to be extremely gentle, never marring the finish of an instrument.

"With other brands, engineers usually have to use tape to get the mics to stay in place in certain areas that prove to be the best placements," adds Poulsen. "d:vote has clips for all instruments and, with the new kits, engineers have an ingenious solution."

Now incorporating the new modular MMC4018 Supercardioid Capsule, the re-launched MMC4007 High-SPL Omnidirectional Capsule for modular use and the modular 4000 and 2000 microphones, the d:dicate Recording Microphone range allows users to combine various capsules with DPA's state-of-the-art preamps for extra versatility. These preamps include the A, which is a Class-A transformer-less design; the B, a low-cut and high-boost filter version; the compact C option for visual unobtrusive miking and the new modular MMP-E active cable preamp for hanging or table applications. An MMP-F modular boom pole is available for podium or floor-stand use.