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DPA Microphones Provides Rock-Solid Sound on Tour with Ana Gabriel

Sound Engineer Isaias G. Asbun Impressed with Natural Sound Provided by Company's d:vote and d:dicate Series of Microphones

MEXICO, OCTOBER 27, 2016 – When Isaias G. Asbun, Front of House Engineer and Director at Pyramid Sound, was in charge of the sound for Grammy-Award® nominated Mexican singer Ana Gabriel’s tour titled “Por Ti,” he packed up his brand new DPA Microphones’ d:vote™ 4099 Rock Touring Kit to capture the band’s explosive sound. 

“This was my first time using DPA microphones and I was blown away by the quality,” says Asbun. “I have always chosen my microphones very carefully, and when I tested the DPA mics I knew I was set. During the sound check, I noticed that I had clear sounding mix with no extra steps needed. I had no problems during the tour thanks to my DPAs. I am hooked on these microphones.”

Currently, Asbun has a DPA d:vote™ 4099 Rock Touring Kitcomplete with ten d:vote™ 4099 Instrument Microphones and a few d:dicate™ 2011C Cardioid Microphones. “I invested in DPA mics to get a better sound than what I had,” adds Asbun. “Ana Gabriel’s sound fluctuates, as she covers three different genres of music: Spanish rock, Latin pop and Ranchera. The DPAs transmit the natural sound of the instrument and, with a good miking technique, I am able to get the desired sound with virtually no EQ.” 

For drums, Asbun utilized DPA’s d:vote™ 4099 on the toms, hi-hat and snare. He also used the d:vote™ 4099s on the saxophone, clarinet, trumpet and percussions, including bongos, congas, timbal, toys and curtain. According to Asbun, “with the d:vote™ 4099s, the instruments all sound so clean and crisp. I also used the d:dicate™ 2011Cs on the kick drum and as overhead mics. The final sound was top-notch and the two types of microphones working together provided the audience with a well-rounded experience.”

DPA’s d:vote™ 4099 Rock Touring Kit offers a wide selection of condenser microphones and accessories selected for typical use on the road. The d:vote™ 4099 Instrument Microphone series allows its user to achieve the purest reproduction of an instrument. The d:vote™ 4099s are discreet and elegant, yet able to withstand the rigors of touring. The d:dicate™ 2011C is acclaimed for its close-miking excellence and hi-SPL handling. Optimized for onstage use, it exhibits a previously unheard of blend of clarity, richness and dynamic range.

“When traveling on tour I need to have microphones I can rely on,” adds Asbun. “With my DPA mics, I am able to capture the sound I need and feel fully confident that I can bring them on the road with me. I am excited to recommend DPA mics to friends, colleagues and to every lover of good audio in the industry. I cannot wait to use them on my future projects with other artists, including Diego Torres and Ricardo Arjona.” 

ABOUT DPA MICROPHONES:

DPA Microphones is the leading Danish Professional Audio manufacturer of high-quality condenser microphone solutions for professional applications. DPA’s ultimate goal is to always provide its customers with the absolute finest possible microphone solutions for all its markets, which include live sound, installation, recording, theatre and broadcast. When it comes to the design process, DPA takes no shortcuts. Nor does the company compromise on its manufacturing process, which is done at the DPA factory in Denmark. As a result, DPA’s products are globally praised for their exceptional clarity and transparency, unparalleled specifications, supreme reliability and, above all, pure, uncolored and undistorted sound.

For more information on DPA Microphones, please visit www.dpamicrophones.com

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