ANAHEIM, CA, NOVEMBER 6, 2023 ― DPA Microphones has obtained two Excellent Technical Achievement nominations for the thirty ninth Annual NAMM TEC Awards. The model’s 2012 Cardioid is a finalist within the Recording Microphones class, whereas the 2015 Vast Cardioid is acknowledged as a prime answer amongst Sound Reinforcement Microphones. Introduced at The NAMM Present, The NAMM TEC Awards are bestowed yearly in celebration of the professional audio neighborhood by recognizing the people, firms and technical improvements behind at present’s sound recordings, stay performances, movies, tv, video video games and different media.
“DPA is honored to be distinguished by NAMM and the professional audio trade as an entire,” says Kalle Hvidt Nielsen, CEO, DPA Microphones. “The 2012 Cardioid and 2015 Vast Cardioid have been specifically designed for the music trade and act as versatile and sturdy options for audio professionals in all places. We look ahead to persevering with to serve this inventive, passionate and devoted trade, and thank the inspiration for the nominations.”
The announcement follows a four-month name for entries of standout technical merchandise and tasks which have made a big impression on fashionable sound and music. A panel of revered trade voters from professional audio publications, in addition to members {of professional} music, technical and inventive organizations, together with choose NAMM members, rigorously evaluated every entry earlier than choosing the 2012 Cardioid and 2015 Vast Cardioid as finalists.
Nominated within the Recording Microphones class, the 2012 Compact Cardioid Microphone is a dependable, all-around, generalist pencil mic that performs nicely on any instrument. This mic combines a strong design with correct sound pickup for shut miking in any recording utility. From horns and percussion to acoustic, electrical or bass cupboards and extra, the 2012 microphone can seize crystal clear, single instrument pickup with ease. Not like the dynamic mics incessantly used for shut miking purposes, the 2012 options an prolonged frequency vary and flat frequency response in a small-form issue. The 2012’s unmatched transient response additionally permits it to deal with excessive SPLs whereas having the ability to seize essentially the most delicate of sounds.
Performing finest as a stereo pair on drum kits and instrument teams is the 2015 Compact Vast Cardioid Microphone, which is nominated within the Sound Reinforcement Microphones class. With uniform, vast cardioid directionality and a linear frequency response, a particular pair of 2015 mics supply spacious sound for horn teams, vibraphones, xylophones and different giant devices. When intently positioned, the mics are additionally ultimate for big grand pianos or to be used as overheads for drum kits. This stereo pair can seize balanced sound of your complete instrument with much less bleed from the stage. Moreover, the compact design of the 2015 permits for unobtrusive placement at venues of any measurement, whereas its sturdy, bolstered development means it would final from stage to stage.
All finalists will probably be celebrated at The 2024 NAMM Present TEC Awards ceremony, a particular, communal reception designed to collect the crossroads of the trade to applaud the achievements of the researchers and builders, product designers, entrepreneurs and innovators behind the improvements. The occasion will probably be held on the Anaheim Conference Middle on the night of Saturday, January 27. Study extra in regards to the TEC Awards at www.tecawards.org.
Go to DPA Microphones at NAMM 2024 (Sales space 17911) to be taught extra in regards to the 2012 Cardioid and 2015 Vast Cardioid Microphones.
