June/July 2010

Download white paper: The essentials of microphone technology

Before buying a microphone, it is essential to make sure that it will do the job. This means that you have to understand which application(s) the microphone was designed for.

There is no such thing as an all-purpose microphone that is ideal for every application. This paper discusses some basic concepts that are of vital importance for the choice of microphone.

The essentials of microphone technology – how to choose the right mic for the job (PDF)

Interview with Foley specialist and sound designer Alex Joseph

In an interesting interview with LineUp, Alex Joseph tells us about his gear choices, home studio, and his view of the digital alternatives that may be threatening his craft.

We learn that exotic fruit and vegetables are great for gore sounds, and that it takes four showers to rid oneself of Agar 'chocolate' after a day in the studio!

Read the LineUp interview with Alex Joseph

10 important facts about acoustics for microphone users

What is reverberation? And how do you get the right reverberation time? How can you use sound absorbing materials to control the acoustics, and how does the size of a room and the furniture influence on acoustic parameters?

These and many more questions are answered by audio specialist Eddy B. Brixen in the article:

10 important facts about acoustics for microphone users

Pre-register online and receive free entry for IBC

Don't forget to register for IBC. You receive free entrance for the exhibition if you register at ibc.org/registration and enter the Customer Ticket Code: 3928.

Go to ibc.org/registration

Best regards,

DPA Microphones