DPA 2061 Mini Omni Microphone: First steps in 'LA Fridge' and 'Captain America'

Daniel S. McCoy, production sound mixer and sound consultant for film, advertising and live events, has recently expanded his collection DPA with the brand's new 2061 miniature omnidirectional microphone and AIR1 miniature universal windscreen, both of which have been used in the Solvan Naim film 'LA Fridge' and the recently released 'Captain America: Brave New World'.

Each of the projects McCoy presents different challenges, which according to the audio expert DPA microphones almost always solve. For example, the 2061 It was especially useful in the filming of LA Fridge, a film for which McCoy directed the sound department. "We had a very small crew, so the actors often helped me mike themselves. With that in mind, the sturdiness and durability of the 2061 was crucial, and its ease of application and miniature size were useful features for people who had never miked themselves," he explains.

McCoy once again trusted 2061, equipped with the AIR1 Windscreen, for his work in Captain America: Brave New World, along with microphones 2017 Shotgun, 4018 Supercardioid y 4097 Micro Shotgun of DPA. Here's how he recalls the solutions' performance: “All of the microphones worked very well together,” he says. “I used them in a variety of spaces where they were exposed to the elements or needed to provide additional support for a variety of reasons, from kitchens and cars to small closets, and even in the pool, where the water resistance of the 2061 came in handy. We also faced some brutal wind conditions during filming, and the AIR1 helped immensely in taking wind pressure off the microphones. micros.”

In addition to his new 2061, McCoy usually opts for series microphones 2000, 4000 y 6000 of the brand, which have been used on the set of its latest projects television and film: “I fell in love with DPA microphones because of how precise, articulate and open they sound.” In particular, the brand's 6060 played an important role for him from the beginning: “I tried the mic even before it went on sale and decided to use it for Dinner in America. That turned out to be a great choice, as the entire film ended up being shot on the 6060.”

Along with his DPA microphones, McCoy often uses a combination of wireless systems Wisycom y Sound Devices: "I like to use Wisycom for communication and RF links with the cameras and producers in the Video Village. I usually use direct gain technology on the front-end, just after the mic, to get the 32 bits to the receivers. This creates a perfect digital link without having any noise amplification in the chain, which really complements the dynamic range and impulse response of DPA."