"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 Kit complete 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.
"When traveling on tour I need to have microphones I can rely on," continues 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."
(Jim Evans)
