Key to the success of Jancik's sound is DPA's d:vote 4099 Instrument Microphone for violin, which he uses for all of his live performances and also for any recording projects he undertakes.
"As a classically trained violinist, I have very high expectations when it comes to sound quality and therefore this was a key factor in my choice of microphone," he says. "When I started playing modern music in 2011, I realized that having a great microphone was going to be very important so I began looking around for the best sounding option.
"I tested a number of pick-ups for the violin, including the d:vote 4099, which had only just been released. I immediately knew it was the right option for me because the sound is, quite simply, amazing. It is very natural and has such perfect balance in its frequency spectrum that you can't even tell when a violin has been recorded with this microphone because you just don't hear it. With the d:vote 4099, the sound of my instrument doesn't change - it sounds exactly as it would if I were playing it live, which is very unusual."
Jancik's violin was made by Czech violin master, Tomas Plhal, in 2005 and he describes it as 'an amazing instrument with a rich, wide sound'.
"I never worry about attaching a DPA microphone to it because I know the clip won't scratch or damage the instrument," he says. "The clip holds the microphone exactly where I need it and it always stays in place. You don't have to be technically skilled to fit it because it's so simple and straightforward."
He adds that in a live situation the d:vote 4099 Instrument Microphone is exceptionally resistant to feedback. "No matter what size stage I am on, I can always rely on the d:vote 4099, in any situation," he says.
(Jim Evans)
