To ensure the highest quality audio, sound engineer, Kyle Pyke, and Grammy Award-winner, Jesse Lewis, who is the music producer and co-sound engineer on the project, are using several pieces from DPA Microphones' product line.
Included in their audio arsenal are d:dicate 4007A Omnidirectional mics for location recording and a combination of d:dicate 4011F Cardioid Podium and d:vote 4099 Instrument mics for close-pickup of the cello. A variety of d:mension 5100 Mobile Surround and d:dicate 4017B Shotgun mics are being used to capture ambience along the trail, while d:screet 4061 Miniature mics pick up dialogue.
"DPA was our top choice for microphones to record the audio for this journey," shares Pyke. "When we were spec'ing out what we might need for the project, we enlisted DPA Microphones to be our exclusive mic partner. The reason is pretty simple, not only does the company's catalog offer everything we could hope for, and more, in terms of microphone quality and detail, but DPA itself embodies an open, adventurous approach to pushing the industry forward, which is an intrinsic quality of The Walk to Fisterra."
As Johansen performs at churches along the route to Fisterra, his team will produce recordings and sound maps of each location, which Lewis can then use back in the studio to recreate the audio during film screenings or as background for Johansen's live performances.
"When we are on the road in often less-than-ideal acoustic environments, it's important to make sure that nothing is lost due to noise or lack of detail," continues Pyke. "We're very happy with our selection of DPA mics, which ensure we keep the natural sound of the instrument intact during the recording process."
(Jim Evans)
