The 21-piece orchestra is miked with a selection of DPA mics including the new 4011A and 4011C cardioid mics from DPA's new Reference Standard series, plus 4007 omnis across brass, woodwind and percussion. For the string section, Potter has chosen a combination of 4011As and 4011Cs as ambient mics and 4061 omni miniatures for close miking, with a 4099B instrument clip mic used on double bass.
All 36 cast members are miked with DPA 4061 miniatures, with the principals wearing two each with dual transmitters and receivers.
"The orchestra sound is amazing and the overall sound of the show is very impressive," says sound supervisor Shelly Lee. "I'm particularly impressed with the cello and bass sound as these instruments can be the most challenging to amplify. I would choose to use DPA microphones whenever possible."
(Jim Evans)
