"The 4061's dynamic response and ability to handle the vast dynamic range that the band's drummer can generate never ceases to amaze," he says. "The imaging of the 4061s is equally outstanding, capturing the intimacy of the cymbals with minimum spill from the kit. Although they are omni-directional, the small amount of spill is kept to a very small amount due to the lack of proximity effect from the mic's polar characteristics."
A further 4061 is being used in a unique manner: worn on the chest of percussion player Satwant Singh and used in conjunction with a Shure radio mic bodypack. This allows him to move freely around all his instruments while capturing a very versatile sound and allowing the audience to hear it from his perspective. "Satwant plays some very key pieces within the rhythmic make up of the band, one instance being some very light finger work on the tambourine," says Wooster. "Due to the unique positioning of the mic allowed by the use of the radio pack, I can capture this with no problems."
A further addition to what Dave refers to as "my DPA arsenal of sonic weapons" is the new 4088 cardioid headband mic for trumpet player Kevin Robinson, who also sings backing vocals. "It became apparent early on in rehearsals that a standard mic and stand was never going to work due to some very quick part changes, but using this mic instantly solved the problem, and the clarity is amazing," he says.
Wooster first used DPA Microphones for discreet miking while touring with Van Morrison, expanding their use to the studio and for other live clients.
(Lee Baldock)
