Mistrees Has a Love Affair with DPA Microphones

For this shoot, Michalski had 20dB spread between the noise and the dialogue. Once it goes to post production, the only thing theyll need to do is add the motorcycle sounds because theyll have a clean voice recording with no background sounds. As a backup, Michalski also outfitted both actors with the d:screet 4071, which provided him with an additional, clean track. With the signal noise being so far above the noise, with either my shotgun or my lavs, its a perfect world for the post team because they can play with the scene later, adds Michalski. They can add more background or take it out.

These characteristics are also being noticed by the actors, who prefer not to go back to the studio for ADR. Due to its compact size, the d:screet 4071s are ideal in situations when a boom isnt, including shots on-location at a pizza restaurant with noisy ovens or out on the street across from a rowdy outdoor bar, where ambient noise cant be controlled, no matter the position of the shotgun.

Weve been applying lavs to all of those scenes and going without a boom, says Michalski. Alyssa was also a little concerned with the background noise at some of the restaurants, because she isnt going to have time to ADR, so we suggested using the d:screet. Generally, actors and costume designers are not fond of lavalier microphones because the wires are obtrusive, especially on Mistresses, where the outfits seem almost painted on. But, the DPA mics have the thinnest cable of any microphone out there and the wardrobe assistants can place it into the costume or directly onto the skin. Whereas you can typically see the competitors cables under tight costumes like those used in Mistresses, DPA can be easily hidden along a seam line. The actors are definitely much more receptive to this.

Michalski has used several microphone brands over the years, but it is DPA Microphones that caught his eye. Having recently purchased his second d:dicate 4017B, he currently owns a total of 10 DPA mics, which he says will now serve as his primary microphone offerings for productions. Ive heard a lot of competitor mics and DPA mics just sound more natural, concludes Michalski. You dont have to worry about any of the problems you see with other brands because DPA has such solid mics, even the sheer physical difference is noticeable.

Kansas City born Michalski has worked as a boom operator and sound production mixer on various projects for the more than 20 years. His recent work includes, Jane By Design, Sons of Anarchy, Suburgatory, The Mindy Project, Without a Trace, Shameless and Greys Anatomy.

DPA Microphones is the leading Danish Professional Audio manufacturer of high-quality condenser microphone solutions for professional applications. DPAs ultimate goal is to always provide its customers with the absolute finest possible microphone solutions for all its markets, which include live sound, installation, recording, theatre and broadcast. When it comes to the design process, DPA takes no shortcuts. Nor does the company compromise on its manufacturing process, which is done at the DPA factory in Denmark. As a result, DPAs products are globally praised for their exceptional clarity and transparency, unparalleled specifications, supreme reliability and, above all, pure, uncolored and undistorted sound.

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