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03/06/2013

DPA Mics Up Broadway Cinderella

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Staff members working on the new Broadway production of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella have selected DPA Microphones’ Miniature to provide sound for the show’s cast and orchestra.
This latest production of Cinderella, now playing at the Broadway Theatre, is based on a new book, written by Douglas Carter Beane.
Cinderella Sound Designer Nevin Steinberg chose to outfit the cast with 30 DPA 4061 Omnidirectional Miniature wireless microphones.
"In live theatre, you want the audience to feel immersed in the production and not have them focused on the quality of the audio or where the amplification is coming from," Steinberg explained.
"The DPA 4061s allow us to hide the mics within the costumes and hair, as close to the source as possible. While the mics often end up in a position that is unnaturally close to the performers, the DPA 4061’s excellent frequency response allows me plenty of flexibility to counteract any negative effects."
In the production, the transformation of Cinderella, played by Laura Osnes, from servant to belle of the ball, is performed directly on stage. As audiences are regaled with the literal change of rags to riches, Steinberg is assured that Osnes’ 4061 microphone will remain firmly in place.
"I have been using DPA’s microphones for a long time and I think they are very reassuring to work with," he continues.
"I can put them where they need to go, they remain in place and will sound the way I want them to sound."
In addition to using the 4061s for the cast, Steinberg has equipped the orchestra with a variety of DPA’s 4021 Compact Cardioid, 4011 Cardioid and 4006 Omnidirectional microphones.
"Like the 4061, the other DPA microphones are great in situations when you want close proximity miking, but not the distorted sound that comes along with a short distance," concludes Steinberg.
"All of the units come in handy when trying to hide the mics, and I know I will always get a true, natural sound."
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