Daniel S. McCoy Expands His DPA Collection

Daniel S. McCoy, a Production Sound Mixer and Sound Consultant for cinema, commercial and live events, has utilised DPA Microphones for over 25 years.

In the early days of his career, which began in the music industry, McCoy often deployed the brand's microphones for acoustic recordings. Since then, his career has evolved into television and film production, for which DPA microphones remain a staple. McCoy recently expanded on his DPA collection with the brand's new 2061 Miniature Omnidirectional Microphone and AIR1 Universal Miniature Windscreen, which he first used for the 2024 Solvan Naim film “LA Fridge” and the recently released “Captain America: Brave New World.”

Each of McCoy's projects presents different challenges, which he says DPA mics almost always address. For instance, the 2061 proved especially helpful on the set of “LA Fridge,” for which McCoy managed the sound department. "We had a very small crew, so the actors would often help me by miking themselves," he explained. "Considering that, the ruggedness and durability of the 2061 were crucial, and its ease of application and miniature size were helpful features for the people who had never miked themselves before."

McCoy once again relied on the 2061, outfitted with the AIR1 Windscreen, for his work on 'Captain America', along with the brand’s 2017 Shotgun, 4018 Supercardioid and 4097 Micro Shotgun microphones. “All of the mics played together really well,” he says. "I used them in a variety of spaces where they were either exposed to elements or needed to provide extra support for various reasons, from kitchens and cars to small closets, and even in the pool. For the pool scenes, the 2061’s water resistance really served me well. We also faced some brutal wind conditions while shooting, and the AIR1 helped immensely in getting that wind pressure off the mics."

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