Location Sound Mixer La'Ron Cooper Relies On DPA Microphones

Over the past decade, Location Sound Mixer La'Ron Cooper has steadily built a name for himself in the world of film and television sound production, especially within the documentary genre.

A Kansas City native now based in Boston, Cooper has worked on everything from commercial shoots to major network projects, including Netflix's "The Starting Five", a Netflix sports docuseries that follows NBA stars on and off the court, as well as two HBO Max docuseries — "Celtics City", about the Boston Celtics, and "Big 12: Uncovered", about the football teams in the NCAA Big 12 Conference. Across his diverse portfolio, there has been one constant: his growing reliance on DPA Microphones.

Cooper got his start through internships and student films before moving on to do commercials and documentaries. He first discovered DPA through a bit of Hollywood inspiration. "I was watching 'Game of Thrones' and thought 'What mics are they using?', so I researched and saw DPA was a primary source," he noted. "After that, I knew I had to check out the brand."

Cooper's initial DPA purchase was the 4017C Compact Shotgun Microphone, which immediately impressed him with its clarity and compatibility. "I fell in love with how clean it sounded and how well it paired with my lavaliers," he explained. "Consistency between mics is important, especially when you’re doing dialogue-heavy work like documentaries. You want seamless transitions between the lav and boom in post."

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