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René Mørch of DPA Microphones chats to Sam Inglis about DPA's involvement in the NASA Mars 2020 mission.

We all know that close miking boosts the low end. But why? New research from DPA Microphones explains that some instruments are more affected by proximity effect than others.

Paul White dons his reading glasses and sets out to test a miniature mic with a big sound.

Recording a live heavy metal concert would be challenging enough — but when you throw an 80-piece orchestra into the mix, all bets are off!

With a little TLC and the right miking technique, even the most neglected piano can produce great recordings.

These audio examples accompany our Upright Piano miking workshop from SOS December 2019.

DPA's stage mics have long been held in high regard, but they've also been priced out of reach of many. Until now...