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West End production of “Wicked” equipped with DPA microphones

For the past fifteen years, Associate Sound Designer Hyder Khalil (pictured) has been crafting audio that brings the long-running London stage musical “Wicked” to life. Working alongside Sound Designer Tony Meola, Khalil uses DPA Microphones to achieve the desired sound.

After initially integrating the DPA 6061 Subminiature Lavalier Microphones, the theatre added the brand’s 2011 Twin Diaphragm Cardioid, 4055 Kick Drum and 4099 Instrument Mics to its lineup. Khalil first introduced the team to the 6061s, which they slowly deployed on individual performers until the entire cast was covered.

“Wicked” is not only known for its comedic tone, the show’s soundtrack is also popular for its dramatic, sweeping ballads and energizing pop/rock songs. To account for this broad spectrum, the band and orchestra pit rely on microphone solutions from DPA. “We’ve had 4099s on the violin, cello and French horn for several years, and we most recently added them to the drum kit”, says Khalil. “We’re now also using them for the toms and added 2011s on the snare top and bottom. We were also lucky enough to get one of the new 4055 Kick Drum Mics.”

The “Wicked” audio team is dedicated to continually modernizing its sound system. Beyond the DPA mics supplied by Sound Network, the sound department additionally uses a DiGiCo SD7 console and a self-powered Meyer Sound PA designed by Meola and provided by Autograph Sound Recording. A TC Electronics System 6000 handles the reverbs, and various Lexicon units provide special effects throughout the show. Backstage, Sennheiser transmitters and receivers work with the DPA mics.

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