REGIONAL ROUND-UP
Dubai Opera puts DPA Microphones to the test The venue puts the DPA Live Kit DLK4000 through its paces on back-to-back live shows. Always in search of the best tools to elevate the quality of live shows and audio experience for the audience, the Sound Department at Dubai Opera recently road tested the DPA Microphones DLK4000 Live Microphone Kit. Delivered by 7Hertz, the kit includes 20 mics and capsules as well as a range of accessories. Assistant Manager of Dubai Opera’s Sound and Broadcast Department, Jose Almeida was impressed with what he heard. “The 4055 capsule was flawless on the bass drum, giving a very natural response and allowing me the possibility of easily getting the sound I needed,” he commented. “I also used a 4055 on the guitar
amp and I was blown away,” he added. “It was probably the first time I gained a microphone on a guitar amp and when I unmuted it, it was there! Wonderful low end and crisp high end; no mudiness or grittiness – just pure sound.” Almeida utilised a 2028 capsule on the vocal, describing the response as “very natural” with “amazing gain before feedback”. He added: “This allowed me to have rich, detailed and in-yourface vocal sitting in the mix.” Photo: 7Hertz www.7hertz.net www.dubaiopera.com www.dpamicrophones.com
Encore Middle East invests in CHAUVET and ChamSys The company bolsters its inventory through local distributor, NMK Electronics. Encore Middle East recently enhanced its lighting inventory by adding 96 CHAUVET Professional Ovation E-260 fixtures and 11 ChamSys MagicQ MQ50 consoles sourced from NMK Electronics. “We are thrilled that Encore trusts us and our brands,” commented NMK Electronics’ Jesse Dullabh. “We have always enjoyed doing business with them, and this latest collaboration with CHAUVET and ChamSys further solidifies our strong relationship. It’s gratifying to see our products being used to create spectacular events across the UAE.” With Encore’s Venues branch servicing over 40 hotels across the UAE, the company selected the Ovation E-260 for its exceptional light output and natural warm white colour, meeting the everyday demands of hotel venue events. The purchase of ChamSys MagicQ MQ50 meanwhile brings advanced control features to Encore’s lighting setup. Encore has already put the Ovation E-260 fixtures to use on COP28, which demands sustainable yet powerful lighting solutions. Photo: Encore Middle East www.encore-emea.com www.nmkelectronics.com Middle East
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