DPA Microphone University and Lectrosonics

2 Day Master Class and Networking Event

The Dink - Stanford University  

(sign up for any or all of the sessions)

April 17th

Microphones and Wireless for Music and A/V

9:00AM - 4:00PM

Networking Mixer @Dan Gordon’s in Palo Alto

6:00PM - 9:00PM

April 18th

Networking Lunch @COHO (Stanford Coffee House)

12:30PM - 1:30PM

When Every Word Counts - Microphones for Theater

2:00PM - 5:00PM

Join DPA Microphones' Eric Stahlhammer, Paul Andrews and Lectrosonics' Kelly Fair for a two day masterclass on microphones and wireless technology. In this open masterclass, feel free to sign up for just the sections you can or would like to attend. Feel free to just come for the networking mixer or come for the whole 2 day event!

Day one, we will focus on music and the stage, discussing micing bands and professional voices. We will conclude the day with a networking reception at Dan Gordon’s Restaurant in Palo Alto.

Day Two, we will start with an on campus networking lunch and then shift gears a little and focus on microphones and wireless in the theater. We will discuss and demonstrate the physics involved in miking actors, orchestras and the stage. This event is perfect for live sound professionals of all types looking to hone their skills to achieve the best possible sound.

 April 17th

Microphones and Wireless for Music and A/V

An interactive discussion into microphones for the stage

9:00AM - Session Begins in the Dink

Kelly Fair from Lectrosonics will guide us through the current and future state of wireless microphone technology and use, the RF spectrum, and best practices for optimizing wireless systems for the real world. Tradeoffs between various technologies will be covered, including analog vs. digital wireless and IEM systems and the issues involved with using both types of systems on the same stage.

12:00PM Provided lunch!

@ Stanford Coffee House (COHO) located in the first floor of Tresidder Union, in between the Campus Bike Shop and Jamba Juice.

1:00 PM - Afternoon session

We will resume with Paul Andrews from DPA microphones will have a fabulous Jazz group with us to help discuss and demonstrate the finer points of microphone technology and placement techniques. We will deep dive into the physics and practical implementation of various microphone types with an emphasis on live reinforcement and live recording applications. We will finish up with miking professional voices both singing and speaking.

Microphone Mixer @ Dan Gordon’s Restaurant in Palo Alto

Sponsored by Cutting Edge Audio Group - https://ceag.com/

6:00PM - 9:00PM

Come join DPA and Lectrosonics for a networking reception with great food, beer and conversation. The restaurant is casual and fun. Be sure to RSVP!

https://dangordons.com/

640 Emerson St.

Palo Alto, CA 94301

April 18th

Microphones for Theater – When Every Word Counts

12:30 Networking Lunch  @ Stanford Coffee House (COHO) located in the first floor of Tresidder Union, in between the Campus Bike Shop and Jamba Juice.

2:00PM  - Session Begins in the Dink

Paul from DPA will introduce us to the the new CORE technology by DPA and, discuss and demonstrate microphone technology and techniques. We will mic up an actor and play with different placement options to achieve a fantastic vocal sound. We will discuss micing pit orchestras and area miking techniques.

Kelly will discuss and demonstrate the particular challenges of wireless in theater and how to avoid the common pitfalls and issues found in this dense RF environment. We will demonstrate tips and tricks to getting the maximum performance and stability out of your RF systems.

Parking Information:

Please park at the Tresidder Parking Lot.

https://music.stanford.edu/venues/dinkelspiel/directions-parking

Parking will cost approximately $12. Please make sure you are properly permitted and in a correct space.