Known for crafting flawless audio for musicals such as Bat Out Of Hell, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Beauty and the Beast, and Sister Act, sound designer Gareth Owen recently worked his magic on the Broadway hit, “& Juliet.” As a completely self-taught audio designer, Owen has always aspired to incorporate only the best techniques and high-end equipment into his workflow. Now a seasoned professional with countless musical credits and awards, Owen’s work on “& Juliet” recently earned a 2023 Tony Award nomination for Best Sound Design of a Musical. This recognition can be credited in part to the crystal clear sound of Owen’s trusted DPA Microphones solutions, which for this show include the 4066 CORE Omnidirectional Headset Microphones, as well as the 4015 Wide Cardioid, 4099 Instrument and the new 4055 Kick Drum Microphones.
A long-time user of DPA, Owen regularly turns to the brand’s 4066 CORE Headset Mics for cast members. “I think I probably use 4066s in one format or another on pretty much every show I do,” he explained. “Even if the show isn’t using boom mics on the side of the face, I can still get the 4066 down the forehead without having to put ugly tape on the face. Plus, I have yet to find another headset microphone that delivers the same audio quality that the 4066 does, especially while being placed in such odd positions—and staying there. They survive the rigors of pulling, pushing and moving; sweat, tears and fake blood; being ripped off the head and getting caught on costumes. I’m always impressed by how well they survive.”
