DPA Microphones has appointed its first distributor in Ireland, Big Bear Sound of Dublin. Founded seven years ago by Julian Douglas, Big Bear has become one of Ireland's leading pro audio equipment resellers, representing DigiDesign, Apple and HHB, as well as supplying top-end brands such as Focusrite, TC Electronic and Tube Tech. Strengthened by products like Pro Tools, Big Bear takes most of its business from the recording sector, and the company also designs and builds studios. According to sales director Michael Browne: "We have a substantial client base in recording, including a lot of clients doing classical work, and DPA Microphones has a world-class selection of mics which we can recommend to them . . . The DPA range fits in extremely well with our portfolio profile at the high end of professional audio. I'm particularly confident about the compact and miniature mics, and I can see these taking over the market within a year or two."
