Chris Jojo races ahead in motorsport audio with DPA Microphones
Sound designer Chris Jojo uses DPA Microphones to capture the raw power and emotion of motorsport, delivering true-to-life audio
Using DPA Microphones, sound designer and car sound recording engineer Chris Jojo recorded high-speed audio from a rare Ford RS 200 Group B rally car. Here, he captured every engine, exhaust and transmission detail at BGM Motorsport and Millbrook Proving Ground. These recordings now provide the precise sound needed for realistic gaming, film and simulation experiences.
“I’m obsessed with delivering a visceral, true-to-life racing experience,” said Jojo. “It’s not just about creating effects; it’s triggering memories and sensations.” To achieve this emotional authenticity, Jojo uses a strategic multi-microphone setup.
DPA’s 4007 Omnidirectional Pencil, 4011 Cardioid and 4062 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphones were used to capture sounds from both onboard and external perspectives. Critically, Jojo calculated each mic placement to avoid bodywork reflections and ensure maximum fidelity.
“On the exhaust, I’ll run a DPA 4007 positioned off-axis to avoid distortion and to allow the sound to breathe,” explained Jojo. “Over the cylinders, the wastegate and even inside the transmission tunnel, I deploy various DPA models to get as close as possible to the source without compromising safety or audio quality.”
Jojo’s employment of DPA Microphones also extends to special projects, such as F1 sound design sessions. In projects like this, he captures the full dynamics of race cars – from carbon fibre impacts to gear shifts.
Having discovered DPA Microphones through F1 broadcasting, Jojo credits them with ruggedness, sensitivity and tonal accuracy, essential for capturing modern racing game audio.
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