The Diocese responsible for the French city of Tours has been organising events to mark the 1,700th anniversary of the birth of its patron saint, St. Martin of Tours. Sound engineer Julien Proutière, of Tours-based audio company Multi Sceni, was responsible for specifying audio equipment for these events, many of which were broadcast by local radio and television. High on his list of priorities was a selection of DPA microphones, which were chosen for their ability to deliver clear, amplified sound. “The open air mass in Marmoutiers was particularly tricky to set up because it was held by the river Loire, close to a very busy road,” he explains.