Behind the Mic: How Epah Estudios Captured the Historic Lady Gaga Show in Copacabana with the New sE Electronics sE6160

Lady Gaga’s monumental performance on Copacabana Beach drew an astonishing crowd of over two million people, marking one of the largest concerts in history. Capturing the scale and energy of an event this massive requires not only expertise but the right tools. For this unforgettable show, Epah Estudios turned to the newly launched sE Electronics sE6160 shotgun microphone to capture the audience’s roar — and the results were outstanding.

The sE6160, a fresh addition to sE Electronics’ lineup, is designed specifically as a shotgun microphone with a highly directional pickup pattern, making it ideal for isolating ambient crowd sounds from a distance. Epah Estudios deployed the mic to bring the massive energy of the audience into the live recording, adding an immersive layer that perfectly complements Lady Gaga’s electrifying performance.

Eduardo Pinter, the audio engineer in charge of the mobile unit for the event, shared his thoughts:
“The sE6160 proved to be a fantastic tool for capturing the audience at such a huge venue. Its focused directionality helped us avoid unwanted stage bleed while picking up the crowd’s energy clearly and naturally.”

Eduardo added, “We were especially impressed with the mic’s low self-noise and transparent sound. It allowed us to record everything from the thunderous applause to the subtle cheers with incredible detail, which made a big difference in the final mix.”

Bill Malina, the engineer mixing Lady Gaga’s live sound, also relied on the recordings from Epah Estudios to enhance the immersive experience. Known for his meticulous approach to blending vocals and instrumentation, Bill acknowledged the importance of capturing the crowd’s presence for a performance of this scale. The sE6160’s audience tracks became a key ingredient in crafting a live mix that truly transports listeners to Copacabana Beach that unforgettable night.

This collaboration between Epah Estudios and Lady Gaga’s team showcases how innovative technology like the sE Electronics sE6160 shotgun microphone is redefining live sound capture, turning massive crowds into a rich, vibrant layer of the live concert experience.