The Carrodus, created by Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù in 1743 and valued at AUD$10m (approx EUR 6m), is among the finest violins in existence, being one of only 100 del Gesù violins in the world today. It has been acquired by an anonymous Australian private benefactor for the use of the ACO's artistic director Richard Tognetti.
"The ACO is most proud to own a stereo pair of these exemplary 4006-TL mics," says Tognetti. "I have personally tried many different set-ups and without doubt these DPAs pick up the inherent warmth and clarity of my del Gesù violin."
(Jim Evans)
