About DCA
DCA is a specialist audio consultancy dedicated to all aspects of custom in ear monitors for musicians, engineers, and live sound professionals. Built on lived experience and technical precision, we offer a personal, considered approach to help clients get the best out of every performance.
Combining world-leading 3D ear scanning technology with a deep understanding of performance environments, we help clients make confident, informed decisions about their monitoring. Our work is grounded in care, clarity, and respect for each individual’s craft.
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We offer clear, considered guidance shaped by real-world experience. Every recommendation is tailored to each individual, grounded in technical insight, and built around what they need. The result is a setup that feels natural, unobtrusive, and fully aligned with the way you perform.
Miles Dakin
With over 15 years of experience in the music industry, Miles brings a deep understanding of both performance and sound. As a professional multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and sound engineer he understands how the technical and personal interact and shape what happens on stage.
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Passionate about helping others feel confident in their setup, Miles takes a thoughtful, hands-on approach to every client. He built DCA to offer a process that is person-centred, precise and pressure free, ensuring each decision supports the way you work and perform.
Founder and Consultant
Our Values
Person-Centred
We are guided by people, not products. Your experience is always at the centre of what we do.
Exclusive Partners
We collaborate only with select, accredited manufacturers who align with the high standards we uphold.
Cutting Edge
​We make our exclusive technology and techniques accessible to all musicians, at all levels.
Low Impact
​DCA is built for the 21st century. Environmentally conscious and proactive in reducing our footprint wherever possible.
Trusted by Artists on Stages Worldwide
Our custom in-ears and impressions are used by artists, their bands and crew across the world.
Clients include:
Architects, Alkaline Trio, Artemas, The Compozers, The Darkness, Haken, McFly, London Symphony Rock Orchestra, Neck Deep, Poppy, Six the Musical, Sleep Token, Teddy Swims.
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We are also trusted by an ever-growing community of international session players, touring engineers and industry professionals.
'A very professional, personalised service. Great advice that was personal to my ears and my requirements with a great range of products to try. It was clear that Miles at DCA was all about helping me find what worked for me in my day to day use rather than trying to sell me a product. Great after sales service. I will definitely use again and highly recommend DCA. Wish I'd found Miles and bought a set of custom IEMs years ago.'
Worked with Miles on a new set of custom IEMs. The whole process was easy and effortless, and Miles was well informed, knowledgeable and keen to make sure I ended up with exactly what I was looking for. Can't recommend Dakin enough for taking someone through what can be a fraught, expensive process with expert advice. Really felt like he cared about getting me the best IEMs for my needs, rather than just scoring a sale.
​Excellent service from Miles @ Dakin Custom Audio, No pressure at all and did not side with any certain manufacturer, helped you choose the best IEM's for your situation, Express service was definitely express!
If you need new IEM's then Miles is the one to go to
If you need earplugs of any kind, this is the place. Miles was really helpful, and explained the entire process. Also, it's difficult to find people doing 3D scans rather than plastic moulds, and I love the fact DCA do this. A lovely guy, and a good ethical business to boot.
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DCA is trusted by clients across the industry, with over 90 verified five-star reviews on Trustpilot.