DPA announced the release of the 2061, a new miniature omnidirectional lavalier microphone designed for live and recording applications, and it’s on display at the IBC 2024 Show in Amsterdam (stand 8.C42).
“We launched the 2061 to appeal to audio professionals who are not yet part of the DPA family and are looking to upgrade their audio quality with a crystal-clear, no-frills microphone,” says Helga Volha Somava, product management director, DPA. “With its durable and rugged enclosure and premier DPA sound, the 2061 does not compromise on excellence. This is a great miniature microphone that is a worthy competitor to other well-known and widely used models.”
Borrowing several design elements and principles from other DPA lavaliers, the 2061 has a new, simplified 5 mm capsule construction that targets superior performance in the 50 Hz – 16 kHz frequency range, with stated 128 dB peak SPL. Further, it has a flat frequency curve with a soft 3 dB boost at 8 kHz – 16 kHz.
With an omnidirectional pickup pattern, the pre-polarized condenser microphone is designed to accurately capture the human voice with minimal coloration and a high level of fidelity and intelligibility, from any direction. It has a 1.5 meter-long (4.5 foot), Kevlar reinforced cable, with long and flexible strain relief for resilience against physical stress, as well as the microphone’s advanced sweat-repelling capabilities and IP57 certification for exposure to water, dust and makeup.
In contrast to some of DPA’s other designs, the 2061 has a fixed cap and includes permanent connector options that are compatible with 3-pin LEMO, TA4F and Mini-Jack. It’s also available in multiple colors — black, white, beige and brown — allowing it to better blend in with any actor, talking head, outfit or costume.
With black and white clip options, the microphone also offers secure mounting. Compatible with the brand’s 2061, 6060 and 6061 lavaliers, the SCM0035 lavalier microphone clip offers integrated cable management, 360-degree mic rotation for the desired angle, and an easy-to-open clamp with non-slip surface that does not slide off attire.
Additionally, the recently launched AIR1 universal miniature fur windscreen is an ideal accessory for the 2061 in windy, outdoor applications, while the SCM0030 and SCM0034 clips, and DUA056 series of foam windscreens are also compatible with the microphone.
The company has begun to focus on reducing the impact of its packaging and shipping, resulting in a reusable, resealable pouch for the 2061 that provides a practical advantage to the users and is designed for less weight and volume for shipment. The microphone comes with a two-year limited warranty.
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