New tech and mics from DPA

DPA rolls into Vegas highlighting its innovative CORE+ technology, a new dependable microphone connector, and the 2061 Omnidirectional Miniature Microphone.

DPA says that its new CORE+ by DPA technology (and yes, that is how it styles it) eliminates the non-linearities typically generated by the membrane and electronic components of a microphone. That means it neutralizes distortion across the entire dynamic range of the microphone, making any non-linear artefacts imperceptible and unmeasurable.

The core idea is that all this smooths out the unpredictable challenges of sound environments. This includes when the talent speaks or sings at louder volumes or in productions with multiple inputs.

It will be on show at NAB, alongside the new MicroLock (above). This new microphone connector features a newly designed locking mechanism, which affords users a quick, easy and secure connection and an extra layer of protection against accidental disconnection during use. Added to its flexibility and enhanced reliability is a significantly longer lifespan due to the upgraded materials and redesigned construction. The connector has a more robust, solid metal body than is typical, while the improved electrical design offers enhanced stability and reliability of the signal. 

Elsewhere, the new 2061 Omnidirectional Miniature Microphone borrows several design elements and principles from other DPA lavaliers. It features a completely new, simplified 5 mm capsule construction that targets superior performance in the 50 Hz – 16 kHz frequency range, with 128 dB peak SPL and a flat frequency curve with a soft 3 dB boost at 8 kHz – 16 kHz. The mic is not pre-tailored to compensate for any specific position in which a lavalier is commonly placed, which allows sound engineers to capture authentic sound from any arrangement.

Like its predecessors, the 2061 has best-in-class fidelity and speech intelligibility, as well as a robust mechanical construction for long-lasting performance. This is best exemplified in the 4.5 ft-long (1.5 meter), Kevlar reinforced cable, with 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 and dust.