With applications spanning broadcast studios, ENG applications, theatres, event venues and houses of worship in mind, DPA Microphones has launched the 2061 Miniature Omnidirectional Microphone.
‘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 Product Management Director, Helga Volha Somava. ‘With its durable and rugged enclosure and premier sound, the 2061 does not compromise on excellence. This is a worthy competitor to other well-known and widely used models.’
Borrowing several design elements and principles from other DPA lavaliers, the 2061 features a completely new, simplified 5mm capsule construction that targets superior performance in the 50Hz–16kHz frequency range, with 128 dB peak SPL. The 2061 claims best-in-class speech intelligibility via the clear, natural DPA sound, as well as a robust mechanical construction for long-lasting performance.
With an omnidirectional pickup pattern, this pre-polarised condenser microphone is designed to accurately capture the human voice with minimal coloration and a high level of fidelity and intelligibility, from any direction. The DPA 2061 has a flat frequency curve with a soft 3dB boost at 8kHz–16kHz. The mic is not pre-tailored to compensate for any specific position in which a lavalier is commonly placed, which allows a sound engineer to capture authentic sound from any arrangement.
Additionally, the 2061 features the durability, reliability and repairabilityassociated with the brand. This is exemplified in its 1.5m-long (4.5ft), Kevlar reinforced cable, with long and flexible strain relief for resilience against physical stress, as well as the microphone’s sweat-repelling capabilities and IP57 certification for exposure to water, dust and makeup. The IP57 rating is an international standard that tests the degrees of protection provided by an enclosure, which determined that the ingress of dust does not interfere with the microphone functionality, while temporary immersion in water produces no permanent, negative effects to the device. These features offer ease of cleaning and a prolonged life.
In contrast to some of DPA’s higher-end solutions, the 2061 has a fixed cap and includes permanent connector options that are compatible with 3-pin LEMO, TA4F and Mini-Jack. These features provide an easier to use solution, especially in a chaotic work environment that requires a quick and smooth result.
The 2061 is available in multiple colors – black, white, beige and brown – allowing it to blend in with any actor, talking head, outfit or costume. With black and white clip options, the microphone also offers quick, secure mounting, perfect for fast-moving content creation applications. Compatible with the company’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.
As part of DPA’s environmental initiatives, 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 2061 comes with a two-year limited warranty.
