DPA 2028-B-B01 Supercardioid Vocal Microphone with Wired DPA Handle, Black

One mic allows you to capture true sound and produce an unforgettable show. Effortlessly. The 2028 Vocal Microphone is designed for the unique challenges of live stage performances. It is a flexible handheld vocal mic, which provides transparent, fantastic vocals to performers from a wide range of markets including live, HoW, broadcast, etc. Use it wired or together with your favorite wireless system, either way, just plug it in and hear the vocals shine like never before.

The 2028 sports a supercardioid capsule with the famously flat DPA off-axis response. This gives the microphone a very high gain-before-feedback and at the same time makes It'so much easier for sound engineers to handle bleed from other instruments at close proximity. The 2028 picks up these off-axis sounds in the most natural way.

On a live stage, the 2028 will deliver the same open and transparent sound that other DPA microphones deliver. In fact, it needs no (or very little) EQ to sound just like you are standing next to the singer listening to their performance. This allows the singer to use their voice just as if no mic was present, which puts less strain on them. In addition, it allows sound engineers to spend their time shaping the sound experience rather than covering up due to artifacts. This amazing transparency is unique for DPA vocal mics.

2028 options
2028-B-B01: Wired XLR type with handle
2028-B-SL1: Wireless adapter for Shure (SL1 adapter, which also suits Sony and Lectrosonics)

Technical Specifications

Directional pattern
Supercardioid
Principle of operation
Pressure gradient
Cartridge type
Pre-polarized condenser
Effective frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Frequency range, +/-2 dB, at 12 cm (4.7 in)
100 Hz - 16 kHz. Permanent 3rd order low-cut filter at 80 Hz
Sensitivity, nominal, +/-3 dB at 1 kHz
5 mV/Pa; -46 dB re. 1 V/Pa
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted
Typ. 22 dB(A) re. 20 uPa (max. 23 dB(A))
Total harmonic distortion (THD)
< 1% up to 139 dB SPL peak
Dynamic range
Typ. 117 dB
Max. SPL, peak before clipping
160 dB
Rated output impedance
150 OHM
Minimum load impedance
1 kOHM
Cable drive capability
100 m (328 ft)
Output balance principle
Impedance balancing with Active Drive
Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR)
> 50 dB at 1 kHz
Power supply (for full performance)
48 V Phantom power (+/-4 V)
Current consumption
Max 2.5 mA
Connector
XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase
Weight
286 g (10.1 oz)
Diameter
48 mm (1.9 in)
Capsule diameter
19 mm (0.75 in)
Microphone length
188 mm (7.4 in)
Maximum output voltage, RMS
9 Vrms; 19 dBV; 28 dBu
Polarity
+V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure