Technical Specifications

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DPA Microphones

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Handheld Microphones

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DPA VOCAL PERFORMANCE IN A MID-LEVEL HANDHELD

The DPA 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. Available in wired or wireless versions; 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.

DPA has designed a brand-new capsule for the 2028, which is an integral part of the mic. It is fixed in its position on top of the shock mount and can’t be dismounted. The newly designed shock mount and pop filter have been developed specifically for the 2028.

Specifications

2028 Vocal Handheld Microphone

Directional patternSupercardioid
Principle of operationPressure gradient
Cartridge typePre-polarized condenser
Frequency response20 Hz - 20 kHz
Effective 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 kHz5 mV/Pa; -46 dB re. 1 V/Pa
Equivalent noise level, A-weightedTyp. 22 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 23 dB(A))
Distortion, THD < 1%136 dB SPL RMS, 139 dB SPL peak
Dynamic rangeTyp. 117 dB
Max. SPL, THD 10%160 dB SPL peak
Rated output impedance150 Ω
Minimum load impedance1
Cable drive capability100 m (328 ft)
Output balance principleImpedance balancing with Active Drive
Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR)> 50 dB at 1 kHz
Power supply (for full performance)P48 (Phantom Power)
Current consumptionMax 2.5 mA
ConnectorXLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase
Weight286 g (10.1 oz)
Microphone diameter48 mm (1.9 in)
Capsule diameter19 mm (0.75 in)
Microphone length188 mm (7.4 in)
Maximum output voltage, RMS9 Vrms; 19 dBV; 28 dBu
Polarity+V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure
Temperature range-40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F)
Relative humidity (RH)Up to 90 %
ColorsMatte black
Polar pattern
  • Typical directional characteristics of a DPA 2028 Vocal Mic2028-vocal-microphone-polar-pattern-web.jpg
Frequency response
  • Typical on-axis response of a DPA 2028 Vocal Mic measured at 12 cm (4.7 in)2028-vocal-microphone-frequency-response-web.jpg
: DP-2028-B-B01