Overview
Built for life on the road
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 condenser 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.
- Renowned DPA sound
- Natural vocals – from folk to metal
- Reduces feedback issues
- Rugged enough for the live stage
- Uniform supercardioid directionality
- Extreme SPL handling
- With XLR output
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.
We have 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.
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 condenser mics.
Specifications
- Directional Pattern: Cardioid
- Principle of operation: Pressure gradient, with interference tube
- Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser, Twin Diaphragm Capsule
- Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Preamp: MMP-ES - Preamp with Side Cable
- Effective frequency range, ±2 dB, at 30 cm (11.8 in): 50 Hz - 17 kHz with 3 dB soft boost at 12 kHz
- Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz: 10 mV/Pa; -40 dB re. 1 V/Pa
- Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: Typ. 20 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 23 dB(A))
- Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4: Typ. 33 dB (max. 36 dB)
- Minimum load impedance: 2 kΩ
- Rated output impedance: 100 Ω
- Cable drive capability: 100 m (328 ft)
- Output balance principle: Impedance balancing
- Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR): > 40 dB
- Power supply (for full performance): P48 (Phantom Power)
- Current consumption: 3.5 mA
- Maximum output voltage, RMS: 2.2 V
- Polarity: +V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure
- Sensitivity selection tolerance (at 1 kHz): ±1.5 dB
- Weight: 24 g (0.8 oz)
- Microphone diameter: 19 mm (0.75 in)
- Microphone length: 51 mm (2.0 in)
- Temperature range: -40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F)
- Relative humidity (RH): Up to 90%
