DPA Microphones recently released its 6000 Series of subminiature lavalier and headset microphones.
Utilizing “CORE by DPA” technology in a 3mm (0.12 inches) capsule, “sound professionals around the world have taken notice of the big sound that now comes in a small package,” according to the DPA announcement.
“Among DPA’s most valued features for its latest mics is their durability when used in a range of production environments,” the company announcement says. This includes on-location TV/film shoots, theaters and studio applications.
“Durability and robustness are inherent in the mechanical design of DPA mics,” according to the company announcement, noting DPA’s goal is “to minimize the impact of exposure to heat, cold, water, sweat, dust and mishandling, among other things.”
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With the CORE technology, all miniature microphones “have been thoroughly tested to achieve IP58 certification, ensuring protection against dust and water over extended periods of time,” according to the DPA announcement.
Housed in stainless steel, PVD-coated casing, the omnidirectional 6060/6061 lavaliers can reach a high SPL up to 129dB. Additionally, the complementary 6066 headset mics handle 137dB.
Both also feature a 60 percent smaller capsule than other microphones in their class and are available in black, white, brown and beige. Their durable construction and sound quality make them “ideal for any live production,” according to the DPA announcement.
DPA designed this series to “not only be the best-sounding, smallest microphones in this category, but also the most rugged,” according to the company announcement.
The strain relief minimizes cable tension and breaks, guiding its Kevlar-core cables to a fully customizable connector system for any professional wireless system.
Additionally, a double layer of gold plating is applied to the mic’s diaphragm to ensure maximum stability and performance under the toughest environmental conditions. All CORE by DPA mics are outfitted with a number of defense mechanisms.
This includes water-repellant nano-coating on the exterior, as well as hermetic sealing of the amplifier within the microphone.
