What Lav mic should you choose?
Sep 17,2024 | Pinknoisesystems
2061 Omnidirectional Miniature Lavalier Microphone
Gives new users easy access to the true sound that DPA is know for. For those who value professional sound quality, want to make a change and upgrade their kit to capture the true, uncoloured voice in all its variations.
Optimized to pick up the details of the voice naturally. Allows sound engineers to design the sound they desire.
The right choice for users who need a great sounding, reliable solution. A value-for-money mic for theatre, broadcast, ENG and content creation, inside and out.
Features:
- Up to 128 dB SPL peak
- Industry standard, IP57 certification
4061 Omnidirectional Miniature Lavalier Microphone
Captures the true sound that DPA is know for and gives users extreme flexibility. The mic can be used one day to capture voice, the next to close-mic loud instruments and the third to record anything else imaginable.
Powerful enough to move easily from stage to instrument pit and back again. Picks up everything clear and true.
The right choice for users who need their mics to work in many situations. Best for theatre (musicals), close-miking loud instruments.
Features:
- Up to 144dB SPL peak
- Better than standard, IP58 certification
- Advanced distortion suppression
- High- and soft-boost grids
- Modular adapter system
6061 Omnidirectional Subminiature Lavalier Microphone
Perfect for capturing the true sound that DPA is known for, but small enough to do it unobtrusively and even completely hidden. For those who don't compromise on anything - and value sound, durability and ease of concealment.
The clearest, most natural sound in any position or hidden anywhere. The sound you desire on stage, screen or beyond.
The right choice for users who need an extremely small mic for hidden places or unobtrusive placements. Best for broadcast and film.
Features:
- Up to 144 dB SPL peak
- Better than standard, IP58 certification
- Advanced distortion suppression
- Modular adapter system
Specification Comparison
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2061 | 4061 | 6061 | |
Directional pattern | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional |
Principle of operation | Pressure | Pressure | Pressure |
Catridge type | Pre-polarized condenser | Pre-polarized condenser | Pre-polarized condenser |
Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20kHz | 20 Hz - 20kHz | 20 Hz - 20kHz |
Effective frequency range |
50 Hz – 16 kHz; 3 dB soft boost at 8 kHz – 16kHz; ±3 dB |
20 Hz - 20 kHz, ±2 dB Soft boost grid: 3 dB soft boost @8 - 20 kHz |
40 Hz - 20 kHz with 4 dB soft boost at 8 - 20 kHz |
sensitivity, nominal, ±3 dB at 1 kHz | 6.0 mV/Pa; -44 dB re. 1V/Pa | 6.0 mV/Pa; -44 dB re. 1V/Pa | 6 mV/Pa; -44 dB re. 1 V/Pa |
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted | Typ. 26 dB(A) re. 20 µPa | Typ. 26 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max.28 dB(A)) | Typ. 26 dB(A) re. 20 μPa (max. 28 dB(A)) |
Distortion, THD < 1% | 125 dB SPL RMS; 128 dB SPL peak | 134 dB SPL RMS, 137 dB SPL peak | 126 dB SPL peak |
Dynamic range | Typ. 102 dB | Typ. 111 dB | Typ. 102 dB |
Max. SPL, THD 10% | 137 dB SPL peak | 144 dB SPL peak | 126 dB SPL peak |
Rated output impedance | 112 Ω @1kHz | 30 - 40 Ω | 30 - 40 Ω |
Power supply for full performance | For wireless systems: Min. 5 V - max. 10 V | For wireless systems: Min. 5 V - max. 10 V through DPA adapter With DAD6001-BC: P48 (Phantom Power). Will work from 12 V |
Min. 5 V to max. 10 V through DPA adapter for wireless systems. With DAD6001-BC: 48 V phantom power ±4 V for full performance. Works from 12V |
Current consumption | Typ. 0.6 mA | Typ. 1.5 mA (microphone). 3.5 mA with DAD6001 | Typ. 1.5 mA (microphone). 3.5 mA with DAD6001-BC XLR Adapter |
Connector | TA4F, 3-pin LEMO, Mini-Jack | MicroDot, TA4F, 3-pin LEMO, Mini-Jack | MicroDot, TA4F Mini-XLR, 3-pin LEMO, Mini-Jack |
Microphone diameter | 5.6 mm / 0.22 in | 5.4 mm / 0.21 in | 3 mm / 0.12 in |
Microphone length | 9.7 mm / 0.38 in | 12.7 mm / 0.5 in | 14.4mm / 0.13 in |
Cable length | 1.5 m / 4.9 ft | 1.8 m / 5.9 ft | 1.8 m / 5.9 ft |
Weight | 10 g / 0.35 oz incl. cable and 3-pin LEMO | 7.5 g / 0.26 oz incl. cable and MicroDot | 8 g (0.29 oz) incl. Cable and MicroDot connector |