DPA 2028-B-B01

A DPA Microphone Designed for the Demands of Live Performance

Designed to meet the specific challenges of the stage and real-world recordings, the DPA 2028 aligns with the brand's approach: to reproduce the voice with maximum naturalness while offering reliable control during mixing. Its supercardioid directivity and renowned linear off-axis response help better manage bleed from other sources on stage without producing a "harsh" or artificial sound when sounds arrive off-axis. The result: a voice that remains credible and a mix that is easier to stabilize.

Who Is It For and What Are Its Uses?

The DPA 2028-B-B01 is aimed at singers, sound technicians, and service providers looking for a stage vocal microphone capable of staying musical in demanding contexts: live sets, high-volume concerts, strong stage monitors, broadcasts, corporate events, and audiovisual productions. If you like to work on your performance without "feeling" the microphone (and without constantly compensating for colorations), this model is designed to let the voice express itself naturally. From an engineering perspective, it helps focus on the artistic side rather than correction: less fight against feedback, less corrective equalization, and better consistency when the stage dynamics change.

Design, Isolation, and Sound: What Sets the 2028 Apart

Supercardioid and Natural Off-Axis Response

The 2028's supercardioid capsule aims for precise sound capture and better separation on stage. Where many microphones become harsh or scooped when the source moves off-axis, the 2028 instead seeks to preserve a consistent sound. This stability directly contributes to gain before feedback and vocal clarity, even amidst powerful instruments.

Internal Suspension and Dedicated Pop Filter

The 2028 features a completely new design, with a capsule mounted on an internal suspension that effectively isolates it from mechanical noise. The capsule is non-removable, and the pop filter has been developed specifically for this model. In practice, this helps reduce mechanical disturbances and maintain clear diction, particularly useful in live situations and close vocal capture.

A Microphone That Respects Timbre (From Folk to More Aggressive Styles)

The 2028 emphasizes timbre respect and clear sound reproduction. It suits both detailed and nuanced voices as well as more intense registers, including metal, rock, or folk contexts where you want to keep attack and articulation without making the voice aggressive. Its goal: to bring the amplified sound closer to an "acoustic" sensation with minimal intervention.

Technical specifications

Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	Capsule	static electret
Category	voice microphone	Color	Black
Directivity	supercardioid

Polar pattern	supercardioid	Cable drive capability	100 m (328 ft)
Operating principle	pressure gradient	Output balancing principle	impedance balancing with Active Drive
Cartridge type	pre-polarized condenser	Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR)	greater than 50 dB at 1 kHz
Effective frequency range (+/-2 dB, 12 cm / 4.7 in)	100 Hz - 16 kHz	Maximum output voltage (RMS)	9 VRMS; 19 dBV; 28 dBu
Permanent low-cut filter	3rd order at 80 Hz	Polarity	+V at pin 2 for positive acoustic pressure
Nominal sensitivity (+/-3 dB at 1 kHz)	5 mV/Pa; -46 dB re. 1 V/Pa	Power supply (for optimal performance)	P48 (phantom power)
A-weighted equivalent noise level	typically 22 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max 23 dB(A))	Current consumption	max 2.5 mA
Distortion (THD below 1%)	136 dB SPL RMS, 139 dB SPL Peak	Connector	XLR-3M
Dynamic range	typically 117 dB	Pin 1	shield
Max SPL (THD 10%)	160 dB SPL peak	Pin 2	signal + phase
Nominal output impedance	150 ohms	Pin 3	- phase
Minimum load impedance	1 k?