DPA 2061-OL-C-B10-Acc Lavalier Condenser Microphone

DPA 2061 Lavalier Microphone — Broadcast-Grade Voice Capture

Engineered for the demanding realities of broadcast, theater, ENG, and live presentation, the DPA 2061 is a miniature omnidirectional lavalier condenser built around a 5.5mm pre-polarized electret-condenser capsule. This lav captures the human voice with the clarity, consistency, and natural timbre that sound engineers expect from DPA, and it is the right choice for production teams who need a discreet, sweat-resistant microphone that delivers intelligible speech from any angle on stage or on camera.

What Sets This Lavalier Apart

Unlike most modular lavaliers, the 2061 ships with a fixed capsule and a hardwired connector — no swappable grids or adapter caps, no loose parts to lose on a busy set. The non-modular design adds mechanical resiliency, while the IP57 certification means the capsule shrugs off sweat, dust, and makeup. A reinforced Kevlar cable with strain relief at both ends is built for the daily rigors of touring, theater runs, and outdoor ENG.

Omnidirectional Capsule Design — Consistent Sound from Any Angle

At the heart of this microphone's usability is the forgiving omnidirectional pickup pattern. It captures sound evenly from all directions, so the voice stays intelligible even when the talent turns their head or moves across the stage. Zero proximity effect means engineers don't have to chase level changes as the speaker shifts distance from the mic.

• Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional — consistent frequency response off-axis, no proximity effect
• Capsule: 5.5 mm pre-polarized electret condenser — fixed, non-swappable design for added durability
• Sensitivity: 6.0 mV/Pa — strong output level for clean wireless transmission

Linear Response with Presence Boost — Built for the Human Voice

Voiced specifically for speech, this lav delivers a flat, linear response from 50 Hz to 16 kHz (±3 dB) and a built-in +3 dB soft boost between 8 and 16 kHz that adds air and intelligibility without harshness. It can absorb peak SPLs of 128 dB at 1% distortion and 137 dB at 10% distortion, so it stays clean on loud vocalists, energetic presenters, and theatrical performers.

• Frequency Response: 50 Hz to 16 kHz (±3 dB) — tailored for natural speech reproduction
• Maximum SPL: 137 dB (10% THD) — handles loud vocalists and presenters without breakup
• Dynamic Range: 102 dB
• Equivalent Noise Level: 26 dB (A-weighted) — quiet self-noise for clean dialog

Wireless-Ready, Tour-Tough Construction

Terminating in a hardwired TA4F Mini-XLR connector for direct plug-in to Shure, Line 6, TOA, and Beyerdynamic wireless bodypacks, the 2061-OL-C-B10-ACC variant carries an IP57 rating against dust and moisture. The 1.5 m Kevlar-reinforced cable survives daily handling, and at just 10 g and 5.6 × 9.7 mm, this lav disappears on clothing, in hair, or directly on skin.

• Connector: TA4F Mini-XLR (4-pin) — hardwired for Shure, Line 6, TOA, Beyerdynamic bodypacks
• Cable: 1.5 m / 4.9 ft Kevlar-reinforced — strain relief at both ends for touring durability
• Environmental Rating: IP57 — dust-tight and water-resistant against sweat and makeup
• Operating Voltage: 5 to 10 V plug-in power — standard wireless bodypack bias
• Dimensions: 5.6 × 9.7 mm — Weight: 10 g — easy to conceal on talent

Who Should Choose This Lavalier

This lav is the right choice for broadcast engineers, theater sound designers, house-of-worship production teams, and content creators who need a discreet microphone that disappears on camera yet still delivers studio-grade speech intelligibility. It pairs naturally with Shure bodypacks (AD1, ADX1, ULXD1, QLXD1, SLXD1, and more), as well as Line 6, TOA, and Beyerdynamic transmitters, making it a flexible upgrade for existing wireless rigs. Houses of worship, corporate AV teams, and ENG crews will appreciate the sweat-resistant IP57 build, while theater and broadcast users will value the linear response and forgiving omnidirectional pickup that keeps dialog intelligible when performers move.

DPA Microphones — Danish Precision in Miniature Mic Design

DPA Microphones is a Danish manufacturer long associated with reference-quality miniature condenser capsules used in broadcast, theater, and recording studios worldwide. The 2061 brings that heritage into a more accessible price tier by simplifying the design — fixed capsule, fixed connector — without sacrificing the company's signature natural sound. Engineers get a lavalier that carries DPA's reputation for clarity and consistency into everyday production work.