The 2028 is designed to provide the same excellent sound as the flagship d:facto™ model. It features a newly developed non-replaceable capsule, a specially designed shock mount, and a pop filter.

The microphone has a fixed polar pattern. This is a modified supercardioid with the even off-axis response that DPA is known for. This gives the microphone very high gain before the onset of feedback and makes it easier to handle crosstalk from other instruments in the immediate vicinity, as the sound is picked up unaltered.

Due to the expected wear and tear of live performance, both the outer basket and inner pop filter of the 2028 can be removed and cleaned.

The DPA 2028 offers:

• Superior sound quality
• Extremely high gain before feedback sets in
• Uniform and controlled directivity
• A rugged design for stage use

Specifications

• Polar pattern: supercardioid
• Sensitivity, nominal, ± 3 dB at 1 kHz: 5 mV/Pa; -46 dB re. 1 V/Pa
• Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: 22 dB(A)
• Total harmonic distortion (THD): < 1% up to 139 dB SPL peak
• Dynamic range: 117 dB
• Max. SPL, peak before clipping: 160 dB
• Frequency range: 20 - 20,000 Hz
• Output impedance: 100 Ω
• Minimum load impedance: 1 kΩ
• Cable drive power: 100 m (328 ft)
• Output balance principle: impedance balance with active drive
• Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR): > 50 dB at 1 kHz
• Power supply (for full power): 48 V phantom power (± 4 V)
• Current consumption: Max. 2 mA
• Connector: XLR-3M. Pin 1: Shield, Pin 2: Signal + Phase, Pin 3: - Phase
• Color: Matte black
• Weight: 309 g (10.9 oz)
• Microphone diameter: 52 mm (2.05 in)
• Capsule diameter: 19 mm (0.75 in)
• Microphone length: 205 mm (8.1 in)
• Maximum output voltage, RMS: 8 V
• Polarity: +V on pin 2 for positive sound pressure
• Temperature range: -40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F)
• Relative humidity (RH): Up to 90%.

Versions

The DPA 2028 supercardioid vocal microphone is offered in three versions:

• Wired to XLR, with handle, color: Black.
• Wireless version for Shure, Sony and Lectrosonics (SL1 interface), color: Black
• Wireless version for Sennheiser 2000, 6000, 9000, Evolution and D1 series (SE2 interface), color: Black