Name: DPA 2028 Supercardioid Handheld Vocal Microphone
Brand: DPA Microphones
SKU: DPA2028
Price: 665.00 USD
Availability: InStock

DPA 2028 Supercardioid Handheld Vocal Microphone

Built for the demands of live stage performance, the DPA 2028 is a supercardioid handheld vocal microphone that works wired or with a wireless system.

Its supercardioid capsule has DPA’s flat off-axis response, giving high gain before feedback and natural, damped pickup of nearby instruments. Rear rejection is strong, and the mic picks up nothing at 140 to 150°, where stage monitors usually sit.

The 2028 handles the loudest singers, with 117 dB of dynamic range and a fast transient response, and its low self-noise suits softer voices too. It needs little or no EQ.

Build

The capsule is fixed on top of a shock mount designed for the 2028, with its own pop filter. The hard black chrome grille comes off for cleaning, and the wired version’s handle is zinc alloy in the same finish.

Features

Supercardioid with a flat off-axis response
High gain before feedback
No pickup at 140 to 150°, where monitors sit
117 dB dynamic range with low self-noise
Needs little or no EQ
Removable black chrome grille
Wired handle or wireless adapters

Available Options

Model	Part Number	Connects To
Wired DPA Handle	2028-B-B01	A P48 phantom-powered XLR input
SE2 Adapter (Sennheiser 2000/6000/9000/Evolution/D1)	2028-B-SE2	Sennheiser 2000, 6000, 9000, Evolution, and D1 handheld transmitters
SL1 Adapter (Shure/Sony/Lectrosonics)	2028-B-SL1	Shure, Sony, and Lectrosonics handheld transmitters

Specifications

Acoustic
Directional Pattern	Supercardioid
Principle of Operation	Pressure gradient
Cartridge Type	Pre-polarized condenser
Frequency Response	20 Hz to 20 kHz
Effective Frequency Range (±2 dB at 12 cm)	100 Hz to 16 kHz, permanent third-order low cut at 80 Hz
Sensitivity (±3 dB at 1 kHz)	5 mV/Pa (−46 dB re 1 V/Pa)
Equivalent Noise Level (A-weighted)	22 dB(A) typical (23 dB(A) max)
Distortion, THD below 1%	136 dB SPL RMS, 139 dB SPL peak
Dynamic Range	117 dB typical
Max. SPL (THD 10%)	160 dB SPL peak
Electrical (Wired Version)
Rated Output Impedance	150 Ω
Output Balance Principle	Impedance balancing with Active Drive
Common Mode Rejection Ratio	Over 50 dB at 1 kHz
Power Supply	P48 phantom power
Current Consumption	2.5 mA max
Maximum Output Voltage	9 V RMS (19 dBV, 28 dBu)
Cable Drive Capability	100 m (328 ft)
Physical (Wired Version)
Connector	XLR-3M
Microphone Diameter	48 mm (1.9 in)
Capsule Diameter	19 mm (0.75 in)
Microphone Length	188 mm (7.4 in)
Weight	286 g (10.1 oz)
Color	Matte black
Temperature Range	−40°C to 45°C (−40°F to 113°F)
Relative Humidity	Up to 90%
Latest Specifications	Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. For current information, visit www.dpamicrophones.com.