DPA 2061-OL-C-B34-Acc Lavalier Condenser Microphone

DPA 2061 Lavalier Microphone — Broadcast-Quality Voice for Stage and Screen

The DPA 2061 is a miniature omnidirectional lavalier condenser microphone engineered for theater, broadcast, and live presentation where clear, intelligible speech is non-negotiable. Its 5.5mm electret-condenser capsule captures the natural character of the human voice with a flat response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz and a 3 dB soft boost between 8 and 16 kHz that adds presence without coloration. Built to handle peak SPLs of 137 dB, this lavalier keeps its composure on loud vocalists and animated performers. The DPA 2061 is the right choice for sound engineers who need a no-frills, great-sounding lavalier that delivers consistent, broadcast-quality audio.

What Sets This Lavalier Apart

Unlike most miniature lavaliers, the 2061 skips the modular MicroLock or MicroDot system in favor of a hardwired, fixed-cap design that adds mechanical resilience for daily stage use. The capsule is IP57 certified for dust and moisture resistance, repelling sweat from energetic talent and allowing cleaning in demineralized water. A Kevlar-reinforced cable with strain relief at both ends survives touring productions.

Capsule and Audio Performance — Voice-First Engineering

The 5.5mm pre-polarized electret-condenser capsule is optimized to pick up the full detail of the human voice naturally, making it ideal for spoken-word applications where intelligibility matters most. Its forgiving omnidirectional polar pattern delivers a consistent frequency response even when the subject turns away from the microphone.

• Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional — consistent capture from all directions
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (effective range 50 Hz to 16 kHz, ±3 dB) — flat and natural with a 3 dB soft boost between 8 and 16 kHz for added presence
• Maximum SPL: 137 dB (at 10% THD) — handles loud vocalists with confidence

Noise Floor, Sensitivity, and Dynamic Range

A low equivalent noise level and wide dynamic range give the 2061 the headroom needed for everything from quiet spoken-word pieces to high-energy theatrical performances.

• Equivalent Noise Level: 26 dB (A-weighted) — low self-noise keeps quiet passages audible
• Dynamic Range: 102 dB — captures the full span between whisper and shout without compression
• Tuned for loud SPL work with a sensitivity of 6.0 mV/Pa

Build, Connector, and Power — Built for the Road

The miniature footprint makes it easy to conceal in clothing, costumes, or hair, while the rugged design and IP57 certification protect the capsule from dust, sweat, and moisture.

• Physical: 5.6 × 9.7 mm capsule, 10 g total weight — small enough to disappear on camera, light enough for hours of wear
• Cable: 1.5 m length, 1.6 mm diameter, Kevlar-reinforced — durable enough for daily stage use
• Connector & Power: Locking 3.5 mm TRS, 5.0–10.0 V plug-in power — wired for Sennheiser Evolution (ew), XSW-D, and SpeechLine (SL) bodypacks

Who This Lavalier Is For

Sound engineers, A1s, and content creators who need a reliable, broadcast-quality lavalier at a more accessible price point than the modular CORE+ series will find the 2061 a natural fit. It suits theatrical productions where the mic must be hidden in wardrobe or hair, houses of worship where spoken clarity is paramount, and broadcast environments where presenters need consistent audio regardless of head movement. The locking 3.5mm connector drops straight into Sennheiser wireless systems already in many rental inventories.

DPA Microphones — Three Decades of Precision

DPA Microphones was founded in 1992 when two engineers left Bruel & Kjaer, the Danish measurement-microphone company where precision and innovation were the primary objective. They brought that measurement-grade accuracy into professional audio, and the 4060-series omnidirectional condenser became a gold-standard lavalier found in symphony recordings and even on the Mars rover. In 2005, DPA merged with Muphone, a Danish hearing-aid manufacturer whose expertise in tiny audio packages accelerated the brand's miniature microphone work. The 2061 distills more than 30 years of that research into a fixed-termination lavalier.