DPA Microphones are introducing their latest headset and miniature microphone products at the 2014 NAB Show. These are the new d:screet Omnidirectional Miniature Necklace Microphone, the heavy-duty d:screet™ 4060 and 4061 Omnidirectional Miniature Microphones, and the classic d:screet Omnidirectional Miniature Mics with reinforced cable relief.
The d:screet Necklace Microphone was born out of a need for a mic that could be mounted and removed quickly, and several times, by untrained talent without a sound expert nearby. This is especially a requirement on reality TV shows, and is currently in use on the Danish version of Big Brother. The Necklace Microphone, as you might expect, is worn round the neck, so audio techs don’t have to worry about attaching mics when there are no clothes to attach them to, such as during beach scenes. The new d:screet Necklace Mic comes in black, white and brown and in lengths of either 18.3 or 20.9 inches.
During NAB, DPA is also presenting two options that provide high-quality sound with a highly-durable housing and cable. Incorporated on all d:screet Miniature Microphones, the robust strain relief version ensures that people who are not used to handling miniatures can feel reassured by the increased reliability. The heavy-duty 4060 and 4061 microphones, which are ideal for people who require even more enhanced security and for whom the visual appeal is of less importance, are perfect for placement in rigorous filming situations, such as incorporated into a combat suit for a fight scene or under a horse saddle in a period piece. It features a stainless steel housing, sturdy cable relief and a thicker .08-inch cable. DPA claim both enhanced versions are exceptionally durable and ideally suited to the rigors of broadcasts.
Combining the flexible mechanics of DPA’s modern d:fine ear mount solution with the sound qualities of the 4066 Omni and 4088 Cardioid headsets, the new d:fine™ 66 and 88 Headset Microphones are ideal for broadcast productions with vocal performers who need to move freely without obstructions from a handheld mic or mic stand and, according to DPA, address every need that actors, musicians and singers may face on live television. These new products join the original d:fine as well as the traditional 4066 and 4088 Miniature Headset Microphones under the company’s d:fine family, giving fans the choice between a variety of sound handling and size options, depending on the intended application.
