Our unique Twin Diaphragm Omni Mic Capsule is at the heart of these amazing microphones. This capsule gives the mic a distinctive, well-balanced sound and bridges the gap between the extreme sound quality of our pencil microphones and our well-known lavalier microphones.
Two opposite-facing miniature capsules are custom rebuilt inside this microphone. They are placed into a double-diaphragm, one-capsule composition. This combines the advantages of small capsules with the lower inherent noise achieved from a larger diaphragm area. These capsules provide fast impulse response and large frequency bandwidth. The capsules are loaded to our supreme preamps, which gives the sound more air and precision.
Combine it with the preamp of your choice
As with all of our modular pencil microphones, you can combine the Twin Diaphragm Omni Mic Capsule with any of our preamps.
The MMP-A Mic Preamp is an ultra-transparent, transformerless preamp with active drive for impedance balancing. The MMP-C Compact Mic Preamp is an ultra-compact preamp with active drive for impedance balancing. It has a slightly softer character than the other preamps for our pencil microphones.
Other preamps include the very small form factor types MMP-E Modular Active Cable (XLR output) and MMP-G Modular Active Cable (MicroDot output), allowing for very slim set-ups. The MMP-G even allows you to match a larger microphone directly to a wireless transmitter.
For the true audiophile, the 2006A Twin Diaphragm Omni Mic offers low distortion and totally accurate and faithful sound.
The 2006C Compact Twin Diaphragm Omni Mic offers a subtle character alteration with a bit more “body” to the low end than the 2006A. It is also much easier to position than other omni mics, due to its smaller size.
At any time, and with no tools needed, it is possible to transform the 2006 Twin Diaphragm Omni Mic into a new configuration.
A bit about omnis
An omnidirectional microphone has sensitivity at all angles – in principle picking up sound equally from all directions. This gives you extremely natural and realistic sound compared to a cardioid mic. Omni mics are often used for picking up ambient sounds, as well as miking a large sound source such as a choir in a recording situation. Unfortunately, due to their pickup pattern, omnis can also produce a lot of feedback in live situations.
Nonetheless, we recommend that you try a DPA omni first because, when used close to the sound source, the equal frequency response makes these mics a flexible addition in your audio toolbox. It will often give a more natural sound, it can handle extremely high sound pressure levels, it does not suffer from proximity effect and is not as sensitive to wind, pop or handling noise.
Features
- Acoustic authenticity
- Linear throughout a large frequency bandwidth
- Twin-Diaphragm Capsule Technology
- Modular flexibility
Twin Diaphragm Omni Directional Microphone.
- Acoustic authenticity
- Linear throughout a large frequency bandwidth
- Twin-Diaphragm Capsule Technology
- Modular flexibility
- A pre-polarized, twin diaphragm omnidirectional microphone with a dynamic range of 114 dB.
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Directional pattern
Omnidirectional
Principle of operation
Pressure
Cartridge type
Pre-polarized condenser, Twin Diaphragm Capsule
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Effective frequency range ±2 dB
50 Hz - 20 kHz with typ. 3 dB soft boost at 14 kHz
Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz
40 mV/Pa; -28 dB re. 1 V/Pa
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted
Typ. 16 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 18 dB(A))
Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4
Typ. 28 dB (max. 30 dB)
Distortion, THD < 1%
127 dB SPL RMS, 130 dB SPL peak
Dynamic range
Typ. 114 dB
Max. SPL, THD 10%
146 dB SPL peak
Switchable attenuator, filters etc.
0 dB / -20 dB
Rated output impedance
200 Ω
Minimum load impedance
2 kΩ
Output balance principle
Impedance balancing with Active Drive
Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR)
> 60 dB
Power supply (for full performance)
P48 (Phantom Power)
Current consumption
2.8 mA
Connector
XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase
Microphone diameter
19 mm (0.75 in)
Microphone length
164 mm (6.5 in)
Maximum output voltage, RMS
8 V
Polarity
+V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure
Temperature range
-40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F)
Relative humidity (RH)
Up to 90%
Sensitivity selection tolerance (at 1 kHz)
±1.5 dB
| Operating Principle |
Pressure Operated |
| Capsule |
Condenser |
| Polar Pattern |
Omnidirectional |
Performance
| Frequency Range |
20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Maximum SPL |
141 dB SPL |
| Impedance |
200 Ohms |
| Load Impedance |
2 Kilohms |
| Sensitivity |
-28 dB |
| Dynamic Range |
114 dB |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
78 dB A-Weighted |
| Equivalent Noise Level |
16 dB A-Weighted
28 dB ITU-R 468 |
| THD |
< 1% |
| CMRR |
60 dB |
Power
| Operating Voltage |
48 V ± 4 V |
| Operating Current Consumption |
2.8 mA |
Physical
| Operating Temperature |
-40 to 113°F / -40 to 45°C |
| Operating Humidity |
90% |
| Dimensions |
ø: 0.75 x L: 6.46" / ø: 19 x L: 164 mm |
| Weight |
5.64 oz / 160 g |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight |
0.85 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
10.8 x 6.1 x 2.8" |
