DPA shines spotlight on broadcast
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As the rapid adoption of live streaming continues to grow in broadcast applications, speech intelligibility remains at the forefront of all productions. In recognition of the changes in the media landscape, DPA recently released broadcast mic solutions, the 4466 Core Omnidirectional and 4488 Core Directional Headset Microphones, and the 4097 Micro Shotgun Microphone and Interview Kit.
“The pandemic has shown us the true importance of being quickly and easily adaptable to a rapidly changing media landscape,” says Anne Berggrein, vice president, marketing, DPA Microphones A/S. “These new offerings are a direct result of the innovation and forward-thinking response to the industry, and we are excited to call attention to the benefits they provide to the broadcast market.”
Based on the design of the company’s 6066 Subminiature Headsets, the new 4466 Core Omnidirectional and 4488 CORE Directional Headset Microphones feature the brand’s popular 5mm round microphone capsule. With a one-size-fits-all design and adjustable boom height and length, the 4466 and 4488 headsets accommodate all head shapes and sizes.
In addition, the new headsets share the same interchangeable cable and boom options as the 6066 Subminiature Headsets. This includes the 90-degree cable management guide at the neck.
The 4097 Core Micro Shotgun Microphone has been optimised to pick up speech from a distance. Initially designed for plant miking applications, it is suitable for miking in small spaces because of its small footprint and clear audio pickup. Additionally, when selected as part of the company’s new 4097 Core Interview Kit, which includes a lightweight boom and windjammer, the mic allows journalists to conduct interviews from up to two meters away, making it the perfect tool for single-reporter interview applications in today’s socially distanced world.
Featuring a lightweight telescopic boom pole, to further ensure social distance protocols, and a Rycote windjammer, the kit also includes DPA’s new 4099 Cold Shoe Mount, a DPA MicroDot cable and a transmitter plate. This plug-and-play solution allows single-operator crews to “quickly, easily and safely capture important news and information”.
