DPA releases latest earpiece mic
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DPA’s recently launched d:fine single earpiece headsets have been named to reflect what the manufacturer describes as ‘their accurate audio definition and natural sonic characteristics’.
Available in omnidirectional and directional versions, the earpieces are made from a sprung material used to manufacture hearing aids, reportedly making them comfortable to wear and exploiting DPA’s experience of manufacturing hearing aid components. According to DPA, the spring automatically adjusts the headset to each wearer, ensuring that the earpiece stays in place by applying consistent pressure regardless of ear size. It can reportedly return to its original shape after being taken on and off by the wearer.
The mics themselves use the same 5mm miniature capsules as the 4066 and 4088s but are now smaller thanks to a new housing. The reduction in capsule size also allows smaller windshields to be used. ‘We didn’t want to compromise on sound quality by reducing the size of our proven capsule,’ said DPA CEO Christian Poulsen. ‘The only change we’ve made to the capsule is to square off the edges slightly, which allow it to be better concealed.’
The manufacturer is keen to point out a number of features such as the small connector which attaches the mic to the cable and because the microphone isn’t hard-wired into the headset, the cable can be replaced. Equally, microphones can be switched between omni and directional models. By rotating the boom, the microphone can be moved from left to right ear, or into the optimum position.
DPA d:fine is delivered with different coloured cable steer clips, allowing for recognition of a specific headset. It also allows cables run from in-ear devices to be fixed in the clip, making cables run neat. A neck cable clip attaches the cable to the cloth to relieve the cable draw.
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