DPA 5100

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DPA 5100

DPA

5100

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 254585
Brand: DPA
Model: 5100
Price: $3,573.90

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The DPA 5100 is a seriously impressive piece of kit for location sound recordists and immersive audio specialists. It’s built like a tank, delivers pristine, natural sound, and the plug-and-play nature simplifies complex surround recordings. If you need a reliable, high-performance surround mic for film, broadcast, or serious field recording, this is a top contender.

Product Description

  • DPA 5100 Surroundmicrophone mobile
  • Mobile Surround Microphone
  • Plug-and-play solution for 5.1 recordings
  • Five miniature pressure transducers
  • Multipin connector where all six channels come with electronically balanced outputs
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 248 x 139 x 202 mm
  • Weight: 450 g
  • Includes 5 m multicore cable with 6x XLRm plugs
  • outdoor cover OC5100 and thread adapter
PROS
  • • Exceptional transient response captures subtle nuances in immersive audio
  • • Five pressure transducers minimize wind and proximity effects effectively
  • • Robust, weatherproof construction ideal for demanding outdoor location recordings
  • • Integrated plug-and-play functionality streamlines complex surround setups
CONS
  • • Premium-priced investment, likely beyond hobbyist budgets
  • • Relatively bulky design limits portability in some scenarios
  • • Channel count is fixed; lacks flexibility for custom routing

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Key Features

Mic Type Condenser
Polar Pattern Omnidirectional (pressure gradient)
Frequency Range 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Connector 6x XLRm (Multipin)
Weight 450 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pressure transducers reject room reflections and wind noise better than traditional gradient mics, resulting in a cleaner, more consistent soundfield image.
The 5m cable is a good starting point, but longer runs may require a higher-quality cable to minimize signal loss, especially in challenging environments.
It excels in environments with complex acoustics and ambient noise, like wildlife recordings or outdoor film shoots, where minimizing unwanted artifacts is crucial.

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