DPA 5100 Mobile Surround Microphone

The DPA 5100 Mobile Surround Microphone delivers professional 5.1 surround audio capture in a fully integrated, ready-to-use system. Designed for broadcast and production environments, it captures immersive ambient sound perfect for sports coverage, documentaries, and high-definition television work. Simply connect and record, no complex setup required. Ideal for productions demanding authentic spatial audio that engages viewers with rich environmental context and dynamic soundscapes.

Features:

• Plug-and-play solution
• Compact, lightweight and portable
• Rich, smooth and fully enveloping sound
• Discrete 5.1 analog output - no processing needed

Specifications:

• Directional pattern: Directional
• Principle of operation: Pressure, with interference tube and separation baffles
• Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser element
• Frequency response: L, C, R, LS, RS: 20 Hz to 20 kHz; LFE: 20 Hz to 120 Hz
• Effective frequency range ±2 dB: L, C, R: 200 Hz to 16 kHz; LS, RS: 100 Hz to 12 kHz; LFE: 20 Hz to 120 Hz
• Sensitivity, nominal, ±3 dB at 1 kHz: L, C, R: 26 mV/Pa; LS, RS: 28 mV/Pa
• Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: L, C, R: Typ. 18 dB(A) (max. 21 dB(A)); LS, RS: Typ. 20 dB(A) (max. 23 dB(A))
• Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4: L, C, R: Typ. 29 dB (max. 32 dB); LS, RS: Typ. 31 dB (max. 34 dB)
• Distortion, THD < 1%: 120 dB SPL RMS, 123 dB SPL peak
• Dynamic range: L, C, R, LS, RS: 103 dB; LFE: 100 dB
• Max. SPL, THD 10%: 132 dB SPL peak
• Rated output impedance: 50 Ω
• Cable drive capability: 100 m (328 ft)
• Output balance principle: Active Signal balanced
• Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR): 60 dB, 50 Hz - 20 kHz
• Power supply (for full performance): P48 (Phantom Power)
• Current consumption: Typ. 5 mA (max. 5.5 mA)
• Connector: Lemo multipin
• Weight: 500 g (17.6 oz)
• Microphone diameter: W: 240 mm (9.4 in), H: 140 mm (5.5 in), D: 195 mm (7.7 in)
• Capsule diameter: 5.4 mm (0.21 in)
• Cable length: 5 m (16.4 ft)
• Cable diameter: 9.3 mm (0.37 in)
• Maximum output voltage: L, C, R, LS, RS: 1,8 Vrms / 2,5 Vpeak; LFE: 1 Vrms / 1,4 Vpeak
• 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%
• Colours: Black