Hosa Technology, distributor of Da-Cappo Micro Microphones in the Americas, announced the introduction of the Da-Cappo DA15 cardioid earset microphone with earbud monitor at the 2010 Winter NAMM show.
The capsule found in the new DA15 incorporates a sensitivity rating of -51 dB and a maximum SPL rating of 130 dB, making it well-suited for vocal performers who routinely find themselves in loud performance surroundings.
The high-performance, back-electret condenser microphone provides excellent off-axis rejection by using a front-facing capsule engineered to be positioned at the corner of the performer’s mouth.
As the microphone’s cardioid polar pattern offers maximum rejection at the rear of the capsule, the new DA15 provides superior isolation from surrounding noise.
Integrated into the DA15’s ear cushion is the dual-driver earbud monitor with a full-range frequency response of 20 Hz – 20 kHz and a sensitivity rating of 102 dB, making it capable of handling high in-ear levels.
The earbud monitor is able function equally well for both performance monitoring and IFB (interruptible feedback). The earbud is truly discreet and lightweight so that it can be worn comfortably for hours.
The new DA15, like other Da-Cappo headset microphone systems, features a hypoallergenic ear cushion that is designed for long wearing-comfort. This cushion conceals a flexible, sprung-steel mechanism that may easily be adjusted to fit ears of all sizes.
Further, the DA15 features the same adjustable microphone boom—enabling one to adjust the microphone to find that “perfect fit.”
The system includes a 4-foot carbon Kevlar microphone cable (compact screw to same), a 4-foot carbon Kevlar earbud cable (compact screw to 3.5 mm TRS), a single-cable clip for affixing the microphone and earbud monitor cables to one’s clothing, and a low-density pop filter—all of which is stored in the included leatherette case.
Jonathan Pusey, Hosa Technology National Marketing Manager, noted, “The new DA15 shares the performance attributes of Da-Cappo’s highly acclaimed DA12 cardioid earset microphone and incorporates the added benefit of in-ear monitoring into a unified, easy to use, comfortable, and highly adjustable system.
“The DA15 forms a unified microphone/monitoring system that is equally at home for both stage performers and TV newspersons. I’m confident this new product offering will be well received by a wide range of prospective customers.”
The new Da-Cappo DA15 cardioid earset microphone with earbud monitor is currently available in either black or beige.
U.S. MSRP for the kit is $652.
