DPA Microphones Expands into Wireless Market with N-Series
Launch at ISE 2025
The N-Series positions itself as a significant advancement in wireless audio solutions
DPA Microphones has announced its entry into the wireless market with the release of the
N-Series
Digital Wireless System, a fully digital, true diversity wideband solution designed to
provide
high-quality audio performance. The company unveiled this system at ISE 2025. The N-Series is
developed for a variety of professional applications, including live performances, houses of
worship, corporate events, and installed systems. Its adaptability makes it an asset for rental
companies providing audio solutions for diverse venues and events.
The N-Series system comprises a wireless receiver and bodypack transmitters. Alongside this, DPA is
also launching the 2024 Vocal Microphone, specifically designed for use with the N-Series.
Furthermore, the system is compatible with a broad range of industry-standard microphones, including
various DPA models.
Rene Moerch, Product Management Director at DPA Microphones, emphasised the importance of
maintaining sound quality throughout the signal chain, stating: "Great sound doesn't stop at the
microphone and that's why we're moving down the signal chain to deliver a wireless system that
features true DPA sound clarity." He also highlighted the challenges of operating in environments
with high radio frequency (RF) congestion, noting: "Making a wireless system work in a world of
ever-increasing RF congestion takes robust equipment, hard work and skill. With N-Series, sound
engineers are afforded genuine reliability, flexibility and clarity in an easy-to-use package with
guaranteed true diversity, true digital and true wideband functionalities."
A key feature of the N-Series system is its wideband capability, which allows users to locate and
secure audio channels efficiently, even in RF-heavy locations. The system operates within the
470-870 MHz range, providing users with 400 MHz of operational flexibility. This wideband approach
ensures that the N-Series can be deployed in multiple regions without the constraints of frequency
limitations. Additionally, it addresses the challenges posed by frequent regulatory frequency
changes worldwide, ensuring a more sustainable long-term investment.
DPA Microphones CEO, Kalle Hvidt Nielsen, highlighted the significance of developing a wireless
solution that complements the company's established audio quality standards: "For years, we have
been committed to creating solutions that safeguard the pure, unaltered sound captured by our
microphones. Most of our microphones are regularly used with a wireless system. That's why we
believe providing a wireless system that matches the extremely high sound quality of our microphones
is so important - not just for us, but for sound engineers who value the true, transparent clarity
of DPA sound."
Designed as a fully digital system, the N-Series ensures optimal sound fidelity through the
inclusion of high-quality microphone preamps and advanced analogue-to-digital conversion technology.
The system also incorporates true diversity functionality, reducing the risk of signal dropouts,
even in challenging RF conditions. Additionally, AES256 encryption is integrated for secure
transmission, making the N-Series a suitable choice for corporate and governmental applications
where privacy is paramount.
DPA has also introduced the DPA Audio Controller, a software platform designed for remote monitoring
and control of the N-Series system via PC or Mac. This software features an extensive frequency
analysis tool that spans the entire 470-870 MHz bandwidth, assisting users in navigating complex RF
environments.
The N-Series bodypack transmitters are designed with a rounded form factor to conform to the
contours of the body, ensuring comfort and discretion. These transmitters are available with two
connector options: the widely used LEMO 3-pin connector and DPA's new MicroLock® compact connector.
Other professional microphones featuring these connector types can also be integrated with the
N-Series bodypacks, enhancing system versatility.
Handheld transmitters in the N-Series utilise the DPA SL1 thread, which is becoming a widely
recognised industry standard. This thread type ensures compatibility with a broad range of vocal
microphone capsules. The N-Series package is designed to work seamlessly with DPA's premium vocal
microphones, including the newly introduced 2024 Vocal Microphone, as well as the established 2028,
d:factoâ„¢ 4018V, and 4018VL models. By expanding into the wireless domain, DPA Microphones aims to
deliver a system that meets the expectations of professional audio engineers, ensuring both
reliability and transparency in sound reproduction.