DPA’s February 25, 2026 profile of theater sound professional Bill Eickenloff documents his move toward the omnidirectional DPA 2061 for principal performers. For production audio teams, the operational point is not a newly announced product, but a reported alternative within an established lavalier workflow: Eickenloff deployed the 2061 with his existing wireless setup, including on productions such as “All Shook Up.”
Eickenloff said he had previously preferred the DPA 4061 for principal performers. In his reported trials, the 2061 required only subtle EQ adjustments when integrated into his workflow, and he said it handled belting without falling apart. His current inventory also includes DPA 4061 microphones—including some CORE+ models with MicroLock connectors—and DPA 6061 microphones for applications where low visibility is required.
The profile also describes DPA lavaliers being used alongside a dual-ear headset solution for a performer managing multiple rapid costume changes in “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.” DPA positions the 2061 at a more accessible price point than the 4061, but the article supplies no actual price. The available report therefore supports a field-use account and workflow comparison, not a verified claim of lower-cost access, broad availability or a new product launch.
