DPA 4060 CORE+ Omni Boundary Layer Microphone

Product overview

The DPA 4060 CORE+ Omni Boundary Layer Microphone is a sleek, low-profile table microphone optimised to boost speech intelligibility in boardrooms, conference facilities, courtrooms and teleconferencing rooms.

The microphone is a pre-polarised omnidirectional miniature condenser with a 5.4 mm (0.2 in) vertical diaphragm. The mic body is a central black rubber disc that holds the mic element, mounted in an elegant stainless steel base. It is designed to work best on a tabletop, and it also performs well on any other hard, flat surface that reflects sound, such as a speaker podium.

Placed on such a surface, the microphone benefits from the special characteristics of the sound field found there: a 6 dB gain of direct sound and only a 3 dB gain of diffuse sound. The sound captured has greater clarity, especially at high frequencies, and better speech intelligibility than sound captured above the surface. Even on a table covered with cloth it works well, thanks to the shape and size of the disc, and it can be placed in essentially any position, even close to the edge.

This CORE+ version, in silver and black, terminates its slim 3 m cable in a MicroLock connector. Two M5 threaded holes on the underside let it be fixed permanently to the table, and the cable can run through or along the table. A wide range of DPA connection adapters and power supplies makes it possible to use the microphone with any microphone input: with the DAD9001-BC XLR adapter it runs on P48 phantom power, and the modular adapter system fits most professional wireless systems.

Key features

• Optimised to boost speech intelligibility: 6 dB gain of direct sound, only 3 dB gain of diffuse sound
• Sleek, low-profile Scandinavian design: black rubber disc in a stainless steel base
• Pre-polarised omnidirectional miniature condenser with a 5.4 mm vertical diaphragm
• High sensitivity and a wide dynamic range
• Two M5 threaded holes for permanent mounting; cable runs through or along the table
• MicroLock connector; modular adapter system fits most professional wireless systems
• Cable drive up to 300 m with the DAD9001-BC XLR adapter

Made for

• Boardrooms and conference facilities
• Courtrooms
• Teleconferencing
• Speaker podiums and lecterns
• Audio reinforcement and recording of speech

In the box

• 1 x 4060 CORE+ Omni Boundary Layer Microphone with 3 m cable

DPA 4060 CORE+ Boundary Layer: frequently asked questions

Where should the microphone be placed?

On a surface that reflects sound, such as a table or speaker podium. It can sit in essentially any position, even close to the edge; keep it away from reflections from vertical faces to avoid colouration. For tables longer than 6 m (20 ft), use more than one unit.

Does it work on a table covered with cloth?

Yes. Thanks to the shape and size of the disc, the microphone works even when the table is covered with cloth. For speech, even small areas such as podiums are adequate.

Can it be fixed permanently to a table?

Yes. Two M5 threaded holes on the underside take screws through the tabletop, and the official mounting guide shows where to drill the screw holes and the hole for the cable (minimum 6 mm).

How is it powered and connected?

With the DAD9001-BC XLR adapter it runs on P48 phantom power (it will work from 12 V) and drives cables up to 300 m. For wireless systems it needs 5 to 10 V through a DPA adapter for the transmitter input.

How do I clean it?

Wipe the surface with a dry cloth, without cleaning agents. Residue on the cable can be removed with organic oil, such as olive oil, or lukewarm demineralised water.

Where can I buy the DPA 4060 CORE+ Boundary Layer Microphone in India?

The DPA 4060 CORE+ Boundary Layer Microphone is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Boardroom table

Facility managers and AV installers equipping meeting rooms.

Connections

Setup

1. Place the microphone on the table in front of the speaking positions.
2. Run the cable along or through the table.
3. Connect the DAD9001-BC adapter and switch on P48 phantom power.
4. Set the gain and check speech from every seat.

Tip: It works in essentially any position on the table, even close to the edge.

Workflow 2: Long conference tables

Installers of conference facilities.

Connections

Setup

1. For tables longer than 6 m (20 ft), plan more than one unit.
2. Spread the microphones along the table.
3. Avoid spots close to vertical faces that could cause colouration.
4. Balance the channels on the mixer.

Tip: Each microphone captures a 6 dB gain of direct sound and only 3 dB of diffuse sound.

Workflow 3: Permanent installation

Integrators fitting courtrooms and council chambers.

Connections

Setup

1. Use the official mounting guide to mark the holes.
2. Drill two 5.5 mm screw holes and a cable hole of at least 6 mm.
3. Pull the cable through and fix the microphone with M5 screws.
4. Connect and test.

Tip: The slim cable can be run through the table for a clean installation.

Workflow 4: Teleconferencing

Teams holding remote meetings from a shared room.

Connections

Setup

1. Place the microphone centrally on the table.
2. Connect via the XLR adapter with phantom power.
3. Set the level so every participant is clearly heard.

Tip: Optimised to boost speech intelligibility for the far end.

Workflow 5: Speaker podium

Venues, lecture halls and event organisers.

Connections

Setup

1. Lay the microphone on the podium top facing the speaker.
2. Connect via the DAD9001-BC adapter.
3. Set the gain for clear speech reinforcement.

Tip: For speech pickup, even small areas such as podiums are adequate.

Workflow 6: Wireless connection

Users who need a table microphone without a cable run.

Connections

Setup

1. Fit the DPA adapter that matches the transmitter input.
2. Connect the microphone cable to the adapter.
3. Check that the transmitter supplies 5 to 10 V and set the level.

Tip: The modular adapter system fits most professional wireless systems.