DPA 4060 CORE+ Omni Lavalier Microphone, Normal SPL

Product overview

The DPA 4060 CORE+ is an omnidirectional miniature lavalier microphone for normal sound pressure levels, based on the very first miniature microphone DPA developed from technology previously used only in hearing aids and measurement microphones.

Its miniature size gives it an exceptionally accurate omnidirectional pattern, so it does not need to be aimed directly at the source to achieve quality pickup, and it is less sensitive to handling noise as well as pop and wind noise. It is especially suited to capturing speech in all its nuances, can close-mic a wide range of instruments, and handles sound pressure levels up to 134 dB before clipping. With its very low self-noise it is well suited as a lavalier mounted in a clip on the chest, where it gives a good balance of signal versus noise, and it works well where the source is more remote or damped.

The CORE+ generation neutralises distortion across the entire dynamic range, and the MicroLock connector is a dependable, secure locking connector with limitless flexibility. The 4060 CORE+ is also offered terminated in 3-pin LEMO, TA4F Mini-XLR or Mini-Jack, in black, brown, beige or white.

A 5.4 mm pre-polarised condenser element with a vertical diaphragm, the Double Vent Protection System against humidity and sweat, and an aramid-reinforced cable relief make the microphone rugged and reliable in the toughest conditions.

Key features

• CORE+ technology neutralises distortion across the entire dynamic range
• Exceptionally accurate omnidirectional pattern: no need to aim the microphone at the source
• Less sensitive to handling noise, pop and wind noise
• Exceptional audio quality and uniform, consistent sound between DPA microphones
• Extremely rugged and reliable: Double Vent Protection System against humidity and sweat, aramid-reinforced cable relief
• Diminutive size for flexible and easy concealment
• Two interchangeable grids supplied: Soft Boost Grid (pre-fitted) and High Boost Grid
• MicroLock locking connector, or 3-pin LEMO, TA4F Mini-XLR and Mini-Jack terminations
• Large selection of clips, windscreens, grids and other accessories; modular adapter system fits most professional wireless systems

Two grids for head or chest placement

The acoustic response is tailored by choosing the right grid. The pre-fitted Soft Boost Grid gives a 3 dB soft boost at 8 to 20 kHz; it is used when the microphone is mounted on the performer's head and in most other applications where a natural-sounding microphone is needed. The High Boost Grid introduces a 10 dB soft boost around 12 kHz for chest placement. Both grids are made of anodised stainless steel with a tough, scratch-resistant surface, and they can be detached and cleaned of sweat, make-up and the like.

Made for

• Theatre, with wireless systems
• Television and film
• Speech in all its nuances
• Close-miking a wide range of instruments
• Sources that are more remote or damped

In the box

• 4060 CORE+ omnidirectional miniature microphone with the chosen termination
• Soft Boost Grid (pre-fitted)
• High Boost Grid

DPA 4060 CORE+: frequently asked questions

What does Normal SPL mean on the 4060?

The 4060 has a sensitivity of 20 mV/Pa (-34 dB re. 1 V/Pa) and handles sound pressure levels up to 134 dB SPL peak before 10 % THD. With its very low self-noise (typ. 23 dB(A)) it suits speech from a chest or head position and sources that are more remote or damped, where a good balance of signal versus noise is needed.

Which grid should I use?

Keep the pre-fitted Soft Boost Grid (3 dB soft boost at 8 to 20 kHz) for head mounting and most natural-sounding applications. Fit the High Boost Grid (10 dB soft boost around 12 kHz) when the microphone is placed on the chest.

Does the microphone have to point at the speaker?

No. Thanks to its miniature size the 4060 has an exceptionally accurate omnidirectional pattern, so it achieves quality pickup without being aimed directly at the source.

Which connectors are available?

The 4060 CORE+ is available with the MicroLock locking connector, or terminated in 3-pin LEMO, TA4F Mini-XLR or Mini-Jack. The DPA modular adapter system fits most professional wireless systems.

How does it cope with sweat and make-up?

The Double Vent Protection System makes the microphone highly resistant to humidity and sweat, and the stainless-steel grids can be detached and cleaned of sweat and make-up.

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

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

Workflow 1: Theatre: head-mounted wireless microphone

Theatre sound teams fitting performers with wireless microphones.

Connections

Setup

1. Keep the pre-fitted Soft Boost Grid for head mounting.
2. Conceal the microphone and route the cable to the bodypack.
3. Connect the termination that matches the transmitter, or a DPA adapter on the MicroLock version.
4. Set the transmitter gain for the performer's level.

Tip: The 4060 was originally designed for use with wireless systems in theatres.

Workflow 2: Television: chest-placed lavalier

Broadcast crews miking presenters and guests.

Connections

Setup

1. Fit the High Boost Grid for chest placement.
2. Clip the microphone on the chest; it does not need to be aimed at the mouth.
3. Connect to the transmitter and check the level.

Tip: The High Boost Grid gives a 10 dB soft boost around 12 kHz for chest-placed microphones.

Workflow 3: Film: hidden lavalier

Production sound teams concealing microphones on actors.

Connections

Setup

1. Choose the colour that best matches costume or skin.
2. Conceal the microphone; its diminutive size makes this flexible and easy.
3. Choose the grid for the position: Soft Boost on the head, High Boost on the chest.
4. Record speech in all its nuances.

Tip: The omnidirectional pattern is less sensitive to handling noise.

Workflow 4: Wired use with phantom power

Studios, conferences and installations using wired microphone inputs.

Connections

Setup

1. Connect the MicroLock connector to the DPA XLR adapter.
2. Switch on P48 phantom power at the input.
3. Run the cable; up to 300 m is possible with the XLR adapter.

Tip: The microphone also works from 12 V.

Workflow 5: Close-miking instruments

Live and studio engineers miking acoustic instruments.

Connections

Setup

1. Place the microphone close to the instrument with a suitable DPA clip.
2. Connect it through the XLR adapter or a wireless transmitter.
3. Set the gain; the 4060 handles up to 134 dB before clipping.

Tip: DPA offers a large selection of clips and other accessories for the 4060 Series.

Workflow 6: Remote or damped sources

Recordists capturing quieter speech and sounds at a distance.

Connections

Setup

1. Place the microphone where it can be hidden near the source.
2. Use the Soft Boost Grid for a natural sound.
3. Set the gain for a good balance of signal versus noise.

Tip: The Normal SPL sensitivity of 20 mV/Pa suits sources that are more remote or damped.