DPA 4080 CORE Cardioid Lavalier Microphone

Product overview

The DPA 4080 CORE is a cardioid miniature lavalier microphone optimised for chest placement, for challenging acoustic environments where a directional microphone is the better choice.

It captures the human voice with an unusually high degree of definition, offering maximum side rejection and excellent sonic focus on the subject. It is designed for broadcast, conference and other live performances, both in the studio and in the field.

The microphone is acoustically pre-equalised with a 4 dB presence boost that matches its chest placement perfectly, making the voice more distinguishable and improving speech intelligibility. It is lightweight, discreet and compact, with excellent speech reproduction.

It is delivered with a pre-mounted black pop filter in a holder with an integrated shock mount, fixed on a clip, and an additional white pop filter. The flexible, practical mounting lets the microphone turn in all directions, so it fits both left- and right-buttoned shirts. The 4080 CORE has the MicroDot connector, for use with the DPA modular adapter system. The 4080 CORE is offered with MicroDot, 3-pin LEMO, TA4F Mini-XLR or Mini-Jack termination.

Key features

• Cardioid pattern with maximum side rejection and excellent sonic focus on the subject
• Excellent speech reproduction: voice captured with an unusually high degree of definition
• Acoustically pre-equalised: 4 dB presence boost matched to chest placement
• Discreet, compact and lightweight design
• Fits both left- and right-buttoned shirts
• Delivered with both black and white pop filters
• Holder with integrated shock mount, fixed on a clip
• MicroDot connector, or 3-pin LEMO, TA4F Mini-XLR and Mini-Jack terminations
• Modular adapter system fits most professional wireless systems

Made for

• Broadcast
• Conferences
• Live performances, in the studio and in the field
• Speech in challenging acoustic environments

In the box

• 4080 CORE cardioid miniature microphone with the chosen termination
• Black pop filter (pre-mounted) in a holder with integrated shock mount, fixed on a clip
• White pop filter

DPA 4080 CORE: frequently asked questions

When is a cardioid lavalier the better choice?

In challenging acoustic environments a directional microphone is the better choice. The 4080's cardioid pattern offers maximum side rejection and excellent sonic focus on the subject.

Why does the 4080 have a presence boost?

The microphone is acoustically pre-equalised with a 4 dB presence boost (typically at 4 to 6 kHz) that matches chest placement perfectly, making the voice more distinguishable and improving speech intelligibility.

Does it fit left- and right-buttoned shirts?

Yes. The holder with integrated shock mount sits on a clip, and the microphone can easily be turned in all directions, so it fits both left- and right-buttoned shirts.

Which pop filters are included?

A black pop filter comes pre-mounted, and an additional white pop filter is included.

Which connectors are available?

The 4080 CORE is available with MicroDot, 3-pin LEMO, TA4F Mini-XLR or Mini-Jack termination. The DPA modular adapter system fits most professional wireless systems, and a DPA XLR adapter gives P48 phantom-powered wired use.

Where can I buy the DPA 4080 CORE in India?

The DPA 4080 CORE is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Broadcast: chest-placed presenter microphone

Broadcast crews miking presenters and guests.

Connections

Setup

1. Clip the microphone on the chest and turn it towards the mouth.
2. Connect the matching termination, or a DPA adapter on the MicroDot version.
3. Set the transmitter gain.

Tip: The 4 dB presence boost matches chest placement and improves speech intelligibility.

Workflow 2: Conferences

Conference and event teams miking speakers.

Connections

Setup

1. Clip the microphone on the speaker's clothing.
2. Turn it towards the mouth; it fits left- and right-buttoned shirts.
3. Connect it to the transmitter or the XLR adapter.

Tip: Maximum side rejection keeps the focus on the speaker's voice.

Workflow 3: Live performance in challenging acoustics

Live sound engineers working in noisy or reverberant spaces.

Connections

Setup

1. Place the microphone on the chest, pointing at the mouth.
2. Connect it to the transmitter.
3. Set the gain for the performer.

Tip: In challenging acoustic environments a directional microphone is the better choice.

Workflow 4: Field recording and reporting

Crews recording speech on location.

Connections

Setup

1. Clip the microphone on and keep the pre-mounted pop filter.
2. Connect the termination that matches the transmitter or recorder.
3. Record speech with excellent sonic focus on the subject.

Tip: The 4080 is designed for use both in the studio and in the field.

Workflow 5: Wired use with phantom power

Studios, conferences and installations using wired microphone inputs.

Connections

Setup

1. Connect the MicroDot connector to the DAD6001-BC XLR adapter, screwing it on gently yet firmly until it clicks.
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 6: Matching the pop filter to clothing

Presenters and crews who want a discreet look on camera.

Connections

Setup

1. Keep the pre-mounted black pop filter, or fit the included white one.
2. Turn the microphone so it fits a left- or right-buttoned shirt.
3. Clip it on and check its position on camera.

Tip: Black and white pop filters are both delivered with the microphone.