DPA 4466 CORE Omni Headset Microphone

Product overview

The DPA 4466 CORE is an omnidirectional headset microphone that combines DPA's renowned 5 mm capsule with CORE by DPA technology and a secure, durable and flexible one-size-fits-all headset, for theatre, broadcast, house of worship and conferencing.

The omni microphone offers clean and transparent sound with lots of headroom. Its sensitivity of 6 mV/Pa matches the level of the human voice to the general input sensitivity of most wireless transmitters, and when powered correctly it handles very high sound pressure levels up to 134 dB SPL, so users can both speak and sing into the microphone with no hint of distortion; maximum SPL handling is 144 dB SPL peak.

The 4466 CORE combines the capsule with CORE by DPA technology and is offered with the MicroDot connector for use with DPA adapters, or terminated terminated in 3-pin LEMO, TA4F Mini-XLR or Mini-Jack, in black, brown or beige.

The headset frame is stainless steel with a thin, extremely durable Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) coating that tolerates high temperatures and resists impact and abrasion. A 3-point ear grip holds it above, below and behind the ear, the boom adjusts two ways, and a 90° cable guide keeps the cable out of sight.

Key features

• CORE by DPA technology with DPA's renowned 5 mm capsule
• One size fits all head sizes and shapes, with a simple frame adjustment
• Comfortable 3-point grip: above, below and behind the ear
• Easily adjustable frame size, boom length and placement
• 90° adjustable cable guide keeps the cable out of sight
• Non-reflective PVD surface on headset frame, boom and capsule
• MicroDot connector, or 3-pin LEMO, TA4F Mini-XLR and Mini-Jack terminations

2-way adjustable boom

The boom sits at the corner of the performer's smile, the optimal placement for a headworn microphone. It can be extended or shortened and pivoted up and down at a fixed point below the ear, so there is no need to bend it. An anti-rotating shape and a sliding lock hold it in position, and the whole boom can be detached below the ear and moved from the right to the left side of the frame. A service connector at the end of the boom pole, protected by a sliding plastic cover over gold-plated contacts, lets boom and cable be replaced independently.

Cable built to last

The cable guide at the back of the frame slides from side to side, for example out of camera view, and separates the cable from boom movement so it is not pulled when the boom moves. The Ø 1.6 mm cable is extremely rugged, does not tangle and has an aramid-reinforced inner core that withstands rough pulls. Cable, capsule and boom design ensure immunity to noisy wireless devices, and every connector has a rugged strain relief.

Made for

• Theatre
• Broadcast
• House of worship
• Conferencing
• Speaking and singing performers on wireless systems

In the box

• 4466 CORE omnidirectional headset microphone with the chosen termination

DPA 4466 CORE: frequently asked questions

Will the 4466 fit every performer?

Yes. The headset is one-size-fits-all with a simple adjustment mechanism for quick resizing, and it can be customised on site to suit individual performers for a perfect fit.

Where should the microphone sit?

The capsule is correctly positioned close to, but not touching, the face at the corner of the smile. The 2-way boom adjusts in length and height to reach this position.

Can I use it on the left or right side?

Yes. The boom detaches below the ear and can be moved from the right to the left side of the frame.

Is it loud enough for singing?

The 4466 CORE handles 134 dB SPL RMS at under 1 % THD and 144 dB SPL peak maximum, so users can both speak and sing into it.

Which connectors are available?

The MicroDot connector for use with DPA adapters, or terminated in 3-pin LEMO, TA4F Mini-XLR or Mini-Jack.

Where can I buy the DPA 4466 CORE in India?

The DPA 4466 CORE is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Theatre: speaking and singing on a headset

Theatre sound teams fitting performers with wireless headsets.

Connections

Setup

1. Expand the frame, place it on the head and adjust it to size.
2. Set boom length and height so the capsule sits close to, but not touching, the face.
3. Route the cable through the 90° cable guide down the performer's back.
4. Connect to the transmitter and set the gain.

Tip: 6 mV/Pa matches the human voice to the input sensitivity of most wireless transmitters.

Workflow 2: Broadcast presenter on camera

Broadcast crews miking presenters and hosts.

Connections

Setup

1. Choose the colour that suits the presenter.
2. Slide the cable guide to the side away from the camera.
3. Adjust the boom and check the level.

Tip: The non-reflective PVD surface keeps the headset discreet under lights.

Workflow 3: House of worship

Worship sound teams and speakers.

Connections

Setup

1. Fit the one-size-fits-all frame to the speaker.
2. Place the capsule at the corner of the smile.
3. Connect to the transmitter and check the level for speech and singing.

Tip: The 3-point ear grip stays comfortable over long services.

Workflow 4: Conferencing and presentations

Event and conference teams.

Connections

Setup

1. Connect the MicroDot connector to the DPA XLR adapter.
2. Switch on P48 phantom power at the input.
3. Fit the headset to the presenter and set the gain.

Tip: Cable runs up to 300 m are possible with the XLR adapter.

Workflow 5: Switching the boom side

Technicians preparing headsets for different performers.

Connections

Setup

1. Detach the boom pole from the ear grip by gently pulling it down.
2. Move the cable to the other side of the cable guide.
3. Reattach the boom on the other side until it clicks.
4. Release the sliding lock, turn the boom pole 180° and lock it again.

Tip: The anti-rotating boom shape and sliding lock hold the chosen position.

Workflow 6: Service and long-term care

Rental houses and venues maintaining headset stocks.

Connections

Setup

1. Slide back the plastic cover of the service connector at the end of the boom pole.
2. Replace the boom or the cable independently if needed.
3. Slide the cover back over the gold-plated contacts.

Tip: The PVD-coated stainless steel frame resists impact and abrasion.