DPA 4560 CORE+ Binaural Headset Microphone

Product overview

The DPA 4560 CORE+ is a binaural headset microphone: in essence a pair of 4060 CORE+ miniature omnidirectional microphones mounted on two ear hooks, for unobtrusive and easy immersive sound recording.

The two microphones are a stereo pair: handpicked 4060s selected on sensitivity within ±1.5 dB. The headset is ergonomically designed to fit comfortably and easily; it adjusts to any ear size and head shape, mounts securely and is hardly visible. Foam windscreens are supplied with the microphones to secure their position in the ear and to offer some damping of wind noise.

The 4060 CORE+ microphones have an exceptionally accurate omnidirectional pattern, so they do not need to be aimed directly at the source to achieve quality pickup, and they are less sensitive to handling noise as well as pop and wind noise. They handle sound pressure levels up to 134 dB before clipping and suit sources that are more remote or damped, where a good balance of signal versus noise is needed.

The CORE+ generation neutralises distortion across the entire dynamic range, and the MicroLock connector is a dependable, secure locking connector with limitless flexibility. This version is black, Normal SPL, with MicroLock connectors.

Key features

• Two handpicked 4060 CORE+ microphones, selected on sensitivity within ±1.5 dB
• CORE+ technology neutralises distortion across the entire dynamic range
• Pristine audio quality
• Inconspicuous microphone placement at the ears
• Lightweight and flexible headset
• Foam windscreens secure the position in the ear and damp wind noise
• MicroLock locking connectors; flexible adapter system fits most professional wireless systems

What is binaural recording

Binaural recording uses two omnidirectional microphones positioned close together, as if in a listener's ears, to replicate the pickup of the human ear as closely as possible. Done correctly, it creates an immersive 3D stereo experience: listeners hear sounds as if they were in the same position as the person who made the recording. Conventional stereo techniques, by contrast, use cardioid microphones spaced further apart.

Made for

• Immersive binaural and 3D sound recording
• Atmospheric sounds for film
• Immersive podcasts
• Immersive content for online media
• Theatre and performance, recording what the wearer hears

In the box

• 4560 CORE+ binaural headset with two 4060 CORE+ microphones, MicroLock
• Foam windscreens (supplied with the microphones)

DPA 4560 CORE+: frequently asked questions

What makes the 4560 a binaural microphone?

It places two omnidirectional 4060 CORE+ microphones at the wearer's ears, close together, to replicate how the human ear picks up sound. Played back, the recording puts the listener in the wearer's position.

Are the two microphones matched?

Yes. They are a stereo pair of handpicked 4060s, selected on sensitivity within ±1.5 dB.

What are the foam windscreens for?

They secure the position of the microphones in the ear and offer some damping of wind noise.

Will the headset fit me?

The headset adjusts to any ear size and head shape, mounts securely and is hardly visible.

How do I connect it?

The 4560 CORE+ uses MicroLock connectors. DPA adapters fit most professional wireless systems, and DPA XLR adapters allow wired use with P48 phantom power.

Where can I buy the DPA 4560 CORE+ in India?

The DPA 4560 CORE+ is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Binaural recording of a scene

Recordists capturing immersive 3D stereo sound.

Connections

Setup

1. Fit the headset and adjust it to the wearer's head.
2. Fit the foam windscreens to secure the microphones in the ears.
3. Connect the left and right microphones to two inputs.
4. Set matching gain on both channels and record.

Tip: The pair is selected on sensitivity within ±1.5 dB.

Workflow 2: Atmospheric sound for film

Film recordists gathering ambiences.

Connections

Setup

1. Wear the headset at the listening position.
2. Connect through DPA XLR adapters with P48 phantom power.
3. Record the atmosphere as heard from that position.

Tip: Omni microphones need no aiming at the source.

Workflow 3: Immersive podcast

Podcast producers wanting content that feels alive.

Connections

Setup

1. Place the host where the listener should be.
2. Record the conversation around the wearer.
3. Keep the two channels as a stereo pair for headphone listening.

Tip: Binaural podcasts are much more immersive for headphone listeners.

Workflow 4: Theatre and performance

Sound designers capturing what a performer hears.

Connections

Setup

1. Fit the headset on the listening performer.
2. Secure the microphones with the foam windscreens.
3. Capture the scene from the performer's position.

Tip: The headset is hardly visible to the audience.

Workflow 5: Outdoor recording

Recordists working outside.

Connections

Setup

1. Fit the supplied foam windscreens.
2. Check the position in the ear.
3. Record; the foam offers some damping of wind noise.

Tip: Omni microphones are less sensitive to wind and handling noise.

Workflow 6: Wired use with phantom power

Studios and installations using wired inputs.

Connections

Setup

1. Connect each microphone to a DPA XLR adapter.
2. Switch on P48 phantom power on both inputs.
3. Run the cables; up to 300 m with the XLR adapter.

Tip: The microphones also work from 12 V.