DPA DLK4000 Live Microphone Kit

Product overview

The DPA DLK4000 Live Microphone Kit brings 20 microphones and capsules together with a multitude of useful accessories for the live stage.

DPA has updated the kit with the newest versions of its microphones and accessories, including CORE+ and MicroLock. It covers vocals with 2028 vocal microphones and d:facto capsules, drums with the 4055 kick drum microphone and 4099 CORE+ instrument microphones, pairs of 2012 and 2015 compact microphones, 2017 shotguns, MMC4011 cardioid capsules and 4061 CORE+ miniature omnis.

The accessories include clips for drums, piano, strings, guitar, sax, trumpet and accordion, lavalier mounts for instruments and surfaces, DAD9001 XLR adapters, wireless adapters to 3-pin LEMO, Mini-Jack and TA4F, MicroLock extension cables and a protective hard case.

Key features

• 20 microphones and capsules for the live stage
• Updated with CORE+ and MicroLock
• Vocals: three 2028 and d:facto 4018V / 4018VL capsules
• Drums: two 4055, 4099 CORE+ Loud and Extreme SPL
• Pairs of 2012 compact cardioids and 2015 compact wide cardioids
• 2017 shotguns, MMC4011 capsules, 4061 CORE+ omnis
• Clips for drums, piano, strings, guitar, sax, trumpet, accordion
• Wireless and XLR adapters, MicroLock extension cables
• Protective hard case

Made for

• Live stages and concerts
• Vocals and drums on stage
• Instruments with clip-on microphones
• Wireless instrument and vocal setups

In the box

Contents as listed by DPA for the current version of this kit (DLK4002).

• 2 x 2028 supercardioid vocal mic, wired DPA handle, black
• 1 x 2028 supercardioid vocal mic, SL1 adapter, black
• 1 x d:facto 4018V Softboost vocal capsule
• 1 x d:facto 4018VL linear vocal capsule
• 2 x 4061 CORE+ omni, Loud SPL, black, MicroLock
• 4 x 2012 compact cardioid (2 stereo pairs)
• 2 x 2015 compact wide cardioid (stereo pair)
• 2 x 2017 shotgun microphone
• 2 x MMC4011 cardioid capsule
• 2 x 4055 kick drum microphone
• 4 x 4099 CORE+, Loud SPL
• 2 x 4099 CORE+, Extreme SPL
• 1 x Preamp with modular active XLR, side
• 8 x Foam windscreen
• 1 x Microphone clip for MMP-E preamp
• 2 x Universal microphone clip
• 4 x Microphone clip for drum
• 1 x Instrument clip for sax and trumpet
• 3 x Clamp mount microphone clip
• 2 x Microphone clip for piano
• 1 x Microphone stand clip
• 2 x Instrument clip for violin and mandolin
• 2 x Instrument clip for guitar
• 2 x XLR mount for microphone clips
• 2 x Microphone clip for cello
• 1 x Microphone clip for accordion
• 1 x Gooseneck mount for microphone clip
• 1 x Cold shoe microphone clip
• 10 x Microphone holder
• 1 x Handle for d:facto vocal microphone
• 1 x Microphone grid for vocal microphone, black
• 3 x Clip for vocal microphone
• 1 x SL1 d:facto adapter
• 1 x Microphone grid for vocal microphone, nickel
• 2 x Foam windscreen
• 1 x Preamp with modular active MicroLock cable, rear
• 1 x Gooseneck shock mount
• 8 x DAD9001 MicroLock to 3-pin XLR adapter with belt clip
• 1 x Double-sided tape for lavalier concealer
• 2 x Magnet mount for lavalier
• 2 x Boundary layer mount for lavalier
• 2 x Lavalier holder for string instrument
• 5 x Universal surface mount for lavalier
• 1 x Foam windscreen for miniature microphones
• 1 x DAD9003 MicroLock to 3-pin LEMO adapter
• 1 x DAD9034 MicroLock to Mini-Jack adapter
• 1 x DAD9010 MicroLock to TA4F Mini-XLR adapter
• 6 x Heavy duty MicroLock extension cable
• 2 x MicroLock extension cable
• 1 x Gooseneck extension with MicroLock
• 2 x Locking mechanism for VC4099, GC4099 and STC4099
• 1 x Protective hard case

DPA DLK4000: frequently asked questions

What does the DLK4000 contain?

20 microphones and capsules with a multitude of useful accessories in a protective hard case. The full list is in the box section.

Is it up to date with CORE+ and MicroLock?

DPA has updated the kit with the newest versions of its microphones and accessories, including CORE+ and MicroLock.

Which vocal microphones are included?

Three 2028 supercardioid vocal microphones (two on wired handles, one with the SL1 adapter) and the d:facto 4018V Softboost and 4018VL linear capsules with a handle.

Can the instrument microphones go wireless?

Yes. The kit includes MicroLock adapters to 3-pin LEMO, Mini-Jack and TA4F Mini-XLR, plus eight DAD9001 adapters to 3-pin XLR.

Are the contents the same as DPA's current kit?

The contents listed here are those DPA lists for the current version of the kit, the DLK4002.

Where can I buy the DPA DLK4000 in India?

The DPA DLK4000 is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Lead and backing vocals

Live engineers miking singers.

Connections

Setup

1. Choose the 2028 or a d:facto capsule for each singer.
2. Fit the grid and connect by XLR.
3. Set the gain and EQ.

Tip: The 4018V has a soft boost, the 4018VL is linear.

Workflow 2: Wireless vocal

Engineers using a wireless handheld.

Connections

Setup

1. Use the 2028 with the SL1 adapter.
2. Pair with the wireless system and set the level.

Tip: One 2028 with SL1 adapter is included.

Workflow 3: Drums

Engineers miking drums on stage.

Connections

Setup

1. Place the 4055 at the kick drum.
2. Clip 4099 microphones to the drums.
3. Set the 2015 pair over the kit.
4. Connect via DAD9001 with P48.

Tip: Two 4055 are in the kit.

Workflow 4: Strings, guitar and wind

Engineers close miking instruments live.

Connections

Setup

1. Fit the clip for the instrument.
2. Lock it with the locking mechanism where provided.
3. Connect and set the gain.

Tip: XLR mounts and a gooseneck mount add more placement options.

Workflow 5: Miniature microphone on instruments

Engineers using 4061 CORE+ omnis on instruments and surfaces.

Connections

Setup

1. Fit the 4061 in the holder or mount.
2. Place it on the instrument or surface.
3. Connect to a bodypack or XLR input.

Tip: Magnet mounts and double-sided tape are included.

Workflow 6: Spot and ensemble miking

Engineers covering choirs, ensembles and stage areas.

Connections

Setup

1. Mount the microphones in holders on stands.
2. Aim them at the sections.
3. Connect and balance the levels.

Tip: Two stereo pairs of 2012 are included.