DPA DLS4000 Location Sound Microphone Kit

Product overview

The DPA DLS4000 Location Sound Microphone Kit holds the crucial microphones for standard location recording: shotguns for booming, micro shotguns for discreet plant miking and a range of lavaliers for close miking the talent.

Each condenser microphone in the kit has been chosen based on the input of professional sound engineers working in film and broadcast. In addition to the microphones, the kit includes more than 20 extra cables, holders, concealers, adapters, clips and more, so as soon as the case is opened, the crew is ready to roll.

The lavaliers use the MicroLock connector, and the kit carries adapters to 3-pin XLR, 3-pin LEMO and TA5F, two modular active preamps, MicroLock extension cables, concealers, magnet mounts and paintable caps for hiding microphones on set.

Key features

• Shotguns for booming: 4017B and 2017
• Micro shotguns for discreet plant miking: 4097 CORE+
• Lavaliers for close miking: 4060, 4061, 4071, 4661 CORE+ and 6060 / 6061 CORE subminiatures
• Supercardioids: 4018C compact and 4098
• Microphones chosen with input from film and broadcast sound engineers
• Adapters for XLR, 3-pin LEMO and TA5F wireless inputs
• Concealers, magnet mounts, paintable caps and High Boost Grids
• Shock mounts, clips and MicroLock extension cables

Made for

• Film and broadcast location sound
• Booming dialogue
• Discreet plant miking on set
• Close miking talent with lavaliers

In the box

Contents as listed by DPA for the current version of this kit (DLS4002).

• 2 x 4097 CORE+ Micro Shotgun (4097-DP-G-B90-010)
• 1 x 4098 CORE Supercardioid, white (4098-DC-G-W00-015)
• 2 x 4017B Shotgun Microphone
• 2 x 4018C Compact Supercardioid
• 2 x 2017 Shotgun Microphone
• 2 x 4060 CORE+ Omni, Normal SPL, beige, MicroLock
• 2 x 4061 CORE+ Omni, Loud SPL, black, MicroLock
• 2 x 4071 CORE+ Omni, Presence Boost, Loud SPL, black, MicroLock
• 1 x 4661 CORE+ Heavy Duty Omni, Loud SPL, black, MicroLock
• 2 x 6060 CORE Omni Subminiature, Normal SPL, white, MicroLock
• 2 x 6060 CORE Omni Subminiature, Normal SPL, beige, MicroLock
• 2 x 6061 CORE Omni Subminiature, Loud SPL, black, MicroLock
• 2 x MMP-ES preamp with modular active cable, XLR, side
• 2 x MMP-GR preamp with modular active MicroLock cable, rear
• 4 x DUA0073 foam windscreen for 4017
• 2 x DUA0041 foam windscreen for pencil mics with active cable
• 1 x DUA6004 High Boost Grid, beige, 5 pcs
• 1 x DUA6002 High Boost Grid, black, 5 pcs
• 2 x CM1618B90 MicroLock extension cable, 1.6 mm
• 2 x CM2218B90 MicroLock extension cable, 2.2 mm
• 1 x DMM0521 concealer for lavalier microphone, 5 pcs
• 1 x DMM0522 concealer for 4660 heavy duty lavalier, 5 pcs
• 2 x DAD9001 MicroLock to 3-pin XLR adapter
• 4 x DAD9003 MicroLock to 3-pin LEMO adapter
• 4 x DAD9056 MicroLock to TA5F adapter (low DC)
• 2 x DUA9002 shock mount for pencil microphones
• 2 x CM-CLIP clamp mount microphone clip
• 2 x U-CLIP universal microphone clip
• 2 x CSM4000 compact shock mount
• 2 x GSM4000 gooseneck shock mount for pencil microphones
• 2 x DMM0011-B magnet mount
• 1 x DUA9302 paintable cap, 3 pcs

DPA DLS4000: frequently asked questions

What is in the DLS4000?

Shotguns for booming, micro shotguns for plant miking and a range of lavaliers, with more than 20 extra cables, holders, concealers, adapters and clips. The full list is in the box section.

Who chose the microphones?

Each condenser microphone was chosen based on the input of professional sound engineers working in film and broadcast.

Can the lavaliers go on wireless systems?

Yes. The kit includes MicroLock adapters to 3-pin LEMO and TA5F for bodypack transmitters, and DAD9001 adapters to 3-pin XLR.

How can microphones be hidden on set?

With the lavalier concealers, magnet mounts and paintable caps in the kit, and the white and beige microphone versions.

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 DLS4002.

Where can I buy the DPA DLS4000 in India?

The DPA DLS4000 is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Booming dialogue

Boom operators on film and broadcast sets.

Connections

Setup

1. Fit the shotgun in a shock mount with its foam windscreen.
2. Mount it on the boom pole.
3. Connect to the recorder and set the gain.

Tip: Two shotgun models give a choice for each scene.

Workflow 2: Discreet plant miking

Sound crews hiding microphones in the set.

Connections

Setup

1. Place the micro shotgun out of the shot, aimed at the action.
2. Fix it with a magnet mount or clip.
3. Connect through the DAD9001 to the recorder.

Tip: Paintable caps help match a microphone to the set.

Workflow 3: Close miking the talent

Location mixers wiring actors and presenters.

Connections

Setup

1. Choose the lavalier and colour for the costume.
2. Hide it with a concealer.
3. Connect to the bodypack or recorder.

Tip: High Boost Grids are included in beige and black.

Workflow 4: Wireless bodypacks

Crews running lavaliers on wireless systems.

Connections

Setup

1. Pick the adapter for the transmitter connector: 3-pin LEMO or TA5F.
2. Screw the lavalier on to the adapter.
3. Plug into the bodypack and set the level.

Tip: Four of each wireless adapter are included.

Workflow 5: Heavy-duty lavalier

Crews recording action and sports scenes.

Connections

Setup

1. Fit the 4661 in its concealer.
2. Place it on the talent.
3. Connect and set the level.

Tip: The 4661 is a Loud SPL version.

Workflow 6: Pencil microphone on location

Recordists using compact supercardioids on stands or goosenecks.

Connections

Setup

1. Mount the microphone in a shock mount.
2. Aim it at the source.
3. Connect and set the gain.

Tip: The MMP preamps with modular active cables are included.