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Complementing its already great sound, DPA Microphones is excited to announce the launch of CORE, a new amplifier technology that lives within its line of new miniature lavalier and headset microphones. With solutions that provide clear, natural sound, DPA Microphones is known throughout the pro audio, recording and broadcast industries as the best mic’ing option for any application. Now with DPA CORE mics it has made these solutions perform even better.
Looking to minimise distortion as well as increase the dynamic range (DPA measures this as the range between the noise floor and the point where the mic reaches 1% THD), or workable area, of its d:screet™ and d:fine™ lines of microphones, DPA developed this new amplifier to create an even clearer sound from the ‘highest of the highs’ to the ‘lowest of the lows.’ The dynamic range has been expanded in all of DPA’s ‘CORE’ miniature capsules.
For example, the dynamic range of the d:screet 4061 and the d:fine 4066 has been increased by 14 dB at 1% THD. What this means in actual fact is the ‘CORE’ amplifier technology ensures the point at which distortion becomes noticeable has been moved way up the dB range, giving a more clear and open sound throughout the whole level range; from a whisper to a scream.
Located in the capsule of its miniature mics, DPA CORE amplifier technology is currently available in the d:screet 4060, d:screet 4061, d:fine 4066 and d:fine 4088 mics. Microphones purchased with the new technology will come in CORE packaging and will have a blue label near the serial number on the cable to differentiate between these and the original versions. A very discreet laser engraving stating ‘CORE’ has been incorporated at the microphone capsule as well. The remaining d:screet and d:fine microphones and full range of color options will be available with ‘CORE’ technology in early 2018.
The new DPA CORE omnidirectional microphones will also provide water and moisture resistance through nano coating and hermetic sealing of the sensitive electronics. The microphone is currently available in Black and Beige.
For a wireless microphone, choose between an adapter system (Microdot), or a hardwired connector (See Below)
Radio Mic | Connector Type | Additional Delivery Time* |
Audio Ltd 2040 | 6 pin Lemo | Allow additional 1 - 2 business days |
Audio Ltd Mini Tx | 4 pin Lemo | Allow additional 1 - 2 business days |
Audio Ltd EN2 | 5 pin Binder | Allow additional 1 - 2 business days |
Audio Ltd EN2 / Sennheiser EW | 3.5mm Locking Jack | Allow additional 1 - 2 business days |
Lectrosonics | TA5 | Allow additional 1 - 2 business days |
Micron | .0B 6 Pin Lemo | Allow additional 1 - 2 business days |
Sony UWP | 3.5mm Locking Jack |
Allow additional 1 - 2 business days |
Sony UWP Pro | 4 pin Locking | Allow additional 1 - 2 business days |
Sony Digital | 4 Pin Hirose | Allow additional 1 - 2 business days |
Wisycom / Sennheiser 3000/5000 / Audio Ltd A10 | 3 pin ODU | Allow additional 1 - 2 business days |
* Please contact us if your request is urgent, we may be able to solder your connector immediatley.
Directional characteristics: | Omnidirectional |
Principle of operation: | Pressure |
Cartridge type: | Pre-polarized condenser element with vertical diaphragm |
Frequency range ± 2 dB: | Soft boost grid: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 3 dB soft boost at 8 – 20 kHz. High boost grid: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 10 dB boost at 12 kHz |
Sensitivity, nominal, ±3 dB at 1 kHz: | 20 mV/Pa; -34 dB re. 1 V/Pa |
Equivalent noise level A-weighted: | Typ. 23 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 26 dB(A)) |
Equiv. noise level ITU-R BS.468-4: | Typ. 35 dB (max. 38 dB) |
S/N ratio, re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL): | 71 dB(A) |
Total harmonic distortion (THD): | < 1 % THD up to 123 dB SPL peak; < 1 % THD up to 137 dB SPL RMS sine |
Dynamic range: | Typ. 111 dB |
Max. SPL, peak before clipping: | 144 dB |
Output impedance: | 30 – 40 ohm |
Cable drive capability: | Up to 300 m (984 ft) |
Power supply: | For wireless For wireless systems: Min. 5 V – max. 50 V through DPA adapter. With DAD6001-BC/DAD6024/DAD4099: 48 V phantom power ±4 V for full performance |
Connector: | MicroDot |
Colour: | Black, beige, brown or white |
Microphone weight: | 7.5 g (0.26 oz) incl. cable and MicroDot connector |
Available Colours: | Black, Brown, Beige and White |
Microphone Dimensions at widest point: | 9.5 x 5.2 x 2.9mm |
Cable length: | 1.8 m (5.9 ft) |
Polarity: | Positively increasing sound pressure produces positive going voltage on MicroDot pin |
Temperature range: | -40 °C to 45 °C (-40 °F to 113 °F) |
Relative Humidity (RH): | Up to 90% |