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DPA Microphones 4488 CORE Directional Headset Mic, Brown, 3-pin LEMO

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Overview

One-size-fits-all headset with a comfortable 3-point grip above, below and behind.

The DPA Microphones 4488 CORE Directional Headset Microphone combines DPA’s renowned 5 mm capsules with CORE by DPA technology and the Red Dot award-winning headset. The 4488 CORE is an advanced headset—secure, durable and flexible—for segments including theatre, broadcast, house of worship, and conferencing.

The 4488 CORE Directional Headset Microphone offers an open and natural sound, making it ideal for both spoken word and vocal performance applications. It provides excellent off-axis rejection in high-SPL situations. It efficiently suppresses distant sound sources, making it perfect for demanding live performance environments where background noise and feedback are concerns. The bass response is designed for optimal linearity at 2-3 cm (1 inch) from the sound source. This means that the bass roll-off will be relatively prominent at a greater distance—a paramount factor when it comes to rejection of background noise and in the fight to avoid feedback.

Technically advanced mechanical headset mount construction
This one-size-fits-all headset ensures comfort, even during long-term wear, but does so without sacrificing security. Its form grips gently and snuggly around the head and is easily adjustable. The spring mechanisms that grip around the ears are gentle, yet firm enough for you to feel secure during your performance. The headset can also be customized onsite to suit individual performers for a perfect fit.

One-size-fits-all, adjustable frame
The headset frame is made of stainless-steel and treated with a Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coating that makes it extremely durable. It can tolerate high temperatures and is resilient against impact and abrasion. The frame is one-size-fits-all with a simple adjustment mechanism for quick and easy resizing. Anatomically correct, it fits snuggly and comfortably around the head thanks to its unique shape. The mic has a pleasant matte look due to the coating, making the entire headset look small and less obtrusive. Furthermore, it adds nothing to the size of the microphone, as the PVD is extremely durable but at the same time extremely thin.

2-way adjustable boom
The boom can be extended or shortened, so that it can be placed at the corner of the smile. It can also be pivoted up and down at a fixed point below the ear (no more bending the boom) for even more precis placement. An anti-rotating mechanism designed into the boom shape prevents it from rotating. A sliding lock system ensures that the boom is locked into the desired position. The entire boom can be detached at a point below the ear and moved from the right to left side of the frame.

DPA has also added a service connector at the end of the boom pole so that the boom and cable can be replaced independently if needed. The service connector is well-protected by a plastic cover that slides over the gold-plated connectors.

PVD-treated mic
This mic is treated with a surface that mimics the color of the boom and adds a very distinct expression of the entire headset. However, please note that most often a small pop/windscreen is desirable (included) on a directional headset due to its higher sensitivity to wind and pop noise. This is due to the physics of a directional mic.

3-point ear grips
Most headsets have either a 1- or 2-point gripping system—resting on top of the ear or (sometimes) gripping below the ear. This headset relies on a 3-point gripping system—adding a support area behind the ear, pressing gently inward. This not only makes the headset sit more securely around the head, even in jostling situations, but it also makes it extremely comfortable to wear even over long periods. Furthermore, the advanced, ergonomic shape of these ear grips conforms to the shape of the head.

90° cable management system
The headset has its cable guide directly at the back of the headset frame, so that you can easily organize the cables to run unobtrusively down the back of the performers. The cable guide slides from side to side, so it can be moved out of, for example, the camera view. The special construction also separates the cables from the boom movement, which ensures that cables are not pulled on when the boom is moved. This helps ensure a longer life to the mic cables.

The cable is often the weak spot on these types of mics, but DPA has opted to use the same size cable (Ø 1.6 mm (.06 in)) as usual. They are extremely rugged, do not become entangled and are equipped with an inner core made of Kevlar that withstands rough pulls.

IP58 Certified
The CORE Miniatures are IP58 certified. This durability is achieved through several defense mechanisms:

• Water-repellent nano-coating of the cover and housing
• Hermetic sealing of the sensitive amplifier at the core of the mic
• Dual gold plating of the diaphragm

Features

  • One-size-fits-all head sizes and shapes
  • Comfortable 3-point grip above, below, behind the ear
  • Easily adjustable frame size, boom length, placement
  • 90° adjustable cable guide keeps cable out of sight
  • Non-reflective PVD surface on headset frame, boom, capsule

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Specs

4488 CORE Directional Headset Mic, Brown, 3-pin LEMO Specifications:

  • Directional pattern: Cardioid
  • Principle of operation: Pressure gradient
  • Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  • Effective frequency range, ±2 dB, Near field 2-3 cm (0.8 - 1.2 in): 100 Hz - 20 kHz (4 - 6 dB soft boost at 15 kHz)
  • Sensitivity, nominal, ±3 dB at 1 kHz: 6 mV/Pa; -44 dB re. 1 V/Pa
  • Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: Typ. 26 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 28 dB(A))
  • Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4: Typ. 38 dB (max. 40 dB)
  • Distortion, THD < 1% - Legacy: 120 dB SPL RMS, 123 dB SPL peak
  • Distortion, THD < 1% - CORE: 134 dB SPL RMS, 137 dB SPL peak
  • Dynamic range – Legacy: Typ. 97 dB
  • Dynamic range – CORE: Typ. 111 dB
  • Max. SPL, THD 10%: 144 dB SPL peak
  • Rated output impedance: 30 - 40 Ω
  • Cable drive capability: Up to 300 m (984 ft) with DAD6001-BC XLR Adapter
  • Power supply (for full performance): For wireless systems: Min. 5 V - max. 10 V through DPA adapter. With DAD6001-BC: P48 (Phantom Power). Will work from 12 V
  • Current consumption: Typ. 1.5 mA (microphone). 3.5 mA with DAD6001-BC XLR Adapter
  • Connector: 3-pin LEMO
  • Color: Brown
  • Weight: 14 g (0.5 oz) incl. Cable and MicroDot connector
  • Microphone diameter: 5.4 mm (0.21 in)
  • Microphone length: 11 mm (0.5 in)
  • Cable length: 1.2 m (3.9 ft)
  • Cable diameter: 1.6 mm (0.06 in)
  • 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%
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