DPA

d:fine 4088

Name: d:fine 4088
Brand: DPA

Directional headset microphone

A directional headset microphone that listens forward and rejects most of what sits behind it. Used on stages with monitors or backline, where an omnidirectional headset would ring before the presenter reached working level.

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What It Is

14 g including cable and connector, on a MicroLock fitting that stays put through a long day. The directional pattern buys usable headroom before feedback on a loud stage.

What It Does

Directional patternCardioid
Principle of operationPressure gradient
Cartridge typePre-polarized condenser
Frequency response20 Hz - 20 kHz

Best For

Keynote on a stage with monitors
Launch demonstration
Awards-show host
Live vocal and spoken performance

Specifications

Sensitivity, nominal, ±3 dB at 1 kHz: 6 mV/Pa; -44 dB re. 1 V/Pa
Dynamic range: Typ. 116 dB
Rated output impedance: 30 - 40 Ω
Connector: MicroLock, TA4F Mini-XLR, 3-pin LEMO, Mini-Jack
Weight: 14 g (0.5 oz) incl. Cable and MicroLock connector
Microphone length: 11 mm (0.5 in)

Current CORE+ specification
Directional pattern	Cardioid
Principle of operation	Pressure gradient
Cartridge type	Pre-polarized condenser
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 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 < 0.5%	137 dB SPL RMS, 140 dB SPL peak
Distortion, THD < 1%	139 dB SPL RMS, 142 dB SPL peak
Dynamic range	Typ. 116 dB
Max. SPL, THD 10%	146 dB SPL peak
Rated output impedance	30 - 40 Ω
Cable drive capability	Up to 300 m (984 ft) with DAD9001 XLR Adapter
Power supply (for full performance)	For wireless systems Min. 5 V - max. 10 V through DPA adapter With DAD9001: P48 (Phantom Power). Will work from 12 V
Current consumption	Typ. 1.5 mA (microphone). 3.5 mA with DAD9001 XLR Adapter
Connector	MicroLock, TA4F Mini-XLR, 3-pin LEMO, Mini-Jack
Weight	14 g (0.5 oz) incl. Cable and MicroLock 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 MicroLock pin
Temperature range	-40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F)
Relative humidity (RH)	Up to 90%