The DPA 4066 Omnidirectional Headset Microphone is the staple choice for headset microphones in theatre and broadcast, well loved for its robust, well-designed frame and excellent sound thanks to its capsule's Core technology.
The headset construction is unique. You can detach the mic boom from the headset mount to switch it to either the left or right side and then reattach it. Humidity, often an issue in theatrical applications, is not a problem. This microphone is constructed with a double-vent protection system and a drop stopper on the microphone boom. Also, the materials inside the mic are water resistant. These design elements make it very difficult for the microphone to fail due to humidity.
The microphone’s sensitivity is 6 mV/Pa. This matches the level of the human voice to the general input sensitivity of most wireless transmitters. If powered correctly, the microphone will be able to handle very high sound pressure levels up to 144 dB SPL before clipping occurs.
The 4066 CORE Omnidirectional Headset Microphone is in beige, black and brown with either MicroDot, 3-pin LEMO, TA4F Mini-XLR or Mini-Jack termination.
DPA 4066 CORE Headset Mic Specifications
| Directional pattern: |
Omnidirectional |
| Principle of operation: |
Pressure |
| Cartridge type: |
Pre-polarized condenser |
| Frequency response: |
20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Effective frequency range ±2 dB: |
Soft boost grid: 40 Hz - 20 kHz, 3 dB soft boost at 8 - 20 kHz. High boost grid: 40 Hz - 20 kHz, 10 dB boost at 12 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
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| Current consumption: |
Typ. 1.5 mA (microphone). 3.5 mA with DAD6001-BC XLR Adapter |
| Connector: |
MicroDot, TA4F Mini-XLR, 3-pin LEMO, Mini-Jack |
| Color: |
Black, beige or brown |
| Weight: |
14 g (0.5 oz) incl. Cable and MicroDot connector |
| Microphone diameter: |
5.4 mm (0.21 in) |
| Cable length: |
1.2 m (3.9 ft) |
| Cable diameter: |
1.6 mm (0.06 in) |
Polarity:
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Positively increasing sound pressure produces positive going voltage on MicroDot pin |
Temp. Range:
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-40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F) |
| Relative humidity (RH): |
Up to 90% |
