The DPA 4661 CORE+ is acoustically identical to the 4060. And yet it is sensitivity adjusted to cope with higher sound pressure levels. It can handle SPL 144 dB peak before clipping, making it one of the best miniatures for use in very loud situations. The heavy-duty cable relief and a thicker cable works well in live or rugged environments.
What is CORE+ Technology?
CORE+ neutralizes distortion across the entire dynamic range of the microphone, making any residual noise imperceptible and virtually unmeasurable. This new technology provides a new level of pure, clean audio for an extraordinary sound experience, whether recording or amplifying content.
DPA's CORE+ technology also reduces the hassle of unpredictable challenges of live sound environments, such as when the talent speaks or sings at louder volumes or on stages with multiple microphones. Microphones with CORE+ completely eliminate artifacts, while enhancing the transparency of the entire sound image, to provide audio professionals more freedom to create their desired soundscape.
DPA 4661 CORE+ features
- The most rugged and reliable version of DPA miniatures
- Stainless steel housing, heavy-duty strain relief and thick cable
- Exceptional audio quality
- Uniform, consistent sound between DPA mics
- Sturdy but small for flexible and easy concealment
- Modular adapter system fits most professional wireless systems
DPA 4661 CORE+ 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: 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 |
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% |
133 dB SPL RMS, 136 dB SPL peak
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| Distortion, THD < 1% |
136 dB SPL RMS, 139 dB SPL peak |
| Dynamic range |
Typ. 111 dB |
| Max. SPL, THD 10% |
144 dB SPL peak |
| Rated output impedance |
From MicroDot: 30 - 40 Ω. From DAD6001-BC: 100 Ω |
| Cable drive capability |
Up to 300 m (984 ft) with DAD6001-BC XLR Adapter |
| Output balance principle |
Signal balanced with DAD6001-BC XLR Adapter |
| Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR) |
> 60 dB from 50 Hz to 15 kHz 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 |
MicroLock, MicroDot, TA4F Mini-XLR, 3-pin LEMO, Mini-Jack |
| Weight |
13 g (0.46 oz) incl. Cable and MicroLock connector |
| Microphone diameter |
5.4 mm (0.21 in) |
| Microphone length |
17.6 mm (0.7 in) |
| Cable length |
1.8 m (5.9 ft) |
| Cable diameter |
2.2 mm (0.09 in) |
| Polarity |
Positively increasing sound pressure produces positive-going voltage at MicroLock pin (and pin 2 on DAD6001-BC XLR adapter) |
| Temperature range |
-40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F) |
| Relative humidity (RH) |
Up to 90% |
