The DPA 6388 CORE+ Headset Microphone offers clean and transparent sound quality with lots of headroom. For years, DPA has been the chosen headset mic for broadcasters, for theaters on Broadway, as well as in many auditorium and lecture halls. Compared to other models, its supercardioid polar pattern is highly directional and uniform. Therefore it reduces unwanted sounds even further and allows for more gain before feedback when ampified. Moreover, the microphone capsule of the DPA 6388 CORE+ is IP58-certified and therefore highly resistant to dust, humidity and sweat.
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 6388 Core+ features
- Ultra-light, yet robust headset microphone
- IP58-certified - highly resistant to dust, humidity and sweat
- Double-vent protection system
- Available in three colors and two sizes
- MicroLock connector and DPA's modular adapter system fits a wide range of professional wireless systems
DPA 6388 CORE+ Specifications
| Directional pattern |
Supercardioid |
| Principle of operation |
Pressure |
| Cartridge type |
Pre-polarized condenser |
| Frequency response |
20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Effective frequency range ±2 dB |
100 Hz - 18 kHz with 1 dB soft boost at 14 kHz |
| Sensitivity, nominal, ±2.4 dB at 1 kHz |
8 mV/Pa; -42 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. 37 dB (max. 39 dB) |
| Distortion, THD < 1% |
140 dB SPL RMS, 143 dB SPL peak |
| Dynamic range |
Typ. 117 dB |
| Max. SPL, THD 10% |
144 dB SPL peak |
| Rated output impedance |
From MicroLock: 60 - 80 Ω. From DAD9001: 100 Ω |
| Cable drive capability |
Up to 300 m (984 ft) with DAD6001-BC XLR Adapter |
| Current consumption |
Typ. 1.0 mA (microphone). 3.5 mA with DAD9001 XLR Adapter |
| Connector |
MicroLock, TA4F Mini-XLR, 3-pin LEMO, Mini-Jack |
| Weight |
15 g (0.53 oz) incl. cable and connector |
| Microphone head size (h x w x d) |
ø 6,3/ 13,3mm (ø 0.25 / 0.52 in) |
| Cable length |
1.3 m (4.3 ft) |
| 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% |
