DPA 4660 CORE Heavy Duty Omnidirectional Microphone, Normal SPL, Beige, MicroDot Clearance Footaction

DPA 4660-OC-H-F00 4660 CORE Heavy Duty Omnidirectional Microphone, Normal SPL, Beige, MicroDot

Made for situations where you require maximum security and where the visual size of the mic is less important. The Heavy Duty Mic Series features a stainless steel housing, a heavy-duty cable relief and a thick 2.2 mm (0.09 in) cable. Our Heavy Duty microphones are a more robust version of the original mics they are based upon.

These microphones withstand the toughest of conditions. They are designed with an extra-robust, Kevlar-reinforced cable and a strain relief, which is built to withstand the constant twists, bends and pulls that are part of the everyday use in harsh environments. A 5.4 mm diameter pre-polarized condenser element with a contained within a vertical diaphragm called the Double Vent Protection System, which makes the mics extremely resistant to humidity and sweat.

The acoustic response of the these mics (both the normal and heavy duty version) can be modified by selecting the correct grid for the job. Two grids are supplied with each microphone (not the 4671). The Soft Boost Grid gives a 3 dB soft boost at 8-20 kHz while the High Boost Grid introduces a 10 dB soft boost around 12 kHz. Both of these grids are made of anodized stainless steel. They can be detached from the microphone and wiped cleaned of sweat, makeup, dust etc.

A very flexible and durable miniature microphone, the 4660 Heavy Duty exhibits an exceptionally accurate omnidirectional pattern and therefore does not need to be aimed directly at the sound source to achieve quality pickup. It is especially suited for capturing speech in all of its nuances and can be used for very high-end ambient recordings where space is limited or the microphone needs to be hidden.. This microphone handles sound pressure levels up to 134 dB before clipping occurs.

Technical 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
20 mV/Pa; -34 dB re. 1 V/Pa
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted
Typ. 23 dB(A) re. 20 uPa (max. 26 dB(A))
Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4
Typ. 35 dB (max. 38 dB)
Distortion, THD < 1% – Legacy
120 dB SPL RMS, 123 dB SPL peak
Distortion, THD < 1% – CORE
126 dB SPL RMS, 129 dB SPL peak
Dynamic range
Typ. 100 dB
Max. SPL, THD 10%
134 dB SPL peak
Rated output impedance
30 – 40 OHM
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
Weight
13 g (0.46 oz) incl. Cable and MicroDot 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 on MicroDot pin
Temperature range
-40C to 45C (-40F to 113F)
Relative humidity (RH)
Up to 90%