DPA 4488 CORE+ Directional Headset Mic, Brown, MicroLock

DPA 4488 CORE+ Directional Headset Mic, Brown, MicroLock(4488-DP-R-C90)

The 4488 CORE+ from DPA is a lightweight cardioid headset microphone with an advanced, completely adjustable, stainless steel headset mechanism. The visually discreet, dual-ear design offers a very comfortable wearing experience for presenters and performers while providing broadcast-quality sound up to the demanding standards of theater, TV, and live event professionals.

The 4488 fits the wearer by using 3-point ear grips with spring mechanisms that grip comfortably above and below the ears and to the side of the head for added security. The 2-way adjustable boom system—length and height—features an anti-rotate mechanism that makes it easy to position the tiny 5mm mic capsule for optimal sound quality. A sliding lock mechanism secures the boom positioning. In addition, the 90° cable management system safeguards the cable from stress and directs it down the wearer's back, where it can't be seen.

DPA's CORE+ technology is at the heart of the electret-condenser capsule, providing an ultralow noise floor and wide dynamic range. With an SPL rating of 134 dB RMS, the microphone is more than capable of handling loud speakers, vocalists, and presenters to deliver clean, transparent, and reliable sound for critical performances and presentations. The 4488 CORE+ is powered by 5 to 10V plug-in power from a wireless transmitter.

Modular System Featuring MicroLock Connector

MicroLock for Secure, Dependable Connections

Built to withstand the rigors of long-term everyday use, DPA's MicroLock system features an easy-to-use, secure, and wear-resistant locking connector specially engineered to minimize accidental disconnection and ensure reliable performance. The compact design is well suited to situations where space is limited and a visually discreet solution is preferred.

The 4488 will work with a wide variety of wireless transmitters via separately available adapters. Simply choose the MicroLock adapter with the appropriate connector for your bodypack transmitter and you're good to go.

MicroLock is fully backwards compatible with the MicroDot connection; MicroLock parts can be assembled with MicroDot parts and function as if they were of the MicroDot type. Please note that the locking function is only available if both the male and female parts are MicroLock.

A Reliable Broadcast-Quality Headset Mic with CORE+

Normal Headroom for Standard Speech

The 4488 CORE+ features a sensitive 5.4mm electret-condenser capsule designed for standard speech and vocal applications at levels up to 134 dB SPL RMS and 137 dB SPL peak before producing < 1% distortion. The mic can even handle up to 144 dB SPL with only 10% distortion, making it well suited to a variety of presenters and performers.

More Range, Less Distortion

Microphones with CORE+ provide even more clarity across the entire dynamic range, from low to high sound pressure levels. Miniature microphones with CORE+ provide unheard levels of openness. While CORE allows mics to handle higher SPLs without significant artifacts up to 1% THD, CORE+ eliminates those artifacts completely.

Cardioid Polar Pattern

The mic's cardioid pickup provides excellent off-axis rejection in high-SPL situations and efficiently suppresses distant sound sources—making it perfect for demanding live performance environments where background noise and feedback are concerns.

Two Boost Grids Included to Tailor High Frequencies

The pre-fitted Soft-Boost Grid gives a 3 dB soft boost at 8 to 20 kHz range. Alternatively, the High-Boost Grid introduces a 10 dB boost around 12 kHz for applications where additional top-end high-frequencies are desired. Both grids are made of tough and scratch-resistant anodized stainless steel, allowing them to be detached and cleaned.

A Secure and Comfortable Headset

One-Size-Fits All, Adjustable Frame

The 4488 headset frame is made of stainless steel and treated with a Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coating that makes it extremely durable. It can tolerate high temperatures and is resilient against impact and abrasion and is IP58-certified for dust and moisture resistance.

The frame is one-size fits all with a simple adjustment mechanism for quick and easy resizing. Anatomically correct, it fits snuggly and comfortably around the head thanks to its unique shape. The entire mic has a pleasant matte look due to the coating, making the entire headset look small and less obtrusive than other headset solutions. Furthermore, it adds nothing to the size of the microphone, as the PVD is extremely durable but at the same time extremely thin.

2-Way Adjustable Boom

The boom can easily be adjusted, so that it sits perfectly at the corner of the performer's smile (the optimal placement of a headworn mic). Not only can the boom be extended / shortened, but it can also be pivoted up and down at a fixed point below the ear (no more bending the boom). An anti-rotating mechanism designed into the boom shape, prevents it from rotating. A sliding lock system ensures that the boom is locked into the desired position.

The entire boom can be detached at a point below the ear and moved from the right to left side of the frame. DPA has also added a service connector at the end of the boom pole, so that the boom and cable can be replaced independently if needed. The service connector is well-protected by a plastic cover that slides over the gold-plated connectors.

3-Point Ear Grips and 90° Cable Management System

The ear grips feature truly impressive technology. Most headsets have either a 1- or 2-point gripping system—resting on top of the ear or (sometimes) gripping below the ear. This headset relies on a 3-point gripping system—adding a support area behind the ear pressing gently inward.

The headset has its cable guide directly at the back of the headset frame, so that you can easily organize the cables to run unobtrusively down the back of the performers. The cable guide slides from side to side, so it can be moved out of, for example, the camera view. The special construction also separates the cables from the boom movement, which ensures that cables are not pulled on when the boom is moved. This helps ensure that the mic cable have a long life.

The cable is often the weak spot on these types of mics, but DPA's 1.6mm diameter cable is extremely rugged, does not become entangled, and is equipped with an inner core made of Kevlar that withstands rough pulls for long-lasting durability.

Microphone Type

Collar/Neckworn / Headworn

Polar Pattern

Cardioid

Element Type

Condenser

Power Sources

Plug-In Power

Color

Brown

Microphone

Microphone Type

Collar/Neckworn / Headworn

Polar Pattern

Cardioid

Element Type

Condenser

Sound Field

Mono

Performance

Frequency Response

20 Hz to 20 kHz

Maximum SPL

144 dB

Sensitivity

6 mV/Pa / -44 dB

Dynamic Range

111 dB

Equivalent Noise Level

26 dB

Connectivity

Analog Output

1x Microlock

Cable Length

3.9' / 1.2 m

Power

Power Sources

Plug-In Power

Operating Voltage

5 to 10 V

Physical

Color

Brown

Environmental Resistance

No

Dimensions

ø: 0.2 x L: 0.4" / ø: 5.4 x L: 11 mm

Weight

0.5 oz / 14 g

Packaging Info

Package Weight

0.58 lb

Box Dimensions (LxWxH)

9 x 5.9 x 1.7"

In the Box

DPA Microphones 4488 CORE+ Cardioid Headset Microphone