Combining the legendary sound of the 4088 Directional Capsule with the lightweight and DPA's flexible headset system, the 4188 Directional Headset Microphone is ideal for both spoken word and vocal performance applications. This headset mic offers accurate and natural voice intelligibility and very high-SPL capabilities – users can both speak and sing into the mic with no hint of distortion.
DPA 4188 CORE Features
- Pristine audio quality
- Lightweight and flexible
- Easy mounting to the left or right
- Minimal visual impact
- Resistant to humidity
- Flexible adapter system fits most professional wireless systems
- 4188 CORE Slim Directional Flex Headworn Mic with 120mm Boom1
- Directional patternCardioid
- Principle of operationPressure gradient
- Cartridge typePre-polarized condenser
- Frequency response20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Effective frequency range ±2 dB, Near field 2-3 cm (0.8 - 1.2 in)100 Hz - 20 kHz with 3 dB soft boost at 8 - 20 kHz
- Sensitivity, nominal ±3 dB at 1 kHz6 mV/Pa; -44 dB re. 1 V/Pa
- Equivalent noise levelA Typ. 26 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 28 dB(A))
- Equivalent noise level,ITU-R BS.468-4Typ. 38 dB (max. 40 dB)
- Distortion, THD < 1% - Legacy120 dB SPL RMS, 123 dB SPL peak
- Distortion, THD < 1% - CORE134 dB SPL RMS, 137 dB SPL peak
- Dynamic range - LegacyTyp. 95 dB
- Dynamic range - CORETyp. 111 dB
- Max. SPL, THD 10%144 dB SPL peak
- Rated output impedance30 - 40Ω
- Cable drive capabilityUp to 300 m (984 ft) with DAD6001-BC XLR Adapter
- Output balance principleSignal 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-BCP48 (Phantom Power). Will work from 12 V
- Current consumptionTyp. 1.5 mA (microphone). 3.5 mA with DAD6001-BC XLR Adapter
- ConnectorMicroDot, TA4F Mini-XLR, 3-pin LEMO, Mini-Jack
- ColorBlack, beige or brown
- WeightMicrophone boom: 0.8 g (0.03 oz). Earhook: 1.1 g (0.04 oz). Cabel: 6.6 g (0.23 oz). Total: 8.5 g (0.30 oz)
- Microphone diameter5.4 mm (0.21 in)
- Cable length1.3 m (4.3 ft)
- Cable colorBlack, beige or brown
- Cable diameter1.6 mm (0.06 in)
- PolarityPositively increasing sound pressure produces positive going voltage on MicroDot pin
- Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)Fully compatible
- Temperature range-40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F)
- Relative humidity (RH)Up to 90%
