DPA 4488 CORE Directional Headset Microphone

The 4488 CORE Directional Headset Microphone combines DPA’s renowned 5 mm capsules with CORE by DPA technology and the Red Dot award-winning headset.

These are the most advanced headsets – secure, durable and flexible – for segments including: theatre, broadcast, house of worship and conferencing.

The 4488 CORE Directional Headset Microphone offers an open and natural sound making it ideal for both spoken word and vocal performance applications. It provides excellent off-axis rejection in high-SPL situations. It efficiently suppresses distant sound sources making it perfect for demanding live performance environments where background noise and feedback are concerns. The bass response is designed for optimal linearity at 2-3 cm (1 inch) from the sound source. This means that the bass roll-off will be relatively prominent at a greater distance - a paramount factor when it comes to rejection of background noise and in the fight to avoid feedback.

DPA 4488 Features

• One-size-fits-all head sizes and shapes
• Comfortable 3-point grip – above, below, behind the ear
• Easily adjustable – frame size, boom length, placement
• 90° adjustable cable guide – keeps cable out of sight
• Non-reflective PVD surface on headset frame, boom, capsule
• IP 58 certified

• 4488 CORE directional headset microphone1
• Foam windscreens4

• Transducer TypeCondenser
• Polar PatternCardioid
• Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Rated Output Impedance30 - 40 Ω
• Sensitivity, Nominal, ±3 dB at 1,000Hz6 mV/Pa; -44 dB re. 1 V/Pa
• Equivalent Noise Level, A-weightedtyp. 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%134 dB SPL RMS, 137 dB SPL peak
• Dynamic Rangetyp. 111 dB
• Max. SPL, THD 10%144 dB SPL peak
• Cable Drive Capabilityup to 300 m (984 ft) 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 Consumptiontyp. 1.5 mA (microphone). 3.5 mA with DAD6001-BC XLR Adapter
• Weight0.5 oz
• Dimensions
  • Microphone: 5.4mm diameter x 11mm length
  • Cable: 1.6mm diameter x 3.9ft length