DPA's Next-Gen Miniature Microphone Solution
Thanks to its pristine sound and durability, the DPA d:fine 4088 has for years been the cardioid headset mic of choice for the broadcast industry, as well as for Broadway and London West End theater productions. The 4088's cardioid polar pattern and slightly longer boom arm enable corner-of-mouth placement for superior rejection of ambient sound. The latest-generation 4088 has been upgraded with CORE amplifier technology for a 14dB increase in both dynamic range and total harmonic distortion. The d:fine CORE 4088-F omni headset mic is a flexible miniature microphone solution that features quick and easy adjustment connection and adjustment. DPA's headband construction is unique in design because it gives you a choice between left and/or right mounting and also color change. It is also possible to use the miniature microphone boom separately in applications where the headband is not needed.
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Transparent sound, generous headroom
The 4088-F offers a clean and transparent sound quality with copious headroom. Employing a pre-polarized first-order pressure gradient transducer hidden in a small, lightweight housing, the 4088-F is specially designed for maximum performance and comfort under the often difficult conditions encountered when mounted directly on the human body. In theater production and film recording applications, DPA's CORE series can save sound crews time, effort, and money. DPA microphones are renowned for their ability to withstand high sound pressure levels without distortion and the newly updated CORE mics minimize distortion even more. With its impressively wide dynamic range, one microphone can be bodyworn on an actor scripted to whisper in one scene — and scream in the next!
Comfortable and humidity-resistant
With the d:fine CORE 4088-F, DPA has paid particular attention to humidity issues that often occur in theatrical applications and to the lightweight construction of the headband itself. A double-vent protection system and a drop stopper on the tube, together with water-resistant materials inside the microphone, make it more than difficult for the humidity to cause the microphone to fail. The headband surface is matte-gold-plated and headband earhooks are encased in a silicon hose.
Integrates smoothly into your setup
The sensitivity is 6mV/Pa to match the level of the human voice to the general input sensitivity of most wireless transmitters. The noise floor of the 4088-F is 26dB(A) ref: 20µPa (max. 28dB(A)) and if powered correctly the microphone will be able to handle sound pressure levels up to 144dB SPL before clipping occurs. A wide range of connection adapters makes it possible to use the 4088-F with most of the professional wireless systems on the market, as well as 48V phantom XLR connections. Whether used in film or theater applications, the 4088-F clearly captures wildly fluctuating SPLs with one bodyworn mic. In a production with three dozen or more microphones onstage, you'll appreciate the clear, open sound and operational flexibility of the DPA d:fine CORE 4088-F omni headset mic. Sweetwater tip: in the music recording studio, check out a CORE mic on any musical instrument for a delightful sonic surprise!
DPA d:fine CORE 4088-F Omni Headset Mic Features:
- Cardioid polar pattern
- Frequency range: 20Hz–20kHz
- Dynamic range: 111dB
- Total harmonic distortion: 137dB SPL peak (<1% THD)
- Maximum sound pressure level: 144dB SPL before clipping
- Cable drive capability: up to 984 feet
- Output impedance: 30–40 ohms
- Shure TA4F Connector
