DPA 4071 - Miniature Microphone with Presence Boost

The 4071 Miniature Omnidirectional Microphone, Presence Boost is a fantastic omnidirectional condenser lavalier mic, which features a presence boost of typically 5 dB at 4 to 6 kHz. This is critical for a chest-placed microphone because the frequency range of the consonants spoken is damped in this position, which results in poor intelligibility. The 4071 has a boost that maximizes speech intelligibility. This microphone will be able to handle sound pressure levels up to 144 dB before clipping occurs.

When recording voices from mic placement on a performer's body, no frequency below 100 Hz is attractive. For this reason, an acoustical low-cut at 100 Hz has been incorporated in the 4071’s capsule so the built-in preamplifier (and the wireless system) will have a much larger headroom. Furthermore, the low-cut filter removes low-frequency rumble, noise and proximity effect.

Because of its special optimization for speech, this mic is especially appropriate for ENG news crews since very few ENG mixers have the ability to make this type of compensation. It is also a fantastic choice for in-studio reporters or even hidden under clothing for film production use.

The 4071 is available in three colors: black, beige and white. An even more robust, heavy-duty version is also available.

Important Note: With the DAD adapter, microphones with a MicroDot connector are compatible with various professional wireless systems.

Alternatively, we also offer an optional connector assembly for your lavalier microphone. Please remember to add the corresponding plug or adapter to your cart, so you can connect and use the microphone right away.

• Locking 3.5 mm Mini-Jack/TRS Plug
  for Sennheiser Evolution Transmitter or Sony UWP Transmitter
• PushPull 3-Pin Connector (Lemo-Compatible)
  for Lectrosonics SSM, Sennheiser SK50/2000, Wisycom or
  digital Transmitters with Additional RF Suppression 
• SMC9-4P Connector Ambient-Custom Variant with Short Plug
  for Sony DWT Transmitter
• TA5F / TA4F / TA3F Connector
  for transmitters from Lectrosonics, Shure, Beyer or AKG
• XLR3M Connector with 48V Phantom Power

Flexible DAD-Adapter System

All of DPA’s microphones can be configured to run easily and effortlessly with a wireless system. We use a unique MicroDot termination on our microphones together with a changeable adapter to ensure secure configuration. All of the adapters we use are original, developed and manufactured by the wireless system brand you use. This ensures that your mic will work consistently with no connection trouble to your system.

The adapters for wireless systems give you flexible, simple and affordable possibilities. You are no longer bound to one wireless system. As circumstances change, you can just switch your adapter, instead of incurring the cost of a completely new microphone. When you make the switch, you won't hear any loss or change in sound quality.

A bit about omnis

An omnidirectional microphone has sensitivity at all angles – in principle picking up sound equally from all directions. This gives you extremely natural and realistic sound compared to a cardioid mic. Omni mics are often used for picking up ambient sounds, as well as miking a large sound source such as a choir in a recording situation. Unfortunately, due to their pickup pattern, omnis can also produce a lot of feedback in live situations.

Nonetheless, we recommend that you try a DPA omnidirectional condenser lavalier microphones first because, when used close to the sound source, the equal frequency response makes these mics a flexible addition in your audio toolbox. It will often give a more natural sound, it can handle extremely high sound pressure levels, it does not suffer from proximity effect and is not as sensitive to wind, pop or handling noise.