DPA 4660 - Miniature Microphone heavy duty and normal SPL

A very flexible and durable miniature microphone, the 4660 Heavy Duty exhibits an exceptionally accurate omnidirectional pattern and therefore does not need to be aimed directly at the sound source to achieve quality pickup. It is especially suited for capturing speech in all of its nuances and can be used for very high-end ambient recordings where space is limited or the microphone needs to be hidden.. This microphone handles sound pressure levels up to 134 dB before clipping occurs.

This mic is available in two colors: black and beige.

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

About the DPA 4660 microphone series

Made for situations where you require maximum security and where the visual size of the mic is less important. The Heavy Duty Mic Series features a stainless steel housing, a heavy-duty cable relief and a thick 2.2 mm (0.09 in) cable. Our Heavy Duty microphones are a more robust version of the original lavalier mics they are based upon.

These microphones withstand the toughest of conditions. They are designed with an extra-robust, Kevlar-reinforced cable and a strain relief, which is built to withstand the constant twists, bends and pulls that are part of the everyday use in harsh environments. A 5.4 mm diameter pre-polarized condenser element with a contained within a vertical diaphragm called the Double Vent Protection System, which makes the mics extremely resistant to humidity and sweat.

The acoustic response of the these mics (both the normal and heavy duty version) can be modified by selecting the correct grid for the job. Two grids are supplied with each microphone (not the 4671). The Soft Boost Grid gives a 3 dB soft boost at 8-20 kHz while the High Boost Grid introduces a 10 dB soft boost around 12 kHz. Both of these grids are made of anodized stainless steel. They can be detached from the microphone and wiped cleaned of sweat, makeup, dust etc.

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.