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DPA 4661 - Miniature Microphone heavy duty for loud SPL

DPA 4661 - Miniature Microphone heavy duty for loud SPL

Heavy Duty Miniature Omnidirectional Microphone, Loud SPL

Regular price 420,90 EUR

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  • The most rugged and reliable version of DPA miniatures
  • Stainless steel housing, heavy-duty strain relief and thick cable
  • Exceptional audio quality
  • Uniform, consistent sound between DPA mics
  • Sturdy but small for flexible and easy concealment
  • Important note: Microphone with microdot connector.
    Optionally choose a DAD adapter or a connector with assembly for your setup.

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Item number: A04889

Acoustically identical to the 4060, this mic is sensitivity adjusted to cope with higher sound pressure levels, which typically occurs when you are close to a sound source or when the microphone must record undisturbed content of high intensity.

The 4661 Heavy Duty can handle SPL 144 dB peak before clipping, making it one of the best miniatures for use on  very loud and powerful instruments like snare drums, guitar, bass, speaker cabinets or other high-SPL sound sources. The heavy-duty cable relief and a thicker cable works well in live environments, which can sometimes be rough.

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.

 

About the 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.

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.

 

  • Directional pattern: Omnidirectional
  • Principle of operation: Pressure
  • Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  • Effective frequency range ±2 dB: Soft boost grid: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 3 dB soft boost at 8 - 20 kHz.
  • High boost grid: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 10 dB boost at 12 kHz
  • Sensitivity, nominal, ±3 dB at 1 kHz: 6 mV/Pa; -44 dB re. 1 V/Pa
  • Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: Typ. 26 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 28 dB(A))
  • Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4: Typ. 38 dB (max. 40 dB)
  • Distortion, THD < 1% - Legacy: 120 dB SPL RMS, 123 dB SPL peak
  • Distortion, THD < 1% - CORE: 134 dB SPL RMS, 137 dB SPL peak
  • Dynamic range: Typ. 97 dB
  • Max. SPL, THD 10%: 144 dB SPL peak
  • Rated output impedance: 30 - 40 Ω
  • Cable drive capability: Up to 300 m (984 ft) with DAD6001-BC XLR Adapter
  • Output balance principle: Signal 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-BC: P48 (Phantom Power). Will work from 12 V
  • Current consumption:Typ. 1.5 mA (microphone). 3.5 mA with DAD6001-BC XLR Adapter
  • Connector: MicroDot, TA4F Mini-XLR, 3-pin LEMO, Mini-Jack
  • Color: Black or beige
  • Weight: 13 g (0.46 oz) incl. Cable and MicroDot connector
  • Microphone diameter: 5.4 mm (0.21 in)
  • Microphone length: 17.6 mm (0.7 in)
  • Cable length: 1.8 m (5.9 ft)
  • Cable color: Black or beige
  • Cable diameter: 2.2 mm (0.09 in)
  • Polarity: Positively increasing sound pressure produces positive going voltage on MicroDot pin
  • Temperature range: -40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F)
  • Relative humidity (RH): Up to 90%
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