DPA 4080 Cardioid Lavalier Mic

The DPA 4080 Cardioid Lavalier Mic delivers focused directional pickup when omnidirectional patterns fall short.

Its cardioid design rejects off-axis noise and ambient sound, making it the ideal choice for challenging acoustic environments where isolation and clarity matter most. Compact and discreet, this lavalier mic captures clean, intelligible audio while minimising unwanted background interference, perfect for theatre, broadcast, and professional speaking applications.

The DPA 4080 Cardioid Lavalier Mic is available with MicroLock, 3-pi LEMO, TA4F Mini-XLR, or Mini-Jack connectivity.

Features:

• Excellent speech reproduction
• Discreet, compact design
• Fits both left and right buttoned shirts
• Delivered with both black and white pop filters
• Modular adapter system fits most professional wireless systems

Specifications:

• Directional pattern: Cardioid
• Principle of operation: Pressure gradient
• Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser
• Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Effective frequency range ±2 dB: 250 Hz - 17 kHz with typ. 4 dB soft boost at 4 - 6 kHz (-5 dB at 100 Hz)
• Sensitivity, nominal, ±3 dB at 1 kHz: 20 mV/Pa; -34 dB re. 1 V/Pa
• Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: Typ. 23 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 26 dB(A))
• Distortion, THD < 0.5%: 127 dB SPL RMS, 130 dB SPL peak
• Distortion, THD < 1%: 128 dB SPL RMS, 131 dB SPL peak
• Dynamic range: Typ. 108 dB
• Max. SPL, THD 10%: 134 dB SPL peak
• Rated output impedance: 30 - 40 Ω
• Cable drive capability: Up to 300 m (984 ft) with DAD9001 XLR Adapter
• Power supply (for full performance): 

  • For wireless systems Min. 5 V - max. 10 V through DPA adapter
  • With DAD9001: P48 (Phantom Power). Will work from 12 V
• Current consumption: Typ. 1.5 mA (microphone). 3.5 mA with DAD9001 XLR Adapter
• Connector: MicroLock
• Weight: 15 g (0.5 oz) incl. Cable and MicroLock connector
• Microphone diameter: 5.7 mm (0.22 in)
• Microphone length: 30 mm (1.2 in)
• Cable length: 1.2 m (3.9 ft)
• Cable diameter: 1.6 mm (0.06 in)
• Polarity: Positively increasing sound pressure produces positive going voltage on MicroLock pin
• Temperature range: -40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F)
• Relative humidity (RH): Up to 90%
• Colours: Black