DPA 4488 Directional Headset Mic

The 4488 CORE Directional Headset Microphone delivers professional-grade audio capture with DPA's signature 5 mm capsule technology and CORE by DPA innovation.

This Red Dot award-winning headset offers exceptional security, durability, and flexibility for demanding environments. Ideal for theatre productions, broadcast applications, houses of worship, and conference settings where reliable, hands-free vocal pickup is essential.

The directional design minimises ambient noise while maintaining natural sound reproduction, making it the choice for performers, presenters, and audio professionals who demand precision and dependability.

The DPA 4488 Directional Headset Mic is available with CORE or CORE+.

Features:

• One-size-fits-all - head sizes and shapes
• Comfortable 3-point grip - above, below, behind the ear
• Easily adjustable - frame size, boom length, placement
• 90° adjustable cable guide - keeps cable out of sight
• Non-reflective PVD surface on headset frame, boom, capsule

Specifications:

• Directional pattern: Cardioid
  
  
• Principle of operation: Pressure gradient
  
  
• Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser
  
  
• Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 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 < 0.5%: 137 dB SPL RMS, 140 dB SPL peak
  
  
• Distortion, THD < 1%: 139 dB SPL RMS, 142 dB SPL peak
  
  
• Dynamic range: Typ. 116 dB
  
  
• Max. SPL, THD 10%: 146 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, TA4F Mini-XLR, 3-pin LEMO, Mini-Jack
  
  
• Weight: 18 g (0,4 oz) incl. Cable and MicroLock connector
  
  
• Microphone diameter: 5.4 mm (0.21 in)
  
  
• Cable length: 1.3 m (4.3 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, Beige, Brown