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DPA 4061 CORE Instrument Microphone Kit

The DPA CORE 4061 Instrument Microphone Kit carries DPA’s superb CORE 4061 capsule, with all the mounts and clips necessary for attaching the microphone to numerous instruments, drums, and even speaker cabinets.

Items included in the CORE 4061 Instrument Kit:

1 x CORE 4061 Omnidirectional Miniature Microphone (Loud SPL)

1 x DAD6001-BC Micropdot to 3-Pin XLR adaptor with belt clip

1 x DMM0002-B Miniature Double Pin

1 x DMM0007 Universal Surface Mount, 5 pcs.

1 x DMM0011-B Magnet Mount

1 x DUA0560 Windscreens, Black, 5 pcs.

1 x Microphone Holder for Strings

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Product Description

The CORE 4061 Instrument Kit has reinforced cable relief making it a durable and superbly clear close-miking solution for a large variety of instruments. The kit includes a large selection of DPA’s Microphone mounting accessories which allow for easy adjustment of microphone placement, great for finding the perfect tone for studio use or amplification for live use.

The CORE 4061 capsule can handle 144 dB peak before clipping so the kit is just as adept on snare drums and guitar/bass speaker cabs as it is on classical instruments. By purchasing additional DPA microdot adapters the CORE 4061 Instrument kit can be paired with any professional wireless transmitter system available.

DPA CORE 4061 Instrument Microphone Kit

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 – Legacy Typ. 97 dB
Dynamic range – CORE Typ. 111 dB
Max. SPL, THD 10% 144 dB SPL peak
Rated output impedance 30 – 40 Ω
Cable drive capability Up to 300 m (984 ft)
Power supply (for full performance) For wireless systems: Min. 5 V – max. 50 V through DPA adapter. With DAD6001-BC/DAD6024/DAD4099: 48 V phantom power ±4 V for full performance
Current consumption Typ. 1.5 mA (microphone). 3.5 mA with DAD6001-BC XLR Adapter
Connector MicroDot
Color Black, beige, brown or white
Weight 7.5 g (0.26 oz) incl. Cable and MicroDot connector
Microphone diameter 5.4 mm (0.21 in)
Microphone length 12.7 mm (0.5 in)
Cable length 1.8 m (5.9 ft)
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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