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DPA 4266 CORE Omnidirectional Flex Earset

The DPA CORE 4266 Omnidirectional Flex Earset combines the legacy of the classic DPA CORE 4066 capsule with the durability and modularity of the modern DPA Flex headset design.

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The DPA CORE 4266 Omnidirectional Flex Earset is an omnidirectional headset Microphone combining the classic linear frequency response and transparency of the DPA CORE 4066 omnidirectional capsule with the modular design of the Flex headband.

The CORE 4266 Earset features a single ear mount that can be mounted on the speaker’s left or right side. Available in black, brown and beige, the 4266 also features boom lengths of 90mm or 110mm.

The omnidirectional CORE 4266 capsule provides excellent headroom with a max SPL handling before clipping of 144dB. Additionally, as with all CORE by DPA Microphones, the CORE 4266 capsule is IP58 rated for water and dust ingress and comes with a soft boost grid and five windscreens.

The DPA CORE 4266 headsets are modular in nature – the microphone boom and cable can be disconnected allowing you to switch between dual-ear and single-ear headbands. Due to the unique design of the Flex headset, the signal integrity and durability is maintained throughout the many configurations available to you.

DPA CORE 4266 Omnidirectional Flex Headset

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) with DAD6001-BC XLR Adapter
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
Connector MicroDot
Color Black, beige or brown
Weight 14 g (0.5 oz) incl. Cable and MicroDot connector
Microphone diameter 5.4 mm (0.21 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 MicroDot pin
Temperature range -40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F)
Relative humidity (RH) Up to 90%


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