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DPA 4060

Omni miniature condenser (lavalier), with swappable soft-boost and high-boost grids

Approximate Some readings for this mic are uncertain; see the graphs.

Type
Condenser (electret)
Pattern
Omni
Sensitivity
−34 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
23 dB(A)
Max SPL
134 dB SPL
Impedance
40 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet, p. 2. On-axis frequency response, relative dB; distance and room not stated. The caption: "Dotted line is with high boost grid and solid line with soft boost grid."

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

Polar pattern

Polar pattern: from the spec sheet, p. 2. "Directional Characteristics of DPA 4060 (normalized)"; rings every 5 dB, 0° at the top. Grid and measuring conditions not stated. Approximate some frequencies are identified by reasoning, not by the legend: 80 Hz, 125 Hz, 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 1k Hz, 2k Hz, 4k Hz, 8k Hz, 16k Hz, 20k Hz.

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All specs

From the spec sheet
Capsulepressure (omni), pre-polarized, 5.4 mm diameterp. 2
Sensitivity−34 dBV/Pa (20 mV/Pa), nominal, ±3 dB at 1 kHz
Self-noise23 dB(A), typ. (max. 26 dB(A))
Self-noise (CCIR 468)35 dB, ITU-R BS.468-4, typ. (max. 38 dB)
Max SPL134 dB SPL, peak, before clipping; also 123 dB SPL, < 1% THD, peak; also 120 dB SPL, < 1% THD, RMS sine
Signal-to-noise ratio71 dB, re 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL), A-weighted
Dynamic range100 dB, typ.
Output impedance40 ohm, stated as a range, 30 to 40 ohm (upper value here)
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz, ± 2 dB (with either grid, around its boost)
Poweringmin. 5 V to max. 50 V through a DPA adapter (wireless); 48 V phantom ±4 V with DAD6001-BC, DAD6024 or DAD4099
ConnectorMicroDot. Adapters for most wireless systems and for XLR phantom power.
Weight7.5 g, incl. cable and MicroDot connector
Dimensions5.4 × 12.7 mm. Diameter × length (capsule).
Finishblack, beige, brown or white
Supplied accessoriessoft boost grid; high boost grid. "Two grids are supplied (one high boost and one soft boost)".p. 1
GridsSoft boost: 3 dB soft boost at 8 to 20 kHz. High boost: 10 dB boost at 12 kHz.p. 2
Cable1.8 m; drives up to 300 m
Related modelsThe 4061, 4062 and 4063 are acoustically identical, adjusted for higher SPL and less sensitive transmitters.p. 1

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