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4080 Miniature Cardioid Microphone, Lavalier

  • excellent speech reproduction
  • discreet, compact design
  • fits both left and right buttoned shirts
  • delivered with both black and white pop filter 

Combining high audio quality and low visibility, the DPA 4080 is well suited for broadcast, conference, and other live performances in the studio or in the field.

It is acoustically pre-equalized, offering a 4 dB presence boost, which makes the voice more distinguishable and improves speech intelligibility. Professionals will appreciate the light weight and the excellent speech reproduction.

DPA 4080 is delivered with a pre-mounted black pop filter in a holder with an integrated shock mount, fixed on a clip. An additional white pop filter is enclosed. Because of the flexible and practical mounting solution, the microphone can easily be turned in all directions and fits both left and right buttoned shirts.

All parts of the microphone are manufactured in highly resistant materials and designed to perform under stress.

This mic is also available with connector.

Specifications for 4080 Miniature Cardioid Microphone, Lavalier

Directional characteristics: Cardioid
Principle of operation: Pressure gradient
Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser element with vertical diaphragm
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))
S/N ratio, re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL): Typ. 71 dB(A)
Total harmonic distortion (THD): < 1 % up to 123 dB SPL peak, < 1 % up to 120 dB SPL RMS sine
Dynamic range: Typ. 100 dB
Max. SPL, peak before clipping: 134 dB
Output impedance: 30 – 40 ohm
Power supply: 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
Microphone weight: 15 g (0.5 oz) incl. cable and MicroDot connector
Microphone diameter: 10 mm (0.4 in)
Capsule diameter: 5.4 mm (0.2 in)
Microphone length: 30 mm (1.2 in)
Cable length: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Cable color: Black
Cable diameter: 1.6 mm (0.06 in)
Cable drive capability: Up to 300 m (984 ft)
Polarity: Positively increasing sound pressure produces positive going voltage on MicroDot pin

Diagrams for 4080 Miniature Cardioid Microphone, Lavalier

On-axis response of DPA 4080 measured at 25 cm (9.8 in).On-axis response of DPA 4080 measured at 25 cm (9.8 in).
Directional characteristics of DPA 4080 (normalized).Directional characteristics of DPA 4080 (normalized).

The following products are related to 4080 Miniature Cardioid Microphone, Lavalier

Accessories available

DAD6024: MicroDot to 3-pin XLR (P48) w. Mid Range Attenuation

Adapter for powering Miniature Microphones via standard P48.

MicroDot to XLR with mid range attentuation.

DAD6001-BC: MicroDot to 3-pin XLR (P48) w. Belt Clip

Adapter for powering Miniature Microphones via standard P48.

The DAD6001 is passive and designed for use with Miniature Microphones from DPA only.

DUA0577 Windscreens for 4080

DMM0014 Clip for 4080

DMM0016 Magnet Mount for 4080

The DMM0016 is a small holder with minimal visual appearance when mounting a DPA 4080 Miniature Cardioid Microphone on a speaker.

MPS6001 Miniature Power Supply,1-channel, 3-pin XLR

The MPS6001 is a 1-channel professional designed battery power supply for all DPA miniature microphones.

DUA0513 Cable clamp for 4080, 5 pcs.

Cable clamp for 4080

DMM0015 Double Clip for 4080

The DMM0015 is a flexible clip for mounting two DPA 4080 Miniature Cardioid Microphones on a speaker.

SM4080 Shock Mount for 4080 Lavalier

DUA0577-W Windscreens for 4080

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