DPA Microphones
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.
Power Min. 5 V to max. 50 V through a DPA adapter (wireless); 48 V phantom ±4 V with DAD6001-BC, DAD6024 or DAD4099.
- Type
- Condenser (electret)
- Pattern
- Omni
- Sensitivity
- −34 dBV/Pa
- Among 311 mics: more output than 79%
- Self-noise
- 23 dB(A)
- Among 272 mics: quieter than 12%
- Max SPL
- 134 dB SPL
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 30%
- Rated range
- 20 – 20k Hz
vs 204 condensers
More output than 69% of 204 condensers.
Each stripe is one condenser with a published sensitivity, and each bar counts them; further right means more output. This mic is in blue.
vs 258 condensers
Quieter than 13% of 258 condensers.
Each stripe is one condenser with a published self-noise, and each bar counts them; further right means quieter. This mic is in blue.
vs 277 condensers
Takes louder sound than 33% of 277 condensers.
Each stripe is one condenser with a published max SPL, and each bar counts them; further right means it takes louder sound. This mic is in blue.
Instruments sources recommend it for most
5 of 10; all under Recommended for.
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
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
From the spec sheet, p. 2. Approximate
"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.
In practice
All specs
| From the spec sheet | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capsule | pressure (omni), pre-polarized, 5.4 mm diameter | p. 2 |
| Sensitivity | −34 dBV/Pa (20 mV/Pa)nominal, ±3 dB at 1 kHz | |
| Self-noise | 23 dB(A)typ. (max. 26 dB(A)) | |
| Self-noiseCCIR 468 | 35 dBITU-R BS.468-4, typ. (max. 38 dB) | |
| Max SPL | 134 dB SPLpeak, before clipping; also 123 dB SPL, < 1% THD, peak; also 120 dB SPL, < 1% THD, RMS sine | |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 71 dBre 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL), A-weighted | |
| Dynamic range | 100 dBtyp. | |
| Output impedance | 40 ohmstated as a range, 30 to 40 ohm (upper value here) | |
| Rated frequency range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz± 2 dB (with either grid, around its boost) | |
| Powering | min. 5 V to max. 50 V through a DPA adapter (wireless); 48 V phantom ±4 V with DAD6001-BC, DAD6024 or DAD4099 | |
| Connector | MicroDotAdapters for most wireless systems and for XLR phantom power. | |
| Weight | 7.5 gincl. cable and MicroDot connector | |
| Dimensions | 5.4 × 12.7 mmDiameter × length (capsule). | |
| Finish | black, beige, brown or white | |
| Supplied accessories | soft boost grid; high boost grid"Two grids are supplied (one high boost and one soft boost)". | p. 1 |
| Grids | Soft boost: 3 dB soft boost at 8 to 20 kHz. High boost: 10 dB boost at 12 kHz. | p. 2 |
| Cable | 1.8 m; drives up to 300 m | |
| Related models | The 4061, 4062 and 4063 are acoustically identical, adjusted for higher SPL and less sensitive transmitters. | p. 1 |
Documents
- 4060-BM, 4060 Omnidirectional, Hi-Sensproduct sheet
Copies kept by Mic Archive (manufacturers move and drop their documents). Each is © DPA Microphones, unchanged, with its original address.
Recommended for
By recording guides, engineers and mic makers, for this mic or an earlier version of it.