DPA Microphones
DPA 4061
Omni miniature condenser (lavalier), the Loud SPL version of the 4060 (about 10 dB less sensitive), with soft-boost and high-boost grids
Approximate Some readings for this mic are uncertain; see the graphs.
Power Min. 5 V to max. 10 V through a DPA adapter (wireless); P48 phantom with the DAD6001-BC XLR adapter (works from 12 V).
- Type
- Condenser (electret)
- Pattern
- Omni
- Sensitivity
- −44 dBV/Pa
- Among 311 mics: more output than 44%
- Self-noise
- 26 dB(A)
- Among 272 mics: quieter than 8%
- Max SPL
- 134 dB SPL
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 30%
- Rated range
- 20 – 20k Hz
vs 204 condensers
More output than 20% 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 8% 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 7; all under Recommended for.
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
From the spec sheet, p. 5.
Captioned "Typical response of a 4061"; the legend: solid line "Soft boost grid (Pre-mounted)", dotted line "High boost grid". Distance and room not stated.
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. 5. Approximate
Captioned "Typical directional characteristics of a 4061"; 5 dB per ring. Grid and measuring conditions not stated.
Approximate: reading error up to about 1 dB; some frequencies are identified by reasoning, not by the legend: 1k Hz, 2k Hz.
In practice
All specs
| From the spec sheet | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capsule | pressure (omni), pre-polarised condenser, 5.4 mmMicrophone diameter 5.4 mm; principle of operation "Pressure" (p. 3). | p. 4 |
| Sensitivity | −44 dBV/Pa (6 mV/Pa)nominal, ±3 dB at 1 kHz. "6 mV/Pa; -44 dB re. 1 V/Pa". | p. 3 |
| Self-noise | 26 dB(A)typ. (max. 28 dB(A)) | p. 4 |
| Self-noiseCCIR 468 | 38 dBITU-R BS.468-4, typ. (max. 40 dB) | |
| Max SPL | 134 dB SPLTHD < 1%, RMS (CORE); also 137 dB SPL, THD < 1%, peak (CORE); also 144 dB SPL, THD 10%, peak; also 120 dB SPL, THD < 1%, RMS (Legacy, before CORE); also 123 dB SPL, THD < 1%, peak (Legacy); also 136 dB SPL, THD < 1%, RMS (CORE+, product page). Rows "Distortion, THD < 1% - Legacy" and "- CORE", and "Max. SPL, THD 10%: 144 dB SPL peak". The CORE+ figures (136 dB RMS, 139 dB peak) are from the product page. | |
| Dynamic range | 111 dBtyp. (CORE); also 97 dB, typ. (Legacy) | |
| Output impedance | 40 ohmstated as a range, 30 to 40 ohm (upper value here). "30 - 40 Ω". | |
| Rated frequency range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz±2 dB with either grid, around its boost. "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". | p. 3 |
| Powering | min. 5 V to max. 10 V through a DPA adapter (wireless); P48 phantom with the DAD6001-BC XLR adapter (works from 12 V) | p. 4 |
| Current draw | 1.5 mAtyp., microphone; 3.5 mA with the DAD6001-BC XLR adapter | |
| Connector | MicroDotListed as "MicroDot, TA4F Mini-XLR, 3-pin LEMO, Mini-Jack" (the terminations it is sold with). The current CORE+ version has MicroLock (product page). | |
| Weight | 7.5 gincl. cable and MicroDot connector | |
| Dimensions | 5.4 × 12.7 mmDiameter × length (capsule housing). | |
| Finish | black, beige, brown or white | |
| Supplied accessories | soft boost grid (fitted); high boost grid"What's in the box": soft boost grid DUA6001/6003/6005/6017 (attached), high boost grid DUA6002/6004/6006/6018, by colour. | p. 2 |
| Grids | Soft boost: 3 dB soft boost at 8 to 20 kHz. High boost: 10 dB boost at 12 kHz. | p. 3 |
| Cable | 1.8 m; drives up to 300 m with the DAD6001-BC XLR adapter | p. 4 |
| Polarity | Positively increasing sound pressure produces positive going voltage on MicroDot pin | |
| Temperature range | -40 °C to 45 °C | |
| Relative humidity | Up to 90% | |
| Sensitivity selection toleranceat 1 kHz | ±1.5 dB | p. 5 |
| PlacementDPA | About 10 dB less sensitive than the 4060, for hidden placement on the head or forehead of a theatre performer, where the level is about 10 dB higher than on the chest; also for loud instruments and voices close up. | p. 2 |
| Heavy-duty version | 4661 Heavy Duty Omni Mic, Loud SPL | |
| From the product page | ||
| CORE+ version | MicroLock connector; THD < 0.5%: 133 dB SPL RMS, 136 dB peak; THD < 1%: 136 dB SPL RMS, 139 dB peak. Sensitivity, noise, max. SPL (144 dB peak) and dynamic range as the CORE version. | |
Documents
- DPA Document Portal - 40614061 Miniature Omnidirectional Microphone
- 4061 CORE+ Omni Lavalier Mic for Loud SPLproduct page specifications
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.