DPA Microphones 4188 CORE+ Cardioid Flex Headset Microphone with 120mm Boom and MicroLock Connector (Brown)
The DPA 4188 CORE+ Cardioid Flex Headset Microphone in brown, equipped with a 120 mm boom and the advanced MicroLock connector, offers professional-grade voice capture in a discreet, comfortable, and reliable format. Designed for stage, broadcast, and live presentations, this headset delivers exceptional sound clarity while blending naturally with skin tones for low visual impact.
Powered by DPA's trusted 4088 capsule and enhanced with CORE+ technology, it minimizes distortion across the entire dynamic range, ensuring clean, detailed, and highly intelligible audio. The cardioid pickup pattern provides excellent off-axis noise rejection, making it ideal for use in environments with multiple microphones or background noise. The 120 mm boom offers precise mic placement, while the MicroLock connector ensures a secure, durable connection with improved mechanical reliability-fully backward-compatible with MicroDot setups. Lightweight, flexible, and built to perform in demanding conditions, this headset is a go-to solution for professionals who prioritize audio precision and discretion.
Caractéristiques
Cardioid Directional Pattern: Captures focused vocal sound while rejecting surrounding noise-ideal for live sound and presentations.
CORE+ Technology: Provides ultra-clean, distortion-free audio with enhanced clarity and detail.
120 mm Boom Arm: Extended boom length allows precise microphone placement for consistent sound capture.
Discreet Brown Finish: Blends well with skin tones for minimal visual presence on stage or camera.
MicroLock Connector: Secure, compact locking connector-fully compatible with MicroDot systems for flexible wireless setup.
Flexible and Comfortable Fit: Lightweight headset adjusts easily to fit either ear securely and comfortably.
Moisture Resistant Design: Built to withstand sweat and humidity for dependable performance in demanding environments.
Modular Cable System: Cable and connector are swappable, supporting compatibility with various wireless systems.
Fast Setup and Application: Perfect for use in theater, conferences, worship, and broadcast where quick fitting is key.
Spécifications
General Specifications
Model: 4188 CORE Plus
Type: Cardioid Flex Headset Microphone
Boom Length: 120 mm
Color: Brown
Mounting Style: Single-ear Flex Headset
Connector: MicroLock
Capsule Type: 4088 directional (cardioid) capsule
Audio Performance
Directional Pattern: Cardioid
Principle of Operation: Pressure gradient
Cartridge Type: Pre-polarized condenser
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Sensitivity: 6 mV/Pa, -44 dB re 1 V/Pa
Equivalent Noise Level A-weighted: Typically 26 dB(A), maximum 28 dB(A)
Equivalent Noise Level ITU-R BS468-4: Typically 38 dB, maximum 40 dB
Distortion THD less than 1 percent: 134 dB SPL RMS, 137 dB SPL peak
Maximum SPL THD 10 percent: 144 dB SPL peak
Dynamic Range: Typically 111 dB
Electrical Characteristics
Rated Output Impedance: 30 to 40 ohms
Cable Drive Capability: Up to 300 meters with DAD6001-BC XLR adapter
Output Balance Principle: Signal balanced with DAD6001-BC XLR adapter
Common Mode Rejection Ratio: Greater than 60 dB from 50 Hz to 15 kHz with DAD6001-BC
Power Supply via Adapter: Minimum 5 V, maximum 10 V
Power Supply with DAD6001-BC: P48 phantom power, operational from 12 V
Current Consumption: Typically 1.5 mA microphone only, 3.5 mA with DAD6001-BC
CORE Plus Technology
Distortion Suppression: Minimizes nonlinearities for clean, detailed sound
Audio Transparency: Enhanced clarity across entire dynamic range
THD Benchmark: Less than 0.5 percent
Compatibility: Fully compatible with DPA legacy and CORE series systems
MicroLock Connector
Locking System: Secure quick-lock design
Construction: Reinforced metal body for durability
Signal Stability: Optimized for professional use
Compatibility: Fully backward-compatible with MicroDot interface systems
Physical Characteristics
Microphone Boom Weight: 0.8 grams
Earhook Weight: 1.1 grams
Cable Weight: 6.6 grams
Total Weight: 8.5 grams
Microphone Diameter: 5.4 mm
Cable Length: 1.3 meters
Cable Diameter: 1.6 mm
Environmental
Operating Temperature Range: Minus 40 to 45 degrees Celsius
Relative Humidity: Up to 90 percent
Electromagnetic Compatibility: Fully compliant
Application Suitability
Ideal for theater, worship, corporate presentation, and broadcast
Designed for clear speech and vocal pickup in high-noise environments
Flexible left or right ear fit with stable, low-visibility profile
Durable for professional stage and event production use
