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 pop filter in a holder with an integrated shock mount, fixed on a clip. 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.
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:
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