Topic: FINALLY: new "DPA 4080" Miniature CARDIOID Microphone, Lavalier, Black

[prof_peabody]

I can't find the frequency response/power spectra for the DPA402X.  I'd like to see/hear how they compare.  The DPA4023 being an unattainable dream I've had for a few months now...   

[Roger Gustavsson]

I have taken these from www.dpamicrophones.dk

[j.mart]

by the look of that graph, i'd wager it won't fit in our needs. that nasty roll-off and the 5k boost look suitable for vocals. the flatter the better imo

[china_rider]

bottom end of only 250hz??

:moves on:

yep

Frequency range, ± 2 dB:  250 Hz - 17 kHz with typ. 4 dB soft boost at 4-6 kHz (-5 dB at 100 Hz)

I've gotten pretty used to 20 - 20k. 

[WiFiJeff]

The bass roll-off has me reconsidering, especially since that's at a pretty close placement.  Assuming the 4080 is overall of the quality of the 4060 series, would EQing the recording to boost the bass below 250 H by the flip of this curve work, or would it introduce distortions?

Jeff

[Arni99]

price according to this site is 2600 danish crowns which makes 491 US$ for 1 mic.
http://www.soundware.dk/page463.aspx?recordid463=142

[dactylus]

price according to this site is 2600 danish crowns which makes 491 US$ for 1 mic.
http://www.soundware.dk/page463.aspx?recordid463=142

I'll be passing on these and waiting in the hopes that dpa will release a mini card more suitable to our needs (my needs)...

 

[loul69]

Someone has tested it?

[Arni99]

Someone has tested it?

They´ll be available as of October 2007 thus none will have tested them yet.

[grider]

I've seen these in wide recent use as lavalier mics for television reporter vocals, I would guess that the extreme directionality and fragility and cost of these mics will limit their use to that application almost entirely

[dactylus]

When I spoke with Bruce Myers earlier in the year (today nobody's home at DPA US, just a phone answerer, I left voicemail for next week) he indicated that the 4080 was the first of several cardioids, and was intended as a lavalier mic (as opposed to the earlier mini-cardioid they put out which was meant for mounting an inch or two from the mouth).  The later ones might be better for us, but he indicated that even this model would smoke the micro-mini cardioid competition in sound, so I'll be ordering a pair, I think.  No price or exact date was given to me, maybe next week.

Jeff

Any news on the appearance of the next generation of dpa mini cards, ones that may be suitable for our musical reproduction needs?


 

[prof_peabody]

When I spoke with Bruce Myers earlier in the year (today nobody's home at DPA US, just a phone answerer, I left voicemail for next week) he indicated that the 4080 was the first of several cardioids, and was intended as a lavalier mic (as opposed to the earlier mini-cardioid they put out which was meant for mounting an inch or two from the mouth).  The later ones might be better for us, but he indicated that even this model would smoke the micro-mini cardioid competition in sound, so I'll be ordering a pair, I think.  No price or exact date was given to me, maybe next week.

Jeff

Any news on the appearance of the next generation of dpa mini cards, ones that may be suitable for our musical reproduction needs?


 

Looks like right now the 402X series is the only option from DPA.  Believe it or not, but they are pretty stealthable - the downside is probably the cost. 

[dactylus]

When I spoke with Bruce Myers earlier in the year (today nobody's home at DPA US, just a phone answerer, I left voicemail for next week) he indicated that the 4080 was the first of several cardioids, and was intended as a lavalier mic (as opposed to the earlier mini-cardioid they put out which was meant for mounting an inch or two from the mouth).  The later ones might be better for us, but he indicated that even this model would smoke the micro-mini cardioid competition in sound, so I'll be ordering a pair, I think.  No price or exact date was given to me, maybe next week.

Jeff

Any news on the appearance of the next generation of dpa mini cards, ones that may be suitable for our musical reproduction needs?


 

Looks like right now the 402X series is the only option from DPA.  Believe it or not, but they are pretty stealthable - the downside is probably the cost. 

See above quote ^^^^

When I spoke with Bruce Myers earlier in the year (today nobody's home at DPA US, just a phone answerer, I left voicemail for next week) he indicated that the 4080 was the first of several cardioids, and was intended as a lavalier mic (as opposed to the earlier mini-cardioid they put out which was meant for mounting an inch or two from the mouth).  The later ones might be better for us.

I'm looking for info on "the later ones"...


 

[prof_peabody]

See above quote ^^^^

When I spoke with Bruce Myers earlier in the year (today nobody's home at DPA US, just a phone answerer, I left voicemail for next week) he indicated that the 4080 was the first of several cardioids, and was intended as a lavalier mic (as opposed to the earlier mini-cardioid they put out which was meant for mounting an inch or two from the mouth).  The later ones might be better for us.

I'm looking for info on "the later ones"...


 

So like I wrote - in the meantime the 402X series is the only DPA option for stealth cards.

[dactylus]

See above quote ^^^^

When I spoke with Bruce Myers earlier in the year (today nobody's home at DPA US, just a phone answerer, I left voicemail for next week) he indicated that the 4080 was the first of several cardioids, and was intended as a lavalier mic (as opposed to the earlier mini-cardioid they put out which was meant for mounting an inch or two from the mouth).  The later ones might be better for us.

I'm looking for info on "the later ones"...


 

So like I wrote - in the meantime the 402X series is the only DPA option for stealth cards.

I'm not looking at the 402X series for low profile (although I will be looking at the dpa 4028 for open taping next year) - the imminent birth of the gefell nbox will solve the "low profile, quality card" problem for me.