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Gear / Technical Help => Microphones & Setup => Topic started by: Pieteker on August 07, 2025, 10:59:39 AM
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I’m excited to share a project I’ve been working on: a DIY stereo binaural microphone mount using hearing aid shells to house DPA 4060/4061/4063 miniature microphones. This setup is designed for discreet, above-the-neck mounting, making it ideal for those situations where staying low-key is essential.
You can find the full step-by-step guide and more details here:
https://www.instructables.com/DIY-Binaural-Microphone-Mount-Using-Hearing-Aid-Sh/ (https://www.instructables.com/DIY-Binaural-Microphone-Mount-Using-Hearing-Aid-Sh/)
I’d love to hear your feedback or any suggestions for improvement. If you’ve tried similar DIY microphone mounts or have ideas to share, please jump in!
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I like your idea and it's simplicity. I am about to do a set up for my 4060's and this seems like a winner.
THANKS for sharing
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I like your idea and it's simplicity. I am about to do a set up for my 4060's and this seems like a winner.
THANKS for sharing
Awesome! Glad you like the idea. Definitely let us know how it works out with your 4060s, would love to hear how it goes!
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Hi
Do you set up the mic with the pickup element facing outward?
I am just curious to know
(https://www.hibino-intersound.co.jp/dpa_microphones/file/13396.jpg)
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Hi
Do you set up the mic with the pickup element facing outward?
I am just curious to know
(https://www.hibino-intersound.co.jp/dpa_microphones/file/13396.jpg)
Yes, the pickup elements are facing outward, meaning forward toward the sound source.
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Thank you very much for your reply. I also noticed that the mic was angled slightly upward—was this to capture sound from the overhead speakers ?
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Thank you very much for your reply. I also noticed that the mic was angled slightly upward—was this to capture sound from the overhead speakers ?
I hadn’t even noticed they were pointing slightly upward—they should be oriented straight ahead, but you can just adjust the capsule angle if needed.
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E4TS360?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
^^ Works OK on my DPA 4060's. Got the idea from someone else here.
I also have DPA's binaural set (4650). That one is more noticeable. But for me, no one has dared asked if they have ever noticed (looks like a hearing disability helper if you can see it, and if you have a hoodie and longer hair then it's almost impossible to see anyways).
I have schoeps and MixPre's and everything, but DPA's binaural set (4650) -> Zoom F3 is the thing I grab first when I am not 100% sure what I'm walking into, and I run it as backup even when I'm running schoeps-> mixpre-6 as a main array. DPA binaural always sounds good, natural, and usable to me. I like it way better than BLM's, for example.
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Thanks for the link - seems like a solid solution too! ;D
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Looks quite like my diy LOM binaurals 😎
https://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=192776.msg2317183#msg2317183
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Looks quite like my diy LOM binaurals 😎
https://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=192776.msg2317183#msg2317183
Very nice and clean!