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!
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
Quote from: rocksuitcase on August 07, 2025, 11:04:58 AM
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!
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)
Quote from: MJ on August 09, 2025, 01:15:47 AM
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.
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 ?
Quote from: MJ on August 09, 2025, 02:35:46 AM
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.
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.
Thanks for the link - seems like a solid solution too! ;D
Looks quite like my diy LOM binaurals 😎
https://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=192776.msg2317183#msg2317183
Quote from: heva on August 11, 2025, 01:42:32 AM
Looks quite like my diy LOM binaurals 😎
https://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=192776.msg2317183#msg2317183
Very nice and clean!