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First time DPA 4061
« on: May 01, 2024, 08:21:44 AM »
Hi,

My long-term goal is to purchase a pair of DPA 4061s to record moderately loud rock shows.
I want to buy them second hand, but am somewhat confused.
If I find 2 4061 mics with microdot connections how do I create a stereo pair of those mics and power them to be able to record with them using a Roland R-05?

I really could use your help to think this one out.

Thanks,
Pieter
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Re: First time DPA 4061
« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2024, 08:36:05 AM »
The easiest way is to get a 2 x female microdot to 3.5 mm jack Y-cable made. There are also a number of DPA accessories that'll do the job, but you will have to find them used or new, old stock as they are no longer in production. These include the MMA-6000 pre-amp, the MMA-A digital interface, and the MPS-6030 battery box (there are other variants of the battery box, but the 6030 has a 3.5 mm jack). There may also be some options from small makers, such as Church, that have made microdot pre-amps and battery boxes. You could also get two of the phantom adapters, but that will require a P48 power supply, pre-amp, or recorder.

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Re: First time DPA 4061
« Reply #2 on: May 01, 2024, 09:01:27 AM »
The easiest way is to get a 2 x female microdot to 3.5 mm jack Y-cable made. There are also a number of DPA accessories that'll do the job, but you will have to find them used or new, old stock as they are no longer in production. These include the MMA-6000 pre-amp, the MMA-A digital interface, and the MPS-6030 battery box (there are other variants of the battery box, but the 6030 has a 3.5 mm jack). There may also be some options from small makers, such as Church, that have made microdot pre-amps and battery boxes. You could also get two of the phantom adapters, but that will require a P48 power supply, pre-amp, or recorder.

So, could I basically buy 2 of these?
https://www.ebay.nl/itm/296362766290?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=1346-175129-2357-0&ssspo=T_xLL9iER-K&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=jv6M-rLjR3i&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
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Re: First time DPA 4061
« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2024, 09:18:27 AM »
Those would be way more expensive to adapt, the lemo connectors are more specifc for wireless transmitters.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/355667770411?itmmeta=01HWT4RRFRZKW7PWVY9TN8719E&hash=item52cf737c2b:g:tFQAAOSw6hdkCZDS&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA0K7NsI8EQHKbqrQNAdQc1ynDudHCs56hnyJaC81B72%2FOYlpHOxoFTVkwKHytg5gNXmgo%2FktcDLS3h1nW5Pgauw75xUCFBeHoAgbySocO%2F8oiv0Z8mYVUwNTHqnEU2wURHkhWTvF%2BZlMIOw8P%2FacMy5GECJOovH7%2BRrYP0w8oC6c9xnLyu5RACXzu9iStWloDF5buHSlwCc2i%2FrSIjzonDm%2BZqsKlkErAow7tZQpCdzz83YieaX0IEVCpULKy3%2FHN82281DkKeXKKBNdwfewrsG4%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_qH48TmYw

The roland only provides 2.5v power tho, so you'll need a battery box, or buy the dpa4063s instead.

The easiest way is to get a 2 x female microdot to 3.5 mm jack Y-cable made. There are also a number of DPA accessories that'll do the job, but you will have to find them used or new, old stock as they are no longer in production. These include the MMA-6000 pre-amp, the MMA-A digital interface, and the MPS-6030 battery box (there are other variants of the battery box, but the 6030 has a 3.5 mm jack). There may also be some options from small makers, such as Church, that have made microdot pre-amps and battery boxes. You could also get two of the phantom adapters, but that will require a P48 power supply, pre-amp, or recorder.

So, could I basically buy 2 of these?
https://www.ebay.nl/itm/296362766290?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=1346-175129-2357-0&ssspo=T_xLL9iER-K&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=jv6M-rLjR3i&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
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Re: First time DPA 4061
« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2024, 09:18:46 AM »
Ha, ha! Good thing I can understand Nederlands reasonably well! Personally, I would be very hesitant to buy those. The mics used in shows aren't usually in great condition (although I know people that have had good luck with them). Additionally, you will then either have to cut off the lemo connectors and solder in a 3.5 mm jack or else get adapters for the lemos. Also, their lemo connection is kind of weird (doubled back on itself) and bulky.

I know they aren't cheap, but, personally, I would either bite the bullet and buy new or find some lightly used ones in the Yardsale here (they pop up fairly frequently; an ISO might turn up a pair collecting dust). Buy once, cry once as they say...


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Re: First time DPA 4061
« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2024, 09:40:09 AM »
Use the female microdot "Y" cable that grawk posted a link to, or the equivalent from elsewhere to adapt a pair of standard micro-dot terminated 4061 to stereo mini plug. That avoids the need to cut off the standard micro-dot connections (or lemo connectors) and re-terminate the microphone cables, which is somewhat tricky because the center conductor is very thin and difficult to solder.  It also makes it easy to swap the two microphones back and forth or exchange them for others which can be beneficial when troubleshooting, and makes it easy to switch to using phantom power adapters into XLR input equipped recorders if you choose to do that at some point.

You will want to use a battery box which provides somewhere between 6 and 10V to power them correctly.  The DPA 4063 version grawk mentions is less common, but can be powered correctly with as little as 3V, which may eliminate the need for a battery box in some setups.
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Re: First time DPA 4061
« Reply #6 on: May 01, 2024, 01:45:50 PM »
Thanks everyone for the advice!
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Re: First time DPA 4061
« Reply #7 on: May 01, 2024, 03:51:03 PM »
Nice mics, Pieter.  I hope it works out.

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Re: First time DPA 4061
« Reply #8 on: May 02, 2024, 12:11:48 PM »
I loved mine, and to this day, regret selling them. 

B&H still has a microdot to 1/8th" TRS plug adapter which would enable you to use any traditional battery box.

Alternatively, send the mikes to Nick or Ted and have them recabled to TRS.  I found the microdot connections annoying. 
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