DPA 4288-DP-F-C90-LH

A headset microphone designed for vocal performance, based on a renowned capsule

The 4288 CORE+ combines a directional 4088 CORE+ capsule described as "legendary" with a single-earpiece headset format to achieve a highly effective balance between discretion, stability, and audio quality. This approach aims for faithful voice reproduction, with clear articulation and natural presence, while maintaining a lightweight and quick-to-set-up solution. The result: a microphone designed to meet the real demands of live performance and speaking engagements, where position stability and sound consistency make all the difference.

Who is it for and what are its uses?

The 4288 CORE+ headset microphone is intended for singers, speakers, actors, lecturers, and wireless system users seeking reliable, intelligible vocal capture that is minimally sensitive to ambient noise. Its directivity helps better isolate the voice from stage ambiance, monitors, and other sources, facilitating mixing work and improving message clarity.

Thanks to its lightweight design and the option to wear it on the left or right side, it is suitable for stage performances as well as corporate events, places of worship, studios, or activities where movement, turning, and interaction are required without sacrificing level consistency. Its ability to handle very high levels allows transitioning from calm speech to projected or sung voice while maintaining a clean sound.

CORE+ Technology and Reliability-Oriented Design

At the heart of the 4288 CORE+ is CORE+ technology, designed to deliver impeccable audio quality. The goal is to preserve diction details, dynamics, and the natural color of the voice while maintaining high performance stability. For the user, this translates into a "true" voice feel, easy to place in a mix, and consistent from one performance to another.

Directional Capsule: Intelligibility and Environmental Control

The directional capsule helps prioritize the main source (the voice) and limit pickup of peripheral sounds. In live contexts, this feature can improve overall clarity, reduce the sensation of sonic "fog," and offer better headroom, especially in dense environments (close musicians, monitors, audience, reverberation). This directivity, combined with a stable microphone position, promotes consistent sound, essential for vocal performances.

120 mm Flexible Boom: Quick Placement, Consistent Result

The 120 mm boom is designed for precise adjustment to position the microphone at the desired distance and angle. Fine placement allows finding the right balance between presence, naturalness, and plosive control while maintaining a discreet aesthetic. The flexibility of the assembly facilitates adaptation to different morphologies and performance styles, with one goal: to keep the same sound even when moving.

Everyday Comfort and Durability

The 4288 CORE+ relies on a lightweight and flexible structure to remain comfortable over long periods. The option to mount it on the left or right side allows adaptation to user preferences, stage habits, or costume constraints. It is also rated moisture-resistant, an important feature for intensive use (heat from stage lights, vocal effort, variable conditions), where reliability must be maintained.

MicroLock Connector and Adapter System: Simplified Integration

The MicroLock connector and flexible adapter system aim for easy integration with most professional wireless systems. This approach allows fitting into existing setups and switching configurations more simply, whether in performance, touring, or regular operation. A practical solution for technical teams and users who want a high-performance headset microphone without complicating the audio chain.

Technical specifications

Category	HF system microphone	Capsule	static electret
Directivity	cardioid	Color	Brown

Type	headset microphone with single earpiece	Reproduction	precise and natural vocal intelligibility
Technology	CORE+	Level handling	very high SPL capabilities, suitable for speech and singing without distortion
Boom	flexible	Connector	MicroLock
Boom length	120 mm	Compatibility	flexible adapter system compatible with most professional wireless systems
Mounting	left or right	Resistance	moisture-resistant
Design	lightweight and flexible