DPA 4488-DP-R-B10

Key Information About the 4488 CORE+ Directional Headset Microphone (Black, TA4F Mini-XLR)

• "One size fits all" comfort : adapts to all head sizes and shapes for quick setup, even in studio conditions.
• Stable 3-point support : attachment above, below, and behind the ear to stay in place during movement.
• Simple and precise adjustments : adjust the frame size, microphone length, and positioning for consistent vocal capture.
• Careful discretion : 90-degree adjustable cable guide and non-reflective PVD surface on the frame, microphone, and capsule.

A Headset Microphone Solution Designed for Discreet and Controlled Vocal Capture

The 4488 CORE+ fits within the range of headset microphones designed to provide consistent vocal capture while remaining visually discreet. Its design emphasizes ergonomics (one size fits all, multipoint support) and image integration (non-reflective finishes), criteria particularly sought after on stage, in broadcast, and events. The TA4F Mini-XLR connector makes it a suitable choice for environments using transmitters and systems designed for this type of connection.

Who Is It For and What Are Its Uses?

This directional headset microphone is intended for users who need intelligible voice without a handheld mic: singers and performers in motion, actors, corporate speakers, hosts, or sound technicians who need to equip multiple people quickly. The 3-point support provides security during movement, while the adjustments allow adapting the microphone position to morphology and staging constraints (costume, hairstyle, camera returns, etc.).

In practice, it is especially relevant when the priority is a stable sound capture from one performance to another: the same person over several dates, alternating casts, or quick changes between speakers. Its headset format also helps maintain a constant mic-to-mouth distance, an advantage for limiting level variations when the artist moves.

Comfort, Adjustments, and Discretion: Details That Make Work Easier

Comfortable and Secure Support

The 4488 CORE+ is designed to be comfortable to wear while remaining reliable. The "one size fits all" structure aims to suit a wide range of head sizes, and the 3-point support (above, below, and behind the ear) contributes to stability, even during rapid movements. The result: fewer readjustments during performances and a more consistent wearing feel.

Quick Adjustments for Consistent Placement

The headset offers a very practical approach: you can adjust the frame size, the microphone length, and its position. These adjustments facilitate achieving reproducible positioning, essential to maintain a homogeneous sound signature between rehearsal and performance, or among multiple users equipped in succession.

Cable Management: Clean and Efficient

The 90-degree adjustable cable guide helps direct the cable to keep it out of sight and reduce snags. This is a key point in theater, video capture, and stage presentation, where aesthetics and fluidity of movement matter as much as performance.

Non-Reflective PVD Finish

The non-reflective PVD surface applied to the headset frame, microphone, and capsule reduces unwanted reflections under spotlights. This finish choice enhances visual discretion, particularly useful in broadcast, on stage, and in photo/video, where shiny elements can draw the eye.

Technical specifications

Category	HF system microphone	Capsule	static electret
Directivity	cardioid	Color	Black

One size fits all	adapts to all head sizes and shapes	90-degree adjustable cable guide	keeps cable out of sight
Comfortable, with 3 points of attachment	above, below, and behind the ear	Connector	TA4F Mini-XLR
Easily adjustable	frame size, microphone length, position