DPA 4488-DP-R-B90

A DPA benchmark designed for modern stages and sets

The DPA 4488 CORE+ builds on the brand's expertise with its compact 5 mm capsules and combines it with CORE+ by DPA technology. The whole is mounted on an award-winning Red Dot headset frame, designed to combine elegance, robustness, and adaptability. The result: a directional headset microphone oriented towards "real-world conditions," capable of remaining reliable and consistent in environments where intelligibility and stability are paramount.

Who is it for and what are the uses?

This headset microphone is particularly suited for applications where the voice must remain perfectly clear despite a dense sound environment: theatre, broadcasting, places of worship, conferences, and more broadly all demanding live performances. Its directivity helps isolate the voice and reduce the impact of ambient sounds (monitors, instruments, audience), which improves playing comfort, feedback margin, and mix consistency.

A design focused on performance: directivity, proximity, and discretion

Directivity: a real asset against background noise and feedback

The 4488 CORE+ is designed to effectively eliminate distant sound sources. This rejection capability is valuable on noisy stages, TV sets, or whenever multiple sound sources coexist nearby. In practice, you get a voice that is more present, more stable, and easier to process, while limiting unwanted microphone bleed.

Optimized bass response at very close distance

The bass response is designed for optimal linearity at 2 to 3 cm (about 1 inch ) from the sound source. Beyond that, bass roll-off becomes more pronounced: a relevant choice when favoring intelligibility, reducing ambient pickup, and strengthening feedback resistance. This design logic encourages consistent and close positioning to the mouth for the best tonal balance.

Ergonomics: quick adjustments, reliable fit, controlled appearance

Designed to fit all morphologies, the "one size fits all" frame is easily adjustable (frame size, microphone length, placement). The 3 points of attachment stabilize the assembly, limiting placement variations during a performance. The 90-degree adjustable cable guide helps keep the cable discreet and well oriented, while the non-reflective PVD finish prevents reflections under stage lights or on camera.

Technical specifications

Category	HF system microphone	Capsule	static electret
Directivity	cardioid	Color	Black

Type	directional headset microphone	Comfort and stability	3 points of attachment (above, below, and behind the ear)
Technology	CORE+ by DPA	Adjustments	frame size, microphone length, placement
Sound rendering	open and natural sound, optimized for vocal applications	Cable guide	adjustable to 90 deg, to keep the cable out of sight
Off-axis behavior	excellent rejection in high sound pressure level situations	Finish	non-reflective PVD surface on the headset frame, microphone, and capsule
Bass response	optimal linearity at 2 to 3 cm from the sound source	Model	4488 CORE+
Size	one size fits all, adapts to all head sizes and shapes	Connector / system	MicroLock