DPA 4488-DP-R-C10

A DPA Headset Microphone Designed for Demanding Environments

The DPA 4488 CORE+ continues the legacy of the brand's directional headset microphones, designed to provide reliable vocal capture in contexts where consistent sound quality and operational safety are essential. It combines renowned components (DPA 5 mm capsules), CORE+ by DPA technology, and an elegant headset design (award-winning Red Dot headset) to meet the needs of modern productions: close voice capture, placement constraints, and high sound pressure levels on stage.

Who Is It For and What Are Its Uses?

This directional headset microphone is particularly suited for theatre, broadcasting, places of worship, and conferences, whenever the goal is to achieve intelligible and stable voice capture even in noisy environments. Thanks to its off-axis rejection, it helps isolate the main source (the voice) while reducing the impact of distant sounds-a real advantage for sets and stages where multiple sources overlap and feedback management is a daily challenge.

Design, Adjustments, and Performance: What Makes the Difference

An "Open" Vocal Capture with Background Noise Control

The 4488 CORE+ aims for an open and natural sound for speech and singing. Its directivity is designed to remain effective as sound levels increase: it offers excellent off-axis rejection in high sound pressure level situations and effectively suppresses distant sound sources. The result: greater vocal clarity, less noise pollution, and better control of feedback in demanding live contexts.

Optimized Placement: Linear Bass Response at Close Distance

The bass response is designed for optimal linearity at 2-3 cm (1 inch) from the sound source. As the distance increases, bass roll-off becomes more pronounced : a behavior particularly useful for enhancing background noise rejection and supporting feedback control. In practice, the microphone rewards precise and consistent positioning, typical of professional uses (stage, broadcast, spoken interventions).

A Flexible, Stable, and Discreet Headset

The headset mechanics are designed to fit a wide range of head shapes: one size fits all, comfortable hold, and 3 points of attachment around the ear to secure fit over time. Adjustments are designed to be quick: frame size, microphone length, and position can be easily adjusted to align the capsule correctly without disturbing the artist or speaker. The 90-degree adjustable cable guide keeps the cable out of sight, a key point for stage and video, while the non-reflective PVD surface reduces reflections on the headset frame, microphone, and capsule.

Technical specifications

Category	HF system microphone	Capsule	static electret
Directivity	cardioid	Color	Brown

Type	directional headset microphone	Comfort / stability	3 points of attachment (above, below, and behind the ear)
Technology	CORE+ by DPA	Adjustments	frame size, microphone length, position
Rejection	excellent off-axis rejection (suitable for high sound pressure level environments)	Cable management	90-degree adjustable cable guide (keeps cable out of sight)
Bass behavior	response designed for optimal linearity at 2-3 cm (1 inch) from the sound source	Finish	non-reflective PVD surface on headset frame, microphone, and capsule
Size	one size fits all, adapts to all head sizes and shapes	Connector	TA4F Mini-XLR