DPA 4061-OP-C-F90 Lavalier Condenser Microphone

DPA 4061 CORE+ Lavalier Microphone for Loud Speech and Vocals

For professional broadcast, theatre, film, and live-stage applications where speech intelligibility is critical, the DPA 4061 CORE+ delivers a miniature omnidirectional lavalier solution. This low-sensitivity variant of the 4060 family is built around CORE+ amplifier technology, which eliminates distortion artifacts across a wider dynamic range than the standard CORE circuit. With a maximum SPL of 137 dB peak at 1% THD, the capsule stays clean and undistorted even in front of a powerful vocalist or brass instrument, while the forgiving omnidirectional polar pattern keeps levels consistent as the performer moves or turns their head.

What Sets the 4061 CORE+ Apart

What truly distinguishes this lavalier from standard CORE-equipped models is the + variant of the amplifier circuit, which removes the residual distortion that even CORE can produce at the very top of its dynamic range. The capsule ships with two interchangeable anodized stainless-steel grids — Soft-Boost (3 dB between 8 and 20 kHz) for head placement, and High-Boost (10 dB around 12 kHz) for chest-mounted use — while the MicroLock connector is fully backwards-compatible with DPA's MicroDot system and locks securely into a wide range of wireless bodypack transmitters via separately available adapters.

CORE+ Capsule and Audio Performance

The 4061 CORE+ is engineered for clarity and headroom. Its omnidirectional polar pattern captures sound evenly from all directions, while the electret-condenser design keeps self-noise low enough for quiet dialogue and dynamic range wide enough for shouted vocals.

• Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional — consistent level regardless of head movement
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz — full-range capture with a flat, neutral character that flatters the human voice
• Sensitivity: 6 mV/Pa at 1 kHz — low-sensitivity wiring for use in front of loud sources
• An equivalent noise level of 26 dB A-weighted keeps the floor quiet enough for intimate dialogue and broadcast work

High SPL Handling and Power Requirements

Wired for low sensitivity, the 4061 CORE+ sits in front of loud sources without overloading the wireless transmitter's input stage. CORE+ extends that headroom further by removing the residual distortion that even standard CORE mics can produce at the top of their range.

• Maximum SPL: 134 dB RMS (1% THD), 137 dB peak (1% THD), 144 dB peak (10% THD) — handles loud vocalists, brass, and amplified instruments cleanly
• Operating Voltage: 5–10 V plug-in power — runs from any standard wireless bodypack transmitter

Build Quality, Connector and Cable

Engineered for the rigors of daily stage use, the 4061 CORE+ survives sweat, makeup, costume changes, and the constant tugging of cable movement. The double-vent protection system keeps the capsule working in humid environments, while the Kevlar-reinforced cable resists everyday twists and pulls.

• Capsule Dimensions: 5.4 mm diameter, 12.7 mm length — small enough to hide in clothing, hair, or costumes
• Weight: 7.5 g (with cable) — light enough that talent forgets it's there
• The 1.8 m cable uses Kevlar strain relief and terminates in a MicroLock locking connector rated IP58 for dust and water resistance to 1 m — secure, wear-resistant, backwards-compatible with MicroDot adapters, and built to survive sweat, rain, and outdoor productions

Who Should Choose the DPA 4061-OP-C-F90

The DPA 4061-OP-C-F90 is the right choice for broadcast engineers, theatre sound designers, and live-event production teams who need a lavalier that can sit in front of a loud vocalist or presenter without distortion. Houses of worship running energetic services with shouting preachers and amplified bands will appreciate the 137 dB peak headroom, while corporate AV teams get a discreet, sweat-resistant capsule that stays intelligible across long events. Content creators upgrading from entry-level wireless lavs will hear the difference in the lower noise floor and the more open midrange, and film and television sound mixers will value the IP58 rating and the two included boost grids for tailoring the response to head, chest, or hidden placement.