DPA 6060-OC-U-F90 Lavalier Condenser Microphone

DPA 6060 CORE Subminiature Lavalier Microphone — Broadcast-Grade Audio in a 3 mm Capsule

The DPA 6060 CORE is a subminiature omnidirectional lavalier microphone designed for broadcast, theater, and film productions where the mic must vanish on talent. At just 3 mm in diameter, this lavalier shrinks DPA's CORE amplifier technology into a capsule 60% smaller than the legendary 4060 series, preserving the same extended dynamic range and remarkably low self-noise. Sound engineers and content creators who need a near-invisible mic that still delivers full, intelligible vocal capture will find this model a natural fit.

What Sets the 6060 CORE Apart

Inside the 3 mm capsule sits a dual gold-plated diaphragm paired with a hermetically sealed CORE amplifier, yielding a 102 dB dynamic range and a 24 dB equivalent noise floor. The stainless-steel housing is finished with a Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coating that resists high temperatures, impacts, and abrasion, and the entire assembly is IP58-certified against dust and moisture ingress to 1 m. A pre-fitted protection grid supplies a 4 dB soft boost between 8 and 20 kHz for added vocal presence, and detaches with a firm click for cleaning.

Omnidirectional Capsule Tuned for the Human Voice

The forgiving omnidirectional polar pattern captures sound uniformly from all directions, so speech level stays consistent even when the talent turns their head. This makes the model well suited to presenters, actors, and worship leaders who cannot stay locked in front of the mic.

• Capsule Type: 3 mm electret-condenser, omnidirectional
• Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20 kHz (±2 dB)
• Sensitivity: 20 mV/Pa at 1 kHz — strong output for clean wireless transmission

Headroom That Handles Loud Vocals Without Distortion

Engineered for normal SPL applications, this lavalier delivers clean speech capture while still tolerating the unexpected peaks of live performance. The wide dynamic range gives post-production engineers headroom to EQ and compress without raising the noise floor.

• Maximum SPL: 123 dB RMS / 126 dB peak (under 1% THD), 134 dB peak at 10% THD
• Dynamic Range: 102 dB (A-weighted)
• Equivalent Noise Level: 24 dB A-weighted (typical)

Field-Ready Build with Modular Wireless Connectivity

Weighing just 8 g with cable, the 6060 CORE virtually disappears on wardrobe while its rugged 1.8 m cable with Kevlar strain relief and IP58-sealed housing survive daily field use. The MicroLock connector locks firmly into compatible adapters, and the modular adapter system lets a single mic mate with Shure, Sennheiser, Sony, Lectrosonics, Audio Technica, and Wisycom bodypacks. Power comes from 5 to 10 V plug-in power supplied by the wireless transmitter.

• Capsule Dimensions: ø 3.4 mm × L 14.4 mm
• Cable: 1.8 m length, 1.6 mm diameter, Kevlar strain relief
• Connector: MicroLock locking male, backwards compatible with MicroDot adapters

Engineers and Creators Who Need Discreet, Reliable Wireless Vocals

Broadcast audio engineers, theater sound designers, and film location sound mixers who need a lavalier that disappears on camera yet still captures full, intelligible dialogue will find this model a strong match. House-of-worship teams will appreciate the IP58 sealing for outdoor services, while corporate and live-event presenters benefit from the omnidirectional pattern that forgives head movement. Content creators shooting interviews or narrative video gain a mic that pairs with virtually any professional wireless system through the modular MicroLock adapter ecosystem.

DPA Microphones and the CORE Amplifier Legacy

DPA Microphones has built its reputation in professional broadcast and theater audio on the 4060 series lavalier, long considered a benchmark for natural vocal capture. The 6060 CORE extends that lineage by shrinking the company's CORE amplifier technology — originally developed for 5 mm capsules — into a 3 mm form factor, delivering the same low noise floor and wide dynamic range in a body 60% smaller than its predecessor.