DPA 6066 Subminiature Headset Microphone

DPA 6066 CORE Omni directional Headset Microphone Black, MicroDot

The capsule of the DPA 6066 CORE Subminiature Headset is just 3 mm (0.12 in) in diameter but packs the audio power of larger, award-winning DPA mics. Despite its small size, it is abundant in clarity, consistency, and durability—three qualities that truly matter. By shrinking our newly introduced CORE by DPA technology, we ensure you don’t have to compromise on sound to focus on aesthetics.

Beyond this minimized size and maximized sound potential, these mics also sport a completely redesigned, lightweight, one-size-fits-all headset that attaches over the ears for maximum comfort. 3-point ear grips with spring mechanisms help grip below the ears and to the side of the head for added security. A 2-way adjustable boom system (length and height) with an anti-rotate mechanism makes this new headset very easy to fit. A new 90° cable management system safeguards the cable and directs it down the wearer’s back, where it can’t be seen.

Between the sound quality and the comfort, once you try it we’re sure you’ll never want to wear another headset mic solution.

IP58 certified

The CORE subminiatures are IP58 certified. This durability is achieved through several defense mechanisms, including:

• Water-repellant nano-coating of the cover and housing
• Hermetic sealing of the sensitive amplifier at the core of the mic
• Dual gold plating of the diaphragm

Shrinking CORE into a 3 mm

CORE by DPA is a powerful new technology at the heart of our miniature microphones. We’ve minimized distortion. From a whisper to a scream, you will experience increased clarity and openness.

Prior to CORE, our DPA 4066 Series contained the most clear, consistent, and robust headset mics you could find on the market. These mics are known for working across a wide dynamic range as well as exhibiting low distortion across all SPLs.

We’ve taken the amazing CORE technology and shrunk it down to fit into our 3 mm (0.12 in) subminiature mics. This means that, despite their small size, the performance of the 6066 CORE Headset Series is comparable to the 5 mm (0.20 in) miniature capsules that are beloved around the globe.

These subminiatures have a lower noise floor than any other 3 mm (0.12 in) capsule on the market and they are better able to capture high sound pressure levels without distortion as well. In terms of technical specifications, the 6066 has a noise floor of only 26 dB (A), which is fully comparable to the 5 mm (0.20 in) DPA miniature capsule.

It’s the only 3 mm (0.12 in) mic that gives you the DPA sonic quality that you know and love.

Technically advanced mechanical construction

The new one-size-fits-all headset is the most advanced construction on the market. It ensures comfort, even during long-term wear, but does so without sacrificing security. Its form grips gently and snuggly around the head and is easily adjustable. The spring mechanisms that grip around the ears are gentle, yet firm enough for you to feel secure during your performance. The headset can also be customized on-site to suit individual performers for a perfect fit.

One-size-fits-all, adjustable frame

The headset frame is made of stainless steel and treated with a Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coating that makes it extremely durable. It is able to tolerate high temperatures and is resilient against impact and abrasion. The frame is one-size-fits-all with a simple adjustment mechanism for quick and easy resizing. Anatomically correct, it fits snuggly and comfortably around the head thanks to its unique shape. The entire mic has a pleasant matte look due to the coating, making the entire headset look small and less obtrusive than other headset solutions. Furthermore, it adds nothing to the size of the microphone, as the PVD is extremely durable but at the same time extremely thin.

2-way adjustable boom

The boom is 130 mm long but can easily be adjusted so that it sits perfectly at the corner of the performer’s smile (the optimal placement of a headworn mic). Not only can the boom be extended/shortened, but it can also be pivoted up and down at a fixed point below the ear (no more bending the boom). An anti-rotating mechanism designed into the boom shape prevents it from rotating. A sliding lock system ensures that the boom is locked into the desired position. The entire boom can be detached at a point below the ear and moved from the right to the left side of the frame.

We have also added a service connector at the end of the boom pole so that the boom and cable can be replaced independently if needed. The service connector is well-protected by a plastic cover that slides over the gold-plated connectors.

PVD-treated mic

The entire mic is made of stainless steel and is PVD coated, as is the grid that covers the capsule element. This has allowed us to significantly reduce the size of the mic as well as increase its durability. We have also added a click function—both tactile and audible—to the mic grid, so you can be sure that the grid has been secured properly to the mic housing.

In addition, if you look closely, you might notice that when looking at the microphone housing head-on, it resembles the well-known DPA logo grid. Not only does this look amazing, but it also adds to the mic’s resilience to water and sweat. The tiny grid holes, combined with the material chosen, make this mic extremely robust; able to withstand the tough environments where they are used.

3-point ear grips

The ear grips on our new headset consist of some amazing technology. Most headsets have either a 1- or 2-point gripping system, resting on top of the ear or (sometimes) gripping below the ear. This headset relies on a 3-point gripping system—adding a support area behind the ear and pressing gently inward.

This not only makes the headset sit more securely around the head even in jostling situations, but it also makes it extremely comfortable to wear even over long periods. Furthermore, the advanced, ergonomic shape of these ear grips conforms to the shape of the head.

90° cable management system

The headset has its cable guide directly at the back of the headset frame, so you can easily organize the cables to run unobtrusively down the back of the performers. The cable guide slides from side to side, so it can be moved out of, for example, the camera view. The special construction also separates the cables from the boom movement, which ensures that cables are not pulled on when the boom is moved. This helps ensure a longer life for the mic cables.

The cable is often the weak spot on these types of mics, but we have opted to use the same size cable (Ø 1.6 mm (.06 in)) as on our 5 mm (0.20 in) mics. They are extremely rugged, do not become entangled, and are equipped with an inner core made of Kevlar that withstands rough pulls.

The cable, capsule, and boom design, ensure immunity to noisy wireless devices. Headsets are typically connected to a wireless belt pack and we offer a comprehensive mix of adapters to suit the many wireless transmitters available. When used with an adapter, the connector is our MicroDot but we also offer hardwired terminations to suit the most popular systems from manufacturers such as Shure and Sennheiser. All of our connectors are equipped with rugged strain relief.

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