OVERVIEW

While our miniature omnidirectional mics are ideal for situations where a broad pickup pattern is essential and off-axis noise is not a problem, in some challenging acoustic environments a directional microphone is the better choice. The 4080 Cardioid Lavalier captures the human voice with an unusually high degree of definition. This mic offers maximum side rejection and excellent sonic focus on the subject. It is designed for broadcast, conference and other live performances both in the studio and in the field.

• Excellent speech reproduction
• Discreet, compact design
• Fits both left and right buttoned shirts
• Delivered with both black and white pop filters
• Modular adapter system fits most professional wireless systems

It is acoustically pre-equalized, offering a 4 dB presence boost, which matches the mic’s chest placement perfectly. This makes the voice more distinguishable and improves speech intelligibility. Professionals will appreciate that it is lightweight and offers excellent speech reproduction.

This mic is delivered with a pre-mounted black pop filter in a holder with an integrated shock mount, fixed on a clip. An additional white pop filter is also included. Because of the flexible and practical mounting solution, the mic can easily be turned in all directions so it fits both left- and right-buttoned shirts.

Specifications

• Directional Pattern: Cardioid
• Principle of operation: Pressure gradient
• Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser
• Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Dynamic range: Typ. 100 dB
• Connector: Mini-Jack Sennheiser
• Effective frequency range ±2 dB: 250 Hz - 17 kHz with typ. 4 dB soft boost at 4 - 6 kHz (-5 dB at 100 Hz)
• Sensitivity, nominal, ±3 dB at 1 kHz: 20 mV/Pa; -34 dB re. 1 V/Pa
• Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: Typ. 23 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 26 dB(A))
• Distortion, THD < 1%: 126 dB SPL RMS, 129 dB SPL peak
• Max. SPL, THD 10%: 134 dB SPL peak
• Rated output impedance: 30 - 40 Ω
• Cable drive capability: Up to 300 m (984 ft) with DAD6001-BC XLR adapter
• Power supply (for full performance): For wireless systems Min. 5 V - max. 10 V through DPA adapter
  With DAD6001-BC: P48 (Phantom Power). Will work from 12 V
• Current consumption: Typ. 1.5 mA (microphone). 3.5 mA with DAD6001-BC XLR Adapter
• Polarity: Positively increasing sound pressure produces positive going voltage on MicroDot pin
• Weight: 15 g (0.5 oz) incl. Cable and MicroDot connector
• Microphone diameter: 5.7 mm (0.22 in)
• Microphone length: 30 mm (1.2 in)
• Cable length: 1.2 m (3.9 ft)
• Cable diameter: 1.6 mm (0.06 in)
• Temperature range: -40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F)
• Relative humidity (RH): Up to 90%