Overview

3 mm of Audio Perfection

6061 CORE Subminiature Microphones are just 3 mm (0.12 in) in size but pack the audio power of our larger, award-winning DPA mics. What they lack in size, they more than make up for in clarity, consistency and durability – three qualities that really matter. 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.

• Amazing 3 mm CORE capsule technology
• Renowned DPA sound in a 60% smaller package
• Stainless steel, PVD-coated mic housing
• Modular adapter system fits most professional wireless systems
• Exceptional audio quality
• Uniform, consistent sound between DPA mics
• Extremely rugged and reliable
• Large selection of clips, windscreens, grids and other accessories

Shrinking CORE into 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. Now we've taken the amazing CORE technology and shrunk it down to fit into our (0.12 in) subminiature mics. This means that, despite their small size, the performance of the 6060 CORE Subminiature Series is fully 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.

Advanced new mic design

This tiny capsule has a cap that can be removed for cleaning and should be firmly reattached to the mic body with a firm click that can both be felt and heard. The supplied cap corresponds in its nature to the low-boost grid of our 5 mm (0.20 in) versions. Both the mic itself plus the cap are made of stainless steel and treated with a Physical vapor deposition (PVD) coating that makes it extremely durable: able to tolerate high temperatures, resilient against impacts and resistant to abrasion. The entire mic has a pleasant matte look due to the coating making the entire headset look smaller and less obtrusive.

Maximum Durability

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)) and the same rugged cable relief as on our 5 mm (0.20 in) mics. The cables are extremely durable, do not become entangled and are equipped with an inner core made of Kevlar that withstands rough pulls. A strain relief is integrated in the mic housing to strengthen the assembly.

The cable and capsule design ensure immunity to noisy wireless devices. These mics 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 manufactures such as Shure and Sennheiser. All of our connectors are equipped with a rugged strain relief.

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

Specifications

• Directional Pattern: Omnidirectional
• Principle of operation: Pressure gradient
• Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser
• Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Dynamic range: Typ. 102 dB
• Color: Brown
• Connector: 3 pin LEMO
• Effective frequency range ±2 dB: 40 Hz - 20 kHz with 4 dB soft boost at 8 - 20 kHz
• Sensitivity, nominal, ±3 dB at 1 kHz: 6 mV/Pa; -44 dB re. 1 V/Pa
• Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: Typ. 26 dB(A) re. 20 μPa (max. 28 dB(A))
• Distortion, THD < 1%: 125 dB SPL RMS, 128 dB SPL peak
• Max. SPL, THD 10%: 144 dB SPL peak
• Rated output impedance: From MicroDot: 30 - 40 Ω. From DAD6001-BC: 100 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
• Microphone head size (h x w x d): 3.4 / 14.4 mm (0.13 / 0.57 in)
• Capsule diameter: 3 mm (0.12 in)
• Cable length: 1.8 m (5.9 ft)
• Temperature range: -40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F)
• Relative humidity (RH): Up to 90%