D:screet Core 4161 - Microphone DPA - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Miniature condenser microphone (lavalier/headset/instrument)
Models Covered	SC4060, SC4061, SC4062, SC4063, SC4071, 4080, SCO60-H, SCO61-H, SCO71-H
Directional Pattern	Omnidirectional (most models) or Cardioid (4080)
Frequency Range	20 Hz - 20 kHz (depends on grid and model)
Sensitivity (nominal)	6 - 20 mV/Pa depending on model
Equivalent Noise Level	23 - 33 dB(A) depending on model
Max SPL before clipping	134 - 154 dB peak depending on model
Output Impedance	30 - 40 Ω
Power Supply	48 V phantom (with DAD adapters) or min. 5 V via wireless adapter; SC4063 min. 3 V
Connector	MicroDot (various adapters available for wireless systems)
Cable Length	1.8 m (5.9 ft) for most; 1.2 m (4 ft) for 4080
Cable Diameter	1.6 mm (most) or 2.2 mm (SCO60-H/61-H/71-H)
Weight (incl. cable & connector)	7.5 g to 15 g depending on model
Temperature Range	-40°C to 45°C
Relative Humidity	Up to 90%
Humidity Resistance	Double-vent protection system; resistant but keep dry
Included Accessories	Soft boost grid (pre-fitted), high boost grid (optional), mounting clips, pop filter (4080)
Maintenance	Clean grid and cable with demineralized water only; no chemicals
Safety	Keep away from fluids; do not spray hairspray or makeup near element
Spare Parts / Service	Replacement grids, cables, adapters, and clips available; two-year warranty

Frequently Asked Questions - D:screet Core 4161 DPA

How do I clean the DPA D:screet Core 4161 microphone?

Clean only the protection grid and cable using a soft cloth and demineralized water. Do not use any cleaning fluids other than demineralized water. Avoid spraying chemicals near the microphone.

Can I use this microphone with any wireless system?

Yes, the microphone uses a MicroDot connector and a wide range of adapters are available for most professional wireless systems. Always use DPA adapters to ensure correct electronic circuit.

What is the difference between the soft boost and high boost grids?

The soft boost grid (pre-fitted) gives a 3 dB boost at 8-20 kHz. The high boost grid gives approximately 10 dB boost at 12 kHz, suitable for chest placement.

Is the microphone resistant to sweat and humidity?

Yes, it features a double-vent protection system and is made of corrosion-resistant materials. However, avoid direct sweat ingress; if exposed, rinse with demineralized water and dry thoroughly.

How should I mount the 4080 model?

The 4080 comes with a pre-mounted pop filter and shock mount in a holder. Position it 20-25 cm (8-10 in) from the mouth. Secure the cable with a loop and use the cable clamp.

What is the warranty period?

DPA offers a two-year limited warranty on mechanical functionality and documented specifications, provided the product is not mistreated or modified. Your invoice serves as warranty registration.

Can I replace the microphone grid?

On most models (SC4060, SC4061, etc.) the grid is removable for cleaning or replacement. For SC4071, SCO71-H and 4080, the grid is fixed and can only be cleaned with a soft cloth and demineralized water.

What power supply is required?

For phantom power operation, use a DAD adapter with 48 V ±4 V. For wireless systems, a minimum of 5 V is required through a DPA adapter (SC4063 needs min. 3 V).

How do I reduce handling noise from the cable?

Make a loose cable loop as close to the microphone element as possible. This reduces handling noise transmitted along the cable.

What are the spares and repair options?

Spare parts such as grids, clips, cables, and adapters are available. For service or repair, contact your nearest DPA representative. Do not attempt to repair the microphone yourself.

USER MANUAL D:screet Core 4161 DPA

The DPA discreet™ Miniature Microphones are designed for use with wired or wireless systems in theater, film, television, conferences and instrument close-miking applications.

To ensure optimal performance of your discreet™ Miniature Microphone, please follow the simple care and maintenance instructions below. Our discreet Miniature Microphones are designed to be resistant to humidity and moisture. Highly resistant materials like gold plated stainless steel, and features like the double-vent protection system, ensures that you avoid damage

by fluids. Keep your discreet Miniature Mics away from water and cleaning fluids, and keep the microphone element dry at all times,

Cleaning guide

The cable and protection grid are the only parts that may be cleaned. Do not use any kind of cleaning fluid other than demineralized water. Avoid all kinds of spray or fluids containing chemical components to remove static electricity on or close to the microphone as this could cause damage to the electret layer.

When mounting a discreet Miniature Microphone directly on or close to the skin of a performer, care should be taken to avoid sweat from running into the microphone. If the microphone has been exposed to sweat, it must be rinsed out in demineralized water and left to dry out to recover its original specifications. Drying out the microphone between exposures to humidity will also help to extend its lifetime. If the microphone gets filled up with water it will not be damaged, but possibly turn deaf while the water is captured inside the microphone, behind the protection grid. Remove the water by shaking the microphone or drying it with a piece of lint free cloth.

Cleaning the microphone grid

During use in environments where the microphone is exposed to makeup or dusty materials, the grid may get clogged up. Remove the microphone grid from the microphone element (not applicable to SC4071, SCO71-H and 4080) and clean the grid using a soft cloth and demineralized water only. Make sure the grid is dry before re-mounting it on the microphone housing. For SC4071, SCO71-H and 4080 (which do not feature removable grids) cleaning the grid is done using a soft cloth and demineralized water.

Cleaning the microphone cable

Residue from tape, glue, or makeup on the cable must be removed after use. Leaving these substances on the cable over longer periods of time may etch into the cable jacket and will make the cable more susceptible to breaks. The cable can easily be cleaned using organic oil (e.g. olive oil) or lukewarm, demineralized water. Do not bend the cable or rub it harshly since this may stress the inner cores of the cable and cause them to break over time.

Microphone grids

The discreet Miniature Microphones (SC4060/61/62/63 and SCO60/61-H) are supplied with two different grids for acoustic equalization, depending on the placement on the performer; a soft boost grid (pre-fitted) giving a 3 dB soft boost at 8-20 kHz. Alternatively, the high boost grid for chest mounting gives approximately 10 dB boost at 12 kHz. Without any grid mounted, the microphone is linear, but unprotected against dirt.

The discreet Miniature Microphones with presence boost (SC4071 and SCO71-H) and the 4080 have a fixed presence boost grid. These types are pre-equalized to provide optimal speech intelligibility when using chest placement.

Mounting

Several mounting accessories are specially designed to mount, place or conceal the discrete Miniature Microphones. Refer to www.dpamicrophones.com/dscreet for an up-to-date selection and overview.

d:screet™ 4080

Special for the 4080 is that it is delivered with a pre-mounted popfilter in a holder with an integrated shock mount, fixed on the DPA clip (fig. 1). The 4080 is designed to be always used in this setup. When mounting the holder on to the clip, a small loop of 1.5cm (0.6 in) (fig. 2) should be left between the microphone and the holder. Press the cable gently into the cable trail and secure the cable with the cable clamp (fig. 3). To ensure the optimal sound of the 4080, the best position on the performer's body is 20 - 25cm

(8 - 10 in) from the speaker's mouth (fig. 4). With its innovative mounting solution it can easily be turned in all directions, upwards and sidewards, to get the best sound. Furthermore, it ensures that the 4080 fits both left and right buttoned shirts.

Microphone element

The diaphragm in the microphone element is the most sensitive part of the unit, and must be left untouched to preserve its original characteristics. Do not spray any substances such as hair spray directly into the microphone and avoid getting makeup or paint on the microphone element and housing.

Correct treatment of the microphone cable

The cable is usually longer than required for its actual purpose. Make sure that superfluous cable is wound up in soft loops (preferably 6 - 8 cm (2.4 - 3 in) in diameter). Avoid kinks in the cable. Handling noise from the cable can be reduced significantly by making a loose cable loop, as close to the microphone element as possible.

Correct use of adapters and MicroDot connectors

To provide users with safe and compact mounting of connectors, all our discreet Miniature Microphones are fitted with the

MicroDot connector. A broad range of adapters is offered as optional accessories for most wireless systems for professional use. Never attempt to loosen or tighten the connector by the cable or its strain relief. Some wireless systems require the use of electronic components inside the adapter to optimize the signal level, the DC-offset filtering, and powering of the built-in microphone preamplifier.

Always use the adapters from DPA Microphones with the wireless systems to ensure the correct electronic circuit. Do not use non-standard adapters or connectors as you might damage the microphone preamplifier.

Learn more at www.dpamicrophones.com

Close-up of a black microphone with attached clasp (no visible text or symbols)

Fig. 1. 4080 Miniature Cardioid Microphone, Lavalier

Close-up of a man in a gray suit and striped tie, smiling (no visible text or symbols)

Fig. 4. Place 4080 20-25 cm (8 - 10 in) from mouth

Close-up of a black cable clip attached to a yellow textured surface (no text or symbols visible)

Fig. 7. SCO60-H Heavy Duty in SCM0001 Miniature Clip

Close-up of a black mechanical component with coiled cable and clamped parts (no visible text or symbols)

Fig. 2. Loop between holder and clip on 4080

Close-up of a black plastic clamp with two connectors, placed on a light blue textured surface (no text or symbols visible)

Fig. 5.2 x SC4071 in SCM0008 Miniature Clip. Fig. 8. SC4060 in SCM0004 Miniature Clip, Small

Close-up of a purple and white striped tie with a black clasp (no text or symbols visible)

Close-up of hands holding a black plastic ear clip (no text or symbols visible)

Fig. 3. Securing the cable with the cable clamp on 4080

Close-up of a black mechanical component attached to a dark fabric surface (no visible text or symbols)

Fig. 6. SC4060 in SCM0017 Miniature Mic Holder

Specifications

SC4060, SC4061, SC4062, SC4063, SC4071 4080, SCO60-H, SCO61-H, SCO71-H

Directional characteristics

SC4060/61/62/63/71, SCO60-H/61-H/71-H: Omnidirectional 4080; Cardioid

Principle of operation

SC4060/61/62/63/71, SCO60-H/61-H/71-H: Pressure 4080: Pressure Gradient

Cartridge type

Pre-polarized condenser element with vertical diaphragm

Frequency range, ± 2 dB

SC4060/61/62/63, SCO60-H/61-H; Soft boost grid: 20 Hz- 20 kHz, 3 dB soft boost at 8 - 20 kHz High boost grid: 20 Hz- 20 kHz, 10 dB boost at 12 kHz SC4071, SCO71-H; 100 Hz - 15 kHz with typ. 5 dB soft boost at 4-6 kHz 4080: 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

SC4060, SCO60-H, 4080: 20 mV/Pa; -34 dB re. IV/Pa SC4061/63/71, SCO61-H/71-H; 6 mV/Pa; -44.5 dB re. IV/Pa SC4062: 1 mV/Pa; -60 dB re. IV/Pa

Frequency Response

SC4060/61/62/63, SCO60-H/61-H

Polar pattern

5C4060/61/62/63, SCO60-H/61-H

Service & Repair

Products from DPA Microphones are extremely stable and there should not be any significant change in the specifications with time and use. If, however, you are not totally satisfied with the characteristics exhibited by these products, please contact your nearest DPA Microphones representative for further details of service and the repair facilities that are available.

Warranty

All products from DPA Microphones are covered by a two-year limited warranty on both mechanical functionality and documented specifications as long as the items are not mistreated, abused or modified in any way. In case of a warranty claim your invoice is your warranty registration.

Equivalent noise level, A-weighted

SC4060, SCO60-H, 4080; Typ. 23 dB(A) re. 20 μPa (max. 26 dB(A)) SC4061/63/71, SCO61-H/71-H; Typ. 26 dB(A) re. 20 μPa (max. 28 dB(A)) SC4062: Typ. 33 dB(A) re. 20 μPa (max. 37 dB(A))

S/N ratio (A-weighted) re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL)

SC4060, SCO60-H, 4080: 71 dB SC4061/63/71, SCO61-H/71-H: 68 dB SC4062: 61 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)

<1% THD up to 123 dB SPL peak <1% THD up to 120 dB SPL RMS sine

Dynamic Range

SC4060, SCO60-H, 4080: Typ. 100 dB SC4061/63/71, SCO61-H/71-H: Typ. 97 dB SC4062: Typ. 90 dB

Max. SPL peak before clipping

SC4060, SCO60-H, 4080; 134 dB SC4061/71, SCO61-H/71-H: 144 dB SC4062: 154 dB SC4063: 138 dB

Output impedance

30 - 40 Ω, depending on current draw

Cable drive capability

300 m (984 ft) with DAD6001-BC/DAD6024/DAD4099 XLR phantom power adapter

Power supply

With DAD6001-BC/DAD6024/DAD4099: 48 V phantom power ±4 V for full performance. For wireless systems: Min. 5 V through DPA adapter (SC4063 min. 3 V).

SC4071, SCO71-H

CE Marking

The CE mark guarantees that the product conforms with relevant directives approved by the European Commission.

EMC directive: 2004/108/EEC

Low voltage directive: 2006/95/EC

Environmental Policy

This product is comprised by the Waste (WEEE) directive and should not be thrown in the garbage bin when obsolete. Instead, return it to your local DPA representative (or DPA Microphones A/S directly) who will dispose of the product in accordance with the current environmental standards.

RoHS directive: 2002/95/EC

WEEE directive: 2002/96/EC

© October 2014, DPA Microphones A/S

Product features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Polarity

Positively increasing sound pressure produces positive going voltage on MicroDot pin.

Connector

MicroDot, adapters are available

Weight incl. cable and MicroDot connector

SC4060/61/62/63: 7.5 g (0.26 oz) SC4071: 9 g (0.32 oz) 4080: 15 g (0.53 oz) SCO60-H/61-H: 13 g (0.46 oz) SCO71-H: 14 g (0.49 oz)

Cable length

1.8 m (5.9 ft) (4080: 1.2 m (4 ft))

Cable diameter

SC4060/61/62/63/71, 4080: 1.6 mm (0.06 in) SCO60-H/61-H/71-H: 2.2 mm (0.09 in)

Temperature range

-40°C to 45°C

Relative Humidity (RH)

Up to 90%

4080

4080SC4071,SCO71-H

Head Office

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