DPA 4060-OP-C-B90 Lavalier Condenser Microphone

Miniature Lavalier Microphone for Broadcast, Theater, and Live Performance

The DPA 4060-OP-C-B90 is a professional miniature lavalier microphone engineered for situations where the source needs to be heard clearly without being seen. Built around an omnidirectional electret condenser capsule measuring just 5.4 mm in diameter, this lavalier delivers consistent off-axis response, so a presenter's tone stays stable even when they turn their head mid-sentence. CORE+ amplifier technology neutralizes distortion across the entire dynamic range, keeping dialogue clean from a quiet aside to a raised voice. This microphone is the right choice for broadcast, theater, and presentation professionals who need a lavalier that disappears on camera yet still captures every nuance of the human voice.

CORE+ Amplifier and MicroLock Connector Set This Lavalier Apart

What separates this lavalier from generic clip-on mics is the combination of CORE+ distortion-free processing and DPA's MicroLock connector system. CORE+ extends the dynamic range beyond standard CORE, eliminating harmonic artifacts at high SPLs that would otherwise muddy speech, while MicroLock is a secure locking coaxial connector that prevents accidental disconnection and remains fully backward compatible with the existing MicroDot adapter ecosystem. Two interchangeable anodized stainless-steel boost grids ship with the mic, letting the user tailor high-frequency response for head or chest placement.

Dynamic Range and SPL Handling — Clear Speech at Any Volume

For lavalier work, headroom matters more than raw sensitivity because presenters and performers rarely sit at a single level. The CORE+ amplifier keeps distortion below 1% THD up to 126 dB RMS and 131 dB peak, with the capsule itself capable of withstanding 134 dB before clipping.

• Maximum SPL: 134 dB before clipping
• Dynamic Range: 106 dB (typical) — wide window between noise floor and clipping point for natural-sounding dialogue at any level
• Equivalent Noise Level: 23 dB (A-weighted) — quiet enough for intimate dialogue scenes

Capsule, Polar Pattern, and Frequency Response — Natural Voice Capture

The omnidirectional polar pattern picks up the speaker consistently regardless of head movement, while a vertical diaphragm design optimizes the capsule for the human voice.

• Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional — consistent level regardless of head turn
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz — full-range capture for speech and vocals
• Capsule Diameter: 5.4 mm — small enough to hide in a tie, collar, or hairline without visual distraction on camera

Build, Cable, and Power — Ready for Daily Professional Use

Touring talent and broadcast crews need a lavalier that survives sweat, makeup, and the constant tugging of costume changes. The housing carries an IP58 rating against dust and moisture, and the 1.8 m cable is reinforced with Kevlar strain relief at both ends.

• Cable Length: 1.8 m — long enough for typical bodypack placement
• Environmental Rating: IP58 — sealed against dust and moisture to 1 m depth
• Operating Voltage: 5 – 10 V — runs on standard wireless transmitter plug-in power
• Weight: 7.5 g (with cable) — light enough to disappear under wardrobe

Who This Lavalier Is Built For

This lavalier is the right choice for broadcast, theater, and house-of-worship audio engineers who need a mic that disappears on camera yet still delivers intelligible dialogue. It suits presenters and vocalists who move freely on stage and need a forgiving polar pattern that won't punish them for turning their head mid-line. Pair it with any major wireless bodypack via a DPA MicroLock adapter, and the mic becomes a near-universal tool across Sennheiser, Shure, Audio Technica, Sony, and Lectrosonics systems.

DPA's Heritage in Miniature Microphone Design

The 4060 was the very first miniature microphone developed by DPA, drawing on measurement and hearing-aid microphone technology the Danish company had refined over decades. Today's CORE+ generation extends that legacy with cleaner dynamic-range performance and the MicroLock connector system, keeping the 4060 series at the front of the broadcast and theater toolkit.