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DPA – 6060 Series Subminiature Microphone

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Just 3 mm in size but pack the audio power of our larger.

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Description

6060 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. By shrinking CORE by DPA technology, we ensure you don’t have to compromise on sound to focus on aesthetics.

Features

  • 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

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.

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. In terms of technical specifications, the 6061 has a noise floor of only 26 dB(A), which is on par with the 5 mm (0.20 in) DPA miniature capsules.

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.

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.

IP58 certified

The CORE Subminiatures are IP58 certified. This durability is achieved through a number of defense mechanisms:

  • 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

Additional information

Directional pattern

6060 Subminiature For Normal SPL: Omnidirectional
6061 Subminiature For Loud SPL: Omnidirectional

Principle of operation

6060 Subminiature For Normal SPL: Pressure
6061 Subminiature For Loud SPL: Pressure

Cartridge type

6060 Subminiature For Normal SPL: Pre-polarized condenser
6061 Subminiature For Loud SPL: Pre-polarized condenser

Frequency response

6060 Subminiature For Normal SPL: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
6061 Subminiature For Loud SPL: 20 Hz – 20 kHz

Effective frequency range ±2 dB

6060 Subminiature For Normal SPL: 40 Hz – 20 kHz with 4 dB soft boost at 8 – 20 kHz
6061 Subminiature For Loud SPL: 40 Hz – 20 kHz with 4 dB soft boost at 8 – 20 kHz

Sensitivity, nominal, ±3 dB at 1 kHz

6060 Subminiature For Normal SPL: 20 mV/Pa; -34 dB re. 1 V/Pa
6061 Subminiature For Loud SPL: 6 mV/Pa; -44 dB re. 1 V/Pa

Equivalent noise level, A-weighted

6060 Subminiature For Normal SPL: Typ. 24 dB(A) re. 20 μPa (max. 26 dB(A))
6061 Subminiature For Loud SPL: Typ. 26 dB(A) re. 20 μPa (max. 28 dB(A))

Distortion, THD < 1%

6060 Subminiature For Normal SPL: 123 dB SPL RMS, 126 dB SPL peak
6061 Subminiature For Loud SPL: 125 dB SPL RMS, 128 dB SPL peak

Dynamic range

6060 Subminiature For Normal SPL: Typ. 102 dB
6061 Subminiature For Loud SPL: Typ. 102 dB

Max. SPL, THD 10%

6060 Subminiature For Normal SPL: 134 dB SPL peak
6061 Subminiature For Loud SPL: 144 dB SPL peak

Rated output impedance

6060 Subminiature For Normal SPL: 30 – 40 Ω
6061 Subminiature For Loud SPL: 30 – 40 Ω

Cable drive capability

6060 Subminiature For Normal SPL: Up to 300 m (984 ft) with DAD6001-BC XLR Adapter
6061 Subminiature For Loud SPL: Up to 300 m (984 ft) with DAD6001-BC XLR Adapter

Power supply (for full performance)

6060 Subminiature For Normal SPL: For wireless systems: Min. 5 V – max. 10 V through DPA adapter
With DAD6001-BC: P48 (Phantom Power). Will work from 12 V
6061 Subminiature For Loud SPL: 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

6060 Subminiature For Normal SPL: Typ. 1.5 mA (microphone). 3.5 mA with DAD6001-BC XLR Adapter
6061 Subminiature For Loud SPL: Typ. 1.5 mA (microphone). 3.5 mA with DAD6001-BC XLR Adapter

Connector

6060 Subminiature For Normal SPL: MicroDot, TA4F Mini-XLR, 3-pin LEMO, Mini-Jack
6061 Subminiature For Loud SPL: MicroDot, TA4F Mini-XLR, 3-pin LEMO, Mini-Jack

Color

6060 Subminiature For Normal SPL: Black, beige, brown or white
6061 Subminiature For Loud SPL: Black, beige, brown or white

Weight

6060 Subminiature For Normal SPL: 8 g (0.29 oz) incl. Cable and MicroDot connector
6061 Subminiature For Loud SPL: 8 g (0.29 oz) incl. Cable and MicroDot connector

Microphone head size (h x w x d)

6060 Subminiature For Normal SPL: 3.4 / 14.4 mm (0.13 / 0.57 in)
6061 Subminiature For Loud SPL: 3.4 / 14.4 mm (0.13 / 0.57 in)

Capsule diameter

6060 Subminiature For Normal SPL: 3 mm (0.12 in)
6061 Subminiature For Loud SPL: 3 mm (0.12 in)

Cable length

6060 Subminiature For Normal SPL: 1.8 m (5.9 ft)
6061 Subminiature For Loud SPL: 1.8 m (5.9 ft)

Polarity

6060 Subminiature For Normal SPL: Positively increasing sound pressure produces positive going voltage on MicroDot pin
6061 Subminiature For Loud SPL: Positively increasing sound pressure produces positive going voltage on MicroDot pin

Temperature range

6060 Subminiature For Normal SPL: -40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F)
6061 Subminiature For Loud SPL: -40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F)

Relative humidity (RH)

6060 Subminiature For Normal SPL: Up to 90%
6061 Subminiature For Loud SPL: Up to 90%

Downloads

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