DPA 4266 CORE+ Headset Mic
Best professional headset for theatre and film performers needing pristine audio.
This headset delivers the legendary clarity of a studio-grade miniature mic in a package designed to vanish on stage. You sacrifice the rugged bulk of traditional headsets for a featherlight, flexible frame that prioritizes a discreet profile without ever compromising on sonic fidelity.
$1035.00
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Markertek
Who it's for
- Theater performers requiring long-term comfort during extended shows
- Live event professionals working in high-sweat, demanding environments
- Broadcast engineers needing pristine, transparent audio quality
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious creators seeking affordable entry-level audio gear
- Sound technicians managing high-volume, feedback-prone stage environments
- Users wanting a simple, plug-and-play wireless transmitter solution
Performance breakdown
Audio Fidelity
Captures studio-grade clarity that rivals industry-standard miniature microphones.
Dynamic Range
CORE+ technology maintains distortion-free sound even at extreme volume levels.
Ergonomic Comfort
Lightweight design ensures long-term wearability for demanding theatre and film sets.
Environmental Durability
IPX8 rating provides exceptional protection against humidity and moisture exposure.
Wireless Versatility
Flexible adapter system integrates seamlessly with virtually any wireless transmitter.
Visual Profile
Minimalist boom design remains virtually invisible under stage lighting.
Key Specs
Microphone Type
Pre-polarized condenser
Polar Pattern
Omnidirectional
Frequency Response
20Hz - 20kHz
Effective Frequency Range ±2dB
40Hz - 20kHz with 3dB soft boost at 8kHz - 15kHz
Sensitivity
-44dB re. 1V/Pa
Max. SPL (THD 10%)
144dB SPL peak
Rated Output Impedance
30Ω - 40Ω (MicroLock)
Connector
MicroLock
Weight
0.30oz (8.5g)
Temperature Range
-40°F to 113°F (-40°C to 45°C)
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