DPA 4560 CORE Headset Binaural Headset Microphone
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Unobtrusive and easy immersive sound recording
- Pristine audio quality
- Mics selected for sensitivity within ±1.5 dB
- Inconspicuous mic placement
- Lightweight and flexible headset
- Flexible adapter system fits most professional wireless systems
Sound bites from the play: Good for Nothing
This play was developed by students of the Danish National School of Performing Arts. Nanna-Karina Schleimann created sound design and musical compositions.
The 4060 CORE Miniature Omnidirectional Microphones in this headset exhibit an exceptionally accurate omnidirectional pattern and therefore do not need to be aimed directly at the sound source to achieve quality pickup. This pattern also makes it less sensitive to handling noise as well as pop and wind noise. These 4060s handle sound pressure levels up to 134 dB before clipping occurs. This mic is well suited for applications where the sound source is more remote or damped and you need to have a good balance signal versus noise.
Binaural recording is a technique that uses two microphones to create an immersive 3D stereo sound experience for the listener. When correctly accomplished, these recordings allow the listener to hear sounds like they are actually in the same position as the person who did the actual recording.
Binaural recordings differ from more well-known stereo techniques because binaural uses two omnidirectional mics positioned close together (as if in a listeners ears) to replicate the sound pick up of the human ear as close as possible. Stereo on the other hand, use cardioid microphones with a larger space between them.
Online media – including Facebook, Google and others who are making an effort to create more appealing products, including immersive sound could benefit from binaural recording. Film recordists are using binaural techniques to gather content they can use for atmospheric sounds. In addition, podcasts using the binaural technique can provide content that is much more immersive and alive compared to traditional techniques.
Getting the perfect fit
The two 4060 Omnidirectional Minature Mics are mounted on a flexible headset, which is ergonomically designed to fit comfortably. The headset adjusts easily to fit any ear size as well as head shape.
Adjusting frame size
Before adjusting the frame size, you need to loosen the braided sleeving covering the cable. Remove the clothing clip, grab the bottom of the sleeving and pull it gently upwards, smoothing it up the entire length of the cable to make it loose at the top.
To increase the frame size, hold the cable and frame behind the earhooks and slowly pull the earhooks away from each other to the desired size.
To decrease the frame size, hold the coils on the headset frame and slowly pull the coils away from each other to the desired size.
After making the frame adjustments, starting from the top, smooth the entire sleeving back down the cable. Replace the clothing clip.