The 4266 Omnidirectional Microphone combines the legendary sound of the 4066 Omnidirectional Capsule with a lightweight and flexible single earset system. This condenser mic is easy and fast to adjust and it offers clean and transparent sound quality with lots of headroom. The capsule itself is the same type as the 4066.
- Pristine audio quality
- Lightweight and flexible
- Easy mounting to the left or right
- Minimal visual impact
- Resistant to humidity
- Flexible adapter system fits most professional wireless systems
Now available with CORE+ & MicroLock®.
CORE+ takes your miniature mic to the next level, neutralising distortion across the entire dynamic range. MicroLock – A dependable, secure locking microphone connector with limitless flexibility and reassuring reliability.
Audio will never be the same
Removing these remnants of distortion allows sound engineers to capture a new level of audio clarity easily and efficiently, so they can shape an extraordinary listening experience for the audience.
Features of CORE+:
- Effectively negates microphone distortion across the entire dynamic range
- Captures the purest, clearest sound at the source
- Lets sound engineers focus on shaping an extraordinary experience for the audience
- Reduces hassle from unpredictable challenges in the live show environment
Distortion free...
Microphones with CORE+ deliver crystal clear, distortion-free sound across the entire dynamic range of the microphone. Anyone seeking the highest possible sound quality will appreciate CORE+. Whether recording or amplifying content, the sound will remain clear and completely undistorted by the microphone, even when the talent speaks or sings at louder volumes.
...from high to low SPL
Especially at higher sound pressure levels and with multiple microphones on stage, the elimination of distortion will enhance the overall clarity and transparency of the entire sound image. For miniature microphones in particular, sound professionals in theatres and film industry are the primary beneficiaries.
Legendary sound – flexible headset
Like all of the microphones in the range, the d:fine™ 4266 Omnidirectional Headset Microphone offers accurate, natural voice intelligibility and very high SPL capabilities. Users can both speak and sing into the mic with no hint of distortion.
The 4266 Omnidirectional Headset Microphone combines the legendary sound of the 4066 Omnidirectional Capsule with a lightweight and flexible headset system. This condenser headset mic is easy and fast to adjust, and it offers clean and transparent sound quality with lots of headroom. The capsule itself is the same type as the 4066 but is attached to an interchangeable boom arm.
Like all the microphones in the range, the 4266 Omnidirectional Headset Microphone offers accurate, natural voice intelligibility and very high SPL capabilities. Users can both speak and sing into the mic with no hint of distortion.
The headset sits securely around the head and are ideal for active performance situations where the person wearing the headset won’t feel the presence of the microphone. It is ergonomically designed to fit comfortably and easily. This mic adjusts to fit any ear size and head shape while at the same time it mounts securely and is hardly visible. By rotating the boom and the ear hook, the microphone can be easily used on either the left or the right ear. The connector splits the cable from the microphone boom allowing you to swap broken cables and/or wireless connectors quickly.
Three boom lengths are available to accommodate different applications and head sizes: 40 mm (1.6 in), 90 mm (3.5 in) and 110 mm (4.3 in). The 110 mm (4.3 in) is the standard choice for most users.
This microphone is available as an earset (d:fine™ 4166) or headset (d:fine™ 4266). Earset variants are the quickest to put on and often the best choice when miking needs to be fast and easy for example for conference use. Headset variants sit more securely around the head and are ideal for active performance situations where the person wearing the headset won’t feel the presence of the microphone. Both types are ergonomically designed to fit comfortably and easily. This mic adjusts to fit any ear size and head shape while at the same time it mounts securely and is hardly visible. By rotating the boom and the ear hook, the microphone can be easily used on either the left or the right ear. The connector splits the cable from the microphone boom allowing you to swap broken cables and / or wireless connectors quickly.
A bit about omnis
An omnidirectional microphone has sensitivity at all angles – in principle picking up sound equally from all directions. This gives you extremely natural and realistic sound compared to a cardioid mic. Omni mics are often used for picking up ambient sounds, as well as miking a large sound source such as a choir in a recording situation. Unfortunately, due to their pickup pattern, omnis can also produce a lot of feedback in live situations.
Nonetheless, we recommend that you try a DPA omni first because, when used close to the sound source, the equal frequency response makes these mics a flexible addition in your audio toolbox. It will often give a more natural sound, it can handle extremely high sound pressure levels, it does not suffer from proximity effect and is not as sensitive to wind, pop or handling noise.
Adapter system gives you flexibility
The adapters for wireless systems give you flexible, simple and affordable possibilities. You are no longer bound to one wireless system. As circumstances change, you can just switch your adapter, instead of incurring the cost of a completely new microphone. When you make the switch, you won't hear any loss or change in sound quality.
The d:fine™, d:screet™ and d:vote™ series of miniature microphones work with all leading wireless mic solutions, such as Lectrosonics, Sennheiser, Shure, Sony, Wisycom, Zaxcom and many more. DPA Microphones’ ingenious adapter system is one of a kind in the industry. It protects your investment in fantastic sound for years to come.
| Directional pattern | Omnidirectional |
| Principle of operation | Pressure |
| Cartridge type | Pre-polarized condenser |
| Frequency range | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Frequency range ±2dB | 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 |
| Sensitivity, nominal, ±3 dB at 1 kHz | 6 mV/Pa; -44 dB re. 1 V/Pa |
| Equivalent noise level, A-weighted | Typ. 26 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 28 dB(A)) |
| Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4 | Typ. 38 dB (max. 40 dB) |
| S/N ratio (A-weighted), re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL) | Typ. 68 dB(A) |
| Total harmonic distortion (THD) | < 1% up to 123 dB SPL peak |
| Dynamic range - Legacy | Typ. 97 dB |
| Dynamic range - CORE | Typ. 111 dB |
| Max. SPL, peak before clipping | 144 dB |
| Output impedance | 30 - 40 Ω, From DAD6001: 100 Ω |
| Cable drive capability | Up to 300 m (984 ft) |
Output balance principle |
Signal balanced with DAD6001-BC XLR Adapter |
| Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR) | > 60 dB from 50 Hz to 15 kHz with DAD6001-BC XLR Adapter |
| Power supply (for full performance) | Min. 5 V to max. 50 V through DPA adapter for wireless systems |
| Current consumption | Typ. 1.5 mA (microphone). 3.5 mA with DAD6001-BC XLR Adapter |
| Connector | MicroLock |
| Color | Black, beige or brown |
| Weight | 14 g (0.5 oz) incl. Cable and MicroDot connector |
| Microphone diameter | 5.4 mm (0.21 in) |
| Microphone length | 17.6 mm (0.7 in) |
| Cable length | 1.25 m (4.1 ft) |
| Polarity | Positively increasing sound pressure produces positive-going voltage at MicroDot pin |
| Temperature range | -40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F) |
| Relative humidity (RH) | Up to 90% |