DPA 4060 or 4061

Larry Elliott · 15th April 2008

I am needing to get some small mics to add a little presence to a choir located behind an orchestra and am considering the 4060/4061s. I understand the difference in sensitivity and noise levels between them, but am wondering if I will really notice the slightly higher noise from the 4061 given the ambient noise in most venues. Would be grateful for comments from those who have used both. Thanks.

Larry

PlugHead · 16th April 2008

Probably not, but I also doubt your choir could attain 134 dB (clipping level on the 4060's), so I always opt for a quieter mic.

Both will do the job well, but I often find my 4060's noisy on critical stuff - 4061's are a bit noisier, so it'd be a good idea to rent/audition some to see if they'll work for you and your needs.

cheers,

just.sounds · 16th April 2008

Do you really need the higher headroom of the 4061? the 4060 is allready able to handle more noise than I.

15th April 2008	#1
Larry Elliott Gear addict Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Auckland , New Zealand Posts: 325 Thread Starter	DPA 4060 or 4061 I am needing to get some small mics to add a little presence to a choir located behind an orchestra and am considering the 4060/4061s. I understand the difference in sensitivity and noise levels between them, but am wondering if I will really notice the slightly higher noise from the 4061 given the ambient noise in most venues. Would be grateful for comments from those who have used both. Thanks. Larry

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PlugHead Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2003 Location: steeltown Posts: 3,420	Probably not, but I also doubt your choir could attain 134 dB (clipping level on the 4060's), so I always opt for a quieter mic. Both will do the job well, but I often find my 4060's noisy on critical stuff - 4061's are a bit noisier, so it'd be a good idea to rent/audition some to see if they'll work for you and your needs. cheers, __________________ Jay PlugHead Productions http://www.plugheadproductions.com

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just.sounds Gear addict Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 390	Do you really need the higher headroom of the 4061? the 4060 is allready able to handle more noise than I. __________________ "Music" Just a combination of sounds.

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