Jeff Wexler Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 (edited) I don't know exactly what they are calling it but this looks like the mic that Rado Stefanov had suggested to DPA. It is considerably smaller and different orientation than their other lavaliere mics. I believe it is based on their headworn mics. I'm sure it sounds fabulous!. Thanks to Allen Lee Williams for posting this image on Facebook. Edited September 29, 2015 by Jeff Wexler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Toline Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 The DPA rep for S.E. U.S.A. & Latin America brought that mic into Professional Sound Services in Ft. Lauderdale last week. It is the same capsule as their head worn mic and sounds very DPA, a natural sound to be sure with a unique ear mounting design that's very light & comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnpaul215 Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 1) any pictures with this next to a 4063? 2) just saw this: From now until October 18th, 2015, DPA Microphones will be giving away a FREE MicroDot adapter with the purchase of any DPA bodyworn d:fine or d:screet microphone (a value of $100)!! Please choose the adapter you would like in the options.From now until October 18th, 2015, DPA Microphones will be giving away a FREE MicroDot adapter with the purchase of any DPA bodyworn d:fine or d:screet microphone (a value of $100)!! Please choose the adapter you would like in the options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ze Frias Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 (edited) Here are some more photos of the new d:screet Slim from the sneak peak post: 1) any pictures with this next to a 4063? While I don't have a Slim to compare it, here's a quick picture I just took of my 4063 comparing it to a lightning connector: Edited September 29, 2015 by Jose Frias Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Wexler Posted September 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 It seems size-wise it is not substantially smaller overall than the 4060 series but it is a different, flatter configuration which should make for somewhat easier placement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ze Frias Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 It seems size-wise it is not substantially smaller overall than the 4060 series but it is a different, flatter configuration which should make for somewhat easier placement. Those are my impressions as well. It does seem a tiny bit smaller in size, but mostly it seems physically flatter, which I think would indeed help with concealing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pindrop Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Looks like it might have L starting the serial number which implies it might have low voltage requirement, making it suitable for Zaxcom transmitters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karri Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Judging by eye the diameter of a 4060 with the grille on seems to be around 3/4 of the diameter of the metallic part of the MicroDot connector. So this might actually be wider but of course more... Slim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ze Frias Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Looks like it might have L starting the serial number which implies it might have low voltage requirement, making it suitable for Zaxcom transmitters? I read the serial number on the first picture posted by Jeff to be: X03248 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pindrop Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 (edited) I read the serial number on the first picture posted by Jeff to be: X03248 Ah yes sorry I just scrolled through your photos without realizing you'd switched mics to a 4063 in the last one where I could read the serial number, it looks like a black blob on my screen. I was being over hopeful as Zaxcom TX (low voltage output) users have been left out of the 'heavy duty' ruggedized versions as well. Edited September 29, 2015 by pindrop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 (edited) It seems size-wise it is not substantially smaller overall than the 4060 series but it is a different, flatter configuration which should make for somewhat easier placement. It is a lot smaller Ah yes sorry I just scrolled through your photos without realizing you'd switched mics to a 4063 in the last one where I could read the serial number, it looks like a black blob on my screen. I was being over hopeful as Zaxcom TX (low voltage output) users have been left out of the 'heavy duty' ruggedized versions as well. it works fine with Zaxcom in normal environment. Edited September 29, 2015 by RadoStefanov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whit Norris Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 The mic sounds great. Very natural sounding. I really like the sound of this mic. Rado was one of the main forces making this DPA lav happen. He was kind enough to share it with myself and Jan. I was also able to share it with a few others. I am looking forward to adding this mic to my package. Since it did not have a real name other than the Beta DPA Lav at that time, a lot of us started calling it the Rado Lav. Whit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Spaeth Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Looks interesting. Looks like they basically made a more fitted cap/body for the actual 4060 membrane, which is flat too. But I might be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Looks interesting. Looks like they basically made a more fitted cap/body for the actual 4060 membrane, which is flat too. But I might be wrong. You are not wrong. This is exactly what they did. The mic sounds great. Very natural sounding. I really like the sound of this mic. Rado was one of the main forces making this DPA lav happen. He was kind enough to share it with myself and Jan. I was also able to share it with a few others. I am looking forward to adding this mic to my package. Since it did not have a real name other than the Beta DPA Lav at that time, a lot of us started calling it the Rado Lav. Whit Whit, You and Jan were just as much responsible for this mic as me. (: Your input was very important. I believe DPA called it D-Slim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolo72 Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 I'm glad I saw this before I just bought a couple more 4060's - Am I right in believing these are currently available ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whit Norris Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 They should be available sometime next month. Whit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolo72 Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Thanks Whit. One last thing - is it a fixed cap like 4071 or interchangeable like the 4060's . Lisala Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Thomas Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 I've also heard mention of a 'snorkel' tube attachment that can go through buttonholes etc and make the mic sound less buried Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Thanks Whit. One last thing - is it a fixed cap like 4071 or interchangeable like the 4060's . Lisala Not replaceable mesh. I've also heard mention of a 'snorkel' tube attachment that can go through buttonholes etc and make the mic sound less buried Yes the snorkel tube works well through buttons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolo72 Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Thanks Rado - I'll email my DPA man tomorrow - Lisala Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Spaeth Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 You are not wrong. This is exactly what they did. Makes total sense. Cylindrical lavs aren't too practical anyway. This one's getting a top spot on my list for future purchases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Makes total sense. Cylindrical lavs aren't too practical anyway. This one's getting a top spot on my list for future purchases. when I used my prototype I just stuck it on a small piece of bubblebee invisible lav tape and it worked fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantin Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 This sounds and looks very interesting! Thanks Rado et al for making DPA do this! I am curious about this snorkel thing: what is it exactly and how can it not affect the sound in the most horrible way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 This sounds and looks very interesting! Thanks Rado et al for making DPA do this! I am curious about this snorkel thing: what is it exactly and how can it not affect the sound in the most horrible way? It does not. It is a little tube that goes on top of the capsule front. Works very well. Very soon DPA will have more info and detailed pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjafreddan Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 I've been using the new DPA D:fine head mics since they came out a couple of years ago. I've used both the directional and omni version for conference sound and TV productions - with great success. They sound mighty fine and the lav version will most likely sound equally great. Compared to the old capsules, it's basically "extra everything" - except for the plosives that are tighter and less intrusive. Very natural sound and the directional mic is not as sensitive to placement as the old 4088. The new might pick up a little more room, but it's better sounding off-axis, so it's not a problem. It also less sensitive to the proximity effect. The added definition in the mid-range and close placement to the mouth makes the sibilant sounds more prominent compared to 4066/4088. But they are tighter and better sounding and easy to take down with a deesser. In lav position the sibilants won't be a problem, me thinks. I'm excited about the lav version and the next time I order lav mics it will be the new version. I've worked with most professional lav mics, and I always come back to my DPAs - best sounding lavs on the market. :-) Cheers Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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