DPA 6388 CORE Plus Supercardioid Directional Headset Microphone - Black / Standard / Locking 3.5mm

DPA 6388 CORE+ Directional Headset Microphone

The DPA 6388 CORE+ Directional Headset Microphone is a supercardioid, pre-polarized condenser headset built for clear speech in noisy, reflective, or feedback-prone spaces. It combines CORE+ capsule technology, a close-proximity directional design, IP58 protection, and an adjustable dual-ear Act Headset Frame, with 24 verified combinations of color, frame size, and connector.

Designed for theater, houses of worship, live performances, conferences, corporate events, broadcast, and sports production, the 6388 emphasizes vocal isolation and gain before feedback. Its asymmetrical capsule and shifted acoustical axis make placement less critical than conventional directional designs. This makes it a strong directional headset microphone for theater, headset mic for houses of worship, or professional broadcast headset microphone.

The Act Headset Frame provides secure dual-ear support, left- or right-side boom placement, and adjustments intended for repeatable positioning. Standard and Small frames accommodate different head sizes, while Black, Brown, and Beige finishes support discreet on-camera or stage use. Four termination choices provide direct or adapter-based compatibility with widely used professional wireless bodypack platforms.

Key Features

• Supercardioid Directionality: Focused pickup improves voice isolation and helps increase usable gain before feedback in challenging acoustic environments.
• CORE+ Capsule Technology: DPA's capsule design minimizes distortion across the microphone's operating range for clean, intelligible speech capture.
• Flexible Placement: An asymmetrical capsule and shifted acoustical axis maintain consistent pickup when the boom sits slightly to the side of the mouth.
• Act Headset Frame: Dual-ear construction, reshaped ear hooks, and adjustable positioning provide a secure fit during presentations and performances.
• Reversible Boom: The microphone boom can mount on either the left or right side to suit the performer and production setup.
• Production-Ready Durability: IP58-rated resistance helps protect the capsule against dust and moisture during demanding professional use.
• 24 Verified Configurations: Choose Black, Brown, or Beige; Standard or Small frame; and MicroLock, TA4F Mini-XLR, 3-pin LEMO, or Mini-Jack termination.

Technical Specifications

• Microphone Type: Pre-polarized condenser
• Operating Principle: Pressure gradient
• Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Effective Frequency Range: 100 Hz to 18 kHz, ±2 dB at 1.2" placement, with approximately 1 dB soft boost at 14 kHz
• Nominal Sensitivity: 8 mV/Pa; -42 dB re 1 V/Pa, ±2.4 dB at 1 kHz
• Equivalent Noise, A-Weighted: 26 dB(A) typical; 28 dB(A) maximum
• Equivalent Noise, ITU-R BS.468-4: 37 dB typical; 39 dB maximum
• Dynamic Range: 117 dB typical
• Sound Pressure Level at Below 0.5% Total Harmonic Distortion: 138 dB SPL RMS; 141 dB SPL peak
• Sound Pressure Level at Below 1% Total Harmonic Distortion: 140 dB SPL RMS; 143 dB SPL peak
• Maximum Sound Pressure Level: 144 dB SPL peak at 10% total harmonic distortion
• Operating Voltage: 5 to 10 V for compatible wireless operation
• Cable Length: 51.2"
• Cable Diameter: 0.1"
• Capsule Diameter: 0.2"
• Microphone Head Size: Approximately 0.2" diameter x 0.5" long
• Weight: Less than 0.1 lb including cable and connector
• Environmental Protection: IP58
• Frame Sizes: Standard, Small
• Colors: Black, Brown, Beige
• Termination Options: MicroLock, TA4F Mini-XLR, 3-pin LEMO, Mini-Jack locking 3.5mm
• Mini-Jack Compatibility: Compatible Sennheiser-type locking 3.5mm wireless inputs
• TA4F Mini-XLR Compatibility: Compatible Shure, Line 6, and TOA bodypack systems
• 3-Pin LEMO Compatibility: Compatible Wisycom and Lectrosonics bodypack systems
• MicroLock Compatibility: Supports compatible wireless platforms through the appropriate MicroLock adapter

Available Configurations

Standard Frame

• Black / MicroLock: 6388-DP-A-B90-LH - EAN 5713055034559
• Black / 3-Pin LEMO: 6388-DP-A-B03-LH - EAN 5713055034566
• Black / TA4F Mini-XLR: 6388-DP-A-B10-LH - EAN 5713055034573
• Black / Mini-Jack: 6388-DP-A-B34-LH - EAN 5713055034580
• Brown / MicroLock: 6388-DP-A-C90-LH - EAN 5713055034597
• Brown / 3-Pin LEMO: 6388-DP-A-C03-LH - EAN 5713055034603
• Brown / TA4F Mini-XLR: 6388-DP-A-C10-LH - EAN 5713055034610
• Brown / Mini-Jack: 6388-DP-A-C34-LH - EAN 5713055034627
• Beige / MicroLock: 6388-DP-A-F90-LH - EAN 5713055034634
• Beige / 3-Pin LEMO: 6388-DP-A-F03-LH - EAN 5713055034641
• Beige / TA4F Mini-XLR: 6388-DP-A-F10-LH - EAN 5713055034658
• Beige / Mini-Jack: 6388-DP-A-F34-LH - EAN 5713055034665

Small Frame

• Black / MicroLock: 6388-DP-A-B90-LH-S - EAN 5713055034672
• Black / 3-Pin LEMO: 6388-DP-A-B03-LH-S - EAN 5713055034689
• Black / TA4F Mini-XLR: 6388-DP-A-B10-LH-S - EAN 5713055034696
• Black / Mini-Jack: 6388-DP-A-B34-LH-S - EAN 5713055034702
• Brown / MicroLock: 6388-DP-A-C90-LH-S - EAN 5713055034719
• Brown / 3-Pin LEMO: 6388-DP-A-C03-LH-S - EAN 5713055034726
• Brown / TA4F Mini-XLR: 6388-DP-A-C10-LH-S - EAN 5713055034733
• Brown / Mini-Jack: 6388-DP-A-C34-LH-S - EAN 5713055034740
• Beige / MicroLock: 6388-DP-A-F90-LH-S - EAN 5713055034757
• Beige / 3-Pin LEMO: 6388-DP-A-F03-LH-S - EAN 5713055034764
• Beige / TA4F Mini-XLR: 6388-DP-A-F10-LH-S - EAN 5713055034771
• Beige / Mini-Jack: 6388-DP-A-F34-LH-S - EAN 5713055034788

What's In the Box

• 1 x 6388 CORE+ Directional Headset Microphone
• 2 x Foam Windscreens for 6388
• 1 x Makeup Cover for 6388
• 1 x Zip Pouch