The beige FID88 1-Ear Cardioid Headset Microphone with a 120mm Boom and a MicroDot Connector by DPA Microphones is for capturing professional audio. It is used in various environments in applications such as for singers, public speakers, actors, musicians, broadcast professionals and more. It features a cardioid directional microphone and has a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz. This microphone offers maximum side rejection and excellent sonic focus on the subject.
The FID88 headset microphone is featured with a 4.7" boom and is featured with a 1-ear mount. The ear mount is designed to fit any head and ear size. Just by rotating the boom and the earhook, the microphone can be moved from left to right ear. It is built with a 4.1' cable and terminates in a MicroDot connector. A carry case, cable clip, five color coded identification rings, a pre-mounted pop screen with foam windscreen, and 3 additional windscreens are included.
Key Features
- Users can adjust the d:fine headset for left or right ear placement
- A service connector splits the cable from the microphone boom and allows for quick exchange of cable lengths/colors/connectors
- Adapts to all pro wireless systems
- The ear mount will fit any head and ear size
- The directional 1-ear headset microphone offers natural voice intelligibility and very high SPL handling
Specifications
Directional Characteristic |
Cardiod |
Principle of Operation |
Pressure or pressure gradient |
Cartridge Type |
Pre-polarized condenser |
Frequency Response |
20 Hz to 20 kHz +/-2 dB: 100 Hz to 20 kHz with 3 dB soft boost @ 8 to 20 kHz |
Sensitivity |
6 mV/Pa; -44 dB @ 1 V/Pa (nominal, ± 3 dB @ 1 kHz) |
Equivalent Noise Level |
A-weighted: 26 dB A @ 20 µPa (maximum 28 dB A, typical) ITU-R BS.468-4: 38 dB (maximum 40 dB, typical) |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
68 dB A typical, A-weighted @ 1 kHz @ 1 Pa (94 dB SPL) |
Total Harmonic Distortion |
< 1 % up to 123 dB SPL peak < 1 % up to 120 dB SPL RMS sine |
Dynamic Range (Typical) |
97 dB (typical) |
Maximum SPL |
144 dB |
Output Impedance |
From MicroDot: 30 to 40 Ω From DAD6001-BC: 100 Ω |
Output Connectors |
MicroDot |
Common Mode Rejection Ratio |
> 60 dB from 50 Hz to 15 kHz with DAD6001-BC XLR adapter |
Power Requirements |
5 to maximum 50 V through DPA adapter for wireless systems |
Current Consumption |
1.5 mA (microphone, typical) |
Cable |
Length: 4.1' (1.25 m) Diameter: 0.06" (1.6 mm) |
Microphone |
Boom Length: 4.7" (120 mm) Mic Diameter: 0.20"(5 mm) Mic Length: 0.39" (10mm) Capsule Diameter: 0.2" (5.4 mm) |
Temperature Range |
-40 to 113°F (-40 to 45°C) |
Relative Humidity |
≤ 90% |
Weight |
Microphone boom: 0.35 oz (1 g) Earhook: 0.35 oz (1 g) Cable: 0.28 oz (8 g) Total weight: 0.35 oz (10 g) |