Company Set to Unveil This Latest Solution at IBC 2026
DPA Microphones announces its new 6388 CORE+ Headset Microphone, a high-performance directional headset designed for demanding live environments where clarity, feedback rejection and ease of use are critical. Among the key technical advantages of the 6388 CORE+ is its physically asymmetrical design and the shifted acoustical axis of the microphone capsule, which, together with the tightly controlled proximity effect, make it significantly less sensitive to exact placement and ensures consistent, high-quality sound, even if the headset is repositioned during a performance. This added flexibility reduces the need for precise positioning and simplifies operation for sound engineers. The supercardioid microphone, which also features DPA’s patent-pending CORE+ technology, will be unveiled for the first time at IBC 2026 (Hall 8, Stand D60).
Building on the legacy of DPA’s 4088 Directional Capsule, the 6388 CORE+ takes performance further with enhanced feedback rejection, greater clarity and even more reliable real-world results. It eliminates the usual trade-offs between sound quality and isolation to deliver both natural, authentic audio and strong noise rejection. Additionally, it is ideal for environments needing clear voice isolation, including theatre and live performance, broadcast and sports, houses of worship and corporate events or conferences.
“Directional headset microphones are used in the most demanding environments—where high ambient sound pressure, stage noise and the need for high gain-before-feedback put extreme pressure on performance, while expectations for natural sound, intelligibility, comfort and ease of use remain unchanged,” says Helga Somava, Director of Product Management, DPA Microphones. “The 6388 CORE+ moves beyond these compromises to deliver exceptional performance across sound engineers’ needs. The combination of an optimized acoustic design with CORE+ technology, highly controlled proximity and directional response helps delivers DPA’s renowned natural and authentic sound with exceptional consistency.”