MPN #4018-A    
DPA 4018A

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Supercardioid condensor microphone



This mic is part of the flexible d:dicate Microphones Series. It has a highly-directional supercardioid pickup pattern with a smooth and uniform off-axis frequency response.

The d:dicate 4018A Supercardioid Microphone is designed for a broad range of music recording and broadcast/ENG/film long-distance miking applications. It can be used for booming, dialogue, interview and table or spot-recording use. The mic also offers superb expandability through modular accessories. It is ideal for use as spot or hanging mic for orchestra recording situations.

The microphone capsule
The supercardioid shape is frequency independent, securing an identical sound color around the microphone. The usual rear lobe heard on most supercardioids is minimized on this capsule. This makes it much more isolated without sudden frequency dependent peaks and dips.

A truly flexible range
This mic is part of the flexible d:dicate? Microphone Series. At any time, and with no tools needed, it is possible to transform the d:dicate? 4018A Supercardioid Microphone into a new configuration. You can combine it with another d:dicate? or d:facto? Microphone Capsule or Preamplifier.
  • Low noise and high sensitivity
  • Highly directional for high isolation
  • Most controlled supercardioid shape
  • Uniform, frequency independent directionality
  • Excellent for spot miking orchestra sections or singers
  • Modular flexibility
  • Directional pattern: Supercardioid
    Principle of operation: Pressure gradient
    Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser
    Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
    Frequency range, ± 2 dB, at 30 cm: 40 Hz - 18 kHz
    Sensitivity, nominal, ± 2 dB at 1 kHz: 12 mV/Pa; -38.4 dB re. 1 V/Pa
    Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: Typ. 16 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 19 dB)
    Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4: -
    S/N ratio (A-weighted), re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL): Typ. 78 dB(A)
    Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 1 % up to 137 dB SPL peak
    Dynamic range: Typ. 121 dB
    Max. SPL, peak before clipping: 157 dB
    Switchable attenuator, filters etc.: 0 dB / -20 dB
    Output impedance: 200 Ohms
    Minimum load impedance: 2 k
    Cable drive capability: 100 m (328 ft)
    Output balance principle: Impedance balancing with Active Drive
    Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR): > 60 dB
    Power supply (for full specifications): 48 V Phantom power (±4 V)
    Current consumption: 2.8 mA

    Connector: XLR-3M
  • Pin 1: shield
  • Pin 2: signal + phase
  • Pin 3: - phase

  • Color: Matte black
    Weight: 158 g (5.6 oz)
    Microphone diameter: 19 mm (0.75 in)
    Capsule diameter: 19 mm (0.75 in)
    Microphone length: 170 mm (6.7 in)
    Output voltage, RMS: 7 V
    Polarity: +V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure
    Temperature range: -40 °C to 45 °C (-40 °F to 113 °F)
    Relative Humidity (RH): Up to 90%
    Matching tolerance: ± 1 dB
    Phase deviation for kit: < 10°
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