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DPA

4018ER

Condensor Microphones

Compact supercardioid condenser mic, 20Hz"20kHz response, 142dB SPL, low noise, rear cable XLR, modular design, ideal for broadcast, film, and live sound.

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Description

The DPA 4018ER is a supercardioid condenser microphone designed for a broad range of long-distance miking applications, including booming, dialogue, interviews, and podium use. Its highly directional pickup pattern ensures focused audio capture with excellent off-axis rejection, making it ideal for environments where precision is paramount.

Featuring a modular design, the 4018ER offers superb flexibility through a variety of compatible accessories, allowing users to tailor the microphone to specific needs. Its compact, side-address form factor facilitates discreet placement, making it suitable for both studio and field applications. Renowned for its natural and transparent sound reproduction, the 4018ER is a reliable choice for professionals seeking high-quality audio capture across diverse scenarios.

Features

Ultra-Compact Design: Features a rear-entry active cable, allowing for discreet placement and precise positioning in various recording and live sound applications.

Supercardioid Polar Pattern: Provides excellent isolation and separation between sound sources, making it ideal for close-miking instruments and vocals while minimizing bleed from other sources.

High SPL Handling: Capable of handling high sound pressure levels without distortion, suitable for capturing dynamic instruments and loud sound sources with clarity.

Modular Flexibility: Part of DPA's modular microphone series, allowing easy interchangeability with other DPA capsules and preamps for versatile recording needs.

Transparent Audio Reproduction: Known for its linear frequency and phase response, delivering accurate and natural sound that faithfully reproduces the original source.

Specifications

Supercardioid condenser microphone

Rear cable entry design

Modular flexibility with interchangeable capsules and preamps

Matte black finish

Frequency range: 20 Hz " 20 kHz

Effective frequency range (Β±2 dB, at 30 cm): 40 Hz " 18 kHz

Sensitivity (nominal, Β±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 Β΅Pa (max. 19 dB(A))

Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4: Typ. 23 dB

Total harmonic distortion (THD): <1% up to 137 dB SPL peak

Dynamic range: Typ. 121 dB

Max. SPL, peak before clipping: 156 dB

Cable drive capability: 100 m (328 ft)

Output balance principle: Impedance balancing with Active Drive

Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR): >60 dB

Power supply: 48 V Phantom power (Β±4 V)

Current consumption: 2.8 mA

Connector: XLR-3M (Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase)

Maximum output voltage, RMS: 8 V

Polarity: +V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure

Microphone diameter: 19 mm (0.75 in)

Capsule diameter: 19 mm (0.75 in)

Microphone length: 170 mm (6.7 in)

Weight: 158 g (5.6 oz)

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