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DPA d:dicate 4018A Super Cardioid Microphone Black
MPN: 4018A

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Product Details

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Description

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.

Features

The product offers the following features

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

Product Specification

d:dicate™ Recording Microphones 4018A SUPERCARDIOID MICROPHONE

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 (11.8 in): 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(A))

Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4: Typ. 23 dB (correct with the attenuator in 0 dB or -20 dB setting)

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: 156 dB

Switchable attenuator, filters etc.: 0 dB / -20 dB

Output impedance: 200 Ω

Minimum load impedance: 2 kΩ

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 performance): 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)

Maximum output voltage, RMS: 8 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 (frequency response and sensitivity): ±1 dB

Phase deviation for kit: < 10°

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