DPA 4011A Cardioid Condenser Microphone

This condenser microphone is renowned in recording studios and live applications around the world as an exceptional mic. State-of-the-art components have been carefully selected to provide optimal neutrality, accuracy and extremely low distortion.

The principal appeal of the MMC4011 Cardioid Microphone Capsule is its directional quality and attention to detail. This mic makes everything sounds like the original. The first-order cardioid pickup pattern provides superb separation between sound sources.

It is equally suitable for close-up work on acoustic guitar, grand piano, overheads, percussion, wind instruments and vocals as it is for spot-miking symphonies. It can handle incredibly high sound levels and even includes a 20 dB pad switch in the center of the XLR connector to attenuate the output of the microphone.

A flat on-axis frequency response and excellent phase response deliver a totally faithful reproduction of the original sound. The off-axis response is similarly smooth so that any leakage is an accurate reflection of the original, though attenuated according to the true first-order cardioid pickup pattern.

DPA 4011A Features

• Ultra-compact spot or hanging mic
• Close-miking
• Great for high sound levels
• Accurate sound
• Colorless sound
• Modular flexibility

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• Transducer TypeCondenser
• Polar PatternCardioid
• Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Rated Output Impedance200 ohms
• Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1kHz10 mV/Pa; -40 dB re. 1 V/Pa
• Equivalent Noise Level, A-weightedTyp. 18 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 20 dB(A))
• Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4Typ. 25 dB (max. 27 dB)
• Distortion, THD <1%136 dB SPL RMS, 139 dB SPL peak
• Dynamic RangeTyp. 121 dB
• Max. SPL, THD 10%159 dB SPL peak
• Switchable attenuator, filters, etc0 dB / -20 dB
• Cable Drive Capability328 ft (128m)
• Output Balance Principleimpedance balancing with active drive
• CMRR>60dB
• Power Supply (for full performance)P48 (phantom power)
• Current Consumption2.8mA
• ConnectorXLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase
• Maximum output voltage, RMS8 V
• Matching tolerance (frequency response and sensitivity)±1 dB
• Phase Deviation for Kit< 10°
• Dimensions0.75" diameter x 6.7" length
• Weight5.6 oz