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.
DPA 4018A 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
- 4018A supercardioid microphone1
- Foam windscreen1
- Mic clip1
- Transducer TypeCondenser
- Polar PatternSupercardioid
- Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Rated Output Impedance200 ohms
- Sensitivity, Nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz12 mV/Pa; -38.4 dB re. 1 V/Pa
- Equivalent Noise Level, A-weightedTyp. 16 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 19 dB(A))
- Equivalent Noise Level, ITU-R BS.468-4Typ. 23 dB (max. 26 dB)
- Distortion, THD < 1%134 dB SPL RMS, 137 dB SPL peak
- Dynamic RangeTyp. 121 dB
- Max. SPL, THD 10%156 dB SPL peak
- Switchable Attenuator, Filters etc.0 dB / -20 dB
- Cable Drive Capability100 m (328 ft)
- Output Balance PrincipleImpedance balancing with Active Drive
- CMRR> 60 dB
- Power Supply (for full performance)P48 (phantom power)
- Current Consumption2.8mA
- ConnectorXLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase
- Colormatte black
- Weight5.6 oz
- Dimensions0.75" diameter x 6.7" length
- Maximum Output Voltage, RMS8V
- Matching Tolerance (frequency response and sensitivity)±1 dB
- Phase Deviation for Kit< 10°
