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DPA 4018A Supercardioid Microphone
DPA 4018A Supercardioid Condenser Microphone
$2,040.00

DPA 4018A Supercardioid Condenser Microphone

SoundPro Item: 38657
MPN: 4018A
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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°

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