DPA 4018C Supercardioid Condenser Microphone

The DPA 4018C Supercardioid Condenser Microphone is designed for a broad range of music recording and broadcast/ENG/film long-distance miking applications. It can be used for booming, dialog, 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.

With a length of only 6.4 cm (2.5 in), the d:dicate 4018C Supercardioid Microphone, Compact has a highly-directional supercardioid pickup pattern with a smooth and uniform off-axis frequency response. This mic is part of the flexible d:dicate Microphones Series.

DPA 4018C Features

• Low noise and high sensitivity
• Highly directional for high isolation
• Most controlled supercardioid shape
• Uniform, frequency independent directionality
• Very sleek and compact boom, table or spot mic
• Modular flexibility

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• Transducer TypeCondenser
• Polar PatternSupercardioid
• Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Rated Output Impedance100 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%150 dB SPL peak
• Cable Drive Capability100 m (328 ft)
• Output Balance PrincipleImpedance balancing with Active Drive
• CMRR> 50 dB
• Power Supply (for full performance)P48 (Phantom Power)
• Current Consumption2.8 mA
• ConnectorXLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase
• Colormatte black
• Weight2 oz
• Dimensions0.75" diameter x 2.5" length
• Maximum Output Voltage, RMS4.5 V
• Matching Tolerance (frequency response and sensitivity)±1 dB
• Phase Deviation for Kit< 10°