Key Features
Description
Description
DPA 4018C Compact Supercardioid Mic
The DPA 4018C Compact Supercardioid Mic is the perfect solution for a broad range of long-distance broadcast, ENG and film miking applications, such as booming, dialogue, interview, and table or podium use.
The 4018C is only 6.4cm (2.5″) long, and has a very small footprint. It has a highly-directional supercardioid pickup pattern with a smooth and uniform off-axis frequency response. It is ideal for use as a spot or hanging mic for orchestra recording situations. The narrow angle of sensitivity helps to minimise the bleed from other sounds on a busy stage.
The 4018C is part of the DPA flexible pencil mic series. It offers superb versatility through modular accessories.
Its supercardioid shape is frequency independent, producing an identical sound colour around the microphone. The usual rear lobe heard on most supercardioids is minimised on this capsule. This makes it much more isolated without sudden frequency dependent peaks and dips.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Directional pattern | Supercardioid |
| Principle of operation | Pressure gradient |
| Cartridge type | Pre-polarized condenser |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Effective 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 |
| Distortion, THD < 1% | 134 dB SPL RMS, 137 dB SPL peak |
| Dynamic range | Typ. 121 dB |
| Max. SPL, THD 10% | 150 dB SPL peak |
| Rated output impedance | 100 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) | > 50 dB |
| Power supply (for full performance) | P48 (Phantom Power) |
| Current consumption | 2.8 mA |
| Connector | XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield; Pin 2: signal + phase; Pin 3: - phase |
| Weight | 58 g (2 oz) |
| Microphone diameter | 19 mm (0.75 in) |
| Capsule diameter | 19 mm (0.75 in) |
| Microphone length | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Maximum output voltage, RMS | 4.5 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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