DPA d:dicate 4018C Compact Super-Cardioid Condenser Microphone

DPA d:dicate 4018C Compact Super-Cardioid Condenser Microphone Overview: 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.

This 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, 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.

The microphone capsule The supercardioid shape is frequency independent, securing an identical sound color around the microphone The usual rear lobe heard on most supercardioids is minimized on this capsule.

This makes it much more isolated without sudden frequency dependent peaks and dips A truly flexible range This mic is part of the flexible d:dicate Microphone Series.

At any time, and with no tools needed, it is possible to transform the d:dicate 4018C Supercardioid Microphone into a new configuration You can combine it with another d:dicate or d:facto Microphone Capsule or Preamplifier.

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 Specifications: Directional pattern: Supercardioid Principle of operation: Pressure gradient Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz 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 S/N ratio (A-weighted), re.

1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL): Typ 78 dB(A) Total harmonic distortion (THD): < 1% up to 137 dB SPL peak Dynamic range: Typ.

121 dB Max SPL, peak before clipping: 150 dB 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): 48 V Phantom power (± 4 V) Current consumption: 2.8 mA Connector: XLR-3M.

Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase Color: Matte black 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°.