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The DPA 4018C 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.

 

Highly-directional supercardioid pattern

Designed for a broad range of long-distance broadcast, ENG and film miking applications, such as booming, dialogue, interview and table or podium use, the 4018 Supercardioid Microphone offers superb flexibility through modular accessories.

 

Part of the flexible pencil mic series, the 4018 has a highly-directional supercardioid pickup pattern with a smooth and uniform off-axis frequency response. 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.

 

Combine it with the preamp of your choice

At any time, and with no tools needed, it is possible to transform the MMC4018 Supercardioid Microphone Capsule into a new configuration.

The MMP-A Microphone Preamp is an ultra-transparent, transformerless preamp with active drive for impedance balancing. The MMP-C Compact Microphone Preamp is an ultra-compact preamp with active drive for impedance balancing. It has a slightly softer character than the other preamps in the series.


Other preamps include the very small form factor types MMP-E Modular Active Cable (XLR output) and MMP-GR/GS Preamp with Modular Active MicroDot Cable for Pencil Microphone, 3 m (9.8 ft) (MMP-GR, MMPMMP-G Modular Active Cable MicroDot output), allowing for very slim set-ups. The MMP-G even allows you to match a larger microphone directly to a wireless transmitter. The MMP-G, together with the GSM4000 Gooseneck Shock Mount, can be used for anything from very lightweight booming applications to very high-end instrument miking using the 4099 series of instrument mounting options.

 

 

DPA 4018C 4018C Compact Supercardioid Mic

$24.99Price
  • Directional Pattern: Supercardioid

    Principle of operation: Pressure gradient

    Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser

    Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz

    Dynamic range: Typ. 121 dB

    Preamp: MMP-C - Compact Preamp

    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  B(A))

    Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4: Typ. 23 dB

    Distortion, THD < 1%: 134 dB SPL RMS, 137 dB SPL peak

    Max. SPL, THD 10%: 150 dB SPL peak

    Minimum load impedance: 2 kΩ

    Rated output impedance: 100 Ω

    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

    Maximum output voltage, RMS: 4.5 V

    Polarity: +V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure

    Matching tolerance (frequency response and sensitivity): ±1 dB

    Phase deviation for kit: < 10°

    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)

    Temperature range: -40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F)

    Relative humidity (RH): Up to 90%

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