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DPA 4015A Wide Cardioid Mic

$2,749.00

The 4015A wide cardioid microphone is the perfect fill-in between an omnidirectional and a directional microphone.

The off-axis characteristics of this mic are totally linear, a unique quality when it comes to authentic sound reproduction. Any leakage that occurs from off-axis sound sources are still a faithful reproduction of these sounds, just softly attenuated.

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The off-axis characteristics of the 4015A wide cardioid mic are totally linear, a unique quality when it comes to authentic sound reproduction. Any spill or leakage that occurs from off-axis sound sources are still a faithful reproduction of these sounds, just softly attenuated.

Sometimes a conventional cardioid pattern just isn’t quite open enough. Recording orchestras, and other ensembles, sometimes require a compromise between blending in the room reverberation and a more precise localisation. When recording instruments with complex radiation patterns, the wide cardioid (also known as hemispheric) design covers a greater sound angle and is an excellent choice. This is the ideal mic for recording grand piano, guitar, marimba and percussion, or as a spot mic for groups in a symphony orchestra. Likewise, it is an excellent speech, dubbing, or vocal mic as its enhanced richness on the bass end, nicely compliments many voices.
As with all of the modular pencil microphones from DPA Microphones, you can combine the 4015 (MMC4015) Wide Cardioid Mic Capsule with any of DPA’s other preamps (MMP’s).

Specifications

Directional pattern Wide cardioid
Principle of operation Pressure gradient
Cartridge type Pre-polarized condenser
Frequency response 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Frequency range, ±2 dB, at 60 cm (23.6 in) 40 Hz – 20 kHz
Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz 10 mV/Pa; -40 dB re. 1 V/Pa
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted Typ. 18 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 20 dB(A))
Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4 Typ. 25 dB (correct with the attenuator in 0 dB or -20 dB setting)
Distortion, THD < 1% 136 dB SPL RMS, 139 dB SPL peak
Dynamic range Typ. 121 dB
Max. SPL, THD 10% 159 dB SPL peak
Switchable attenuator, filters etc. 0 dB / -20 dB
Rated output impedance 200 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) > 60 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
Colour Matte black
Weight 158 g (5.6 oz)
Microphone diameter 19 mm (0.75 in)
Capsule diameter 19 mm (0.75 in)
Microphone length 170 mm (6.7 in)
Maximum output voltage, RMS > 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

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