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DPA – 4006 Omnidirectional Microphone

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Picks up incredible detail and depth of sound. The definition of its high-frequency characteristics across a wide range of instruments is impressive.

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Description

The 4006 Omni Mic offers total transparency in any recording situation. It picks up incredible detail and depth of sound. The definition of its high-frequency characteristics across a wide range of instruments is impressive. It offers natural sound, high sensitivity, low noise-floor and linear frequency response from 10 to 20 kHz (±2 dB).

Features

  • Acoustic authenticity
  • Linear throughout a large frequency bandwidth
  • Detailed and natural reproduction
  • High sensitivity and low noise floor
  • Excellent for concert halls and spot miking acoustical instruments
  • Modular flexibility

Models

4006A Omni Mic

This is a very flexible solution. Engineers, broadcasters and musicians alike can achieve clean, natural and precise sound reproduction. This omnidirectional condenser mic is ideal for A-B stereo pairs for symphonic concert hall recordings. It also excels on vocals, for close miking all types of instruments.

A wide selection of accessories is available, including acoustic pressure equalizers, a nose cone and interchangeable protection grids. These accessories can acoustically transform the mic. By changing grids, it is possible to gain several unique frequency responses and directional characteristics. Furthermore, these accessories will not produce any phase shift, noise or distortion that would otherwise be introduced by an electrical filter.

4006C Compact Omni Mic

Whenever a small, lightweight and inconspicuous microphone for top-quality recording is required, the 4006C Compact Omni Mic is the perfect choice. The mic design is compact and clean.

This is a very versatile recording microphone. It is popular as an A-B stereo pair in concert halls where quality recordings can sometimes be compromised by classic architecture. The mic can be mounted, hung or concealed to create clean, transparent recordings.

It is ideal for use in theatres, opera houses, concert halls and houses of worship – anywhere there is a live audience. It can also be for film recordings, both in the studio and on location. Musicians like to use this omnidirectional condenser microphone to close mic some instruments, such as the double bass, trumpet and piano. At the same time, they are fantastic for ambience miking on soundstages, in sports stadiums and other environments where audience sound needs to be recorded.

4006E Omni Mic

When small, lightweight and barely visible microphones for top-quality recordings are required, the active cable design and clean, transparent sound of our ultra-compact 4006E Omnidirectional Microphone makes them the perfect choice. The mic features an integrated cable solution with either side (4006ES) or rear (4006ER) cable entry.

These omnidirectional condenser mics are particularly popular as A-B stereo or Decca Tree pairs in concert halls. The SM4000 Suspension Mount is included in the package, allowing the mic to be hung from the ceiling to create precision spot-miking of orchestra sections or ambience atmosphere.

This solution is ideal in theatres, opera houses, concert halls or houses of worship and for film applications, both in the studio and on location. These mics are also popular for ambience miking on soundstages, in sports stadiums and other environments where ambient sound needs to be recorded.

The 4006ES replaces the non-modular legacy 4051 Omni Condenser Mic and the 4006ER replaces the non-modular legacy 4052 Omni Condenser Mic.

Additional information

Directional pattern

All Variants: Omnidirectional

Principle of operation

All variants: Pressure

Cartridge type

All variants: Pre-polarized condenser

Frequency response

All variants: 10 Hz – 20 kHz

Effective frequency range ±2 dB

4006A High-end preamp
10 Hz – 20 kHz
4006C Compact preamp
20 Hz – 20 kHz
4006ER/ES Rear or side cable
20 Hz – 20 kHz

Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 250 Hz

All Variants:
S/N up to 3170324:
40 mV/Pa; -28 dB re. 1 V/Pa
S/N from 3170325:
36 mV/Pa; -28,9 dB re. 1 V/Pa

Equivalent noise level, A-weighted

All variants: Typ. 15 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 17 dB(A))

Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4

All Variants: Typ. 27 dB (max. 29 dB)

Distortion, THD < 1%

4006A High-end preamp
S/N up to 3170324:
136 dB SPL RMS, 139 dB SPL peak
S/N from 3170325:
133 dB SPL RMS, 136 dB SPL peak
4006C Compact preamp
S/N up to 3170324:
131 dB SPL RMS, 134 dB SPL peak
S/N from 3170325:
128 dB SPL RMS, 131 dB SPL peak
4006ER/ES Rear or side cable
S/N up to 3170324:
129 dB SPL RMS, 132 dB SPL peak
S/N from 3170325:
126 dB SPL RMS, 129 dB SPL peak

Dynamic range

4006A High-end preamp
S/N up to 3170324:
Typ. 124 dB
S/N from 3170325:
Typ. 121 dB
4006C Compact preamp
S/N up to 3170324:
Typ. 119 dB
S/N from 3170325:
Typ. 116 dB
4006ER/ES Rear or side cable
S/N up to 3170324:
Typ. 117 dB
S/N from 3170325:
Typ. 114 dB

Max. SPL, THD 10%:

4006A High-end preamp
146 dB SPL peak
4006C Compact preamp
139 dB SPL peak
4006ER/ES Rear or side cable
132 dB SPL peak

Rated output impedance

4006A High-end preamp
200 Ω
4006C Compact preamp
100 Ω
4006ER/ES Rear or side cable
100 Ω

Minimum load impedance

All Variants: 2 kΩ

Cable drive capability

All Variants: 100 m (328 ft)

Output balance principle

4006A High-end preamp
Impedance balancing with Active Drive
4006C Compact preamp
Impedance balancing with Active Drive
4006ER/ES Rear or side cable
Impedance balancing

Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR)

4006A High-end preamp
> 60 dB
4006C Compact preamp
> 50 dB
4006ER/ES Rear or side cable
> 40 dB

Power supply (for full performance)

All Variants: P48 (Phantom Power)

Current consumption

4006A High-end preamp
2.8 mA
4006C Compact preamp
2.8 mA
4006ER/ES Rear or side cable
3.5 mA

Connector

All variants: XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: – phase

Colour

Matte black

Weight

4006A High-end preamp
163 g (5.7 oz)
4006C Compact preamp
63 g (2.2 oz)
4006ER/ES Rear or side cable
114 g (4 oz)

Microphone diameter

All variants: 16 – 19 mm (0.6 – 0.75 in)

Capsule diameter

All variants: 16 mm (0.6 in)

Microphone length

4006A High-end preamp
170 mm (6.7 in)
4006C Compact preamp
64 mm (2.5 in)
4006ER/ES Rear or side cable
35 mm (1.38 in)

Maximum output voltage, RMS

4006A High-end preamp
8 V
4006C Compact preamp
4.5 V
4006ER/ES Rear or side cable
2.2 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)

±0.5 dB

Phase deviation for kit

< 5°

Downloads

4006C Quick Start Guide Download
4006A Quick Start Guide Download
4006ER/4006ES Quick Start Guide Download