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DPA - 4018 d:facto™ Vocal MicrophoneDPA - 4018 d:facto™ Vocal Microphone

DPA – 4018 Microphone

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Description

Engineered especially for vocal performances onstage, the d:facto™ holds a supercardioid capsule that is designed to reproduce every nuance of the human voice transparently, consistently and thrillingly.

Handheld condenser mic optimized for live performance

d:facto™ Vocal Microphones are the ultimate stage mics – no matter if the performance is taking place in a cozy club or the largest concert hall.

Like traditional supercardioid mics, the d:facto™ Series enjoys high side- and rear rejection with a minimum of 9 dB attenuation to the sides. Yet it is not bound by the less desirable aspects of the supercardioid like the uncontrolled and nonlinear rear lobes, which can create feedback from stage wedges, because there is a sudden high frequency peak at the backside of the mic.

The d:facto™ Series has a wider acceptance angle at the front of the mic than most supercardioids. The acceptance angle is identical to a first-order cardioid at ±60 degrees off-center, resulting in the same work field as a cardioid — just with extremely high and uniform side and rear damping.

Feature Quick View

  • Durable modular construction
  • High gain-to-feedback
  • Uniform supercardioid directionality
  • Excellent off-axis rejection
  • Extreme SPL (Sound Pressure Level) handling
  • Low handling noise

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Quality and features of the d:facto™ Vocal Microphone

Get a quick overview of the important qualities and features of the flexible d:facto™ Vocal Microphone.

Additional information

Weight 0.3 kg
Directional pattern

4018V High-end boost: Supercardioid
4018VL Linear: Supercardioid

Principle of operation

4018V High-end boost: Pressure gradient
4018VL Linear: Pressure gradient

Cartridge type

4018V High-end boost: Pre-polarized condenser
4018VL Linear: Pre-polarized condenser

Frequency response

4018V High-end boost: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
4018VL Linear: 20 Hz – 20 kHz

Effective frequency range ±2 dB, at 12 cm (4.7 in)

4018V High-end boost: 40 Hz – 16 kHz with 3 dB soft boost at 12 kHz
4018VL Linear: 40 Hz – 16 kHz

Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz

4018V High-end boost:
5 mV/Pa; -46 dB re. 1 V/Pa
2 mV/Pa; -54 dB re. 1 V/Pa with Adapter for wireless
4018VL Linear:
5 mV/Pa; -46 dB re. 1 V/Pa
2 mV/Pa; -54 dB re. 1 V/Pa with Adapter for wireless

Equivalent noise level, A-weighted

4018V High-end boost: Typ. 19 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 21 dB(A))
4018VL Linear: Typ. 19 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 21 dB(A))

Distortion, THD < 1%

4018V High-end boost: 136 dB SPL RMS, 139 dB SPL peak
4018VL Linear: 136 dB SPL RMS, 139 dB SPL peak

Dynamic range

4018V High-end boost: Typ. 120 dB
4018VL Linear: Typ. 120 dB

Max. SPL, THD 10%

4018V High-end boost: 160 dB SPL peak
4018VL Linear: 160 dB SPL peak

Rated output impedance

4018V High-end boost: 100 Ω
4018VL Linear: 100 Ω

Minimum load impedance

4018V High-end boost: 1 kΩ
4018VL Linear: 1 kΩ

Cable drive capability

4018V High-end boost: 100 m (328 ft)
4018VL Linear: 100 m (328 ft)

Output balance principle

4018V High-end boost: Impedance balancing with Active Drive
4018VL Linear: Impedance balancing with Active Drive

Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR)

4018V High-end boost: > 50 dB at 1 kHz
4018VL Linear: > 50 dB at 1 kHz

Power supply (for full performance)

4018V High-end boost: P48 (Phantom Power)
4018VL Linear: P48 (Phantom Power)

Current consumption

4018V High-end boost: Max 2.0 mA
4018VL Linear: Max 2.0 mA

Connector

4018V High-end boost: XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: – phase
4018VL Linear: XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: – phase

Color

4018V High-end boost: Matte black
4018VL Linear: Matte black

Weight

4018V High-end boost: 309 g (10.9 oz)
4018VL Linear: 309 g (10.9 oz)

Microphone diameter

4018V High-end boost: 52 mm (2.05 in)
4018VL Linear: 52 mm (2.05 in)

Capsule diameter

4018V High-end boost: 19 mm (0.75 in)
4018VL Linear: 19 mm (0.75 in)

Microphone length

4018V High-end boost: 205 mm (8.1 in)
4018VL Linear: 205 mm (8.1 in)

Maximum output voltage, RMS

4018V High-end boost: 8 V
4018VL Linear: 8 V

Polarity

4018V High-end boost: +V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure
4018VL Linear: +V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure

Temperature range

4018V High-end boost: -40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F)
4018VL Linear: -40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F)

Relative humidity (RH)

4018V High-end boost: Up to 90%
4018VL Linear: Up to 90%

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