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DPA – 4018 Supercardioid Microphone

DPA Microphones

Designed for a broad range of long-distance broadcast, ENG and film miking applications, such as booming, dialogue, interview and table or podium use.

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Description

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.

This microphone is part of DPA’s flexible pencil mic series. It 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.

Features

  • Low noise and high sensitivity
  • Highly directional for high isolation
  • Most controlled supercardioid shape
  • Uniform, frequency independent directionality
  • Modular flexibility

Models

4018A Supercardioid Microphone

The 4018A 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.

4018C Compact Supercardioid Microphone

Similar to the 4018A, but with an even shorter length of only 6.4 cm (2.5 in), the 4018C Compact Supercardioid Microphone has a highly-directional supercardioid pickup pattern with a smooth and uniform off-axis frequency response. This is a great-sounding mic with a very small footprint. It is ideal for use as spot or hanging mic for orchestra recording situations.

4018ER/ES Supercardioid Microphone

Ideal for unobtrusive or distant miking applications such as desktop or hanging use, the 4018ER/ES Supercardioid Microphone is an ultra-compact supercardioid microphone.

With a length of only 35 mm (1.38 in), the low-key appearance of the mic is as unique as its highly-directional supercardioid pickup pattern with a smooth and uniform off-axis frequency response.

The 4018ER/ES Supercardioid Microphone combines the MMC4018 Supercardioid Microphone Capsule with the MMP-ER/ES Modular Active Cable, XLR, an integrated cable solution with either side (4018ES) or rear (4018ER) cable entry. It is designed for a broad range of music recording and broadcast / ENG / film long-distance miking applications. It is ideal for use as spot or hanging mic for orchestra recording situations when used with the SM4000-C Suspension Mount, which is included in the package. This allows the 4018E to be hung from the ceiling and create precision spot miking of orchestra sections or ambience atmosphere.

Additional information

Directional pattern

All Variants: Supercardioid

Principle of operation

All Variants: Pressure gradient

Cartridge type

All Variants: Pre-polarized condenser

Frequency response

All Variants: 20 Hz – 20 kHz

Effective frequency range, ±2 dB, at 30 cm (11.8 in)

All Variants: 40 Hz – 18 kHz

Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz

All Variants: 12 mV/Pa; -38.4 dB re. 1 V/Pa

Equivalent noise level, A-weighted

All Variants: Typ. 16 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 19 dB(A))

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

All Variants: Typ. 23 dB (max. 26 dB)

Distortion, THD < 1%

All Variants: 134 dB SPL RMS, 137 dB SPL peak

Dynamic range

All Variants: Typ. 121 dB

Max. SPL, THD 10%

4018A High-end preamp
156 dB SPL peak
4018C Compact preamp
150 dB SPL peak
4018ER/ES Rear or side cable
142 dB SPL peak

Switchable attenuator, filters etc.

4018A High-end preamp
0 dB / -20 dB
4018C Compact preamp
N/A
4018ER/ES Rear or side cable
N/A

Rated output impedance

4018A High-end preamp
200 Ω
4018C Compact preamp
100 Ω
4018ER/ES Rear or side cable
100 Ω

Minimum load impedance

2 kΩ

Cable drive capability

100 m (328 ft)

Output balance principle

4018A High-end preamp
Impedance balancing with Active Drive
4018C Compact preamp
Impedance balancing with Active Drive
4018ER/ES Rear or side cable
Impedance balancing

Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR)

4018A High-end preamp
> 60 dB
4018C Compact preamp
> 50 dB
4018ER/ES Rear or side cable
> 40 dB

Power supply (for full performance)

All Variants: P48 (Phantom Power)

Current consumption

4018A High-end preamp
2.8 mA
4018C Compact preamp
2.8 mA
4018ER/ES Rear or side cable
3.5 mA

Connector

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

Colour

All Variants: Matte black

Weight

4018A High-end preamp
158 g (5.6 oz)
4018C Compact preamp
58 g (2 oz)
4018ER/ES Rear or side cable
109 g (3.8 oz)

Microphone diameter

All Variants: 19 mm (0.75 in)

Capsule diameter

All Variants: 19 mm (0.75 in)

Microphone length

4018A High-end preamp
170 mm (6.7 in)
4018C Compact preamp
64 mm (2.5 in)
4018ER/ES Rear or side cable
35 mm (1.38 in)

Maximum output voltage, RMS

4018A High-end preamp
8 V
4018C Compact preamp
4.5 V
4018ER/ES Rear or side cable
2.2 V

Polarity

All Variants: +V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure

Temperature range

All Variants: -40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F)

Relative humidity (RH)

All Variants: Up to 90%

Matching tolerance (frequency response and sensitivity)

All Variants: ±1 dB

Phase deviation for kit

All Variants: < 10°

Downloads

4018C Quick Start Guide Download
4018ER/4018ES Quick Start Guide Download
4018A Quick Start Guide Download