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DPA – d:facto™ 4018V Softboost Vocal Microphone

DPA Microphones

The 4018V vocal microphone brings true studio sound to the live stage with excellent sonic reproduction and perfect uniform supercardioid directionality.

Features

  • Extraordinarily natural sound
  • Perfectly uniform supercardioid directionality
  • High separation
  • Extreme SPL handling
  • Low handling noise
  • Sleek design
  • Flexible adapter system fits most professional wireless systems
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Description

The d:facto™ series brings true studio sound to the live stage and broadcasting studio. This version has a pre-programmed high-end boost has a 3 dB soft boost at 12 kHz. The modular nature of the d:facto™ series allows you to switch the capsule as well as the adapter, making it the most flexible vocal microphone available on the market.

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.

Additional information

Directional pattern

Supercardioid

Principle of operation

Pressure gradient

Cartridge type

Pre-polarized condenser

Frequency response

20 Hz – 20 kHz

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

40 Hz – 16 kHz with 3 dB soft boost at 12 kHz

Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz

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

Typ. 19 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 21 dB(A))

Distortion, THD < 1%

136 dB SPL RMS, 139 dB SPL peak

Dynamic range

Typ. 120 dB

Max. SPL, THD 10%

160 dB SPL peak

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 at 1 kHz

Power supply (for full performance)

P48 (Phantom Power)

Current consumption

Max 2.0 mA

Connector

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

Weight

309 g (10.9 oz)

Microphone diameter

52 mm (2.05 in)

Capsule diameter

19 mm (0.75 in)

Microphone length

205 mm (8.1 in)

Maximum output voltage, RMS

8 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%

Colors

Matte black