DPA 4015A

If you are already a d:dicate™ 4011 Series devotee, you will discover an exciting alternative in our wide cardioid microphones. It differs in its polar pattern and is the perfect fill-in between an omnidirectional and a more directional microphone. The microphone capsule The off-axis characteristics of the MMC4015 Wide Cardioid Microphone Capsule are totally linear, a unique quality when it comes to authentic sound reproduction. Any leakage that occurs from off-axis sound sources is still a faithful reproduction of these sounds, just softly attenuated.

Sometimes a conventional cardioid pattern just isn't quite open enough. Recording orchestras or other ensembles sometimes requires a compromise between blending in the room reverberation and a more precise localization. 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 often 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. A truly flexible range This mic is part of the flexible d:dicate™ Microphone Series. At any time, and with no tools needed, it is possible to transform the d:dicate™ 4015A Wide Cardioid Microphone into a new configuration. You can combine it with another d:dicate™ or d:facto™ Microphone Capsule or Preamplifier.

The MMC4015 Wide Cardioid Microphone Capsule coupled with the MMP-A Preamplifier suits acoustic instruments and voices with rich and open sound. For another option, match the MMC4015 Wide Cardioid Microphone Capsule with the MMP-C Compact Preamplifier for an excellent spot mic as a fill-in between an omni and a cardioid. The compact version is easier to position than other cardioid microphones.

The d:dicate™ 4015A Wide Cardioid Microphone is also available as a stereo pair (ST4015A).

• Low profile - wide pickup area

• Natural reproduction

• Directional ambience pickup

• Exceptional for vocal

• Modular flexibility

DIRECTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Wide cardioid

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION:

Pressure gradient

CARTRIDGE TYPE:

Pre-polarized condenser

FREQUENCY RANGE:

20 Hz to 20 kHz

FREQUENCY RANGE, ± 2 DB:

40 Hz to 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)

EQUIVALENT NOISE LEVEL, ITU-R BS.468-4:

Typ. 25 dB (correct with the attenuator in 0 dB or -20 dB setting)

S/N RATIO (A-WEIGHTED), RE. 1 KHZ AT 1 PA (94 DB SPL):

Typ. 76 dB(A)

TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION (THD):

< 1 % up to 139 dB SPL peak

MINIMUM LOAD IMPEDANCE:

2 kohm

DYNAMIC RANGE:

Typ. 121 dB

MAX. SPL, PEAK BEFORE CLIPPING:

159 dB

FILTERS:

0 dB / -20 dB

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE:

< 200 ohm

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 SPECIFICATIONS):

48 V Phantom power (± 4 V)

CURRENT CONSUMPTION:

2.8 mA

CONNECTOR:

XLR-3M

• Pin 1: shield

• Pin 2: signal + phase

• Pin 3: - phase

COLOR:

Matte black

WEIGHT:

158 g (5.6 oz)

MICROPHONE DIAMETER:

19 mm (0.75 in)

CAPSULE DIAMETER:

19 mm (0.75 in)

LENGTH:

170 mm (6.7 in)

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:

± 1 dB

PHASE DEVIATION FOR KIT:

< 10