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DPA Microphones 4015C Compact Wide Cardioid Mic

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Overview

An excellent spot mic for choirs, percussion setups, grand pianos, wind instruments and more.

The DPA Microphones 4015C Compact Wide Cardioid Mic is 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. Visually discreet, the 4015C Compact Wide Cardioid Mic represents an indispensably low-profile solution for audio engineers and set designers alike. Tremendously precise and natural-sounding, these mics will certainly exceed expectations when used on choirs, percussion setups, grand pianos, wind instruments and much more.

Features

  • Low profile – wide pickup area
  • Natural reproduction
  • Directional ambience pickup
  • Exceptional for vocals
  • Modular flexibility

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Specs

4015C Compact Wide Cardioid Mic Specifications:

  • Directional pattern: Wide cardioid
  • Principle of operation: Pressure gradient
  • Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  • Effective frequency range, ±2 dB, at 60 cm (23.6 in): 40 Hz - 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(A))
  • Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4: Typ. 25 dB (max. 27 dB)
  • Distortion, THD < 1%: 136 dB SPL RMS, 139 dB SPL peak
  • Dynamic range: Typ. 121 dB
  • Max. SPL, THD 10%: 152 dB SPL peak
  • Rated output impedance: 100 Ω
  • Minimum load impedance: 2 kΩ
  • Cable drive capability: 100 m (328 ft)
  • Output balance principle: Impedance balancing with Active Drive
  • Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR): > 50 dB
  • Power supply (for full performance): P48 (Phantom Power)
  • Current consumption: 2.8 mA
  • Connector: XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase
  • Color: Matte black
  • Weight: 58 g (2 oz)
  • Microphone diameter: 0.75”
  • Capsule diameter: 0.75”
  • Microphone length: 2.5”
  • Maximum output voltage, RMS: 4.5 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 (frequency response and sensitivity): ±1 dB
  • Phase deviation for kit: < 10°
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