DPA d:dicate 4018C Compact Supercardioid Mic

d:dicate 4018C Supercardioid Mic

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 d:dicate™ 4018 Supercardioid Microphone offers superb flexibility through modular accessories.

This microphone is part of the flexible d:dicate™ Microphones 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.

Combine it with the preamp of your choice

At any time, and with no tools needed, it is possible to transform the MMC4018 Supercardioid Microphone Capsule into a new configuration.

The MMP-A Microphone Preamp is an ultra-transparent, transformerless preamp with active drive for impedance balancing. The MMP-C Compact Microphone Preamp is an ultra-compact preamp with active drive for impedance balancing. It has a slightly softer character than the other preamps in the d:dicate™ Microphones Series.

Other preamps include the very small form factor types MMP-E Modular Active Cable (XLR output) and MMP-G Modular Active Cable (MicroDot output), allowing for very slim set-ups. The MMP-G even allows you to match a larger microphone directly to a wireless transmitter. The MMP-G, together with the GSM4000 Gooseneck Shock Mount, can be used for anything from very lightweight booming applications to very high-end instrument miking using the d:vote™ 4099 series of instrument mounting options.

d:dicate™ 4018C Compact Supercardioid Microphone

Similar to the d:dicate™ 4018A, but with an even shorter length of only 6.4 cm (2.5 in), the d:dicate™ 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.

Features:

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

Specifications: 4018C

- Directional pattern Supercardioid
- Principle of operation Pressure gradient
- Cartridge type Pre-polarized condenser
- Frequency range 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Frequency range, ±2 dB, at 30 cm (11.8 in) 40 Hz - 18 kHz
- Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz 12 mV/Pa; -38.4 dB re. 1 V/Pa
- Equivalent noise level, A-weighted Typ. 16 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 19 dB(A))
- Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4 Typ. 23 dB
- S/N ratio (A-weighted), re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL) Typ. 78 dB(A)
- Total harmonic distortion (THD) < 1% up to 137 dB SPL peak
- Dynamic range Typ. 121 dB
- Max. SPL, peak before clipping 150 dB
- Output impedance 100 ?
- Minimum load impedance 2 k?
- 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) 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 58 g (2 oz)
- Microphone diameter 19 mm (0.75 in)
- Capsule diameter 19 mm (0.75 in)
- Microphone length 64 mm (2.5 in)
- 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°