DPA d:facto Softboost Supercardioid Vocal Mic Capsule

d:facto Softboost Supercardioid Vocal Mic Capsule

The MMC4018 Supercardioid Microphone Capsule is part of our selection of pencil microphones. The capsule 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.

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 MMC4018 Supercardioid Microphone Capsule offers superb flexibility through modular accessories. The mic is also ideal for use as a spot or hanging mic for orchestra recording situations.


A truly flexible range

The MMC4018 capsule is part of the flexible d:dicate™ Microphone Series. You can combine the capsule with any of the preamplifiers in the d:dicate™ Microphone Series to fit your specific needs.

Specifications MMC4018:

- 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)
- Color Matte black
- Weight 18 g (0.6 oz)
- Microphone diameter 19 mm (0.75 in)
- Capsule diameter 19 mm (0.75 in)
- Microphone length 23 mm (0.9 in)
- 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°