DPA 4011A
d:dicate 4011A cardioid microphone.
- Close-miking
- Superior for high sound levels
- Accuracy
- Colorless
Improving upon a classic: the DPA 4011A cardioid condenser microphone is an upgraded version of our classic 4011, renowned in recording studios and live applications around the world as an exceptional mic. state-of-the-art components have been carefully selected to provide optimal neutrality, accuracy, and extremely low distortion.
Pure linear cardioid: the principal appeal of the 4011A is its directional quality and attention to detail: everything sounds like the original. The first-order cardioid pickup pattern provides superb separation between sound sources when used as a spot mic on literally any style of live music, from rock&roll to opera. The 4011A is equally suitable for close-up work on acoustic guitar, grand piano, overheads, percussion, wind instruments and vocals as it is for spot-miking symphonies. It can handle incredibly high sound levels and even includes a 20dB pad switch in the center of the XLR connector to attenuate the output of the microphone.
Perfectly natural: a flat on-axis frequency response and excellent phase response deliver a totally faithful reproduction of the original sound. The off-axis response is similarly smooth so that any leakage is an accurate reflection of the original, though attenuated according to the true first-order cardioid pickup pattern. The sensation of "being there" will always be more intense with the DPA 4011A than with any other cardioid. Chosen for its qualities as an all-around performer, the 4011A is a great, clean-sounding colorless mic. The variety of applications is as wide as the imagination of the user.
- Directional pattern: cardioid
- Principle of operation: pressure gradient
- Cartridge type: pre-polarized condenser
- Frequency range: 20Hz to 20kHz
- Frequency range, +/-2dB: 40Hz to 20kHz
- Sensitivity, nominal, +/-2dB at 1kHz: 10mV/Pa, -40dB re. 1V/Pa
- Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: typ. 18dB(A) re. 20uPa (max. 20dB(A))
- Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4: typ. 25dB
- S/N ratio (A-weighted), re. 1kHz at 1Pa (94dB SPL): typ. 76dB(A)
- Total harmonic distortion (THD): <1% up to 139dB SPL peak
- Dynamic range: typ. 121dB
- Max. SPL, peak before clipping: 159dB
- Switchable attenuator, filters etc.: 0dB / -20dB
- Output impedance: 200Ohm
- Minimum load impedance: 2kOhm
- Cable drive capability: 100m
- Output balance principle: Impedance balancing with "Active Drive"
- Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR): >60dB
- Power supply (for full performance): 48V Phantom power (+/-4V)
- Current consumption: 2.8mA
- Connector: XLR-3M. pin 1: shield, pin 2: signal + phase, pin 3: phase
- Color: matte black
- Weight: 158g
- Microphone/capsule diameter: 19/19mm
- Microphone length: 170mm
- Maximum output voltage, RMS: >5V
- Polarity: +V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure
- Temperature range: -40°C to 45°C
- Relative humidity (RH): up to 90%
- Matching tolerance (frequency response and sensitivity): +/-1dB
- Phase deviation for kit: <10°
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