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DPA 4018VL-B-B01

Polar pattern: Super cardioid

Operating principle: Pressure gradient

Capsule type: Pre-polarised condenser

Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, permanent third-order high-pass filter at 80 Hz

Frequency range:, +/-2 dB, at 12 cm (4.7 in) 100 Hz - 16 kHz

Sensitivity, nominal, +/-2 dB at 1 kHz: 5 mV / Pa; -46 dB re. 1 V / Pa

Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: Typ. 19 dB (A) re. 20 Pa (max. 21 dB (A))

S / N ratio (A-weighted), re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL): Typ. 75 dB (A)

Total harmonic distortion (THD): <1% up to 139 dB SPL peak

Dynamic range: Typ. 120 dB

Max. SPL, peak before clipping: 160 dB

Output impedance: 100

Minimum load impedance: 1 k

Cable drive capability: 100 m

Output balance: Impedance matching principle with Active Drive

Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR): > 50 dB at 1 kHz

Power supply (for full power): 48 V phantom power (± 4 V)

Current consumption: max. 2 mA

Connector: XLR-3M. Pin 1: shielding, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase

Colour: Matt black

Microphone diameter: 52 mm (2.05 inches)

Capsule diameter: 19 mm

Microphone length: 205 mm

Maximum output voltage, RMS: 8 V

Polarity: + V on pin 2 for positive sound pressure

Temperature range: -40 ° C to 45 ° C (-40 ° F to 113 ° F)

Relative humidity (RH): up to 90%

Weight: 0.309kg

The d:facto series provides a true studio sound on the live stage and in the broadcast studio. These microphones are available in an extremely linear version as well as a version with presence boost. The modularity of the d:facto series allows capsule and adapter replacement, making it the most flexible vocal microphone on the market.


The d:facto was specially designed for vocals on stage. It has a supercardioid capsule that reproduces every nuance of the human voice in a transparent, unadulterated and captivating way. Two versions are available. The d:facto Linear Vocal Microphone (4018VL) is extremely linear. The d:facto Vocal Microphone (4018V) is linear, but with a presence boost. The 4018V is often chosen because it cuts through in the recording studio, where the content is usually sent to in-built TV speakers with limited audio quality.


Apart from linearity/boost, these microphones are identical. Both versions offer an isolation-optimised supercardioid polar pattern. This polar pattern offers the best of both worlds - cardioid and supercardioid. These microphones are equipped with a three-stage pop protection grille for loud vocals and offer the lowest handling noise in their class. They also offer excellent sound reproduction with all the detail, balanced linear phase and frequency response that users have always relied on from DPA microphones.

Properties

Characteristic: Supercardioid
Switches: No
Tube: No
Type of construction: Capacitor
USB connection: No
DPA Microphones

Contact:

DPA Microphones A/S
Kokkedal Industripark 101
DK-2980 Kokkedal

E-mail: info-de@dpamicrophones.com
Web: https://www.dpamicrophones.com/de/

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