DPA 4011A
Cardioid Condenser - transparent, ideal for recording and concert hall applications
Order Code: 4011AJust like the re-vamped 4006A, this cardioid condenser has been upgraded as part of DPA's relaunched Reference Standard series microphones - removeable (interchangeable) capsule, and full integration with the whole range. This cardioid version comprises carefully selected state-of-the-art components to provide optimal neutrality, accuracy, and extremely low distortion.
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 'n' 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 20 dB pad switch in the center of the XLR connector to attenuate the output of the microphone.
For a more low-profile version, choose 4011C - which uses the same MMC4011 capsule, but a compact preamplifier, MMP-C.
Also available, 4006A (omnidirectional), 4015A (wide cardioid) and 4017B (shotgun, including filters).
| Directional characteristics: | Cardioid |
| Principle of operation: | Pressure gradient |
| Cartridge type: | Pre-polarized condenser |
| Frequency range: | 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Frequency range, ±2 dB: | 40 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Sensitivity, nominal ±2 dB at 1 kHz: | 10 mV/Pa; -40 dB re. 1 V/Pa |
| Equivalent noise level, A-weighted, re. 20 µPa: | Typ. 18 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 20 dB) |
| Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4: | Typ. 25 dB (correct with the attenuator in 0 dB or -20 dB setting) |
| S/N ratio (A-weighted), re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL): | Typ. 76 dB(A) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): | < 1 % up to 139 dB SPL peak |
| Minimum load impedance: | 2 kohm |
| Dynamic range: | Typ. 121 dB |
| Max. SPL, peak before clipping: | 159 dB |
| Switchable attenuator: | 0 dB / -20 dB |
| Output impedance: | < 200 ohm |
| Cable drive capability: | 100 m (328 ft) |
| Output balance principle: | Impedance balancing with Active Drive |
| Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR): | > 60 dB |
| Power supply (for full specifications): | 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: | 158 g |
| Microphone diameter: | 19 mm |
| Capsule diameter: | 19 mm |
| Length: | 170 mm |
| Output voltage, RMS: | > 5 V |
| Polarity: | +V at Pin 2 for positive sound pressure |
| Temperature range: | -40 °C to 45 °C |
| Relative Humidity (RH): | Up to 90 % |
| Matching tolerance: | ± 1 dB |
| Phase deviation for kit: | < 10° |
