DPA 4015C Compact Wide Cardioid Mic

Preamp
DKK 11.070,00
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Ordering number:
4015C
GTIN number:
5713055005702
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4015C Compact Wide Cardioid Mic

This is an excellent spot mic as a fill-in between an omni and a cardioid. The compact version is easier to position than other cardioid microphones. Visually discreet, the 4015C Compact Wide Cardioid Mic represents an indispensably low-profile solution for audio engineers and set designers alike. Tremendously precise and natural sounding, these mics will certainly exceed expectations when used on choirs, percussion setups, grand pianos, wind instruments and much more.

Totally linear off-axis characteristics

This mic is the perfect fill-in between an omnidirectional and a directional microphone.

  • Low profile – wide pickup area
  • Natural reproduction
  • Directional ambience pickup
  • Exceptional for vocals
  • Modular flexibility

The off-axis characteristics of this mic are totally linear, a unique quality when it comes to authentic sound reproduction. Any leakage that occurs from off-axis sound sources is still a faithful reproduction of these sounds, just softly attenuated.

Sometimes a conventional cardioid pattern just isn’t quite open enough. Recording orchestras, and other ensembles, sometimes require a compromise between blending in the room reverberation and a more precise localization. When recording instruments with complex radiation patterns, the wide cardioid (also known as hemispheric) design covers a greater sound angle and is an excellent choice. This is the ideal mic for recording grand piano, guitar, marimba and percussion, or as a spot mic for groups in a symphony orchestra. Likewise, it is an excellent speech, dubbing, or vocal mic as its enhanced richness on the bass end nicely compliments many voices.

Combine it with the preamp of your choice

As with all of the modular pencil microphones, you can combine the 4015 Wide Cardioid Mic Capsule with any of our preamps.

The MMP-A Mic Preamp is an ultra-transparent, transformerless preamp with active drive for impedance balancing. The MMP-C Compact Mic Preamp is an ultra-compact preamp with active drive for impedance balancing. It has a slightly softer character than the other preamps for our pencil mics.

Other preamps include the very small form factor types MMP-E Modular Active Cable (XLR output) and MMP-GR/GS Preamp with Modular Active MicroDot Cable for Pencil Microphone, 3 m (9.8 ft) (MMP-GR, 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.

  • 1x DPA 4015C Wide Cardioid Mic
  • 1x Foam Windscreen
  • 1x Clip
Directional Pattern:Wide cardioid
Principle of operation:Pressure gradient
Cartridge type:Pre-polarized condenser
Frequency response:20 Hz - 20 kHz
Dynamic range:Typ. 121 dB
Preamp:MMP-C - Compact Preamp
Effective frequency range, ±2 dB, at 60 cm (23.6 in):40 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz:10 mV/Pa; -40 dB re. 1 V/Pa
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted:Typ. 18 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 20 dB(A))
Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4:Typ. 25 dB
Distortion, THD < 1%:136 dB SPL RMS, 139 dB SPL peak
Max. SPL, THD 10%:152 dB SPL peak
Rated output impedance:100 Ω
Minimum load impedance:2 kΩ
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):P48 (Phantom Power)
Current consumption:2.8 mA
Maximum output voltage, RMS:> 4 V
Polarity:+V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure
Matching tolerance (frequency response and sensitivity):±1 dB
Phase deviation for kit:< 10°
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)
Temperature range:-40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F)
Relative humidity (RH):Up to 90%