DPA 4018V-B-SE2 - d:facto™ 4018V Softboost Supercardioid Mic Capsule

DPA 4018V-B-SE2

The DPA d:facto series brings true studio sound to the live stage and broadcasting studio. These mics are available in an extremely linear version as well as in a version with a high-end boost. The modular nature of the d:facto™ series allows you to switch the capsule as well as the adapter, making it the most flexible vocal microphone available on the market.

Engineered especially for vocal performances onstage, the d:facto™ holds a supercardioid capsule that is designed to reproduce every nuance of the human voice transparently, consistently and thrillingly. There are two versions available. The d:facto Linear Vocal Microphone (4018VL) is extremely linear. The d:facto™ Vocal Microphone (4018V) is linear but with a high-end boost. The 4018V  is often chosen because it  ‘cuts through’ on a broadcasting set, where the content typically ends up transmitted to built-in television speakers with limited audio quality.

DPA 4018V-B-SE2 is compatible with Sennheiser 2000/6000/9000/evolution/D1 systems

Specifications

• Directional pattern: Supercardioid
• Principle of operation: Pressure gradient
• Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser
• Effective frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Frequency range, ±2 dB, at 12 cm (4.7 in): 100 Hz - 16 kHz with 3 dB soft boost at 12 kHz. Permanent 3rd order low-cut filter at 80 Hz
• 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 µPa (max. 21 dB(A))
• Distortion, THD < 1%: 136 dB SPL RMS, 139 dB SPL peak
• Dynamic range: Typ. 120 dB
• Max. SPL, THD 10%: 160 dB SPL peak
• Rated output impedance: 100 Ω
• Minimum load impedance: 1 kΩ
• Cable drive capability: 100 m (328 ft)
• Output balance principle: Impedance balancing with Active Drive
• Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR): > 50 dB at 1 kHz
• Power supply (for full performance): 48 V Phantom power (± 4 V)
• Current consumption: Max. 2 mA
• Connector: XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase
• Color: Matte black
• Weight: 309 g (10.9 oz)
• Microphone diameter: 52 mm (2.05 in)
• Capsule diameter: 19 mm (0.75 in)
• Microphone length: 205 mm (8.1 in)
• Maximum output voltage, RMS: 8 V
• Polarity: +V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure
• Temperature range: -40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F)
• Relative humidity (RH): Up to 90%