The DPA 4015A Wide Cardioid Microphone is a phantom powered mic designed to capture grand piano, guitar, marimba and percussion, or used as a spot mic for groups in a symphony orchestra. With a low profile design and directional ambience pickup, it is an exceptional mic for natural reproduction.
The DPA 4015A Wide Cardioid Microphone suits acoustic instruments and voices with rich and open sound. It is capable of handling extremely high sound pressure levels before clipping occurs. The DPA 4015A Wide Cardioid Mic even includes a 20 dB pad switch in the center of the XLR connector to prevent overloading of the mic amplifier.
Limitless Applications
Recording orchestras or other ensembles sometimes requires a compromise between blending in the room reverberation and a more precise localization. The wide cardioid (also known as hemispheric) design covers a greater sound angle and is an excellent choice for 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.
Completely Linear, Even Off-axis
The off-axis characteristics of the DPA 4015A 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.
Specialists in Extreme Sound Levels
The DPA 4015A Wide Cardioid Microphone comes equipped with an ultra-transparent, transformerless preamp MMP-A with active drive for impedance balancing. The DPA 4015A is capable of handling extremely high sound pressure levels before clipping occurs. It even includes a 20 dB pad switch in the center of the XLR connector to prevent overloading of the mic amp.
DPA 4015A Wide Cardioid Microphone Features
- Low profile – wide pickup area
- Natural reproduction
- Directional ambience pickup
- Exceptional for vocals
- Modular flexibility
DPA 4015A Wide Cardioid Microphone Specifications
- Directional Pattern: Wide Cardioid
- Principle of Operation: Pressure Gradient
- Cartridge Type: Pre-polarized Condenser
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 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 (Correct with the Attenuator in 0 dB or -20 dB Setting)
- Distortion, THD < 1%: 136 dB SPL RMS, 139 dB SPL Peak
- Dynamic Range: Typ. 121 dB
- Max. SPL, THD 10%: 159 dB SPL Peak
- Switchable Attenuator, Filters etc.: 0 dB / -20 dB
- Rated Output Impedance: 200 ohm
- Minimum Load Impedance: 2 k 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 Performance): P48 (Phantom Power)
- Current Consumption: 2.8 mA
- Connector: XLR-3M. Pin 1: Shield, Pin 2: Signal + Phase, Pin 3: - Phase
- Color: Matte Black
- Weight: 158 g (5.6 oz)
- Microphone Diameter: 19 mm (0.75 in)
- Capsule Diameter: 19 mm (0.75 in)
- Microphone Length: 170 mm (6.7 in)
- Maximum Output Voltage, RMS: > 5 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%
- Matching Tolerance (Frequency Response and Sensitivity): ±1 dB
- Phase Deviation for Kit: < 10°
DPA 4015A Wide Cardioid Microphone Includes
- 1 x DPA 4015A Wide Cardioid Microphone
- 1 x Microphone Clip
- 1 x Foam Windscreen
- 5 Year Warranty
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