DPA d:dicate™ 4011A Cardioid Mic

Code: DPA4011A

DPA d:dicate™ 4011A Cardioid Mic

1,850.01

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This condenser microphone is renowned in recording studios and live applications around the world as an exceptional mic. State-of-the-art components have been carefully selected to provide optimal neutrality, accuracy and extremely low distortion.

The principal appeal of the d:dicate™ 4011 Cardioid Mic is its directional quality and attention to detail. This mic makes everything sound like the original. The first-order cardioid pickup pattern provides superb separation between sound sources. It 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 pressure levels (SPLs).

A flat on-axis frequency response and excellent phase response deliver a faithful reproduction of the original sound. The off-axis response is similarly smooth so that any leakage is an accurate reflection of the original, though attenuated according to the true first-order cardioid pickup pattern.

d:dicate™ 4011A Cardioid Mic

The d:dicate™ 4011A Cardioid Mic is also available as a matched stereo pair.


  • Ultra-compact spot or hanging mic
  • Close-miking
  • Great for high sound pressure levels
  • Accurate sound
  • Colorless sound
  • Modular flexibility
Output balance principle  Impedance balancing with Active Drive  Phase deviation for kit  < 10°
Matching tolerance (frequency response and sensitivity)  ±1 dB  Relative humidity (RH)  Up to 90% 
Temperature range  -40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F)  Polarity  +V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure 
Maximum output voltage, RMS  > 5 V  Microphone length  170 mm (6.7 in) 
Capsule diameter  19 mm (0.75 in)  Microphone diameter  19 mm (0.75 in) 
Weight  158 g (5.6 oz)  Color  Matte black 
Connector  XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase  Current consumption  2.8 mA 
Power supply (for full performance)  48 V Phantom power (± 4 V)  Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR)  > 60 dB 
Directional pattern  Cardioid  Cable drive capability  100 m (328 ft) 
Minimum load impedance  2 kΩ  Output impedance  200 Ω 
Switchable attenuator, filters etc.  0 dB / -20 dB  Max. SPL, peak before clipping  159 dB 
Dynamic range  Typ. 121 dB  Total harmonic distortion (THD)  < 1% up to 139 dB SPL peak 
S/N ratio (A-weighted), re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL)  Typ. 76 dB(A)  Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4  Typ. 25 dB (correct with the attenuator in 0 dB or -20 dB setting) 
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted  Typ. 18 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 20 dB(A))  Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz  10 mV/Pa; -40 dB re. 1 V/Pa 
Frequency range, ±2 dB, at 30 cm (11.8 in)  40 Hz - 20 kHz  Frequency range  20 Hz - 20 kHz 
Cartridge type  Pre-polarized condenser  Principle of operation  Pressure gradient 

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