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Designed for a broad range of long-distance broadcast, ENG and film miking applications, such as booming, dialogue, interview and table or podium use, the d:dicate™ 4018 Supercardioid Microphone offers superb flexibility through modular accessories.
This microphone is part of the flexible d:dicate™ Microphones series. It has a highly-directional supercardioid pickup pattern with a smooth and uniform off-axis frequency response.
The supercardioid shape is frequency independent, securing an identical sound color around the microphone. The usual rear lobe heard on most supercardioids is minimized on this capsule. This makes it much more isolated without sudden frequency dependent peaks and dips.
The d:dicate™ 4018A Supercardioid Microphone is designed for a broad range of music recording and broadcast / ENG / film long-distance miking applications. It can be used for booming, dialogue, interview and table or spot-recording use.
- Low noise and high sensitivity
- Highly directional for high isolation
- Most controlled supercardioid shape
- Uniform, frequency independent directionality
- 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 | 8 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 | Supercardioid | 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 | 156 dB |
| Dynamic range | Typ. 121 dB | Total harmonic distortion (THD) | < 1% up to 137 dB SPL peak |
| S/N ratio (A-weighted), re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL) | Typ. 78 dB(A) | Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4 | Typ. 23 dB (correct with the attenuator in 0 dB or -20 dB setting) |
| Equivalent noise level, A-weighted | Typ. 16 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 19 dB(A)) | Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz | 12 mV/Pa; -38.4 dB re. 1 V/Pa |
| Frequency range, ±2 dB, at 30 cm (11.8 in) | 40 Hz - 18 kHz | Frequency range | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Cartridge type | Pre-polarized condenser | Principle of operation | Pressure gradient |
