DPA d:dicate™ 4018C Compact Supercardioid Mic
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.
Similar to the d:dicate™ 4018A, but with an even shorter length of only 6.4 cm (2.5 in), the d:dicate™ 4018C Compact Supercardioid Microphone has a highly-directional supercardioid pickup pattern with a smooth and uniform off-axis frequency response. This is a great-sounding mic with a very small footprint. It is ideal for use as spot or hanging mic for orchestra recording situations.
- Low noise and high sensitivity
- Highly directional for high isolation
- Most controlled supercardioid shape
- Uniform, frequency independent directionality
- Modular flexibility
| Directional pattern | Supercardioid | Principle of operation | Pressure gradient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cartridge type | Pre-polarized condenser | Frequency range | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Frequency range, ±2 dB, at 30 cm (11.8 in) | 40 Hz - 18 kHz | Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz | 12 mV/Pa; -38.4 dB re. 1 V/Pa |
| Equivalent noise level, A-weighted | Typ. 16 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 19 dB(A)) | Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4 | Typ. 23 dB |
| S/N ratio (A-weighted), re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL) | Typ. 78 dB(A) | Total harmonic distortion (THD) | < 1% up to 137 dB SPL peak |
| Dynamic range | Typ. 121 dB | Max. SPL, peak before clipping | 150 dB |
| 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) | 48 V Phantom power (± 4 V) |
| Current consumption | 2.8 mA | Connector | XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase |
| Color | Matte black | 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) | Maximum output voltage, RMS | 4.5 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° |
