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The DPA Microphones 4018 Supercardioid Mic solution uses the MMC4018 Cardioid Microphone Capsule, which 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.
DPA Microphones 4018 Supercardioid Mic, Black, XLR, 77 cm (30 in) Boom, Floor Stand, Single Mic

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  • Low noise and natural voice
  • Highly directional for high isolation
  • Uniform, frequency independent directionality
  • Exclusive, elegant design
  • Integrated shock-mounting in floor base
  • Rapidly stabilizing microphone boom pole
  • Modular flexibility

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  • Directional pattern: Supercardioid
  • Principle of operation: Pressure gradient
  • Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  • Effective 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 (max. 26 dB)
  • Distortion, THD < 1%: 134 dB SPL RMS, 137 dB SPL peak
  • Dynamic range: Typ. 121 dB
  • Max. SPL, THD 10%: 142 dB SPL peak
  • Rated output impedance: 100 Ω
  • Minimum load impedance: 2 kΩ
  • Cable drive capability: 328 ft
  • Output balance principle: Impedance balancing
  • Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR): > 40 dB
  • Power supply (for full performance): P48 (Phantom Power)
  • Current consumption: 3.5 mA
  • Connector: XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase
  • Color: Matte black
  • Microphone diameter: 0.75”
  • Capsule diameter: 0.75”
  • Microphone length: Capsule: 23 mm (0.9 in), Boom pole: 30”
  • Maximum output voltage, RMS: 2.2 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°

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