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d:dicate 4015E Wide Cardioid Microphone, Active Cable

4015ER Wide Cardioid Microphone, Rear Cable
4015ES Wide Cardioid Microphone, Side Cable

Ideal for unobtrusive spot miking, such as hanging use, the 4015E is an ultra-compact wide cardioid microphone from the modular DPA d:dicate Recording Microphones series.

With a length of only 3,5 cm, the low-key appearance of the 4015E is followed by the SM4000-C suspension mount, which is included in the package. This allows the 4015E to be hung from the ceiling and create precise and repeatable positions and angles when spot miking orchestra sections or ambience atmospheres.

The DPA 4015E wide cardioid differs in its polar pattern and is the perfect fill-in between an omni and a more directional microphone. Sometimes a conventional cardioid pattern just isn't quite open enough, such as when recording instruments with complex radiation patterns or when less low frequency loss at distance is important. In those instances, the generous directivity of our wide cardioids allows you to pick up a broader sound field and more accurately capture the full breadth of a stirring performance.

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 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 4015E 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.

At any time and with no tools necessary it is possible to transform the basic 4015E microphone into a new configuration by combining it with another DPA microphone capsule or preamp.

Features:

• Ultra-compact spot or hanging mic
• Precise and natural sound
• Huge dynamic range
• Low profile - wide pickup area

Specifications:

• Directional pattern: Wide cardioid
• Principle of operation: Pressure gradient
• Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser
• Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Frequency range, ± 2 dB, at 60 cm: 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
• S/N ratio (A-weighted), re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL): Typ. 76 dB(A)
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 1 % up to 139 dB SPL peak
• Dynamic range: Typ. 121 dB
• Max. SPL, peak before clipping: 144 dB
• Output impedance: 100 Ω
• Minimum load impedance: 2 kΩ
• Cable drive capability: 100 m (328 ft)
• Output balance principle: Impedance balancing
• Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR): > 40 dB
• Power supply (for full specifications): 48 V Phantom power (± 4 V)
• Current consumption: 3.5 mA
• Connector: XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase
• Color: Matte black
• Weight: 109 g (3.8 oz)
• Microphone diameter: 19 mm (0.75 in)
• Capsule diameter: 19 mm (0.75 in)
• Microphone length: 35 mm (1.38 in)
• 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: ± 1 dB
• Phase deviation for kit: < 10°