DPA 4015C Compact Wide Cardioid Microphone
This mic isthe perfect fill-in between an omnidirectional and a directional microphone.
The off-axischaracteristics of this mic are totally linear, a unique quality when it comesto authentic sound reproduction. Any leakage that occurs from off-axis soundsources is still a faithful reproduction of these sounds, just softlyattenuated.
Sometimes aconventional cardioid pattern just isn’t quite open enough. Recordingorchestras, and other ensembles, sometimes require a compromise betweenblending in the room reverberation and a more precise localization. Whenrecording instruments with complex radiation patterns, the wide cardioid (alsoknown as hemispheric) design covers a greater sound angle and is an excellentchoice. This is the ideal mic for recording grand piano, guitar, marimba andpercussion, or as a spot mic for groups in a symphony orchestra. Likewise, itis an excellent speech, dubbing, or vocal mic as its enhanced richness on thebass end nicely compliments many voices.
This is anexcellent spot mic as a fill-in between an omni and a cardioid. The compactversion is easier to position than other cardioid microphones. Visuallydiscreet, the 4015C Compact Wide Cardioid Mic represents an indispensablylow-profile solution for audio engineers and set designers alike. Tremendouslyprecise and natural sounding, these mics will certainly exceed expectationswhen used on choirs, percussion setups, grand pianos, wind instruments and muchmore.
TechnicalSpecifications
Directional pattern
Widecardioid
Principle of operation
Pressuregradient
Cartridge type
Pre-polarizedcondenser
Frequency response
20 Hz – 20kHz
Effective frequency range, +/-2 dB, at 60cm (23.6 in)
40 Hz – 20kHz
Sensitivity, nominal, +/-2 dB at 1 kHz
10 mV/Pa;-40 dB re. 1 V/Pa
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted
Typ. 18dB(A) re. 20 uPa (max. 20 dB(A))
Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4
Typ. 25 dB
Distortion, THD <1%
136 dB SPLRMS, 139 dB SPL peak
Dynamic range
Typ. 121 dB
Max. SPL, THD 10%
152 dB SPLpeak
Rated output impedance
100 OHM
Minimum load impedance
2 k OHM
Cable drive capability
100 m (328ft)
Output balance principle
Impedancebalancing with Active Drive
Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR)
> 50 dB
Power supply (for full performance)
P48 (PhantomPower)
Current consumption
2.8 mA
Connector
XLR-3M. Pin1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: – phase
Color
Matte black
Weight
58 g (2 oz)
Microphone diameter
19 mm (0.75in)
Capsule diameter
19 mm (0.75in)
Microphone length
64 mm (2.5in)
Maximum output voltage, RMS
> 4 V
Polarity
+V at pin 2 forpositive sound pressure
Temperature range
-40C to45C (-40F to 113F)
Relative humidity (RH)
Up to 90%
Matching tolerance (frequency response andsensitivity)
+/-1 dB
Phase deviation for kit
<10
