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4018C
DPA 4018C Compact Supercardioid Microphone
£1,175.00 ex vat 
£1,410.00 inc vat
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 4018 Supercardioid Microphone offers superb flexibility through modular accessories.
This microphone is part of our flexible pencil mic 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.
| Directional pattern | Supercardioid |
| Principle of operation | Pressure gradient |
| Cartridge type | Pre-polarized condenser |
| Frequency response | 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 |
| Distortion, THD < 1% | 134 dB SPL RMS, 137 dB SPL peak |
| Dynamic range | Typ. 121 dB |
| Max. SPL, THD 10% | 150 dB SPL peak |
| Rated 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) | P48 (Phantom power) |
| 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 |
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