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DPA 4018ER/ES Supercardioid Pencil Microphone With Active Cable

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 DPA 4018ER/ES Supercardioid Pencil Microphone With Active Cable offers superb flexibility through modular accessories.

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.

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DPA 4018ER/ES Supercardioid Pencil Microphone With Active Cable

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% 142 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
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
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)
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


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