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DPA d:screet™ FMK-4071 Film Mic Kit

The DPA d:screet™ FMK-SC4071 is a specially designed microphone kit for film and TV sound recordists, where low visibility and high quality are essential to good production sound quality. The FMK-SC4071 includes the d:screet SC4071 and a host of useful accessories for the miniature mic's concealment on the talent.

The preferred choice for film sound recording, the 4071's acoustic pre-equalisation grid offers a presence boost designed to compensate for the frequency loss when mounting on the subject's chest.

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Product Description

The FMK4071 Film Mic Kit’s d:screet™ 4071 miniature microphone is available in three colours, black, beige or white, and its superior sound quality has been used in numerous large production films in recent years, including Les Miserables, Under the Skin and Guardians of the Galaxy to name but a few recent additions.

What’s included in the FMK-4071

  • 1 x d:screet™ SC4071 Omni Mic, Presence Boost
  • 1 x ADH0002 Double-Sided Tape for Miniature Microphones Concealer, 10pcs
  • 1 x ADH0004 Double-Sided Mic Tape, 10pcs
  • 1 x DMM0009 Miniature Concealer for 4071
  • 1 x DUA0571 Windjammer for 4071, Grey fur
  • 1 x DUA0572 Miniature Mesh for 4071

DPA d:screet™ SC4071 Specifications

Principle of operation: Pressure
Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser element with vertical diaphragm
Frequency range, ± 2 dB: Soft boost grid: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 3 dB soft boost at 8 – 20 kHz. High boost grid: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 10 dB boost at 12 kHz.
Sensitivity, nominal, ±3 dB at 1 kHz: 20 mV/Pa; -34 dB re. 1 V/Pa
Equivalent noise level A-weighted: Typ. 23 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 26 dB(A))
Equiv. noise level ITU-R BS.468-4: Typ. 35 dB (max. 38 dB)
S/N ratio, re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL): 71 dB(A)
Total harmonic distortion (THD): < 1 % THD up to 123 dB SPL peak; < 1 % THD up to 120 dB SPL RMS sine
Dynamic range: Typ. 100 dB
Max. SPL, peak before clipping: 134 dB
Output impedance: 30 – 40 ohm
Cable drive capability: Up to 300 m (984 ft)
Power supply: For wireless For wireless systems: Min. 5 V – max. 50 V through DPA adapter. With DAD6001-BC/DAD6024/DAD4099: 48 V phantom power ±4 V for full performance.
Connector: MicroDot
Color: Black, beige, brown or white
Microphone weight: 7.5 g (0.26 oz) incl. cable and MicroDot connector
Microphone diameter: 5.4 mm (0.21 in)
Microphone length: 12.7 mm (0.5 in)
Cable length: 1.8 m (5.9 ft)
Polarity: Positively increasing sound pressure produces positive going voltage on MicroDot pin
Temperature range: -40 °C to 45 °C (-40 °F to 113 °F)
Relative Humidity (RH): Up t 90%