DPA 4011C Compact Cardioid Microphone

The DPA 4011C Compact Cardioid Microphone is part of the Reference Standard Series and is designed for close miking in multiple environments. The 4011C delivers stunning clarity and absolute neutrality. Great for miking all types of television, film, theatre, concert and vocal studio performances.

The 4011C from DPA can handle high SPL levels. The 4011C is made for close miking, while minimizing bleed from other instruments. When recording orchestras or from a live camera the 4011C is the perfect choice being inconspicuous and technically accurate. In concert halls, theatres and houses of worship, the 4011C provides clean, natural sound while reducing the noticeable effect of lighting reflection.

The main features of the 4011C include:

• Directional characteristics: Cardioid
• Principle of operation: Pressure gradient
• Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser
• Frequency range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Frequency range, ± 2 dB: 40 Hz to 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)
• 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: 152 dB
• Minimum load impedance: 2 kohm
• Output impedance: < 200 ohm
• 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 specifications): 48 V Phantom power (± 4 V)
• Current consumption: 2.8 mA
• Connector: XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase
• Colour: Matte black
• Weight: 58 g (2 oz)
• Microphone diameter: 19 mm (0.75 in)
• Capsule diameter: 19 mm (0.75 in)
• Length: 64 mm (2.5 in)
• Output voltage, RMS: > 4 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°